Professional Profile

Librarian at RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS) with extensive experience in academic library services, information management and research support. His areas of expertise include scholarly databases, digital library resources, literature searching, information retrieval, research assistance, information literacy, and reference and citation support. He works closely with students, faculty and researchers to provide access to reliable academic information and research resources, and contributes to the development of library services that support teaching, learning and academic research. His professional interests include digital transformation, emerging technologies, resource accessibility and new library services.

Qualifications

• Master in Library and Information Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan (2001)
• Master in English Literature, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan (2004)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology, Forman Christian College, Lahore (2002)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan (2006)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan (1999)

Areas of Expertise & Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the management and day-to-day operations of the RAKCODS Library
• Develops and maintains print and electronic resources aligned with the College’s academic and research requirements
• Provides research, reference, literature-search and information retrieval services to students, faculty and researchers
• Facilitates access to scholarly databases, e-books, journals and other digital information resources
• Designs and delivers library orientation and information literacy programmes
• Provides guidance on citation, referencing and research management tools
• Collaborates with faculty and students to identify information needs and strengthen library support for teaching, learning and research
• Evaluates library resources and services for quality, relevance, accessibility and continuous improvement

Professional Certifications & Training

• Libraries: Gateway to Sustainable Knowledge and Democracy, Pakistan Library Association (PLA) Headquarters and National Library of Pakistan (2007)
• Bibliography and Referencing Made Easy, hands-on practical workshop on EndNote, Riphah International University (2011)
• Changing Paradigm of the LIS Profession in Pakistan, Allama Iqbal Open University (2011)
• Resource Sharing Among Scientific Libraries, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology (2012)
• PLA International Conference 2013, Pakistan Library Association (2013)
• Three-day National Symposium on Social Science Research, Pakistan Librarians Welfare Organization (Federal Branch) and Riphah International University (2014)

Professional Memberships

• Pakistan Library Association (PLA)

Committees & Institutional Service

• Member, RAKMHSU Library Committee