On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Center for Lifelong Learning at University of Alkafeel offered a specialized training course : "Modern Cataloging and Installation of the Koha Program for University Library Management." The course was held in cooperation with the Center for Cataloging and Information Systems at Holy Al-Abbass Shrine, with the participation of all private and public universities in Najaf Governorate.
    The five-day course aims to develop the skills of library staff in higher education institutions by providing comprehensive practical training on modern cataloging techniques and mechanisms for installing and managing the Koha system, one of the most important digital library management systems globally recognized for its open-source nature and high efficiency in handling electronic data and resources.
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Baqir Sharba, Director of the Center for Lifelong Learning at University of Alkafeel , emphasized that this course represents a strategic step toward modernizing the infrastructure of university libraries and enabling its staff to keep pace with digital transformations in the field of knowledge management. University of Alkafeel seeks to consolidate the concepts of quality and technical integration and provide an advanced academic environment that supports education and scientific research. This course falls within the framework of its vision to create effective knowledge partnerships, which is fruitful cooperation with the Holy Abbasid Shrine.
    The course showed remarkable interaction and attention from the participants, who expressed their appreciation for the advanced scientific content and the high professional level of the trainers. They stressed the importance of continuing such initiatives to establish smart libraries that meet international standards and serve the aspirations of academic institutions in Iraq.