DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL) will unveil its new brand identity today, inspired by the architectural design of its new building under construction in Education City.
The new logo is emblematic of the library’s state-of-the-art facilities and use of latest technologies to bridge the country’s past and future through knowledge sharing.
Over the past week, QNL has been teasing the public with glimpses of its new logo on social media platforms, without revealing its identity.
Instead, the library has captured the essence of its vision through a series of cryptic phrases and descriptions.
“QNL is supporting Qatar on its journey from a carbon-based economy to a knowledge-based economy by providing information resources to students, researchers and the community.
“Resources include free offering of a vast collection of online databases to all residents.
“The new logo has been inspired by the unique architectural design of QNL’s new building, which symbolises the library’s vision of bridging with knowledge Qatar’s heritage and future,” said Dr Claudia Lux, Project Director, QNL.
The brand launch coincides with the 20th annual conference and exhibition of Special Libraries Association (SLA) in Qatar this week. It brings together some of the world’s leading practitioners and experts in the field of librarianship.
Many high-profile guests and dignitaries, including Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, have viewed QNL’s impressive Arab and Islamic Heritage Collection.
H E Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammad bin Ali Al Thani founded the Heritage Collection in 1979, and it now provides an unparalleled array of historical sources about Qatar and the region. It includes writings by travellers and explorers who visited the Gulf over the centuries, Arab manuscripts, historical maps and globes, as well as scientific instruments and early photography.
QNL’s heritage material, documenting a wealth of Arab and Islamic history, will be featured through its Qatar Digital Library Portal, which will encompass other valuable digital content drawn from archives in the Gulf and on Islamic civilisation.
In addition to book discussion events and training sessions, QNL is offering free online access to its resources, including latest bestsellers, classical works, concerts, top academic journals and documentaries.
The Peninsula
