The Arabic Union Catalog (AUC) has made training and workforce development multidimensional and goal-oriented. This has positively impacted the AUC's overall performance, enhancing its efficiency in every area. Additionally, it has improved the library and information science specialists' performance at its member Arab libraries. They develop their human resources through participation in programs prepared and implemented by the Arabic Union Catalog Center in various formats. These programs include workshops and training courses on cataloging, bibliographic control, authority control, and building diverse files according to international standards and regulations, including Resource Description and Access (RDA) and MARC21.

Whether these workshops and courses are conducted directly within the library or in one of the Arab countries or indirectly through online platforms, they attract and involve many specialized professionals, both men and women, from all Arab countries. This demonstrates the Arabic Union Catalog Center's genuine emphasis on the AUC being an Arab-oriented endeavor with Arab goals and aspirations. There is no preference for one Arab country or library over another or for a group of librarians over others. Everyone participates, supports, and benefits from this distinctive Arab cultural movement. This revolves around the profound value of mutual exchange and contribution within cooperative and integrated work. The Arabic Union Catalog Center is committed to supporting and sustaining this value among our Arab institutions. The effectiveness of training and the production of specialized professional competencies at all levels is the driving force behind an Arab knowledge renaissance that leads us towards promising horizons for the future.

It is Allah's will that we carry out our intentions.

Arabic Union Catalog Center Director Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Musnad

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