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  • 1
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    Electronic Resource
    The development of computerised library services in Pakistan: A review of the literature (1999)
    Bradford : Emerald
    Asian libraries 8 (1999), S. 307-328 
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    ISSN: 1017-6748
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Information Science and Librarianship
    Notes: 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.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10176749910293803
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  • 2
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    Cataloguing practice in university libraries: A comparison of three developing countries (Pakistan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia) (1997)
    Bradford : Emerald
    Asian libraries 6 (1997), S. 155-165 
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    ISSN: 1017-6748
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Information Science and Librarianship
    Notes: Surveys the status of cataloguing practice in university libraries in three Asian developing countries, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia. Examines the extent of the usage of international cataloguing tools like cataloguing codes (AACR, ISBD), classifica-tion schemes (DDC, LC) and subject heading lists (Sears, LCSH). Finds that there is an overall uniformity in the use of technical tools. There is a trend towards automation of cataloguing services. With the help of new technology, more access points for catalogue searching have been made available. Online catalogues are also replacing all traditional catalogue forms, i.e. Card, Printed, and Microform. Survey findings show that, in using new information technology in technical services, Malaysian university libraries are more advanced than those of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10176749710368343
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  • 3
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    Cataloguing practice in university libraries: A comparison of three developing countries (Pakistan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia) (1997)
    Bingley : Emerald
    Library review 46 (1997), S. 328-338 
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    ISSN: 0024-2535
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Information Science and Librarianship
    Notes: Surveys the status of cataloguing practice in university libraries in three Asian developing countries, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia. Examines the extent of the usage of international cataloguing tools like cataloguing codes (AACR, ISBD), classification schemes (DDC, LC) and subject heading lists (Sears, LCSH). Finds that there is an overall uniformity in the use of technical tools. There is a trend towards automation of cataloguing services. With the help of new technology, more access points for catalogue searching have been made available. Online catalogues are also replacing all traditional catalogue forms, i.e. Card, Printed, and Microform. Survey findings show that, in using new information technology in technical services, Malaysian university libraries are more advanced than those of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00242539710178461
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  • 4
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    Distance education in library and information science: experience in Pakistan (1999)
    Bingley : Emerald
    Library review 48 (1999), S. 232-241 
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    ISSN: 0024-2535
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Information Science and Librarianship
    Notes: Describes the library and information science education through the distance teaching system offered by Allama Iqbal Open University in Pakistan. The only open university in the country has offered Certificate and Bachelor's programmes in the subject since 1988 and is planning to offer Master's and some other advanced programmes in the future. The paper presents a brief history of the University and the establishment of the Department of Library and Information Sciences. Syllabi and objectives of various LIS courses are provided. The system of education, including admissions, study materials, regional services, tutors, study centres, assignments and examination is also described. Enrolment data up to spring 1996 are analyzed (by area and gender). Opinions of senior library professionals in the country about these LIS courses are also cited.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00242539910281284
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  • 5
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    Use of LIS journals in developing countries - a comparative study of Malaysia and Pakistan (2005)
    Bingley : Emerald
    Library review 54 (2005), S. 192-199 
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    ISSN: 0024-2535
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Information Science and Librarianship
    Notes: Purpose - The paper analyses the use of library and information science (LIS) journals (electronic and paper) in two developing countries, i.e. Malaysia and Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is based on the results of a survey distributed to a population consisting of two sets of LIS journal users. The targeted group includes two sets of graduate students from Departments of Library and Information Science, each in an academic institution from one of the two countries. Findings - LIS journals have as their objective the provision of guidance in the education and learning process of LIS students and the provision of leadership in the practice of librarianship. The profession needs to have a heightened awareness of LIS journals and requires fast and easy access to this body of literature. For developing countries this objective can only be met through help of developed nations who can provide improved means to access LIS journals more efficiently and more effectively in both paper and electronic format. Research limitations/implications - The results of this study did not take in a large population of LIS journal users, but they do provide ground for further research in this area. Practical implications - The results of the survey questionnaire provide a better understanding about the usefulness of LIS journals as an educational tool and their contribution towards development of librarianship in both countries. Originality/value - There is comparatively little written on the use of LIS journals in developing countries. This paper helps fill that gap. The choice of a comparison between two contrasting developing countries' use of the literature is particularly useful, because the contrast throws into sharper relief the appropriate actions that should be taken to meet user needs.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00242530510588944
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  • 6
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    How economists cite literature: citation analysis of two core Pakistani economic journals (2004)
