Content uploaded by Mirza Muhammad Naseer
Author content
All content in this area was uploaded by Mirza Muhammad Naseer
Content may be subject to copyright.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1-19-2013
Bio-bibliometric Study of Dr. Khalid Mahmood’s
Contributions to LIS Field in Pakistan
Muhammad Qayyum
Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, qayyum_50@yahoo.com
Mirza Muhammad Naseer
Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, mmnaseer@gmail.com
Follow this and additional works at: hp://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac
Part of the Library and Information Science Commons
Qayyum, Muhammad and Naseer, Mirza Muhammad, "Bio-bibliometric Study of Dr. Khalid Mahmood’s Contributions to LIS Field
in Pakistan" (2013). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 900.
hp://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/900
Bio-bibliometric Study of Dr. Khalid Mahmood’s Contributions to
LIS Field in Pakistan
Muhammad Qayyum
Senior Library Assistant
Institute of Space Technology
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Mirza Muhammad Naseer
Librarian
Institute of Space Technology
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Abstract
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.
Key Words: Bibliometrics, Bio-bibliometrics, Bibliometric analysis, Library and
Information Science, Library literature, Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Pakistan.
Introduction
Mahapatra (2000) defined the bibliometrics as “the quantitative analysis of the
characteristics, behaviour and productivity of all aspects of written communication,
library staff and information users” (p. 4). Whereas, Reitz (2010) presented the term
‘bibliometric’ in the following words:
The use of mathematical and statistical methods to study and identify patterns
in the usage of materials and services within a library or to analyze the
historical development of a specific body of literature, especially its authorship,
publication and use. Prior to the mid-20th century, the quantitative study of
bibliographic data and usage was known as statistical bibliography.
There are many outcomes of bibliometric study such as to find out the
publication productivity, collaboration for publication, year-wise distribution of work,
language and journal preferences, and span of subject areas. It identifies the
communication channel, prolific authorship and relevant papers, organizations and
countries producing relevant papers. Naseer and Mahmood (2009) conducted a study
titled ‘Use of bibliometrics in LIS research’ in which they stated that “Bibliometric
methods have been effectively utilized to solve a variety of issues in LIS but this area
of LIS research has failed to get attention of researchers in Pakistan” (p. 7). Similarly,
describing the uses of bibliometric techniques Thanuskod (2011) said that:
Bibliometric techniques are being used for a variety of purposes like
determination of various scientific indicators, evaluation of scientific output,
selection of journals for libraries and even forecasting the potential of a
particular field. The popularity in the adaptation of bibliometric techniques in
various disciplines stimulated stupendous growth of literature on bibliometrics
and its related areas. (p. 75)
Bio-bibliometric is a study in which we statistically analyze publications of an
individual, a department, or a subject of any field. It is a quantitative and analytical
method in which we try to establish a functional relation between bio-data of an
individual and his biblio-data. It helps us to decide the attractiveness and impact of
particular articles, authors, and publications by determining the most cited authors,
papers and journals. Mathematical and statistical techniques are used to study a
publication’s pattern, preferences, author’s collaboration and chronological distribution
of publications.
A number of bio-bibliometric studies have been carried out throughout the
world in different fields of study. Sin (1999) analyzed and presented the works of a
popular Malaysian historian Professor Khoo Kay Kim. He presented an analysis of the
authorship pattern, journal preference and language preference. This study also
discovered Kim’s channel of communication and publication productivity. Similarly,
Sangam and Savanur (2006) carried out bio-bibliometric study of Dr. N. Rudraiah, a
famous Indian mathematician. In their study, they analyzed the channel of
communication, publication productivity, authorship pattern, and journal preference of
Dr. N. Rudariah. Koley and Sen (2006) carried out a bio-bibliometric on Professor B.
N. Koley, an eminent Indian physiologist. In their research, they analyzed authorship
pattern and collaboration coefficient, chronological distribution of research articles.
Parvathamma and Gobbur (2008) carried out a biobibliometric study on T. M.
Aminabhavi, a well-known polymer scienticsts. In their research work, they explored
collaboratin coeficient, authorship pattern, popular articles and conference papers.
In Pakistan, Mahmood and Rehman (2009) conducted a bio-bibliometric
analysis of Professor Dr. Anis Khurshid’s publications. Dr. Khurshid was a well-
known personality in field of library and information science in Pakistan. In this study,
analysis included year and type wise distribution of the articles. Authorship
collaboration of Dr. Khurshid was also presented in this study. The study was the first
of its kind in Pakistan in the field of bio-bibliometrics.
In another study, in the field of
bio-bibliometrics in Pakistan, Kousar and Mahmood (2010) presented the analysis of
contributions of Dr. Syed Jalaludin Haider to LIS field. In this analysis of publications,
periodical wise distribution of his work, pages produced, author collaboration and subjects
covered were studied.
The present study compromises of an analysis of the research
work of Dr. Khalid Mehmood in the field of library and information science.
