World Book Day 23 April 2011
Pakistan Library Club has organized a Seminar on 23rd April, 2011. The Seminar was organized in collaboration with BIZTEK at its Executive Development Centre Campus.It is an awareness seminar to make the society realize the importance of book reading and other issues relating to book writing and publishing. Arshad Mahmood, Director Pakistan Library Club on the occasion highlighted the importance of World Book & Copyright Day and efforts that Biztek is making for the positive contribution in the society and academic circles. Moreover, he explained the aims and objectives of Pakistan Library Club. Arshad Mahmood also announced winners of Power Point Competition.
1st Prize ( Mobile Phone + A book +Life Membership of PLC + Certificate) won by Nadia Mushtaq from National Library of Pakistan, Islamabad
2nd Prize (Wrist watch + A book + PLC Membership + Certificate) won by Abdul Rauf from Punjab University Library, Lahore
3rd Prize (MP3 player + A book + PLC Membership + Certificate) Won by Nadeem from Karachi
Prof Sikander Mehdi, Director Planning and Linkages at Biztek, appreciated the role of Pakistan Library Club in promoting awareness in the society for the need of library and said that Biztek is always willing to collaborate with UNESCO and Departments of Library Science in different universities in Pakistan and abroad.
Waseem Zia from Karachi University spoke on the importance of library in society and appreciated the contribution of Biztek in the academic circles
Pakistan Library Club has organized a Seminar on 23rd April, 2011. The Seminar was organized in collaboration with BIZTEK at its Executive Development Centre Campus.It is an awareness seminar to make the society realize the importance of book reading and other issues relating to book writing and publishing. Arshad Mahmood, Director Pakistan Library Club on the occasion highlighted the importance of World Book & Copyright Day and efforts that Biztek is making for the positive contribution in the society and academic circles. Moreover, he explained the aims and objectives of Pakistan Library Club. Arshad Mahmood also announced winners of Power Point Competition.
1st Prize ( Mobile Phone + A book +Life Membership of PLC + Certificate) won by Nadia Mushtaq from National Library of Pakistan, Islamabad
2nd Prize (Wrist watch + A book + PLC Membership + Certificate) won by Abdul Rauf from Punjab University Library, Lahore
3rd Prize (MP3 player + A book + PLC Membership + Certificate) Won by Nadeem from Karachi
Prof Sikander Mehdi, Director Planning and Linkages at Biztek, appreciated the role of Pakistan Library Club in promoting awareness in the society for the need of library and said that Biztek is always willing to collaborate with UNESCO and Departments of Library Science in different universities in Pakistan and abroad.
Waseem Zia from Karachi University spoke on the importance of library in society and appreciated the contribution of Biztek in the academic circles
"Pakistan Library Club" is organizing a "Power Point
Presentation Competition" among Library Professionals/LIS Students
all over Pakistan on "World Book Day" 23rd April 2011.
Instructions and Guidelines:
- Presentation Topic should be related to the "World
Book Day".
- Group Presentation will also be encouraged.
- Entry to this submission is free.
-Submission deadline of presentation is 18th April 2011.
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Position
holders will be awarded valuable prizes.
- The Participants should submit an electronic copy of their
presentations
(with cover letter) to the:
Email: anil_zafar@yahoo.com
Copy to: sameemkardar@yahoo.com
- A Cover Letter must accompanying the PPT Presentation as a
part of an Email message. A covering letter should
identify the person (with Contact No. Email Address, Address)
You may contact the following persons for more information:
Sameem Kardar (GS PLC) 0334-3442261
Anil Zafar (JS PLC, Program Co
Ordinator) 0333-3148097
"An Evening with Living Legends of Library Movement in Pakistan"on 15th of January 2011
Pakistan Library Club organized "An Evening with Living Legends of Library Movement in Pakistan" on 15th of January 2011 to pay tributes to the iconic figures in the field of Library & Information Science in Pakistan.
"Understanding Integrated Librayr System: The Importance of Automation in Libraries"on 28th of August 2010
Organized by Pakistan Library Club (PLC-HQ) with collaboration of IBA Library and Pakistan Library Association (PLA-HQ)
Pakistan Library Club Organized a successful seminar on "Understanding Integrated Library System: the Importance of Automation in Libraries" with collaboration of IBA Library and Pakistan Library Association (HQ) at IBA Library on 28th of August, 2010. Mr. Ashraf Sharif who is currently working as System Librarian at Aga Khan University was Resource Person for this seminar Mr. Ashraf explained the importance of automation in libraries • Basic Understanding of Integrated Library Systems• Implementation and Uses in libraries• Analyze important features of Integrated Library Systems• Improvement in library services through ILS• Overview of different modules and add-ons • Advanced features of Integrated Library Systems. Further details
A Workshop"Networking and Negotiation Skills for Information Professionals" on 24th of June 2010, organized by Pakistan Library Club (Islamabad Chapter)
Pakistan Library Club (Islamabad Chapter) organized a one day workshop on “Networking and Negotiation Skills for Information Professionals” on 24th of June 2010. Venue was Helen Keller Centre, National Library and Resource Centre F-7 Markaz Islamabad.
