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A career catalogued across reading rooms, research desks and community halls — turn the page to enter.

Sayed Jaleel
Mashhoor
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
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DUBAI, UAE

Sayed Jaleel Mashhoor

Library & Information Science professional with over 20 years across academic, engineering and medical libraries in the UAE and India — and a familiar face in Dubai's community and social work circles.

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ABOUT & JOURNEY

From Calicut to Dubai: a journey through libraries and lives.

Sayed Jaleel Mashhoor

Sayed Jaleel Mashhoor

Experienced and dedicated library professional with strong expertise in library and information services, committed to supporting learning, research, and user engagement through efficient resource management and high‑quality service delivery.

Library professional with over 20 years of experience in academic, engineering, and medical libraries, with strong expertise in library management, information services, cataloguing, circulation, electronic resources, and user support — across the UAE and India.

He currently serves at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) as Senior Officer – Information & Technical Services, after progressive roles there, and previously spent a decade as Technical Librarian with ADNOC Refining at the Ruwais Refinery.

20+
Years of Experience
02
Countries — UAE & India
03
Library Domains — Academic, Engineering & Medical

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • PhD Research ScholarLibrary & Information Science, NIILM University, Kaithal, Haryana, India (2023–Present)
  • Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc.)Scored 63%
  • Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLISc.)Scored 67%
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com)Course completed
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)Scored 50%
Calicut, India Abu Dhabi, UAE Dubai, UAE

CAREER CATALOGUE

Cross-referenced by role, institution and impact.

Every library card tells you where to find something. Here's where to find twenty years of it — one continuous shelf from Kerala to Abu Dhabi to Dubai.

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Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)

Dubai, UAE · 2018 – Present
Senior Officer – Information & Technical Services, Library
9 June 2025 – Till Date

Leads information and technical services at MBRU's library — from indexing, cataloguing and reference services to managing the Knowledge Repository, coordinating information literacy sessions and events, and shaping library business process, KPIs and strategic planning.

Indexing & ClassificationCataloguingReference ServicesKnowledge RepositoryInformation Literacy SessionsLibrary CirculationCollection DevelopmentAnnual SubscriptionsBudget PreparationLibrary StatisticsBusiness Process & KPIsCommunity Engagement
Officer, Information & Technical Services, Library
2022 – 8 June 2025

Carried the same breadth of technical and information services responsibilities — indexing, cataloguing, circulation, collection development, subscriptions, budgeting and statistics — while managing the Knowledge Repository's theses and dissertations.

Indexing & CataloguingLibrary CirculationCollection DevelopmentKnowledge RepositoryLibrary Business Plan
Executive, Library
2018 – 2022

Joined MBRU's library team handling circulation, reference and user assistance, before taking on e‑resource monitoring, faculty biography preparation for the Knowledge Repository, and early library planning and KPI work.

Library CirculationUser AssistanceE‑Resource MonitoringFaculty Biography & Publications
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ADNOC Refining — Ruwais Refinery

Abu Dhabi, UAE · 2008 – 2018 · Technical Librarian

A decade managing the RR Technical Library — electronic and print resources, international standards subscriptions, the EOS database, library circulation, and contributions to the ADNOC Refining News Magazine — while liaising across ADNOC Group libraries.

Electronic & Print Resource ManagementInternational Standards SubscriptionsDatabase Administration (EOS)Library CirculationBudget PreparationReference ServicesADNOC Refining News MagazineInter‑Library Liaison
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Abu Dhabi University

Abu Dhabi, UAE · 2006 – 2008 · Library Assistant

His first professional role in the UAE — reference service, circulation, RFID and library security systems, cataloguing, and orientation sessions for students, faculty and visitors. Recognised with the Administrative Service Award, 2007–2008.

