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Institute of Information Management

Introduction
The Department of Information Management, University of the Punjab (PU) Lahore offers high quality education and research facilities to meet the needs of an emerging information and knowledge society in Pakistan. IM has the services of internationally known, eminent, senior and young faculty comprising PhDs and MPhils along with the visiting faculty with outstanding professional and academic credentials.
The infrastructure has also been developed to cater the needs of a changing scenario.
We all know that the information and knowledge are no more restricted by the physical book and the physical library while the user does not need to physically move to the library to use his needed information. We live and work in both real and cyber world. The introduction of computers, the Internet, large-scale digitization of information, development of World-Wide-Web and the resulting access to full-text information located anywhere from anywhere have changed the information behaviour of people.
Responding to all these developments, the nature of this discipline and the profession has changed also. The discipline and the profession have developed systems and tools to meet needs of both kind of environments, physical and digital. Consequently, the nomenclature of the Department has been changed from ‘Library and Information Science’ to ‘Information Management’ (IM) in 2014 to cater the needs of diverse situations, public and private enterprises and allow a variety of specialization tracks.
As new economies are driven by information and knowledge, our program focuses on the emerging needs of our society. We are committed to produce such information managers/professionals who can identify, evaluate, select, acquire, organize, maintain, and disseminate information without any limitations of form, time, and space. The information and knowledge world has evolved from stone and clay tablets to electronic tablets and we had been responding to every development as professionals. We will keep on evolving.
History
In this discipline, the Department is the oldest seat of learning in Asia established in 1915 by an American Librarian, Asa Don Dickenson, to offer a Certificate in Librarianship. The world’s first textbook on the subject was also published in 1916 by the PU. In the past, the Dept. has gone through the changes in nomenclature from Librarianship to Library Science to Library and Information Science to Information Management. The Certificate course was upgraded to Diploma in 1956 with revised courses and duration, and 2 year Master program started in 1974. The research education program (MPhil and PhD) was introduced in 2005, meeting all HEC requirements. Our program and research contribution is recognized throughout Pakistan as the leading one with unmatched scholarly environment and facilities. From its beginning the Department has produced thousands of professionals serving throughout Pakistan and abroad.

In the field of Library and Information Science/ Information Management, it is the only Department in Pakistan with highest number of Ph.D. faculty members and highest number of research publications in International and National well reputed journals.
The department celebrated 100 years of its existence in 2015 with utmost zeal and jubilation.

2nd International Conference on Information Management & Libraries ICIML 2018, 10-12 October

Two-day Hands-on Training Workshop on DATA ANALYSIS THROUGH SPSS

Amal Career-Prep Fellowship

Vision, Mission Statement and Goals

Our Vision Foresee, Create, Grow and Expand the Information Management Field through Research and Development for Human, Social and Economic Benefits of our Society.
Our Mission To be a leading seat of learning and research in the field of Information Management .
Aim and Goals of the Program Our aim is to provide a student-centered, high quality teaching and learning environment that enriches intellectual, personal and professional development of students and prepare them as competent IM professionals to become an asset for the society and their employers. These goals are achieved by offering high quality education and research programs.
Achievements
i.	Strengthen the faculty by appointing Ph.D. faculty members and number has reached to 09 Ph.Ds.
ii.	To promote research culture, number of research students has been increased for M.Phil. from 10 to 20 and for Ph.D. from 10 to 15.
iii.	To meet the current developments in the market, nomenclature of the Department has been changed from Department of Library and Information Science to Department of Information Management.
iv.	Curricula has been revised three times during 2009 to 2016 to keep it up to date.
v.	Regular publication of country's only double-blind, refereed HEC recognized “Y” category Research Journal in the field of Information Management i.e. “Journal of Information Management and Libraries ” (Online). Now, process of online submission of research articles for the journal has also been started.
vi.	29 M.Phil. and 09 Ph.D. degrees has been awarded so far.
vii.	Functional Internet Lab with 32 Pcs, high speed Internet, and provision of scanning & printing facility to the research students.
viii.	Conducting Continuing Professional trainings on regular basis for information professionals.
ix.	The Department is also offering information literacy and research methods workshops for the faculty members and researchers of other disciplines to facilitate them in their research work.
x.	Celebrate “World book and Copyright Day” every year since 2010.
xi.	Regular arrangement of extracurricular activities for the students i.e. Annual Dinners, Sports Competitions, and study cum excursion tours.