Biographical Sketch of Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Dr. Khalid Mahmood was born on 10 April 1966 at Sharqpur, a town in
District Sheikhupura. He got his early education from his native town. After
completing his graduation from University of the Punjab in 1986, he did diploma in
Library and Information Science from the same university in 1988. He got Master
Degree in Library and Information Science in 1989. He obtained Postgraduate
Diploma in Library Management from Netherlands in 1996. In 2004, he acquired
Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from University of the Punjab Lahore,
Pakistan. He did his Post Doctorate study in Information Studies form University of
California, USA in 2011 (Ansari, 2007).
He started his career as a Librarian in Education Department, Government of
Punjab in 1989. From 1991 to 1993, he served as Librarian in Quaid-e-Azam Library,
Lahore. In 1993, he joined Punjab University as Lecturer in Library Science
Department. He performed the duties of Chairman, Library Science Department from
2006 to 2009. Presently he is performing his duties as Professor in Department of
Library and Information Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, where he is
teaching modern subjects of Library Science like Digital Libraries, Research Methods,
Online Information Retrieval, and Applied Library Automation etc. He has contributed
a lot in enhancing the higher education in the field of Library and Information Science
in Pakistan. He is supervising research work of many Ph.D. and M. Phil. scholars.
Four students have successfully completed their Ph.D. research under his supervision.
He has also supervised large number of Master level theses (Wikipedia, 2012).
Dr. Khalid is performing the editorial responsibilities of different national and
international journals (University of the Punjab, 2011). He has also completed various
projects of library science for automation and modernization of this field like
“Development of a Modern Library at Punjab Local Government Academy, Lalamusa
funded by CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency)” and “Library
Automation at Punjab Provincial Assembly” (Wikipedia, 2012). He attended large
number of conferences, seminars and workshops at national and international level.
Objectives of the Study
The objectives of this bio-bibliometric study on Dr. Khalid Mahmood were:
To identify geographical and year wise distribution of publications
To find collaboration for publication
To analyze the publications by type
To explore the language and journal preferences
To study the coverage of different subject areas
Methodology
Data for this study was collected from official website of University of the
Punjab where Dr. Khalid Mahmood is presently serving. Other online and print
sources were also used for data collection. A publication, which appeared in both
English and French languages, was considered as one publication. Items published
until December 31, 2011 were included in this study. Articles accepted for publication
in any national or international journal, pending in press or published after December
2011 were not included in the study. Data were recorded and analyzed using Microsoft
Excel.
Findings and Discussion
Dr. Khalid Mahmood started writing in 1993. He has written five books, one
web version book, 101 articles (including two articles in newsletters), and eight
conference papers until December 31, 2011 (see Table 1). Most of his work consists of
Table 1
Year wise Distribution
Year Books
Books
(web
version)
Articles
Conference
Papers
Newsletter
articles
Total Percentage
Cumulative
Percentage
1993 - - 2 - - 2 1.74 1.74
1994 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.74
1995 - - 3 - - 3 2.61 4.35
1996 - - 9 - 1 10 8.70 13.04
1997 - - 10 - 1 11 9.57 22.61
1998 1 - 5 - - 6 5.22 27.83
1999 1 - 2 - - 3 2.61 30.44
2000 - - 1 - - 1 0.87 31.31
2001 - - 1 - - 1 0.87 32.17
2002 - - 1 - - 1 0.87 33.04
2003 - 1 2 - - 3 2.61 35.65
2004 1 - 2 - - 3 2.61 38.26
2005 - - 8 - - 8 6.96 45.22
2006 - - 6 - - 6 5.22 50.44
2007 - - 3 - - 3 2.61 53.04
2008 - - 10 - - 10 8.70 61.74
2009 1 - 14 3 - 18 15.65 77.39
2010 - - 14 1 - 15 13.04 90.44
2011 1 - 6 4 - 11 9.57 100.00
Total 5 1 99 8 2 115
% 4.35 0.87 86.09 6.96 1.74 100
journal articles (87.83%). Year wise distribution of his work shows that most
productive year was 2009 when he contributed 18 items. Another very productive year
was 2010 in which he published 15 items. Dr. Khalid was contributing to LIS literature
most actively during the last four years of this study (2008 to 2011) and this period
was most productive time for him. He published or presented more than 47 per cent
(54 items) of his work during this time.
Languages wise distribution of publications shows (see Table 2) that 108
(93.91%) out of 115 items were written in English language while seven items (6.09%)
were written in Urdu language. This demonstrates that Dr. Khalid Mahmood has
presented his work in an international language to highlight the Pakistani LIS literature
in the world.
Table 2
Language wise Distribution
Language Books
Books (web
version)
Articles
Conference
Papers
Newsletter
articles
Total Percentage
English 5 1 92 8 2 108 93.91
Urdu - - 7 - - 7 6.09
Total 5 1 99 8 2 115 100
Periodical preference of Dr. Khalid Mahmood for publication is presented in
Table 3. It covers 101 articles published in various online and print journals,
magazines, and newsletters. More than fifty-two percent of these articles were
published in seven journals and magazines, which include Pakistan Library and
Information Science Journal (11), Information Development (9), Library Philosophy
and Practice (9), Library Review (9), Pakistan Journal of Library and Information
Science (5), Pakistan Library Association Journal (5), Pakistan Library Bulletin (5).