Reference ServicesLibrary CirculationRFID & Security SystemsCataloguingLibrary OrientationAward — Administrative Service 2007–08
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Farook Institute of Management Studies

Calicut, Kerala, India · 2005 – 2006 · Librarian

Early career foundation in Kerala — acquisitions, Dewey classification, AACR‑2 cataloguing, building the library's database in Microsoft Access, and orienting users to e‑journals and online resources.

AcquisitionsDewey ClassificationAACR‑2 CataloguingReference & Referral ServicesLibrary Database (MS Access)Article Indexing

LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE EXPERTISE

Designing intelligent libraries for the digital age.

Sayed's expertise spans the full spectrum of modern library and information services — bridging traditional cataloguing with digital repositories, research support, and user‑centric design.

Institutional Repository & Knowledge Services

At MBRU, Sayed plays a key role in managing the Institutional Repository, ensuring that scholarly output is preserved, discoverable, and aligned with global standards of research visibility.

Search Strategy Citation Management Evidence‑Based Practice

Information Literacy & Training

He coordinates information literacy initiatives, leads library orientation programmes, and organises Writing Center and library workshops — helping students, researchers, and faculty navigate complex information landscapes with confidence.

MedicineHealth SciencesBusinessSocial Sciences

Cataloguing, Classification & Collection Development

From subject‑specific research guides to thoughtful collection development, Sayed's work enhances discovery and ensures every resource has a clear path to the right user.

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Digital Integration & User Experience

He is committed to integrating digital resources, supporting research workflows, and designing seamless access to scholarly information — so that libraries remain intuitive, inclusive, and future‑ready.

QUICK REFERENCE

Institutional Repositories
Digital Library Systems
Knowledge Management
Library Automation & ILS
Information Literacy
Electronic Resource Management
Cataloguing & Classification
Web Publishing & Blogging
Online Searching
Planning & Budgeting
Reference Services
Library Orientation & Training

SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE

MillenniumEOS WebKohaQ‑SeriesVirtuaLibsysLibsuiteBook MagicProQuestIEEE Xploree‑braryIHS IntrasourceRFID Library SecurityMicrosoft AccessBloggerHTML

He also writes for a professional blog, informationlibrarian.blogspot.com.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

A shelf that keeps growing.

Nearly forty training sessions, seminars and conferences attended over the years — a running accession log of a professional who never stops updating his own catalogue.

Feb 2026Frontiers of Science & Technology for Sustainable Future
Nov 2025Dubai Health Research Conference (21–23 Nov)
Nov 2025Advancing Research Excellence: Writing for Peer‑Reviewed Journals & Open Access Visibility
Sep 2025Manuscript Writing, Peer Review & Journal Selection with Scopus Metrics — Al Maktoum Medical Library
Aug 2025Submission and Peer Review
Jun 2025Critical Thinking Strategies for Better Decisions
Jun 2025Smart Tips: Communication
Feb 2025Manuscript Writing & Publication Tips for Health Researchers
Dec 2024Systematic Literature Review: A Practical Guide
Sep 2024The Basics of Scholarly Communication
Feb 2024Guide on Writing a Successful Paper for a Peer‑Reviewed Publication — Springer
Feb 2024OCLC Cataloguing Community Meeting — Europe, Middle East & Africa
Feb 2024Engaging Students with Digital Libraries
Jan 2024Advancing Collection Development: A Journey into Evidence‑Based Practices
Dec 2023Marketing Communication (Udemy)
Dec 2023Customer Service Mastery (Udemy)
Sep 2023Project Management Fundamentals: Run Projects Effectively (Udemy)
Mar 2023Covidence Patron Training
Nov 2022Cataloging Manuscripts & Archival Collections Using RDA — Sharjah, UAE
Nov 2022ALA‑SIBF Library Conference — Sharjah, UAE
Feb 2022Time and Task Management
Sep 2019Customer Service Excellence — Institute of Management, Ruwais
Oct 2018CPR, AED & Basic First Aid — American Safety Health Institute, Ruwais
Dec 2017Advanced Workshop on KOHA — Integrated Library Management Software
Nov 2017ALA‑SIBF Library Conference — Sharjah
Jul 2017Managing Training Logistics — Ruwais, Abu Dhabi
Mar 2017UAE Libraries Symposium on Corporate CSR — Abu Dhabi Municipality
Sep 2016CPR, AED & Basic First Aid — Ruwais
Nov 2015ALA‑SIBF Library Conference
Nov 2015RDA Workshop — ALA‑SIBF Library Pre‑Conference
Apr 2015IHS Intrasource Training — ADNOC, Abu Dhabi
Mar 2014Access Engineering (McGraw‑Hill) Training — TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery
Feb 2014IEEE Explore Training — ADNOC, Abu Dhabi
Feb 2014IHS Intrasource Training — ADNOC, Abu Dhabi
Dec 2012ASTM Standards & Digital Library Training — TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery
2008ebrary Services Training — Abu Dhabi University
2008Training on Oxford Reference Tools — Abu Dhabi University
2005National Library Week Seminar: 'Modern Trends in IT Application in Library and Information Services' — Kerala Library Association, Kozhikode
—National Workshop on 'Technology Enhanced Learning for Enriching Engineering Education' — Farook College

