Collection Development Strategies for E- Resources in an Academic Libraries
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1. SHEIK MAIDEEN ABDUL RAFIK
Mobile: 0556471434
E-Mail: sheikvnr@gmail.com
Managerial Level Assignments: Library Management / Administration
P R O F I L E S N A P S H O T
• A professional with Masters in Library and Information Science; having over 10 years of experience in Library Services &
Management and Library Operations
• Currently associated with Skyline University College, Sharjah, UAE as Head Librarian
• Proficiency in managing the workflow of the fully automated library using the system-wide Integrated Library System
• Familiar with Library Software like LibSys, AutoLib, Horizon and KOHA
• Skilled at classification using Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) scheme and cataloguing using Anglo-American Cataloguing
Rules (AACR) II
• Expertise in providing adequate services to ensure that materials are current and accessible & available for library users
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with proven expertise in managing the library functions
A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E
• Establishing & implementing library and information policies and procedures; developing and managing convenient, accessible
library & information services
• Setting-up and managing budget for library and information services, technology & media; developing & managing cost-
effective library and information services, technology and media
• Performing original cataloguing and classification of print, audio-visual and electronic resources; ensuring accurate inventory of
resources and efficient retrieval by users
• Overseeing membership booking procedures, answering information enquiries and attending request/ queries of users/
members; relationship building with members and effective servicing to accomplish high satisfaction level
• Providing assistance to library users to find books & gather information / resources from various sources, including the Internet
and answering specific requests for information
• Planning & supervising library services, managing records & promoting library resources; recording & maintaining data
pertaining to library statistics; identifying scope for enhancing SOPs, such as designing/ developing library technology such as
customer self-issue systems
• Suggesting, selecting and buying library books & material through periodic evaluation of collections; acquiring Books / Journals /
Magazines / Articles / Electronic-Media like CDs, Floppies, Audio/Video Cassettes, Processing Retrieving, Storing and File
• Maintaining various records and collecting information from internet and online databases
• Training library users to effectively search the library catalogue, internet and other electronic resources
O R G A N I S A T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Since Jan 11 - June’15 (4Years & 5 Months)
Head Librarian - Skyline University College, Sharjah, UAE.
Role:
• Manage the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of library and information services.
• Preparing statistical report on Fortnightly, Monthly, Semester and annual basis.
• Supervising and monitoring the circulation services
• Orienting the SUC members to enhance the effective use of VitalSource E-books, Library Resources, and Facilities
• Provide an interlibrary loan service for both book and audiovisual materials and maintain records
• Imparting trainings to library support staff in topics like Library policy & procedures, library resources etc.,
• Offering current awareness services through manual and online
• Addressing and resolving complaints from the faculty, staff & student
• Enrich the collection development as per the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and Skyline
University College strategic plan.
• Establish and implement library and information policies and procedures
• Develop and manage convenient, accessible library and information services
• Establish and manage the budget for library and information services, technology and media
• Analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media service requirements
2. Highlights:
• Implementation of E-Text books through Vital Source Platform.
• Registered cost savings by 20% through initiatives like subscribing more online journals and magazines rather than print.
• Promoted to Head Librarian from Librarian within a span of four years.
AUG2008–DEC 2011 (3 Years) ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN - BITS-PILANI, DUBAI, UAE
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Role:
• Spearheading a gamut of tasks pertaining to library transaction using the system-wide Integrated Library System
• Ensure efficient retrieval by users
• Recording daily statistics and assisting in preparing monthly statistical report
• Assisting the user to get access of IEEE & ACM
• Supervising and monitoring the circulation services
• Assisting the Chief Librarian in preparing Ad-hoc reports.
• Handling reference services in the collection and facilities including document delivery
• Offering current awareness services through manual and online
• Addressing and resolving complaints from the faculty, staff & student
AUG 2006 – AUG 2008 (2Years) LIBRARIAN, BIT, RANCHI, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE.
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Role:
• Establish goals and measures accomplishments against recognized standards.
• Managing Acquisition, Classification and Catalogue Circulation Serial Management
• Maintain circulation files, records and statistics
• Provide an interlibrary loan service for both book and audiovisual materials and maintain records.
• Assisting the users to access all library resources.
• Train library users to effectively search the Library catalogue, Internet and other electronic resources
AUG 2006– AUG2008 (2Years)
LIBRARIAN –TAWAM HOSPITAL RECREATION LIBRARY, AL AIN, UAE.
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Procuring and developing the collections of A/V materials
Develop and maintain collections management policies and procedures
Perform original cataloguing and classification of print, audio-visual and electronic
resources
Develop and maintain special indexing systems and files for special collections
Enter cataloguing data into the library's automated system
P R E V I O U S E X P E R I E N C E
AUG 2006– AUG2008 (2Year) LIBRARIAN –NAZIYA MATRICULATIN HR. SEC. SCHOOL, INDIA
A C A D E M I C D E T A I L S
2009 Master of Library and Information Science from Annamalai University, India
1998 Bachelor of Library and Information Science from Annamalai University, India
1996 Bachelor of Science in Madurai Kamaraj University, India.
I T S K I L L S
Library Software : LibSys, AutoLib and KOHA
Operating Systems : Windows 98, XP
3. Analysis Tools : MS Office
W O R K S H O P S
• National Conference on Research Trends and Paradigms of Library and Information Science (RTNPLIS -2014), BHARATHIAR
UNIVERSITY, COIMBATHORE on Feb 21-22, 2014
• ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Workshop on Open Source Software for Academic, Special and Public Libraries on 23-24
January, 2014, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
M E M B E R S H I P
• Life Member of MALA (Madras Library Association, Chennai,
• Member of South Indian Library Association.
• Life Member of SALIS (Society for Library Professionals)
• Active Member in UAE Library Directors Association (Ankabut).
P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S
Father’s Name : N. Abdul Rabik
Date of Birth : 31st May 1976
Sex : Male
Nationality : Indian
Passport No. : K7471923
Place of Issue : Dubai
Visa status : Employment (Transferable)
Date of Issue : 23.08.2012
Date of Expiry : 22.08.2022
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil
Permanent Address : 47/15-4, Burma Colony
Pavali Road, Virudhunagar– 626 001.
Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, India
D E C L A R A T I O N
This is the true copy of my resume. If any need to submit my testimonials, I will be highly obliged to present the same upon demand
or at the time of interview.
Yours Faithfully
(SHEIK MAIDEEN)