There were 24 journals and magazines in which Dr. Khalid Mahmood published only
one article each. Data analysis shows that he contributed to both local and international
LIS literature.
Table 3
Periodical Preference for Publication
S. No. Title of Periodical
Total
Publications
Percentage
1 Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal 11 10.89
2 Information Development 9 8.91
3 Library Philosophy and Practice 9 8.91
4 Library Review 9 8.91
5 Pakistan Journal of Library & Information Science 5 4.95
6 Pakistan Library Association Journal 5 4.95
7 Pakistan Library Bulletin 5 4.95
8 Pakistani Librarian 4 3.96
9 The Electronic Library 4 3.96
10
Program: Electronic Library and Information
Systems
3 2.97
11 The International Information & Library Review 3 2.97
12
Chinese Librarianship: An International Electronic
Journal
2 1.98
13 Education for Information 2 1.98
14 Library Management 2 1.98
15 PULSAA News 2 1.98
16 World Libraries 2 1.98
17 Asian Libraries 1 0.99
18 Collection Building 1 0.99
19 Cyber Psychology & Behavior 1 0.99
20 Electronic Library and Information Systems 1 0.99
21 IFLA Journal 1 0.99
22 INFOISIS 1 0.99
23 Information Systems 1 0.99
24 INSPEL 1 0.99
25 International Cataloguing & Bibliographic Control 1 0.99
26
International Journal of Education and
Development using Information and
Communication Technology
1 0.99
Table 3 (Continued)
S. No. Title of Periodical
Total
Publications
Percentage
27
Journal of Education for Library and Information
Science
1 0.99
28
Journal of Library & Information Services in
Distance Learning
1 0.99
29 Journal of Library Administration 1 0.99
30 Journal of Pakistan Education Foundation 1 0.99
31 Library HiTech News 1 0.99
32 Library Software Review 1 0.99
33
LIBRES: Library and Information Science
Research Electronic Journal
1 0.99
34
Libri: International Journal of Libraries and
Information Services
1 0.99
35
Malaysian Journal of library & Information
Science
1 0.99
36 Research Journal: Social Sciences 1 0.99
37 Research Journal University of Balochistan 1 0.99
38 The Bottom Line: Managing Library Finances 1 0.99
39
The Electronic Journal of Academic and Special
Librarianship
1 0.99
40 Webology 1 0.99
101 100.00
Table 4
Conference Preference
S. No.
Title of Conference
Total
papers
Percentage
1 First Open LIS Professionals Conference,
Islamabad
4 50
2 18th Pakistan Library Association
Conference, Islamabad
2 25
3 Asia-Pacific Conference on Library &
Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP
2009) University of Tsukuba, Japan
1 12.5
4 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in
Libraries International Conference, China
1 12.5
Total 8 100
Conference preference shows (see Table 4) that six out of eight papers were
presented in local conferences while two papers were presented at international level.
This shows that Dr. Khalid Mahmood more actively participated in local conferences
than international conferences. Thus, he strengthened the LIS field in Pakistan besides
contributing to international literature.
Table 5 shows the keyword frequencies in titles of works by Dr. Khalid
Mahmood. The frequency chart indicates that his main areas of interest were library
and information science education in Pakistan, university libraries, library funding, LIS
research, and modern technologies related to library and information science. This
highlights that he has written on variety of topics covering different areas of Library
and Information Science field.
