Falah D. Rashid (Assistant Professor)
PhD in Information and Library Science
Lecturer
Media - Arts
dr.falah@uoanbar.edu.iq
Name: Falah Dahham Rashid
Current Position: Professor/ College of Arts / Department of Media
General Specialization: Ph.D. – Information and Library Science
Specific Specialization: Information and Library Science
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: [dr.falah@uoanbar.edu.iq]
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/falah-rashid-1572971b]
Career Progression:
Faculty Member/ College of Arts / Department of Media (2024–Present)
University of Anbar / Lecturer and Director of the Central Library Department (2016–2024)
University of Anbar / Lecturer and Director of the Ibn Sina Center for E-Learning (2013–2016)
Al-Mustansiriya University / Faculty Member / Department of Information and Library Science (2013)
Simmons University/Reference Assistant in Information Technology (TRA), Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons University, Boston, MA, USA (2008–2012)
Simmons University / Beatley Library, Boston, MA, from March 10, 2008 to August 15, 2008 – Worked in providing GSLIS services, reference, interlibrary loan, and collection development services
University of Anbar / Faculty Member (2006–2007)
Al-Mustansiriya University / Faculty Member (2003–2006)
Rashid, Falah (2015) “Evaluating the effectiveness of multilingual library OPAC of the academic libraries in the Arabian Gulf Countries: Usability study.”
Rashid, Falah (2015) “User Needs Assessment for the project OACIS (Online Access to Consolidated Information on Serials): Usability study”.
Rashid, Falah and Benoit, Gerald. Iraq's digital library dilemma: Open Source digital objects repository architecture, tools, and interface project. Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Volume 4 1, pages 1–6, 2009.
Rashid, Falah (2007) “E-learning, benefits, and obstacles: possibilities for local application”. Adaab Alrafidayn Journal, 47/5, 77-100.
Rashid, Falah (2006) "Information Warfare and the Prospects for the Future." Adaab Alrafidayn Journal, 44/3, 1612-1631.
Rashid, Falah (2005) "Study of the Use of the Internet in Mustansiriyah University." Adaab Alrafidayn Journal, 41/2.
A Developmental Study of the Central Public Library in Ramadi City Using Information Technology Applications/2022
Falah Dahham Rashid, Ahmed Khaled, Yousef Ibrahim (2024). Manuscript Cataloging Techniques: Anbar University Central Library as a Model. Nasq Journal, Vol. 42(1).
Bachelor’s, Al-Mustansiriyah University – College of Arts, Iraq, 1998
Master’s, Al-Mustansiriyah University – College of Arts, Iraq, 2002
PhD, Simmons University, United States, 2013
Supervised graduation (capstone) projects for several students in the Department of Media (2024–2025).
Served as an examiner/discussant for multiple master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
Conducted academic expertise evaluations (acting as an evaluator/reviewer).
1. Ministerial Committee for Supervising University Libraries, Monitoring Their Performance, Providing Administrative and Technical Support, Developing Them, and Resolving Problems / Member (2013)
2. Committee for Supervising the Work of Research and Scientific Centers, the Central Library, and the Directorate of Central Laboratories; Formulating Their General Policy and Coordinating Their Interactions / Member (2015)
3. Committee for Preparing the General Quality Guide for the University of Anbar / Member (2016)
4. Committee for Conducting the Self-Evaluation of the University of Anbar in Cooperation with the International IREX Organization / Member and Coordinator (2016)
5. Committee for Supervising Research and Scientific Centers at the University of Anbar / Member (2016)
6. Ministerial Committee for Establishing Regulations for the Ibn Sina Virtual Center / Member (2016)
7. Ministerial Committee for Supervising University Libraries / Member (2016)
8. Committee for Grading the Essay Question in the English Language Exam for Postgraduate Applicants / Member (2016)
9. Ministerial Committee for Developing and Modernizing Knowledge Resources, Curricula, Libraries, and Information Departments in Iraqi Universities / Member (2017)
10. QS Committee for Communication with the World University Rankings Organization / Member (2017)
11. Committee for Preparing the Ten-Year Strategic Plan for the University of Anbar (2017–2027) / Member (2017)
12. Committee for Implementing the Electronic System for Specialized Publishing in Scientific Journals and Conferences at the University of Anbar / Member (2017)
13. Committee for Coordination with International Organizations and Donors / Member (2017)
14. Ministerial Committee for Amending University Libraries Instructions No. 92 of 1995 / Member (2018)
15. Central Committee for Conducting Field Visits to Branch Libraries in Colleges and Research Centers at the University of Anbar / Chairman (2018)
16. Board of Directors of the Electronic Computer Center / Member (2019)
17. Committee for Supervising the Comprehensive Electronic Platform for the University of Anbar / Member (2019)
18. Ministerial Committee for Conducting Inspection Visits to the Libraries of Universities (Kufa, Karbala, Al-Qasim Al-Khadra, Al-Qadisiyah) / Member (2019)
19. Committee for Conducting Field Visits to the Central Libraries of Anbar, Samarra, Muthanna, Al-Qasim Al-Khadra, Sumer, Dhi Qar, Basra, Al-Qadisiyah, Kufa, and Karbala / Member (2019)
20. Ministerial Committee for Overseeing University Libraries / Member (2021)
21. Committee for Preparing an Introductory Guide on the Health and Environmental Physics Requirements in Library Halls, Their Implementation, and the Necessary Tools to Ensure Suitable Conditions / Chairman (2022)
22. Committee for Developing an Electronic System for Archiving Theses and Dissertations at the University of Anbar or Available in the Central Library / Member (2022)
23. Committee for Providing a Program to Link the University’s College Libraries with the Electronic Library and the Intranet System / Member (2022)
24. Committee for Providing Virtual Libraries for All Specializations and Establishing an Intranet Network for All University Departments for Student Use According to a Specific System / Member (2022)
25. Committee for Preparing and Organizing the First Scientific Production Exhibition at the University of Anbar / Chairman (2022)
26. Committee for Conducting Field Visits to Branch Libraries in University of Anbar Colleges / Chairman (2022)
27. Committee for Classifying Central Library Storage Facilities / Chairman (2022)
28. Committee for Implementing the Second Cultural Week – Central Committee / Chairman (2023)
29. Committee for Supervising University Libraries for the Purpose of Book Donations According to Official Records / Chairman (2023)
30. Committee for Developing Software for Cooperation with International and Arab Universities / Chairman (2023)
31. Specialization Matching Committee / Member (2024)
32. Audit Committee for Undergraduate Studies / Member (2024)
33. Student Information System (SIS) Committee / Chairman (2025)