Dr. Fatima Salim Al Tarawneh
Associate Professor at University Petra, Jordan
Publications
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Research Article
THE ROLE OF THE DOCUMENTS AND MANUSCRIPTS CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN IN PRESERVING RECORDS RELATED TO THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE THROUGH ELECTRONIC COMPUTING
Author(s): Dr. Fatima Salim Al Tarawneh*
The establishment of the Documents and Manuscripts Center at the University of Jordan was a response to a need felt by university's founders since its establishment. In 1972/1973, the Royal Decree was issued to establish this center, which became a pioneering landmark of the university that plays its role in encouraging scientific research, preserving heritage, and providing a conducive environment for students. The center's mission includes collecting documents, manuscripts, records of Sharia courts, Islamic endowments, newspapers, in addition to collecting reports, maps, narratives, files, memoirs and photos, preserving and documenting them in accordance with scientific standards. Sharia Documents are also considered one of the most important historical sources, and these documents include laws, decrees, proclamations, appointments, transactions, personal status ca.. Read More»