I am Djillali Chatane, Information Specialist at the Library of the Islamic Cultural Center, Algeria. I hold a Masters degree in Information Science from Oran University1 and a Bachelor degree from the University of Algiers II. I hold positions in numerous scientific and professional organisations but my main role, besides library duties, is being Head of Open Access Committee in “The Open Source Gnu Linux Association" and also a member in “ Algerian Association of Libraries and Information”, based in Djelfa (Algeria). We militate in these two associations for a just and open share of Knowledge, Science and the empowerment of research in Algeria and the Maghreb countries.