In coincidence with the societal responsibility of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University towards serving the culture and knowledge for both Saudi citizens and residents, H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam University and Member of Saudi Senior Ulemas Council, has approved the establishment of a mobile library to be travelling through buses fully equipped. Clarified that Dr. Fahd Al-Ai'ad, Dean of Library Affairs Deanship, in statements recently.
Shedding more lights on the topic, Dr. Al-Ai'ad has considered the step as a qualitative initiative that create an attractive environment for reading books and the love of knowledge and innovation and to encourage reading and the knowledge and information awareness to reach as many groups of community as possible in a different way of communication. As well, to strengthen the university's contribution to promote a culture of reading among different Segments of the community.
Continued his words, Dr. Al-Ai'ad pointed out that, Al-Imam University holds the task of caring for and protecting Saudis youth from extremism, deviation and destructive ideas, in addition to highlighting the lofty and moderate Islamic values that protected the community against deviation and strengthen national affiliation. That's why the idea of establishing a mobile library has emerged that contains several versions of various cultural and scientific books, as well as university publications and children's books and publications matters young men and women from different segments of the community.
Concluding his statement, Dr. Al-Ai'ad has appreciated the continued efforts and contributions of H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and Member of Saudi Senior Ulemas Council, to the project and its aims. Additionally, he has praised the due care been paid by Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Saghyer, Vice-Rector for Community Service and Information Technology.
It is noteworthy that, the mobile library will be equipped with everything necessary for reading and knowledge, and it will providing an ideal interactive environment.