1. FINAL REPORT An International Training Program = Scientific and technological Information Management in Universities and Libraries Maisa Abdeelatif Abbas Ali The National library - Khartoum − Sudan P.O. Box 7962 E-mail: misa2t@Hotmail.com misa2t@Hotmail.com About myself

2. Life in Brussels I have had an opportunity to experience and appreciate the multi- cultural atmosphere. interaction of different cultures, traditions and religions. The social life here is really an item to behold.

3. advantages the use of HTML language to design web pages ( I am now competent in assisting my Library to update URL). the knowledge of searching and retrieving information in the internet (back in my country I will become a more competent researcher ).

4. advantages The use of some international databases like ASFA “but it is so expensive, if possible establishment of cooperation with developing countries” may enable access to these databases. Building a digital library with our own documents using Greenstone software. Interested in studying CDS ISIS under windows (WIN ISIS, GEN ISIS).

5. important subjects may add!!! MARC format. ISO publications in libraries fields.

6. Finally A few general comments on the training: The time is too short to adequately study some subjects. Some time we faced some technical problems in the PCs in classes. Stimulate assistant can organize trips within Belgium and in other European countries.

7. Finally Many thanks to all the organizers and sponsors of the program. I appreciate Prof. Dr. Paul Nieuwenhuysen for his efforts. all lecturers. special thanks to Miss Debbie Desmet for her friendly assistance.