Shakeel Ahmad Khan

Islamia University of Bahawalpur | IUB · Department of Library and Information Science

Purpose The purpose of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis to discover the published information on the effects of e-learning technologies on innovative competency development of university librarians and smart library services. Design/methodology/approach This study is based on bibliometric research methodology. The data were retriev...

The objectives of the study were to identify the impact of augmented reality on libraries and reveal challenges to its adoption in library settings. The systematic literature review was used as research methodology to address the study’s objectives. The 25 most relevant research papers published in peer-reviewed journals were selected to conduct th...

Purpose This study aims to identify the librarians’ readiness to leverage artificial intelligence for sustainable competence development and smart library services. Design/methodology/approach This study used a quantitative research design for addressing the objectives. The population consisted of librarians from the public and private sector univ...

Purpose Cyberbullying is a visible and prominent issue in today’s society. This study aims to identify factors influencing cyberbullying, discover its consequences on society, learn strategies and practices for dealing with cyberbullying and propose a framework to control cyberbullying in an online environment. Design/methodology/approach A system...

Purpose This study aims to identify the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on university libraries and to reveal challenges associated with the adoption of AI-powered applications in libraries. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) was applied to address the study’s objectives. The 25 most relevant seminal studies p...

The study aimed to identify the effects of big data analytics (BDA) on university libraries, to reveal the challenges associated with the adoption of BDA, and to develop a framework for the implementation of BDA in university libraries. The research methodology of “Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” (PRISMA) was...

Purpose The purpose of this study are to identify the factors influencing the adoption of big data in libraries, determine the challenges causing the hindrance of big data implementation and reveal the best practices for the efficient adoption of big data in libraries. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was applied to addre...

Purpose: This bibliometric study is steered to compute the impact of literature published on cloud computing within the fields of information science and library science. The research has been conducted on concentrating the term “Cloud Computing” to search the literature published in both fields, i.e. information science and library science from th...

Purpose This study aimed to identify the university librarians’ readiness to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for innovative learning experiences and smart library services. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative research design followed by a survey method was applied. Data were collected from 174 professional librarians of 58 university libra...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of online learning on university librarians’ professional development and library services. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods study through an explanatory research design was applied to address the study’s objectives. Quantitative data were gathered from 341 librarians working i...

Purpose The objectives of the study were to identify the effects of blockchain technology (BT) on the university librarians, the impact of BT on the university library services and to reveal the challenges to adopt BT in the university libraries. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was applied to address the objectives of th...

The study aimed to identify the factors influencing the adoption of robotic technologies in academic libraries, investigate the impact of robots on library services, and reveal challenges to adopt robotic applications in academic libraries. A systematic literature review was applied to address the study’s objectives. The 16 most relevant seminal st...

Purpose For the provision of smart library services to end users, tools of the Internet of Things (IoT) play a significant role. The study aims to discover the factors influencing the adoption of IoT in university libraries, investigate the impact of IoT on university library services and identify challenges to adopt IoT applications in university...

Purpose This study aims to identify the causes of mental health issues faced by university librarians, to investigate the impact of mental health issues on the job performance of university librarians, and to know about the health activities to maintain mental and physical health. Design/methodology/approach The systematic literature review was ap...

Purpose This paper aims to explore the determinants causing fake information proliferation on social media platforms and the challenges to control the diffusion of fake news phenomena. Design/methodology/approach The authors applied the systematic review methodology to conduct a synthetic analysis of 37 articles published in peer-reviewed journals...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and fake news detection. It also intended to explore the negative effects of fake news on society and to find out trending techniques for fake news detection. Design/methodology/approach “Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Review and Me...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis to discover the published information on the subject of “Library Automation Software.” Design/methodology/approach – This study is based on bibliometric research to analyze the growth of literature on the subject area “Library Automation Software.” The data were retrieved fr...

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of emerging technologies in e-learning on university librarians and libraries. The study also intended to identify emerging technologies in e-learning and challenges being faced to implement e-learning technologies. Design/methodology/approach The preferred reporting items for the syste...

Purpose Motivation of the employees is extensively considered as an antidote for the overall success of the organizations. This study primarily aims to investigate the impact of motivation on the job performance of university librarians in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative research design followed by a survey method under an exten...

