Library and Information Science Research

1. Prominent LIS Professionals in Pakistan
Assigned by: Dr. Noor Mustafa Khan
Presented by: Asghar Ali
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2. Contents
Dr. Abdul Moid
Dr. Ghani-ul-Akram Sabzwari
Dr. Anis Khursheed
Dr. Mumtaz Ali Anwar
Dr. Khalid Mehmood
Dr. Kanwal Ameen
Dr. Muhammad Ramzan
Dr. Haroon Idrees
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3. Dr. Abdul Moid
Introduction
―Date of Birth 20 January 1920, India
―Dr. Moid was in fact the Melvil Dewey of Pakistan in
terms of founding the first library school and the
national library association.
―He represented Pakistan at several international
forums, including the Organizing Conference of the
Asian Federation of Library
Associations, Tokyo (1957) and the International
Association of Orientalist Librarians.
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4. Education
―B.A. – Aligarh Muslim University
―M.A - University of Michigan
―Ph.D. – University of Illinois
Dissertation topic:
―Urdu Language Resources in the United States
of America
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5. Work Experience
―Librarian, Anglo-Arabic College, New Dehli (1942)
―Librarian, Dehli University (New Dehli)
―Librarian, Punjab Public Library (Lahore)
―Librarian, University of Sindh,
―Librarian, University of Karachi, Karachi (1956)
―Lecturer, Bayero University, (Kano) Nigeria (1973-1983)
―Visiting Professor, North Texas State University (1967)
―Secretary–General, Pakistan Library Association
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6. Contribution in LIS
―Formation of the Pakistan Library Association
―Formation of Karachi Library Association
―Formation of Pakistan Bibliographic Work Group
―Formation of Library Science Department at University
of Karachi
―Organization of PLA first annual conference
―Establishment of library schools at the universities
―Amendment of the Copyright Law
―30 Articles Published in professional journals
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7. Dr. Ghani-ul-Akram Sabzwari
Chief Editor at Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal
Education:
―(1956) B.A – Urdu College, Karachi
―(1963) M.A – Library Science, Michigan University USA
―(1963) Certificate Course in Library Science, Indiana University
USA
―(1965) M.A – Economics University of Karachi, Karachi
―(1983) Ph.D. – Library Science, Century University California
Ph.D. Dissertation topic:
―Critical Evaluation and Modification of Dewey Decimal
Classification Numbers Relating to Islam and Pakistani Topics
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8. Work Experience
―1964 – Lecturer at Department of Library
Science University of Karachi, Karachi
―1975 Chairman Department of Library Science
University of Karachi, Karachi
―1975 Um-ul-Qura University, Makkah Mukarma,
Saudi Arabia
Contribution in LIS
―54 books on LIS
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9. Dr. Anis Khursheed
Born in Kamti India in 1924 Known as the father
of the modern librarianship’ in Pakistan.
Education:
―Post-graduate Diploma in Library Science from
Karachi University
―Master’s degree in Library Science from
Rutgers University
―Ph.D. in Library Science from the University of
Pittsburgh in 1969.
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10. Work Experience
―1954 Classifier, Karachi University Library
―1959 Lecturer, Department of Library Science,
UOK
―1962-1964 Chairman of the Department of
Library Science, UOK
―1970-1979 Associate Professor, Library Science
Department UOK
―1979 Professor/Chairman of the Department of
Library and Information Science
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11. Contribution in LIS
The most prolific writer in the country.
― 21 Books
― 94 Periodical Articles
― 40 Part Publications
― 27 Reports and Proposal
Total Publications -182 items, produced during
the period of 47 years
―Introduced first Master degree program in
Library Science in Pakistan.
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12. Dr. Mumtaz Ali Anwar
Education:
― 1960 B. A. University of Punjab, Lahore
― 1961 PG Diploma in Library Science University of Punjab,
Lahore
― 1964 M. A. Library Science University of Karachi, Karachi
― 1969 Advanced Certificate in Library and Information
Sciences, 1969, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA.
― 1973 Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA.
Ph.D. Dissertation
― The Career of the Pakistani Librarian; A Study of
Socioeconomic Background, Influences in Vocational Choice
and Appraisal of Librarianship in Pakistan.
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13. Work experience
―1961-1964 Cataloger - Punjab University Library Lahore
―1964-1970 Lecturer – Department of Library Science,
University of Punjab Lahore
―1971 Visiting Lecturer - Graduate School of Library and
Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, USA.
―1971-1976 Assistant Professor, Department of Library
Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
―1973-1975 Chairman Department of Library Science,
University of the Punjab, Lahore
―1974-1976 Superintendent Chaudhry Rahmat Ali Hall,
University of the Punjab, Lahore
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14. Conti….
― 1977-1981 Assistant Professor and Director of Library
Services, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
― 1981-1992 Associate Professor and Director of Library
Services, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
― 1992-1999 Professor and Chief Librarian International
Islamic University Malaysia.
― 1999-2009 Professor, Department of Library and
Information Science, College of Social Sciences, Kuwait
University.
― 2003-2006 Director, Master’s Degree Program,
Department of Library and Information Science, College of
Social Sciences, Kuwait University.
― 2009 HEC Foreign Professor, Department of Library and
Information Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
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15. Contribution in LIS
―15 – Books and Booklets
―81 – Articles
―22 – Reports – Published and Unpublished
―Total Publications 187 items
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16. Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Professor, Department of Information Management, University of the
Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
EDUCATION
― Post Doctoral Fellowship. Information Studies. University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA). USA. 2011.