BEYOND SHELVES

Serving communities in the UAE.

Sayed is not only a librarian — he is a social worker and community volunteer, actively engaged in initiatives that uplift people and foster social responsibility in Dubai and beyond. His foundation in service began early, as a volunteer with India's National Service Scheme, and has continued throughout his life in the UAE.

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

National Service Scheme

His earliest volunteer role in India (1999–2000) — the foundation of a lifelong service ethic.

Guiding Future Librarians

Regularly guides young professionals and students on Library & Information Science careers in Gulf countries.

Community & Educational Outreach

Active in community events and educational outreach across Dubai.

RESEARCH, TALKS & PUBLICATIONS

Sharing knowledge, inspiring careers.

Sayed regularly contributes to the wider Library & Information Science community through talks, webinars, and participation in research‑driven events.

CAREER TALK

LIS Jobs in Gulf Countries

Online session organised by DELISAA and the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut — guiding LIS students on opportunities and realities of working in Gulf countries.

CONFERENCE

Dubai Health Research Conference

Engagement with healthcare researchers and professionals, 21–23 November 2025, emphasising evidence‑based practice and research excellence.

MEMBERSHIP

Special Libraries Association (USA)

Professional member, contributing to and learning from a global community of information professionals.

WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITIONS ORGANISED

PROGRAMME

Book Launch

28 January 2026

PROGRAMME

Living Books

25 October 2025

PROGRAMME

Book Readers Club

5 March 2025

Feb 2017Training on e‑Library Usage — TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery (West)
Feb 2017Training on e‑Library Usage — TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery (East)
Mar 2014Access Engineering (McGraw‑Hill) Training — TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery
Dec 2012ASTM Standards & Digital Library Training — TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery
May 2008Book Exhibition — Abu Dhabi University Library
Mar 2010IHS (International Standards Subscription Services) Training — TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery

RECOGNITION

Noted in the margins.

Winner, Administrative Service Award — Abu Dhabi University2007–2008
Solid Performer Recognition — ADNOC Refining2018
Member, Special Libraries Association (USA)Ongoing
PhD Research Scholar, Library & Information Science — NIILM University2023–Present
First Prize, Elocution Competition — College LevelFarook College
First Prize, Elocution Competition — KeralotsavKerala
General Secretary, Students' Union — Farook College, Kozhikode2002–2003

GET IN TOUCH

Borrower's card.

BORROWER'S CARD

NO. 000‑001
Sayed Jaleel Mashhoor
Senior Officer – Information & Technical Services, MBRU · Dubai, UAE
LOCATIONDubai, United Arab Emirates
EMAILjaleelmashhoor@gmail.com
PHONE+971 50 438 9474
AVAILABLE FORConsulting · Speaking · Collaboration
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