Table 5
Keywords Preferences
Keywords Frequency
Pakistan 42
Library fundraising 8
University libraries 8
Lahore 7
Survey 7
University of the Punjab 6
Electronic Libraries 5
Internet in the libraries 5
Library and Information Science 5
Macro CDS/ISIS 5
ICT 4
Information society 4
Information technology 4
LIS professionals 4
Table 5 (Continued)
Keywords Frequency
Library Services 4
Library software 4
LIS research 4
Pakistani Libraries 4
Academic Librarians 3
Allama Iqbal Open University 3
Attitude 3
Bibliometric 3
Citation analysis 3
Developing countries 3
Development 3
Information needs 3
Information system 3
Library education 3
LIS curriculum 3
Pakistani Librarians 3
Reference services 3
Subject index 3
Classification scheme 2
Education 2
Free and open source 2
Information sources 2
Library 2
Library Automation 2
Library Automation and Management Program 2
LIS profession 2
OPAC 2
Pakistani Librarianship 2
Pakistani university libraries 2
Table 5 (Continued)
Keywords Frequency
Plagpk 2
Training 2
Academic Libraries 1
Administrators 1
Agricultural Libraries 1
Assessment needs 1
Cataloguing practice 1
Communication 1
Competencies 1
Computer training 1
Computerized 1
Copyright 1
Curriculum 1
Distance education 1
Distance library support services 1
Dr. Anis Khurshid 1
Dr. Syed Jalaludin Haider 1
Educated Pakistani adults 1
Education Enterprise 1
Educational administrators 1
Educational information systems 1
Emerging trends 1
Future 1
Gender 1
Human resources 1
Impact of IT 1
Information services 1
Integrated library software 1
Internet café 1
Table 5 (Continued)
Keywords Frequency
Islamic literature 1
Islamic studies scholars 1
Knowledge Management 1
Libraries in Pakistan 1
Libraries services 1
Library activities 1
Library co-operation 1
Library Job 1
Library leaders 1
Library Literature 1
Library profession 1
Library security system 1
LIS journals 1
Mailing groups 1
Medical researchers 1
Needed information 1
Netherlands Library Development Project 1
Organizational culture 1
Pakistan library and Information Council 1
Pakistan Library Association Conference 1
Promoting information technology 1
Public libraries 1
Reading habits 1
Rural development 1
Seeking behavior 1
Software movement 1
Subject cataloguing 1
Technical services in libraries 1
Technology challenge 1
Web-based services 1
Geographical distribution of work by Dr. Khalid Mahmood is presented in
Table 6. It shows that about sixty-one percent of his work was published or presented
in foreign countries while remaining 39 percent was published or presented in
Pakistan. It shows that, he has very successfully promoted Pakistani librarianship and
library literature in the international LIS community.
Table 6
Geographical Distribution
Region Books
Books (web
version)
Articles
Conference
Papers
Newsletter
articles
Total Percentage
Foreign 2 - 66 2 - 70 60.87
Local 3 1 33 6 2 45 39.13
Total 5 1 99 8 2 115 100.00
Table 7 shows the geographical distribution of work by Dr. Khalid Mahmood,
which was published or presented with in Pakistan. The distribution shows that highest
number of items (44.44%) was published from Karachi followed by Lahore (28.89%).
This is because Karachi and Lahore were the nucleus of journal publishing activities in
LIS in Pakistan. He presented all of his conference papers in those conferences, which
were held in Islamabad.
Table 7
Geographical Distribution Within Pakistan
Region Books
Books (web
version)
Articles
Conference
Papers
Newsletter
articles
Total Percentage
Islamabad - - 5 6 - 11 24.44
Lahore 1 - 10 - 2 13 28.89
Karachi 2 1 17 - - 20 44.44
Quetta - - 1 - - 1 2.22
Total 3 1 33 6 2 45 100.00
Geographic distribution of work by Dr. Khalid Mahmood, published or
presented outside Pakistan, is shown in Table 8. It indicates that the majority of his
work was published in developed countries like United Kingdom
(31 items, 44.29 %),
United States of America
(21 items, 30%), Germany (Five items, 7.14%) and
Netherlands (Four items, 5.71%). Data analysis demonstrates that work of Dr. Khalid
is well accepted especially in those countries, which are leading in Library and
Information Science research.
Table 8
Geographical Distribution Outside Pakistan
Region Books Articles
Conference
Papers
Total Percentage
Ar
g
entina
- 1 - 1 1.43
Australia
- 1 - 1 1.43
Canada
- 1 - 1 1.43
China
- 1 - 1 1.43
Germany
2 3 - 5 7.14
Greece
- - 1 1 1.43
Iran
- 1 - 1 1.43
Japan
- - 1 1 1.43
Malaysia
- 1 - 1 1.43
Netherlands
- 4 - 4 5.71
United Kingdom
- 31 - 31 44.29
United States of America
- 21 - 21 30.00
West Indies
- 1 - 1 1.43
Total 2 66 2 70 100.00
Collaboration is very important for Library and Information Science research.
Study of authorship collaboration provides measure of cooperation in the subject.
Table 9 shows that Dr. Khalid wrote 44 items (38.26%) as signal author. Two authors
jointly wrote 46 items (40.00%) while three authors contributed 24 items (20.87%). He
joined the team of three other authors only once to produce an article. The data indicate
that almost two third of his work is result of collaborative efforts. It also shows that he
likes to work in teams.
Table 9
Author Collaboration
Authorship Books
Books (web
version)
Articles
Conference
Papers
Newsletters Total Percentage
Single 3 - 39 1 1 44 38.26
Two Authors 1 1 40 4 - 46 40.00
Three Authors 1 - 19 3 1 24 20.87
Four Authors
‐
-
1
- -
1 0.87
115 100.00
Conclusion
Based on analysis conducted during this study, we can conclude that Dr. Khalid
Mehmood is a very prolific researcher. The prevailing lack of resources and
unfavorable research atmosphere in the country has not created obstacles in the way of
his research. He has presented and promoted Pakistani librarianship throughout the
world. This study demonstrated that statistical analysis of publications can be used as
information regarding contribution of professionals in any field of study. Bibliometric
studies can be a source of inspiration and productivity for the young professionals.