Mr. Shafiq Rana, President Pakistan Library Club (Islamabad Chapter) shared the objectives of the club with participants.
It was a joint venture of Pakistan Library Club (Islamabad Chapter) with Embassy of the United States of America Information, Research and Communication Centre, the purpose of workshop was to boost participant’s networking and negotiation skills ability to create positive personal outlook. LIS professionals from different departments and organizations participated in the workshop.
The resource person, Ms Afshan Amir, Director, Information, Research and Communication (IRC), and Mr. Umar Farooq, Reference Specialist, Information, Research and Communication (IRC), from Embassy of United States of America with the help of multimedia presentations and mutual discussion, explained the contents in detail with reference to library and information services.
There were 50+ participants from different institutions like NLP, LOC, NUST and Ministries etc attended this valuable workshop. At the end of the workshop, Certificates were awarded to the participants of the workshop.
PLC (IC) is thankful to Embassy of the United States of America Information, Research and Communication Centre and Helen Keller Centre for support to conduct this workshop.
Note: We provide the trainings/workshops/mentoring on volunteer bases; if anyone required further information about the PLC (IC) or workshop, please feel free to contact the followings.
Mr. Shafiq Rana, President Pakistan Library Club (Islamabad Chapter) shared the objectives of the club with participants.
It was a joint venture of Pakistan Library Club (Islamabad Chapter) with Embassy of the United States of America Information, Research and Communication Centre, the purpose of workshop was to boost participant’s networking and negotiation skills ability to create positive personal outlook. LIS professionals from different departments and organizations participated in the workshop.
The resource person, Ms Afshan Amir, Director, Information, Research and Communication (IRC), and Mr. Umar Farooq, Reference Specialist, Information, Research and Communication (IRC), from Embassy of United States of America with the help of multimedia presentations and mutual discussion, explained the contents in detail with reference to library and information services.
There were 50+ participants from different institutions like NLP, LOC, NUST and Ministries etc attended this valuable workshop. At the end of the workshop, Certificates were awarded to the participants of the workshop.
PLC (IC) is thankful to Embassy of the United States of America Information, Research and Communication Centre and Helen Keller Centre for support to conduct this workshop.
Note: We provide the trainings/workshops/mentoring on volunteer bases; if anyone required further information about the PLC (IC) or workshop, please feel free to contact the followings.
Meeting of LIS Professionals on "Need for Establishment of National Node of GSDL in Pakistan"
A meeting of LIS Professionals was organized in collaboration with State Bank of Pakistan Library, Pakistan Library Club (HQ) and LISolutions on Thursday June 10, 2010 at the Learning Resource Center; State Bank of Pakistan Karachi. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Mr. Atta ur Rehman. Mr. Arshad Mahmood presented a brief introduction and thanked the participant. Mr. Rana Muhammad Shafique gave a comprehensive presentation on Greenstone and its adaptability in Pakistani environment. Mr. Shafiq discuss about libraries, which are successfully managing their digital contents on Greenstone e.g. UNESCO library, Akhtar Hameed Khan Institute etc. He also highlighted the importance of open source software and their flexibility to modify according to local needs.