    Bradford : Emerald
    Collection building 23 (2004), S. 172-176 
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    ISSN: 0160-4953
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Information Science and Librarianship
    Notes: Selected volumes of the Pakistan Development Review (PDR) and the Pakistan Economic and Social Review (PESR) were analysed to find the citation pattern of their articles. Eight volumes of each journal were selected, two volumes representing a decade. The results revealed that the PDR has been the most cited journal. The mean score of citations per article remained insignificantly different in the two core journals. More than 50 per cent of the citations from both journals were single-authored. More than 50 per cent of the citations were from non-journal sources, mainly books. Although citations from online sources were seen, it was a negligible number. About 47 per cent of the total citations of the PDR were up to five years old compared with the citations of the PESR, where only 25 per cent fell into this category. Most of the authors used foreign books as citations. There is a significant similarity in the top most cited journals in both cases. Most of the frequently cited journals were from the USA.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01604950410564492
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  • 7
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    Assessing competency of Pakistani primary school teachers in mathematics, science and pedagogy (2002)
    Bingley : Emerald
    International journal of educational management 16 (2002), S. 190-195 
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    ISSN: 0951-354X
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Education
    Notes: The study is aimed at investigating the competency level of primary school teachers in the disciplines of science, mathematics and pedagogy. The sample comprised 1,800 randomly drawn Primary Teaching Certificate (PMC) teachers working in different state primary and middle/elementary schools of 22 districts of the Punjab province. The competency was determined by developing standardised achievement tests in each of the three subjects. The results show teachers have a low level of competency in all these three areas. On average, their achievement rate remained 30.8 percent in mathematics, 34.1 percent in science and 39.2 percent in pedagogy; even below the minimum set criterion of 40 percent against each subject. Gender was found to be a significant indicator in the study that the competency level of female PTC teachers was lower than their male counterparts'.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09513540210432173
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  • 8
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    Status of Higher Secondary Schools Scheme in the Punjab Province of Pakistan (2000)
    Bingley : Emerald
    International journal of educational management 14 (2000), S. 246-256 
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    ISSN: 0951-354X
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Education
    Notes: Basically aims at exploring whether a single definitive structure for secondary and higher secondary education is appropriate for Pakistan or not. The results show that the pedagogical and pastoral environment of the Higher Secondary Schools Scheme (HSSS) gradually improved between 1987-94, although various factors like financial constraints, lack of physical facilities etc. prevailed in these institutions. It further explores the fact that not only has enrolment in grade XI increased in these institutions, but pass rates in XII have also been improving annually. The analysis of Boards' results indicates that the achievement of students in arts subjects was better than that of students in science subjects. Gender did not appear to be a significant indicator in this regard. High correlation was found between enrolment and passing.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09513540010348034
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    Potential for fee-based library services in Pakistan (2005)
    Bradford : Emerald
    The @bottom line 18 (2005), S. 172-179 
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    ISSN: 0888-045X
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Information Science and Librarianship
    Notes: Purpose - To identify which library services could be provided on a fee-based model in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach - Surveying experts in Pakistani libraries, a questionnaire was administered to determine both the types of library services that could generate revenue and the viability of charging for library services. Findings - Out of 32 identified information services, 12 were identified as excellent candidates for the fee-based model. Another 16 were identified as having a better than 50 percent chance of success. Originality/value - Identifies a minimum of 28 library services that may generate funds for Pakistani libraries if they are changed to a fee-based model.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/08880450510632253
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  • 10
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    Library fundraising in Pakistan (2005)
    Bingley : Emerald
    Library management 26 (2005), S. 429-438 
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    ISSN: 0143-5124
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Information Science and Librarianship
    Notes: Purpose - To survey fundraising activities of government sector libraries in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach - A questionnaire survey of randomly selected 100 large university, college, public and special libraries of Pakistan is conducted. Findings - The review of literature reveals that no formal survey of such activities was carried out before. However, general library literature in the country mentions the examples of donations and gifts received in libraries. Data collected through survey show that very few libraries are involved in fundraising activities. Significant donations are given by foundations, international agencies and some individuals. The reasons for non-engagement of most of the libraries in such activities are shortage of staff and parent organizations' involvement through other offices. Most of the libraries have no future plans for fundraising. Research limitations/implications - The survey only focuses on large libraries in the public sector. Small libraries, school libraries and private sector libraries are not covered. Practical implications - This is the first paper on this topic in Pakistan. It will help LIS decision makers plan for fundraising activities in libraries. Originality/value - This paper presents a comprehensive literature review on fundraising in Pakistan. It is the first survey of such activities in this country. The experiences shared by libraries can be helpful for other developing countries.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01435120510631729
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