Katia Medawar is the Director of the Public Engagement at Qatar National Library. She holds a master’s degree in Librarianship from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, the UK, and has established a long career across several renowned institutions.
Katia began her journey as an Automation Librarian and later served as an Interlibrary Loan Librarian at the American University of Beirut. She then moved to the Institut Pasteur Library in Paris, contributing her expertise in resource sharing and library operations. For the past 16 years, she has been based in Qatar, where she served as the Head of Public Services at Qatar University Library before taking on her current role at Qatar National Library.
With extensive experience in public services, resource sharing, and library automation, Katia is passionate about advancing research, learning, and community engagement. Her commitment to innovative library programs and services continues to inspire and enrich the communities she serves.