The objectives of the study were to identify the relationship between the personal traits and sustainable competence development of library professionals, explore trending practices for the development of the personal and professional competencies of librarians, and find out the challenges affecting the development of modern skills in librarians. T...

The major objective of the current study was to find out the impact of motivational factors on the job outcomes of librarians working in HEC-recognized university libraries in Pakistan. A survey research method followed by predictive correlational design was applied to test the constructed hypotheses in this study. The population of the study was l...

Evidence from well-established theories of various disciplines manifests that, in the current technology-led world, continued professional development (CPD) of information professionals plays a paramount role in the uplift of institutions. CPD of university library professionals via e-learning programs leads to the implementation of user-centric-se...

This study aims to identify the relationship between IT self-efficacy and personal knowledge and information management (PKIM) practices. It also intends to investigate trending tools and approaches being applied for PKIM for sustainable lifelong learning and organizational performance. It also reveals challenges for the development of an effective...

Purpose This study aims to investigate the current practices being implemented against the dissemination of fake online news, identify the relationship of new media literacy (NML) with fake news epidemic control and find out the challenges in identifying valid sources of information. Design/methodology/approach To accomplish constructed objectives...

This study sought to investigate factors causing the spread of fake news on digital media (DM) and to explore the sometimes disastrous consequences of fake news on social media. The study also aimed to construct a framework for fake news disaster management to control the dangers of false news on DM. The study applied PRISMA guidelines and techniqu...

The objectives of the study were to identify the relationship between big data analytics with context-based news detection on digital media in the data age, to find out the trending approaches to detect fake news on digital media, and to explore the challenges for constructing quality big data to detect misinformation on social media. Scoping revie...

The main objectives of the study were to identify key features of the digital library management system (DLMS) for developing and managing digital libraries, to reveal the satisfaction level of the library professionals in using digital library management system, and the problems being encountered in using these systems. The current study was quant...

Purpose Major objective of the instant study was to investigate the factors affecting the adoption of integrated semantic digital libraries (SDLs). It attempted to find out the challenges faced in implementing semantic technologies in digital libraries. This study also aimed to develop a framework to provide practical solutions to efficiently adopt...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present chief librarians’ viewpoint about open repositories in Pakistan. This study appraised the factors that affecting development of open repositories in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach – The study collected data by mean of In-depth literature review, scan of Open Access Directory of repositories (...

HEC emphasized on quality of education and want to develop higher education infrastructure in the country. This paper provides an analysis of UET Taxila library journey which developed over a period of last 23 years. It defines best practice as a presentation of route to produce more outcomes which means mode of doing things in specific organizatio...

The main objectives of the study were to examine the motivational factors influencing professional development activities, to find out the relation between motivation and librarians’ professional development, and to identify challenges in the implementation of professional development activities. The study followed the “Preferred Reporting Items fo...

The purpose of this study is to identify the effective information retrieval techniques used by the library and information science professionals/librarians to successfully retrieve the required information from various online information sources. This study also investigates the opinion of information professionals about various useful online info...

This study is an attempt to understand the coronavirus and COVID-19 from the viewpoint of recovered patients at Civil Hospital Jhangi Wala, District Bahawalpur. It investigates the feelings and experiences of those patients who suffered due to being infected with the novel coronavirus and who ultimately defeated the disease. A total of 310 Corona p...

Purpose: Everyday life information seeking (ELIS) is essential for the mastery of life and plays a central role in the daily problem-solving activities of all human beings. This study aimed to investigate the everyday life information seeking of female university students residing at hostels in Lahore, Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach: A quant...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the key features of information management systems (IMSs) for automation in university libraries. This study also highlights the use of library information management systems in university libraries and the satisfaction of university librarians in using various IMS. Design/methodology/approach Th...

Purpose – The main purpose of the current study was to explore the research output of Government College University, Lahore Pakistan in terms of publications, citation trends, major research areas, co-authorship patterns, preferred journals, keywords used, and funding sponsored. Design/methodology/approach – Current study used bibliometric analysis...

The major objective of this study was to know the impact of Continuing Professional Learning Programmes (CPLPs) upon Public Sector University Librarians of Lahore, Pakistan. As an allied objective, an attempt was also made to show practical solutions for making effective utilization of these professional programmes. This study was based on mixed me...

Purpose: The major goal of this study was to measure the Information Literacy (IL) skills of Research Scholars engaged in research-based tasks at GC University Lahore (the most historical educational institution of Pakistan). Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey method was applied in this study. The population of the study consisted of the student...

