October 05, 2025

GUST Library Collaborates in “Live Your Major” Course in the English Department

GUST Library Collaborates in “Live Your Major” Course in the English Department

This semester marks the second time that GUST Library has participated in the English Department’s Live Your Major initiative.

Unlike last year, this round is a special collaboration between two courses, guided by Dr. Asma Alduhaim, Head of English Dept. and Assistant Professor and Dr. Shahd Alshammari, Associate Professor, combining the fields of literature and translation in innovative ways. The theme was truly inspiring — students are exploring Kuwait’s folktales and figures and are expected to produce documentary stories and podcasts, which they will later present at a poster conference.

Their projects reflect dedication, creativity, and curiosity about how these disciplines can intersect.

The Library was delighted to collaborate by showcasing our collections and providing training on how to search effectively through our unified discovery service (library catalog).

We placed particular emphasis on the print collections, the Kuwait Collection, and Faculty Publications, while also offering guidance on finding and evaluating both e-books and other digital resources, including AI-generated content. This effort not only enhances students’ information literacy skills but also encourages them to reconnect with the value of print books and the library space itself.

As always, GUST Library remains committed to collaborating with faculty and enriching student learning journeys. We look forward to the outcomes of this exciting initiative.

Date: October 1, 2025
SDGs: 4, 9, 11 & 16