المكتبات المجانية المتاحة على الإنترنت خلال جائحة كورونا المكتبة المركزية: الجامعة التقنية الشمالية أنموذجا

Abstract EN

This research aims to identify some free access libraries available on the internet during Corona pandemic, also the objectives, activities and services of the central library of the northern technical university in this matter.

the research followed the descriptive survey method for data collection also accesses some digital libraries and book stores whose resources and services were made freely available on the network during the Corona pandemic the most important results of the research were: 1-some of digital libraries were made available free of charge in light of the Corona pandemic are considered a scientific tributary for researchers, especially when working from home as an assistant in the distance e-learning process 2-the central library of the northern technical university is considered proactive in providing its services during the Corona pandemic, by activating some of its reference services such as selective broadcasting of information and ongoing briefing.

in light of these results, the research recommended: 1.

encouraging the use of digital libraries as important resources for researchers and users 2.

establishing training courses and workshops for Iraqi library workers to familiarize beneficiaries with the services provided by libraries in the context of disasters and the spread of epidemics 3.

urging the central library of the northern technical university to create electronic communication platforms for the purpose of communicating with beneficiaries such platforms are WhatsApp, Telegram, as well as creating their own pages on Facebook