This paper intended to present current status and challenges of open repositories in Pakistan. This study evaluated the current scenario of open access repositories initiatives in Pakistan. The study collected the data by mean of In-depth literahrre review, survey of university libraries, scan of Open Access Directory of repositories (Open DOAR), t...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the usefulness of smartphones in achieving educational goals. Moreover, this study also explores the required library services that should be accessible via smartphone. A quantitative research approach was adopted and a self-administered questionnaire was distributed among those students who currently us...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the core competencies for librarians working in special libraries. It also measures the competencies of librarians working in special libraries of the Punjab Province against the checklist developed by the Special Library Association (SLA) Task Force. The study also identifies the training needs of l...

The purpose of this study was to assess the digital skills of librarians working in university libraries. This study measures their digital skills to create and manage the digital library and the factors affecting their digital skills. The study also provides practical solutions to overcome those factors. This study used a mixed-method research des...

This research aims to investigate the management and organization of theses collection held in university libraries of Punjab Province. It also examines the availability of theses in university libraries, procedures, and techniques applied to organize theses collection and provide access. The quantitative research method by using a questionnaire as...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore useful Semantic Web technologies and ontology-based applications for digital libraries. It also investigates the perceptions of university librarians and academicians in Pakistan about Semantic Web technologies and their use in digital libraries. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory research...

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the essential digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries. The study identified useful training programs for university librarians to acquire digital competencies. It examined their digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries in universities of...

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the current status of digital skills of university librarians to work in digital library environment and the possibilities of developing digital libraries in university libraries of Pakistan. Survey research strategy was adopted to conduct this study. The data was collected by using questionnai...

This study investigates the challenges for developing and managing digital libraries. It finds out the technical and management challenges faced by LIS professionals when developing digital libraries. Questionnaire based survey was administered to collect data from a purposive sample of university librarians having good knowledge of digital library...

The study aimed at investigating the user’s perception of services quality provided by the Central Public Library of Bahawalpur. Survey among library users was administered and data was collected with the help of questionnaire. Findings of the study revealed that the Central Public Library of Bahawalpur is offering good quality of services for its...

The purpose of this study was to explore the use of internet among the college teachers of district Lodhran including purposes of use, its impact on teaching and learning, usage of internet resources and to identify the problems during using internet. Survey research method has been selected for this study and well-established questionnaire was use...

The paper probes the challenges for the Pakistan Library Association (PLA) in playing its dynamic role for the development of librarianship in Pakistan. It explores the role of PLA in meeting the standards of library associations in countries with developed librarianship systems. It identifies the professional problems faced by PLA members. The fin...

Introduction “A librarian is a person who looks after the storage and retrieval of information. In a workplace, the librarian is usually a professional who is trained and educated to deal with information in a wide variety of formats and settings” (WordiQ, 2010). Librarian helps users to navigate into the voyage of internet and evaluate information...

The paper aims to explore different applications of social media for marketing of library and information resources and services. It investigates the respondent's attitude towards the usefulness of social media in marketing of library. A survey research method was administered by using a peer-reviewed and pilot-tested questionnaire. Data were colle...

ICT is often perceived as a catalyst for change, change in teaching styles, change in learning approaches and in access to information (Watson, 2005). It refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. Use of ICT has changed our conventional ways of learning and proposes the need to rethink education in terms o...

The study aims to investigate the role and importance of departmental library in satisfying information needs of students. Perceptions of the students of the Department of Management & Business Administration (MBA) (having departmental library) and the students of the Department of Library & Information Science (LIS) (who did not have a departmenta...

This article is an attempt to investigate the information needs and seeking behavior of law practitioners at District Bar Association Session Court Bahawalpur. Purposely, it seeks to ascertain the type of information required by the lawyers to meet their specific information needs; their information seeking habits; different information sources use...

The purpose of this paper is to determine the information needs and information-seeking behavior of college faculty (i.e. teachers and administrators) at Bahawalpur City. A survey was used for the study. The results of the study reveal that current services rendered by the college libraries are not fulfilling the information needs of college facult...

This study aims to investigate the attitudes of students at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan towards learning through the Internet. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. It was found that a vast majority of the students learnt how to use the Internet by themselves or with the assistance of their friends. The finding...