Oren Weinberg was appointed CEO of the National Library of Israel in 2010.  He supervises the ongoing NLI operations, renewal activities and the construction of the new building. Prior to joining the NLI, Oren was the Director of the Haifa University Library. Oren studied for his undergraduate degree in art history and general studies at Haifa University, followed by a Masters programme in Library and Information Studies at Bar-Ilan University. Oren is an active member of the Directors of National Libraries Group and participates in the IFLA conferences and other professional gatherings. He lives near Jerusalem with his wife and three children