Sana’a University Department of Library and Information Science Defends Senior Graduation Projects for AY 2026/2027

Monday, September 14, 2026

The Department of Library and Information Science at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sana’a University, held defense sessions on Monday for senior graduation projects for the 2026/2027 academic year. The defenses represent the capstone requirement for graduation, aiming to reinforce students’ scientific research capabilities and practical application in their field.
The sessions featured 15 research projects addressing contemporary topics in library and information science, with a strong focus on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), electronic archiving, databases, and digital information resources.
Graduation Thesis Titles
1. Student Competencies in Utilizing Smartphones for Academic Information Retrieval: A Comparative Study at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Sana’a University.
2. Utilization of University Theses at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities by Graduate Students (2022–2026).
3. Deploying Open-Source Integrated Library Systems (ILS) to Build Digital Repositories for Sana’a University Libraries.
4. Current Utilization of Academic Journals at Sana’a University Central Library and Its Impact on Fulfilling Researchers’ Information Needs: A Field Study.
5. Smart Internet of Meetings (IoM) Systems in Libraries.
6. The Role of Electronic Archiving in Enhancing Access to Press Information: A Case Study of Al-Thawra Press, Printing, and Publishing Institution.
7. Applications of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Scientific Research Centers: An Exploratory Study.
8. Design and Development of a Proposed Database System for Managing School Libraries in the Capital Secretariat-Sana’a.
9. The Digital Library Division at Sana’a University Central Library.
10. Impact of Digital Marketing on Enhancing Information Services at the University of Science and Technology Library: Beneficiaries’ Perspectives.
11. Information Literacy Trends Among Senior Students at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sana’a University, Toward Electronic Information Sources.
12. Cloud Computing-Based Electronic Archiving: A Comparative Study of the Libraries of the University of Science and Technology and Al-Rasheed University.
13. Yemeni Book Publishing Dynamics Among Major Publishers in the Capital Secretariat-Sana’a (2020–2025).
14. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools in Academic Research: A Study of Students at the University of Science and Technology.
15. Assessment of Circulation Collection Utilization at the Faculty of Science Library: A Case Study Based on Circulation Records.
Defense Committees
The defense and evaluation panels comprised distinguished department faculty members:
• Prof. Ali Al-Fadhli
• Prof. Abdu Al-Mekhlafi
• Assoc. Prof. Ali Al-Almani
• Dr. Mohammed Al-Attab
• Dr. Rajeha Rajeh
• Dr. Alya Al-Mokhtar
• Dr. Ibtisam Al-Shar’abi
• Dr. Hanan Al-Hadani
• Dr. Tahani Mousa
The defense committees emphasized the significance of these studies in enhancing student research methodology, information problem analysis, and the integration of AI and modern tech stack into library and information services. They also commended the students’ ability to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications.
These projects defenses reflect the ongoing commitment of the Department of Library and Information Science at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities to equip graduates with competitive academic and professional skills, preparing qualified professionals capable of navigating rapid industry transformations and serving information institutions and the broader community.