Collaboration in training workshops for library and information professionals in Pakistan

Ullah, Ahsan

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“…There is a rare culture of showing courage and taking calculated risk at libraries of public universities in Pakistan. The collaboration in counseling sessions and training programs by library associations and human resource experts will be instrumental for career planning of librarians in Pakistan (Ullah, 2016).…”

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Current and required competencies of university librarians in Pakistan

Farooq

Ullah²,

Iqbal

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Library Management

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: to find out the perception of university librarians about the current and required competencies and to identify the current rank and to point out the benchmark for competencies of library professionals at public universities in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative research design is used for the conduct of the current study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The Special Libraries Association instrument “Competencies for Information Professionals of the 21st Century” was used to design the questionnaire. A paired sample t-test is used to establish whether there is any noteworthy distinction between the current and required levels of skills. Inferential statistic was also used and independent sample t-test and ANOVA was used to identify the difference in perception on the basis of different demographic variables. Findings There is a significant gap between the perceptions of university librarians about their present skills and required skills. The present level of skills is lower than the desired level of competence. There is no significant relationship between the length of job (i.e. experience), grade and skills of academic librarians. But in the case of gender, male have a higher score on the current level of competencies while female have a higher score on the required level of skills. Originality/value The findings of this study are helpful for universities in the recruitment, management and training of their librarians on the basis of required skills. Furthermore, it will be useful for librarians in their career planning and continuing education and library schools to revise their curriculum in accordance with needs.

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Current and required competencies of university librarians in Pakistan

Farooq

Ullah²,

Iqbal

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Library Management

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“…In Pakistan, a few collaborative activities in the form of training workshops among various library associations, libraries and LIS departments were found to enhance the skills of LIS professionals (Ullah, 2016). Furthermore, a few empirical studies on LIS education also identified the challenge of collaboration among LIS department in the country and South Asian region (Ameen, 2007;.…”

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Library and information science collaboration in Pakistan: challenges and prospects

Malik

Ameen

2018

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Purpose This study aims to explore the nature and extent of collaboration among library and information science (LIS) departments, faculty members and practitioners. It also intends to identify the challenges and future prospects of collaboration in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Face-to-face and telephonic semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 faculty members (professors, associate professors and assistant professors) from eight LIS departments. A thematic analysis approach was used to answer the research questions. Findings A thematic analysis of the participants’ opinions reveals a weak and informal collaboration among LIS stakeholders. However, high level of awareness among faculty members regarding the potential benefits of collaborative activities was observed. Their urge for developing liaison and collaboration with stakeholders is a positive indication that requires visionary leadership and committed efforts to ensure long term success. Practical implications The study aspects discussed may provide guidelines for creating future planning and growth of professional collaboration in Pakistan. The scope of this study may be extended to groom national, regional and international collaborative activities in other countries with same conditions. Though this study is conducted in Pakistan, the findings may be extended to other parts of developing countries with similar context. Originality/value It will serve as a guideline for further research, as it has addressed an untouched area and reports original research.

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Digital services in academic libraries: present and future

Ming

2020

Public Services Quarterly

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Collaboration in training workshops for library and information professionals in Pakistan

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Current and required competencies of university librarians in Pakistan

Current and required competencies of university librarians in Pakistan

Library and information science collaboration in Pakistan: challenges and prospects

Digital services in academic libraries: present and future

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