Next presentation is of Mr. Atta ur Rehman, who also presented an insight on Greenstone and its Urdu customization. Mr. Ata raises various questions why Greenstone is important for Pakistani Libraries. He also highlighted the importance of Open Source Softwares and the concept of shared knowledge. Mr. Ata ur Rehman invited the participants to build their collections on Greenstone Digital Library. Mr. Bashir Ahmed Zia, Chief Librarian of State Bank Library thanked the presenters and participants for sparing their precious time and makes this event a success. Refreshments were severed for the participants in the end. Following is the list of participants:
Bashir Ahmad Zia – State Bank of Pakistan
Muhammad Shafiq – SECP & LISolution
Ata ur Rehman – LISolution
Ghulam Abbas Memon – NED University
Tehmina Farooq – Goethe Institute
Qammer Naveed – AKU –IED
M. Ghufran – IBA
M. Sameem Kardar – NED & PLC
Ashraf Sharif – Aga Khan University
Samina Aziz – Beacon House School
Amtul Sajjad – Beacon House School
Adnan Malik – Bahria University
Mazhar Hussain – PAF-KIET & PLC
Nasir Ahmed Khan – Institute of Business Management
Ijaz Alam – State Bank of Pakistan
Salman Abid – State Bank of Pakistan & PLC
Arshad Mahmood - State Bank of Pakistan & PLC
Next presentation is of Mr. Atta ur Rehman, who also presented an insight on Greenstone and its Urdu customization. Mr. Ata raises various questions why Greenstone is important for Pakistani Libraries. He also highlighted the importance of Open Source Softwares and the concept of shared knowledge. Mr. Ata ur Rehman invited the participants to build their collections on Greenstone Digital Library. Mr. Bashir Ahmed Zia, Chief Librarian of State Bank Library thanked the presenters and participants for sparing their precious time and makes this event a success. Refreshments were severed for the participants in the end. Following is the list of participants:
Bashir Ahmad Zia – State Bank of Pakistan
Muhammad Shafiq – SECP & LISolution
Ata ur Rehman – LISolution
Ghulam Abbas Memon – NED University
Tehmina Farooq – Goethe Institute
Qammer Naveed – AKU –IED
M. Ghufran – IBA
M. Sameem Kardar – NED & PLC
Ashraf Sharif – Aga Khan University
Samina Aziz – Beacon House School
Amtul Sajjad – Beacon House School
Adnan Malik – Bahria University
Mazhar Hussain – PAF-KIET & PLC
Nasir Ahmed Khan – Institute of Business Management
Ijaz Alam – State Bank of Pakistan
Salman Abid – State Bank of Pakistan & PLC
Arshad Mahmood - State Bank of Pakistan & PLC
Eid Milan Party
October, 2009: Pakistan Library Club cordially invite all library professionals for a 'Eid Milan Party' on Saturday 10th October 2009 from 5.00 pm till 7.00 p.m. at Copper Kettle Cafe No.2, Plot No. P.P.14, Block 17, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Near National Stadium, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Karachi (Charges Rs.300/- per person). Further details
Bibliography and Referencing Made Easy
September, 2009: Pakistan Library Club in association with PAKLAG and SLA organized a practical workshop for librarians and researchers entitled “Endnote: Bibliography and Referencing Made Easy” on Saturday 26th September 2009 at Rangoonwala Community Center, Karachi. The workshop was aimed to get a hands on training on Endnote bibliographical software and better understanding and usage of this bibliographical and referencing tool. Further details
Talk Show: A better understanding of professional difficulties
August, 2009: Pakistan Library Club - HQ organized a “Talk Show” on Saturday 15th August 2009 at Liaquat Hall Library; Frere Hall, Karachi. The discussion was aimed to get a better understanding of problems faced by library professionals and how PLC could assist them in achieving solutions. Further details
Seminar on Surviving in Digital Age: Challenges for LIS Professionals
July, 2009: Pakistan Library Club (Islamabad Chapter) organized a seminar entitled “Surviving in Digital Age: Challenges for LIS Professionals” in association with Pakistan Library Association (Federal Branch) and International Islamic University Lincoln Corner on 8th August 2009 at Central Library, International Islamic University, H-10, Islamabad. Further details
Program Schedule
Program Schedule
PLC Picnic at Sea Side
June, 2009: Pakistan Library Club arranged a picnic party at the Hawks Bay Beach in the last week of June. The fun filled picinic program provide a refreshing change from daily routine life and participants enjoyed every minute of the picnic. See Pictures
Seminar on Emerging Technologies in Libraries
May 30, 2009: Pakistan Library Club in association with LEJ National Science Information Center, University of Karachi organized a seminar entitled “Emerging Technologies in Libraries: New Challenges for 21st Century Librarians” on Saturday May 30, 2009, at lecture hall, LEJ National Science Information Center, University of Karachi, Karachi. 35 participants from various institution of Karachi participated in this seminar. Following presentations were made at the occasion:
ICT Technologies for Visionary Impaired People
Speaker: Mr. Wasim Zia, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Karachi
Use of RFID Technologies in Libraries
Speaker: Mr. Salman Abid, State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi
Librarian Skills @ 21st Century
Speaker: Mr. Arshad Mahmood, State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi
ICT Technologies for Visionary Impaired People
Speaker: Mr. Wasim Zia, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Karachi
Use of RFID Technologies in Libraries
Speaker: Mr. Salman Abid, State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi
Librarian Skills @ 21st Century
Speaker: Mr. Arshad Mahmood, State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi
Celebration of World Book and Copyright Day
Pakistan Library Club is delighted to publicize that PLC has plan to celebrate World Book & Copyright Day on 25th of April 2009 with other professionals. Pakistan Library Club will organize a walk from Press Club to Arts council, Karachi. Pakistan Library Council invites all those communities who are belonging to books or knowledge.See details
