The University of Jordan Library :: Amman ::UJ,
The University of Jordan Library
Former Directors
Leadership Legacy Since 1962
The University of Jordan Library has been guided by visionary leaders since its establishment in 1962. Each director has contributed to shaping the library's journey towards excellence and innovation in library services.
Total Former Directors: 18
Mr. Mahmoud Al-Akhras
Mr. Mahmoud Al-Akhras
1/11/1962 - 30/6/1964
Dr. Farouq Mansour
Dr. Farouq Mansour
1/7/1964 - 29/10/1965
16/1/1993 - 1/8/1998
Dr. Abdulkareem Gharaibeh
Dr. Abdulkareem Gharaibeh
30/10/1965 - 20/9/1967
Mr. Khaled Al-Saket
Mr. Khaled Al-Saket
20/9/1967 - 26/12/1967
Dr. Subhi Al-Qasem
Dr. Subhi Al-Qasem
27/12/1967 - 17/11/1968
Dr. Kamel Al-Asali
Dr. Kamel Al-Asali
18/11/1968 - 30/7/1983
Dr. Hani Al-Amad
Dr. Hani Al-Amad
4/7/1983 - 1/6/1988
11/11/1997 - 29/2/2004
Dr. Fawaz Touqan
Dr. Fawaz Touqan
1/6/1988 - 1/8/1988
Dr. Salah Jarrar
Dr. Salah Jarrar
16/1/1993 - 2/9/1997
9/9/2010 - 8/2/2011
Mr. Ahmed Baidoon
Mr. Ahmed Baidoon
3/9/1997 - 10/11/1997
Dr. Adnan Awad
Dr. Adnan Awad
29/2/2004 - 19/8/2004
Dr. Mohammed Al-Riqb
Dr. Mohammed Al-Riqb
22/8/2004 - 22/8/2007
Dr. Hind Abu-AlSha'ar
Dr. Hind Abu-AlSha'ar
22/8/2007 - 9/9/2010
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Sa'afien
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Sa'afien
9/2/2010 - 27/9/2011
Dr. Mohannad Mubaideen
Dr. Mohannad Mubaideen
11/9/2011 - 31/8/2016
Dr. Saher Al-Manseer
Dr. Saher Al-Manseer
1/9/2016 - 31/8/2017
Ms. Khawla Zaghlawan
Ms. Khawla Zaghlawan
05/09/2017 - 05/11/2017
Mrs. Eman Al-Omari
Mrs. Eman Al-Omari
06/11/2017 - 22/12/2017
Dr. Nashrawan Taha
Dr. Nashrawan Taha
24/12/2017 - 15/1/2020
A Legacy of Excellence
Through the leadership of these distinguished directors, the University of Jordan Library has evolved into a modern knowledge hub serving thousands of students and researchers daily. Each director has left their unique mark on the library's growth and development, building upon the foundation laid by their predecessors.