― Ph.D. Library and Information Science. University of the Punjab. 2004.
― Postgraduate Diploma in Library Management. Haagse Hogeschool.
Netherlands. 1996.
― M.A. Library Science. University of the Punjab. 1989.
― Diploma in Library Science. University of the Punjab. 1988.
― M.A. Islamic Studies. University of the Punjab. 1990.
― Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.). University of the Punjab. 1992.
― Bachelor of Arts. University of the Punjab. 1986. (Journalism and Islamic
Studies).
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17. Work Experience
―Since 30-10-2005 Professor, Department of
Information Management, University of the Punjab.
―2013-2016 Professor, Deanship of Library Affairs,
University of Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
―2005 Associate Professor Department of
Information Management, University of the Punjab.
―1993-2005 Lecturer, Department of Information
Management, University of the Punjab.
―1989-1993 Librarian, Education Department, Govt.
of Punjab.
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18. Contribution in LIS
―164 Articles – Published in National and International Journals
―09 Books
PROJECTS COMPLETED
―Development of a modern library at Punjab Local Government
Academy, Lalamusa. Funded by CIDA.
―Analysis of libraries and sources of information in Pakistan. Funded
by Goethe Institute.
―Alternative funding model for libraries in Pakistan. Funded by
University of the Punjab.
―Development of “Iqbal Thesaurus.” Funded by Iqbal Academy
Pakistan.
―Library automation at UNICEF Lahore Office.
―Library automation at Punjab Provincial Assembly.
―Library automation at Iqbal Academy Pakistan.
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19. Dr. Kanwal Ameen
―Chief Editor, Pakistan Journal of Information
Management & Libraries
―Chairperson, Department of Information Management
(May 2015- May 2018)
―Chair, 2nd International Conference on Information
Management & Libraries (ICIM&L, 2018)
―University of the Punjab (PU), Lahore. Pakistan.
―Fellowship as Professor, University of Tsukuba, Japan,
2013
―Co-Chair, Visual Presentations, and Member, Program
Committee, 80th Annual Conference of Association for
Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T), USA
Washington, DC.2017
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20. Education
Pakistan
― 2005 PhD. in Library and Information Science. University of
the Punjab, Lahore.
― 1986 Master in Library Science. University of the Punjab,
Lahore.
Foreign
― 2009-2010 Fulbright Post- Doctoral Visiting Scholar and
Researcher at University of Missouri, Columbia, USA,
― 2000-2001 Fulbright Pre-Doctoral: One-year study at
Graduate School of LIS, University of Texas at Austin, USA.
― 1993 Diploma on Library Management at School of Library
and Information Studies, The Hague, the Netherlands.
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21. Work Experience
2009 – 2018 Chairperson
2013 - 2017 Chairperson, Doctoral Program Coordination
Committee
2013 Professor (Tenure Track)
2008-2012 Professor
2004-2008 Assistant Professor
199-2004 Lecturer
1985-1993 Librarian
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22. Contribution in LIS
―129 Articles – Published in National and
International Journals
―02 Books
―13 Book Chapters
―03 Book edit/review
―Total Publications 147 items
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23. Dr. Muhammad Ramzan
― Director Quality Enhancement Cell, Information Technology
University, Lahore.
― Have in-depth experience of infrastructure development,
establishing and running of modern academic and public
libraries, learning commons, quality assurance
departments and information centers
Education:
University of Malaya
― Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Information Technology ·
(2004 - 2010)
University of Peshawar
― Master's Degree, Library and Information Science · (1988 -
1990)
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24. Work Experience
―Librarian, Cabinet Division, Government of
Pakistan Islamabad (1992 – 1993)
―Librarian, United States Information Services
(USIS) US Embassy, Islamabad (1993 – 1995)
―Deputy Director, GIK Institute of Engineering
Sciences and Technology, Topi, Sawabi (2005-
2008)
―Director Libraries, Lahore University of
Management Sciences, Lahore (1998-2016)
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25. Contribution in LIS
Publications:
― Impact of IMF program on sacrifice ratio in Pakistan.
― Effects of IT utilization and knowledge on librarians’ IT
attitudes
― Status of information technology applications in Pakistani
libraries
― Impact of motivation on employee turnover in telecom
sector of Pakistan
― Levels of information technology (IT)applications in Muslim
world libraries
― 84 – Articles – Published in National and International
Journals
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26. Dr. Haroon Idrees
Associate Professor, Chairman department of library
and information science University of Sargodha
Education:
―Ph.D. in Library & Information Science from
Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.
―M.Phil. in Library & Information Science from Punjab
University, Lahore, Pakistan
Work Experience:
― Senior Librarian in IRI, International Islamic
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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27. RESEARCH INTERESTS
―Library Automation / Use of ICTs in Libraries
―Knowledge Management; Marketing of Library
& Information Services
―Information Literacy
―Storage & Retrieval
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28. ― 38 Research Article Published in National and International
Journals
― User Relationship Management Practices in the University Libraries
of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, International Journal of
Industrial Management (IJIM), Vol. 4(2018)
― Information Literacy for Visually Impaired Teachers in
Pakistan, Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, Vol.
50(2018)
― Virtual Reference Services Through Web Search Engines: Study of
Academic Libraries in Pakistan, Publications, Vol. 52(2017)
― Gender Mainstreaming in Pakistani Libraries: Analyzing the
Possibilities, Journal of Librarianship and Information
Science, Vol. 49(2017)
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