Though this study was conducted in the field of library and information science, it can
be a useful example in other disciplines also.
References
Ansari, A. S. (2007). An interview with a young celebrity: Dr. Khalid Mahmood.
Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 38(2), 36-42.
Koley, S., & Sen, B. K. (2006). A biobibliometric study on Prof. B. N. Koley, an
eminent physiologist. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 53(6), 74-82.
Kousar, M., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Dr. Syed Jalaludin Haider: A bio-bibliometric
study. Pakistan Journal of Library & Information Science, 11, 32-43.
Mahapatra, G. (2000). Bibliometric studies on Indian library & information science
literature. New Delhi: Crest Publishing House.
Mahmood, K., & Rehman, S. U. (2009). Contributions of Dr. Anis Khurshid to library
literature: A bibliometric study. Pakistan Journal of Library & Information
Science, 10, 43-56.
Naseer, M. M., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Use of bibliometrics in LIS research. LIBRES:
Library and Information Science Research Electronic Journal, 19 (2).
Parvathamma, N., & Gobbur, D. S. (2008). T. M. Aminabhavi: A biobibliometric
study. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 55(6), 127-134.
Reitz, J. M. (2010). ODLIS-Online dictionary for library and information science.
Retrieved from http://www.abc-clio.com/ODLIS/searchODLIS.aspx
Sin, T. W. (1999). Khoo Kay Kim, Professor of Malaysian History: A biobibliometric
study. Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science, 4(2), 47-57.
Sangam, S., & Savanur, K. (2006). Dr. N. Rudraiah: A biobibliometric study. SRELS
Journal of Information Management, 43(2), 185-199.
Thanuskod, S. D. (2011). Library Herald Journal: A bibliometric study. Journal of
Arts, Science & Commerce, 2(4), 68-76.
University of the Punjab. (2011). Dr. Khalid Mahmood. Retrieved from
www.pu.edu.pk:http://pu.edu.pk/faculty/description/96/Dr-Khalid
Mahmood.html
Wikipedia. (2012, December 16). Khalid Mahmood (Professor). Retrieved from
www.wikipedia.org:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khalid_Mahmood_%28Profes
sor%29
Literature produced by Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Afaq, N., & Mahmood, K. (2005). Use of LIS journals in developing countries: A
comparative study of Malaysia and Pakistan. Library Review, 54(3), 192-199.
Ahmad, S., & Mahmood, K. (2011). Library and information science education in
Pakistan: A decade of development - 2000-2009.
Pakistan Library and
Information Science Journal, 42(3), 3-12.
Arif, M., Mahmood, K. (2008). Off-campus post graduate students’ perceptions about
distance library support services: A case study of Allama Iqbal Open
University Libraries Network. Journal of Library Administration, 48(3/4), 249-
263.
Arif, M., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Libraries’ services at distance: A survey of Allama
Iqbal Open University tutors in Pakistan. Journal of Library & Information
Services in Distance Learning, 3(3/4), 159-172.
Arif, M., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Allama Iqbal Open University library services to
teachers: A survey. Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 41(4),
10-18.
Awan, M. R., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Relationship among leadership style,
organizational culture and employee commitment in university libraries.
Library Management, 31 (4/5), 253-266.
Bashir, S., Mahmood, K., & Shafique, F. (2008). Internet use among university
students: A survey in University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan
Journal of Library & Information Science, 9, 49-65.
Batool, S. H., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Entertainment, communication or academic
use? A survey of Internet café users in Lahore, Pakistan. Information
Development, 26(2), 141-147.
Butt, K., Qutab, S., & Mahmood, K. (2011). Access and use of the Internet in the
libraries of Lahore, Pakistan. Chinese Librarianship: An International
Electronic Journal, 31, 1-14.
Fatima, N., & Mahmood, K, & Hashmi, N. H. (2004). Library & information science
research in Pakistani universities. Karachi: Pakistan Bibliographical
Organization.
Haider, S. J., & Mahmood, K. (2006). Post - master LIS education at Punjab
University (Lahore). Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 37(3),
3-8.
Haider, S. J., & Mahmood, K. (2007). M.Phil and PhD library and information science
research in Pakistan: An evaluation. Library Review, 56(5), 407-417.
Hussain, A., Mahmood, K., & Shafique, F. (2008). Perceptions of LIS professionals
about digital libraries in Pakistan. The Electronic Journal of Academic and
Special Librarianship, 9(1).
Idrees, H., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Devising a classification scheme for Islam:
Opinions of LIS and Islamic studies scholars. Library Philosophy and Practice,
2009, 1-15.
Idrees, H., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Classification of Islamic literature in Pakistani
libraries: A survey. Library Review, 59(3), 149-164.
Iqbal, A., Mahmood, K., & Arif, M. (2011). Information needs and seeking behavior
of medical researchers in Pakistan: A survey. Paper presented at First Open LIS
Professionals Conference, 19-20 October 2011, Islamabad.
