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Pakistani librarianship during 1990s: A literature review
... According to Mirza and Mahmood (2014) a vast majority of Pakistani university libraries have initiated IT service. Riaz (1990) (as cited in Mahmood, 1997) described the problems faced by Pakistani libraries in automating their operations and services. She singled out computer illiteracy, lack of proper planning, unavailability of library software, retrospective conversion, lack of standards and quality control, the bureaucratic set-up and lack of technical expertise as major barriers. ...
Use of information technology in providing efficient library services is inevitable in today’s information world. Its implementation causes many challenges for all the stake holders. This study is an attempt to identify challenges faced by university libraries of Pakistan in information technology adoption. To elucidate the research problem, a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods was used. Valid returned questionnaires (N=52) and recorded interviews of 51 LIS professionals with experience in library automation were analyzed to draw the results. The study determined that ‘lack of training opportunities for LIS professionals’ and ‘lack of IT skills among the majority of LIS professionals’ are major challenges to the adaptation of IT. Similarities were found in the results of this study and some previous studies conducted at national and international levels.
... Mahmood (1993) stated features of Micro CDS/ISIS Version 3.0. He described 30 reasons to use Micro CDS/ISIS software in the libraries of developing countries (Mahmood, 1997). A survey conducted by Mahmood (1998) The open source model also gives an opportunity to library staff to be actively involved in development projects, to enhance their skills and to employ a wide range of technological application for library functions. ...
This study has investigated the status of hardware, software, networking and IT support available in university libraries of Pakistan. Survey method of research was employed to collect the data through a questionnaire survey. Fifty two out of 82 chief librarians/head librarians of central libraries of the public and private universities responded. The study concluded that except few, a vast majority the university libraries have computers and other peripherals; use of ‘free and open sources’ software increase in the university libraries; only few university libraries implement standard integrated library software, while the use of in-house developed library software is common; most of university libraries use ‘Internet Explorer’ as their search engine; fixed line telephone facility is available in most of the university libraries, while ‘fax’ is available in some of the university libraries; a vast majority of the university libraries have local area network (LAN), whereas wireless network is available in some of the university libraries; a vast majority of the university libraries receive IT support from their university’s IT Center/Computer Center, while some have their in-house support.
... Reviewing 97 articles on Pakistani librarianship published in library journals outside Pakistan, Khalid (1996f) finds only eight articles on the topics of information technology and library automation. In another article, Khalid (1996e) reviews the literature on Pakistani librarianship published since 1990. Of the 62 items reviewed, 15 are on information technology. ...
Computer technology in libraries has revolutionised the concept of rapid and accurate information services. In Pakistan, though, computer technology is new and is being successfully introduced in all types of libraries and information centres. This article reviews the literature on the use of computers in Pakistan’s libraries. The literature includes monographs, journal articles, reports, etc. published inside and outside Pakistan, discussing information technology, specific library applications, the activities of individual libraries and automation education. The need for library automation and the problems faced by Pakistani professionals in this respect are also discussed.
This paper presents bio-bibliometric analysis of the contributions of Dr. Khalid Mahmood in the field of Library and Information Science through his publications. The analysis includes geographical and year wise distribution of publications; collaboration for publication; publications by type; language and journal preferences for the publication; and coverage of different subject areas. Results of the study indicate that Dr. Khalid Mahmood is a prolific writer in the field of library and information science. He contributed 115 items including 99 articles, six books, eight conference papers and two papers in newsletters till December 31, 2011. Research work by Dr. Khalid Mahmood is well accepted in developed countries like United Kingdom and United States of America. He used English language to disseminate majority of his research work. He believes in teamwork and about two third of his research work was result of collaboration.
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