Perspectives on ... Coping with Change: Issues Facing University Libraries in Pakistan
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| author | Haider, Syed Jalaluddin |
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| contents | Perspectives on ... Coping with Change: Issues Facing University Libraries in Pakistan Haider, Syed Jalaluddin Foreign Countries Cooperative Programs Academic Libraries Library Networks Library Services Library Materials Lifelong Learning Library Administration Financial Support Libraries Library Automation Coping The paper examines the constraints that hamper growth of university libraries in Pakistan. The study is based on personal observations and experience of the author, a review of relevant literature on the subject, and discussion with several senior library administrators. Issues identified are as follows: inadequacy of library collections, absence of readers' services, absence of competent personnel in top managerial positions, inadequate physical facilities, inadequate finance, absence of cooperative programs, and limited application of computer technology. Recommendations, including the formation of a Standing Committee on University Libraries by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), are outlined. |
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| spellingShingle | Perspectives on ... Coping with Change: Issues Facing University Libraries in Pakistan Haider, Syed Jalaluddin Foreign Countries Cooperative Programs Academic Libraries Library Networks Library Services Library Materials Lifelong Learning Library Administration Financial Support Libraries Library Automation Coping Perspectives on ... Coping with Change: Issues Facing University Libraries in Pakistan Haider, Syed Jalaluddin Foreign Countries Cooperative Programs Academic Libraries Library Networks Library Services Library Materials Lifelong Learning Library Administration Financial Support Libraries Library Automation Coping The paper examines the constraints that hamper growth of university libraries in Pakistan. The study is based on personal observations and experience of the author, a review of relevant literature on the subject, and discussion with several senior library administrators. Issues identified are as follows: inadequacy of library collections, absence of readers' services, absence of competent personnel in top managerial positions, inadequate physical facilities, inadequate finance, absence of cooperative programs, and limited application of computer technology. Recommendations, including the formation of a Standing Committee on University Libraries by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), are outlined. |
| title | Perspectives on ... Coping with Change: Issues Facing University Libraries in Pakistan |
| topic | Foreign Countries Cooperative Programs Academic Libraries Library Networks Library Services Library Materials Lifelong Learning Library Administration Financial Support Libraries Library Automation Coping |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ731828 |