A Committee on Education has been established to further the initial and ongoing training of Middle East area studies librarians by providing, in collaboration with library science and other faculty, learning opportunities in varied formats including workshops, special courses, or distance learning.

Members:
Ali Boutaqmanti, Harvard (Chair)
Brenda Bickett, Georgetown University
Iman Dagher, UC Los Angeles
Shadia El-Hanafy, American University in Cairo
Muhammad al-Faruque, University of Illinois
Akram Khabibullaev, University of Indiana
Eve Lauria, Harvard University
Katherine Sydenham, St. John's University

An activity of the Committee on Education is the MELA Mentorship Program.