Liat Klain Gabbay
Liat Klain-Gabbay completed her doctoral studies at Bar Ilan University, Israel, in the Department of Information Science, with a research focus on academic libraries, open access, and scholarly communication, utilizing a mixed methods approach. She also holds an MA in East Asian studies from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, where her research delved into the educational system of the North Korean minority in Japan. Furthermore, she successfully completed a certificate program in Japanese language and culture at Soka University, Japan. Liat’s educational background includes a BA in East Asian studies and special education from Tel Aviv University, along with a certificate in library and information science from Beit Berl College, Israel. With 16 years of experience as a librarian and information specialist at the Library of the College of Management, Israel, Liat has developed strong expertise in areas such as databases, information technology, and acquisitions, while also providing valuable reference services to both students and faculty members.