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PLA Computer Training Center, Lahore: Three Years of Success
... They developed three databases locally using CDS/ISIS software which is also used on the LAN ( Zuberi and Salam, 1996). Khalid (1996d) reports the retrospective conversion of catalogues in 14 specialist libraries, including six at legislative assemblies and some at NGOs. These libraries use LAMP software and the computerisation contract was with the PLA and the NLDP. ...
... Out of 259 participants, 43 have been female. The centre also provides free consultancy services to libraries (Khalid, 1996d). Courses on computer basics, wordprocessing, spreadsheet management, database management and library automation have being conducted at the Centre (Khalid, 1995). ...
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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