Khalid, H. M., Mahmood, K., & Willson, J. (1997). Cataloguing practice in university
libraries: A comparison of three developing countries (Malaysia, Pakistan,
Saudi Arabia). Library Review, 46(5), 328-338.
Khan, M. A., & Mahmood, K. (2010). A study of the usefulness of Pakistan Library
Automation Group’s (PakLAG) services. Library Philosophy and Practice,
2010, 1-6.
Kousar, M., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Dr. Syed Jalaludin Haider: A bio-bibliometric
study. Pakistan Journal of Library & Information Science, 11, 32-43.
Mahmood, K. (1993). Let’s save our cultural heritage: An introduction to library
security system. Pakistan Library Association Journal, 14, 48-63.
Mahmood, K. (1993). Micro CDS/ISIS: What’s new in version 3.0. Pakistan Library
Bulletin, 24(4), 17-26.
Mahmood, K. (1995). CD-ROM and libraries. Pakistani Librarian, 1, 44-47.
Mahmood, K. (1995). IFLA: A struggle for international library co-operation. Pakistan
Library Association Journal, 16, 1-18.
Mahmood, K. (1995). Library software in Pakistan. Information Development, 11(3),
165-167.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Do you need a lamp to enlighten your library: An introduction to
Library Automation and Management Program (LAMP). INFOISIS, 2(1), 7-16.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Information technology in library schools: A case study of the
University of the Punjab. Pakistan Library Association Journal,17, 7-15.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Library and information services in Pakistan: A review of
articles published in foreign journals. The International Information & Library
Review, 28(4), 383-405.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Postgraduate library management course. PULSAA News, 8(1-
4), 27-30.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Promoting information technology in Pakistan: The Netherlands
Library Development Project. Information Development, 12(2), 96-100.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Scientific management: Introduction and application in libraries.
Pakistani Librarian, 2, 16-26.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Subject index to Pakistan Library Association Journal: 1960-
1995. Pakistan Library Association Journal, 18, 77-105.
Mahmood, K. (1996). The status of library automation in Pakistan. Library Review,
45(6), 36-42.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Why is automation necessary for libraries? Journal of Pakistan
Education Foundation, 6(4), 105-111.
Mahmood, K. (1996). Why should we use CDS/ISIS in Libraries? Pakistan Library
Bulletin, 27(3-4), 1-7.
Mahmood, K. (1997). Emerging trends in technical services in libraries: A training
experience in Pakistan. Information Development, 13(2), 83-88.
Mahmood, K. (1997). Information technology and library education in Pakistan:
Recent developments in curriculum. Education for Information, 15(3), 197-
205.
Mahmood, K. (1997). Information technology education in Pakistani library schools.
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 38(3), 200-210.
Mahmood, K. (1997). Online public access catalogue (OPAC) at Department of
Library Science. Pakistani Librarian, 3, 39-47.
Mahmood, K. (1997). Pakistani librarianship during 1990s: A literature review. World
Libraries, 8(1), 42-56.
Mahmood, K. (1997). PLA Computer Training Centre, Lahore: Three years of success.
Pakistan Library Association Journal, 19-20, 58-69.
Mahmood, K. (1997). Subject cataloguing in Pakistani libraries. International
Cataloguing & Bibliographic Control, 26(3), 68-70.
Mahmood, K. (1997). The best library software for developing countries: More than 30
plus points of Micro CDS/ISIS. Library Software Review, 16(1), 12-16.
Mahmood, K. (1997). Urdu subject heading lists: A survey of the efforts of fifty years.
Pakistan Library Bulletin, 28(4), 1-10.
Mahmood, K. (1998). Information sources on Pakistani librarianship. Pakistan Library
Bulletin, 29(3-4), 25-38.
Mahmood, K. (1998). Information technology in libraries: A Pakistani perspective.
Lahore: Pak Book Corporation.
Mahmood, K. (1998). The development of the LAMP (Library Automation and
Management Program) software for use in developing countries and its
marketing in Pakistan. Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems,
32(1), 37-48.
Mahmood, K. (1998). The technology challenge and continuing education for
Pakistani librarians. Information Development, 14(2), 84-90.
Mahmood, K. (1998). Use of Micro CDS/ISIS in Pakistan: A survey. INSPEL, 32(1),
23-39.
Mahmood, K. (1999). Distance education in library and information science: An
experience in Pakistan. Library Review, 48(5), 232-241.
Mahmood, K. (1999). The development of computerised library services in Pakistan:
A review of the literature. Asian Libraries, 8(9), 307-328.
Mahmood, K. (2000). Financing government sector libraries in Pakistan: A literature
review. Pakistan Journal of Library & Information Science, 6, 35-46.
Mahmood, K. (2002). Competencies needed for future academic librarians in Pakistan.
Education for Information, 20(1), 27-43.
Mahmood, K. (2003). A comparison between needed competencies of academic
librarians and LIS curricula in Pakistan. The Electronic Library, 21(2), 99-109.
