As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in the field of digitisation and the development of university library services, Ms Rym Daboub, Director of the Library at the University of Health Sciences – Dr Youssef Al-Khatib, participated remotely via video conferencing in the launch event for the Smart Library project, organised by Hassiba Ben Bouali University in Chlef on Monday 12 October 2026.
The event addressed a range of topics relating to the use of artificial intelligence in the development of university libraries, improving the quality of services, facilitating access to information and academic resources, as well as supporting academic research and promoting digital transformation within the university environment.
The opportunities offered by artificial intelligence technologies in accelerating research and summarising information were also discussed, whilst emphasising the need to verify the reliability of results, rely on accredited scientific sources, and preserve the pivotal role of human expertise in evaluating and utilising information.

The topics discussed also included the importance of smart libraries in developing advanced search services, indexing and classification, digital reference services, targeted information dissemination, and the recommendation of academic resources, in order to meet the needs of students and researchers.
This participation forms part of efforts to keep pace with digital transformations in the field of university libraries and to learn about modern experiences and practices aimed at enhancing library services and strengthening their role in supporting education, scientific research and innovation.