The training on Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) software organised jointly by the Maldives Library Association and the National Library of Maldives concluded today. The workshop was conducted from 14 to 15 September 2011, as part of the Maldives Digital Library Project partially funded by the Ministry of Education and Maldivian Greenstone Network.

A total of 25 participants, representing 11 Libraries/Information centres from different parts of the Maldives, completed the program. The training received positive feedback overall, with a number of participants requesting additional days and more time for practical work.

The training was conducted by Fathimath Nashfa with support from Nitesh Rijal and Ahmed Rasheed.

Participants list is as follows:

# Name Designation Institution Locality
1 Ms.Badhuriyya Ibrahim Librarian Trainee Jalaaludheen School H.Dh Kulhudhufushi
2 Ms. Nadhira Hassan Librarian Trainee Jalaaludheen School H.Dh Kulhudhufushi
3 Mr. Ali Naail Computer Technician Lhaviyani Atoll Education Centre Lh. Hinnavaru
4 Ms. Fathimath Ismail Assistant Administrative Officer Lhaviyani Atoll Education Centre Lh. Hinnavaru
5 Ms. Mariyam Shifaya Assistant Librarian Aminiya School K. Malé
6 Mr. Naaiz Abdulla Jamal Computer Technician Aminiya School K. Malé
7 Ms. Mariyam Shifa Officer Trainee Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre Dh. Kudahuvadhoo
8 Mr. Abdulla Nahee Mohamed Computer Technician Department of Heritage K. Malé
9 Ms. Aminath Ali Librarian Trainee Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani School L. Gan
10 Mr. Hussain Fayaz Assistant Administrative Officer Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani School L. Gan
11 Mr. Hussain Ali Librarian Trainee Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre G.Dh. Thinadhoo
12 Mr. Hussain Muwazzin Adam Computer Technitian Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre G.Dh. Thinadhoo
13 Ms. Mariyam Abdul Gadir Library Assistant Gnaviyani Atoll Education Centre Gn. Fuvah Mulak
14 Mr. Ibrahim Hisan Assistant Computer Technician Gnaviyani Atoll Education Centre Gn. Fuvah Mulak
15 Ms. Fathmath Mauroof Librarian Trainee Muhibudheen School S. Hithadhoo
16 Ismail Safhath Qualified Teacher (IT) Muhibudheen School S. Hithadhoo
17 Mr. Mohamed Shifan Administrative Officer Maldives Polytechnic K. Malé
18 Ms.Shahuzana Mohamed Assistant Librarian Baa Atoll School B. Dharavandhoo
19 Ms. Riyaza Mohamed Assistant Librarian Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre Dh. Kudahuvadhoo
20 Ms. Mariyam Shazla Custom Officer Maldives Customs Services K. Malé
21 Ms. Shareefa Ibrahim Senior Librarian President’s Office K. Malé
22 Ms. Jannath Abdul Samad Assistant Librarian Dharumavantha School K. Malé
23 Ms. Salwa Kareem Library Assistant Villa College K. Malé
24 Ms.Nasheedha Saeed Administrative Officer Male’ Health Cooperation K. Malé
25 Ms. Fathimath Shiham Deputy Director National Library K. Malé

Aminath Riyaz
[MLA Pilot Project Coordinator]