Mahmood, K. (2003). Job motivation in Pakistani librarians: Problems and
suggestions. Pakistan Library Bulletin, 34(1), 1-9.
Mahmood, K. (2004). Libraries and promotion of reading habits in the digital age.
Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 35(3), 18-24.
Mahmood, K. (2005). Multipurpose community telecenters for rural development in
Pakistan. The Electronic Library, 23(2), 204-220.
Mahmood, K. (2008). ICT based services in public libraries of Pakistan. Pakistan
Library and Information Science Journal, 39(2), 9-15.
Mahmood, K. (2008). Library web OPACs in Pakistan: An overview. Program:
Electronic Library and Information Systems, 42 (2), 137-149.
Mahmood, K. (2009). Alternative funding model for libraries: A Pakistani perspective.
Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM Publishing.
Mahmood, K. (2009). Gender, subject and degree differences in university students’
access, use and attitudes toward information and communication technology
(ICT). International Journal of Education and Development using Information
and Communication Technology, 5(3), 206-216.
Mahmood, K. (2009). LIS curriculum review using focus group interviews of
employers. Proceeding of Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information
Education and Practice (A-LIEP 2009). Proceeding of Asia-Pacific Conference
on Library & Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP 2009) University of
Tsukuba, Japan. Japan, 162-171.
Mahmood, K. (2010). Attitude towards Internet: Survey of LIS professionals in
Pakistan. Library Philosophy and Practice, 2010, 1-10.
Mahmood, K. (2011). Impact of Web 2.0 technologies on US academic libraries: A
study of ARL libraries. Saarbrücken, Germany: LAMBERT Academic
Publishing.
Mahmood, K., & Ilyas, M. (2005). Copyright and book piracy in Pakistan. IFLA
Journal, 31(4), 324-332.
Mahmood, K., & Khan, M. A. (2007). ICT training for LIS professionals in Pakistan:
A needs assessment. Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems,
41(4), 418-427.
Mahmood, K., & Rehman, S. U. (2009). Contributions of Dr. Anis Khurshid to library
literature: A bibliometric study. Pakistan Journal of Library & Information
Science, 10, 43-56.
Mahmood, K., & Richardson, J. V. (2011). Adoption of Web 2.0 in US academic
libraries: A survey of ARL library websites. Program: Electronic Library and
Information Systems, 45(4), 365-375.
Mahmood, K., & Shafique, F. (2009). Emerging information society in Pakistan and
the role of libraries. World Libraries, 17(2).
Mahmood, K., & Shafique, F. (2010). Changing research scenario in Pakistan and
demand for research qualified LIS professionals. Library Review, 59(4), 291-
303.
Mahmood, K., & Yaseen, R. (1998). Electronic mail and libraries. Pakistani Librarian,
4, 8-19.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2005). Free vs. fee based library services:
Survey of library leaders in Pakistan. Malaysian Journal of Library &
Information Science, 10(2), 105-115.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2005). Fundraising in Pakistani libraries:
Perceptions of library leaders. The International Information & Library
Review, 37(2), 117-125.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2005). Library funding in Pakistan: A
survey. Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Services,
55(2/3), 131-139.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2005). Library fundraising in Pakistan.
Library Management, 26(8/9), 429-438.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2005). Potential for fee-based library
services in Pakistan. The Bottom Line: Managing Library Finances, 18(4), 172-
179.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2006). Alternative funding model for
libraries in Pakistan. Research Journal University of Balochistan, 4(1), 127-
136.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2006). Funding dilemma in Pakistani
libraries: Causes, effects, responses. Pakistan Journal of Library & Information
Science, 7, 33-56.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2006). How library leaders perceive about
funding dilemma in Pakistani libraries. Pakistan Library & Information
Science Journal, 37(2), 4-13.
Mahmood, K., Hameed, A., & Haider, S. J. (2006). Libraries in Pakistan: A systemic
study. Library Review, 55(1), 20-34.
Mahmood, K., Khan, M. A., & Siddique, N. (2008). Volunteer endeavors to promote
ICT in a developing country: The case of Pakistan Library Automation Group.
Information Development, 24(2), 135-142.
Mahmood, K., Mahmood, A., & Akram, A. (1997). Subject index to PULSAA News
(vol.1 to vol. 8). PULSAA News, 9(1-4), 33-53, 64-75.
Mairaj, M. I., & Mahmood, K. (2011). Development of agricultural libraries in
Pakistan. Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 42(1), 26-41.
Malik, A., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Web search behavior of university students: A case
study at University of the Punjab. Webology, 6(2).
Mirza, M. S., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Web-based services in university libraries: A
Pakistani perspective. Library Philosophy and Practice, 2009, 1-5.
Mirza, M. S., & Mahmood, K. (2011). Impact of IT on human resources of Pakistani
university libraries. Paper presented at First Open LIS Professionals
Conference, 19-20 October 2011, Islamabad.
Naseer, M. M., & Mahmood, K. (2009). LIS research in Pakistan: An analysis of
Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal-PLISJ (1998-2007). Library
Philosophy and Practice, 2009, 1-10.
Naseer, M. M., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Use of bibliometrics in LIS research. LIBRES:
Library and Information Science Research Electronic Journal, 19 (2), 1-11.
Qutab, S., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Library web sites in Pakistan: An analysis of
content. Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 43 (4), 430-
445.
Rehman, A. U., Mahmood, K., & Bhatti, R. (2011). Free and open source software
movement in LIS profession in Pakistan. Paper presented at First Open LIS
Professionals Conference, 19-20 October 2011, Islamabad.
Rehman, S. U., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Status of reference and information services
in university libraries of Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan Library and Information
Science Journal, 41(3), 2-15.
Rehman, S.U., Mahmood, K., Arif, M., & Rafiq, M. (2009). Are users satisfied with
library services? The case of Punjab University Library. Pakistan Library and
Information Science Journal, 40(1), 22-28.
Rehman, S. U., Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Users perception and
satisfaction with reference services in university libraries of Punjab, Pakistan:
A survey. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International
Conference, 25-29 May 2010, Chania, Greece.
Rehman, S. U., Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2011). A Survey of user perception and
satisfaction with reference services in university libraries of Punjab. Library
Philosophy and Practice, 2011, 1-14.
Safdar, M., Mahmood, K., & Qutab, S. (2010). Internet use behavior and attitude of
college students: A survey of Leadership Colleges’ Network. Library
Philosophy and Practice, 2010, 1-8.
Samdani, R. A., & Mahmood, K. (1999). Periodical literature in library and
information science: An index of 50 years’ work in Pakistan. Karachi : Pakistan
Bibliographical Working Group.
Samdani, R. A., & Mahmood, K. (2003). An on-line index of Pakistan Library
Bulletin: Volume 1 to 33 (1968 to 2002). Karachi : Library Promotion Bureau.
[Web version]
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2007). Librarians’ opinions about library software: A
survey of libraries in Lahore. The Electronic Library, 25(6), 766-777.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2008). Indicators of the emerging information society
in Pakistan. Information Development, 24(1), 66-78.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2008). Integrated library software: A survey of Lahore.
Library Hi Tech News, 25(6), 6-13.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2008). Need for revising the role of university libraries
in HEC university ranking criteria. Pakistan Library and Information Science
Journal, 39(4), 23-34.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Education enterprise in Pakistan and its
administrators: An analysis of information needs and gaps. 18th Pakistan
Library Association Conference. Paper presented at 18th Pakistan Library
Association Conference, 11-12 May 2009, Islamabad.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Why the offline are offline: A survey of Internet
use by educated Pakistani adults. Cyber Psychology & Behavior, 12(3), 351-
354.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2010). Model development as a research tool: An
example of PAK-NISEA. Library Philosophy and Practice, 2010, 1-12.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2010). The need of information system and networks
for survival into information society. Pakistan Library and Information Science
Journal, 41(2), 11-17.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2010). The role of educational information systems for
survival in information society and the case of Pakistan. The International
Information & Library Review, 42(3), 164-173.
Shafique, F., & Mahmood, K. (2011). Availability of needed information to
educational admininstrators in Pakistan: A survey. Chinese Librarianship: An
International Electronic Journal, 32, 1-33.
Shah, S. R., & Mahmood, K. (2011). Academic librarians’ attitudes toward knowledge
management. Paper presented at First Open LIS Professionals Conference, 19-
20 October 2011, Islamabad.
Sharif, A., & Mahmood, K. (2001). Impact of computer training on professional
library activities in Pakistan. Information Development, 17(3), 173-177.
Sharif, A., & Mahmood, K. (2004). How economists cite literature: Citation analysis
of two core Pakistani economic journals. Collection Building, 23(4), 172-176.
Sharif, A., & Mahmood, K. (2006). A citation analysis of Pakistan Economic and
Social Review. Research Journal: Social Sciences, 1(4), 1-12.
Siddique, N., & Mahmood, K. (2009). The role of mailing groups in the development
of the library profession in Pakistan: The case of plagpk. Information
Development, 25(3), 218-223.
Tahir, M., Mahmood, K., & Shafique, F. (2008). Information needs and seeking
behavior of arts and humanities teachers: A survey of the University of the
Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Library Philosophy and Practice, 2008, 1-11.
Tahir, M., Mahmood, K., & Shafique, F. (2009). How humanists use libraries: A
survey of arts and humanities faculty at University of the Punjab, Lahore,
Pakistan. Library Review, 58(8), 581-592.
Tahir, M., Mahmood, K., & Shafique, F. (2010). Use of electronic information
resources and facilities by humanities scholars. The Electronic Library, 28(1),
122-136.
Ullah, M., & Mahmood, K. (2009). Pakistan Library and Information Council: A
proposal. Paper presented at 18th Pakistan Library Association Conference, 11-
12 May 2009, Islamabad.