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PUBLICATIONS:
Aricles:

• Mahmood, K., Hussain, A., & Shafique, F. (2008). Perceptions of LIS professionals about digital libraries in Pakistan. The Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship, 9 (1).

• Mahmood, K., & Arif, M., (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 (6):6-13.

• Mahmood, K., & Shafique, F. (2008). Integrated library software: A survey of Lahore. Library Hi Tech News, 25 (6):6-13.

• Mahmood, K. (2008). Library web OPACs in Pakistan: An overview. Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 42 (2):137-149.

• Mahmood, K., Khan, M.A., & Siddique, M. (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., & Shafique, F. (2008). Indicators of the emerging information society in Pakistan. Information Development, 24 (1):66-78.

• Mahmood, K., Bashir, S., & 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.

• Mahmood, K. (2008). ICT based services in public libraries of Pakistan. Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 39 (2):9-15.

• Ameen, Kanwal. (2008). Issues of Book Acquisition in University Libraries: A case study of Pakistan. Library Philosophy and Practice, (USA) [ Online refereed journal ]

• Ameen, Kanwal. (2008). Barriers in Collection Sharing among Libraries of Pakistan: University Library Managers' Viewpoint. LIBRES (Library and Information Science Research Electronic Journal) [Australia]. 18 (1):1-11.

• Ameen, Kanwal. (2007). Book Selection Strategies in University Libraries of Pakistan: An analysis. Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technology Services (USA) 31 :3-4

• Ameen, Kanwal. (2007). Role of Marketing in the 21 st Century Libraries in Pakistan. Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal (PK) 38 (4):2-14.

• Ameen, Kanwal. (2007). Growth and Development of Library Education in Pakistan: An Overview. Indian Library Association Bulletin . [India]

• Issues of Book Acquisition in University Libraries: A case study of Pakistan. Library Philosophy and Practice, [Online refereed journal: July, 2008, In press]

Barriers in Collection Sharing among Libraries of Pakistan: University Library Managers’ Viewpoint. LIBRES [Library and Information Science Research Electronic Journal, March 2008, In Press].

• Book Selection Strategies in University Libraries of Pakistan: An analysis. Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services [Available online, USA]

• Role of Marketing in the 21st Century Libraries in Pakistan. Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal 38:4(2007): 2-14. [HEC Approved National Journal]

• Growth and Development of Library Education in Pakistan: An Overview. Indian Library Association Bulletin (Nov. 2007). [Journal of International Repute]

• Issues of Quality Assurance in LIS Higher Education in Pakistan. South Asian Libraries & Information Networks (SALIN: A refereed electronic journal) (Dec. 2007).

• Evolving Paradigm and Challenges of Collection Management in University Libraries of Pakistan. Collection Building 26:2(2007): 54-58.

• University Libraries in Pakistan and Status of Collection Management Policy: Views of library managers. Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services 30(2006); 154-161. [USA]

• Challenges of Preparing LIS Professionals for Leadership Roles in Pakistan. Journal of Education in Library and Information Science 47:2 (2006); 200-217. [

• From Acquisition to Collection Management: Mere Semantic or Reflection of Expanded Framework. Collection Building 25:2 (2006): 56-60 [UK]

• Developments in the Philosophy of Collection Management: A Historical Review. Collection Building 24:4(2005): 112-116. [UK]

• The Antiquarian Library Functions and Their Application in Contemporary Libraries of Pakistan. Journal of Research (Humanities), XLI: 1(Jan. 2005). 109-116.

• Collection management policy: A Framework to achieve library goals. Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science, 7(2006): 69-86.

• Status of Book through the Ages. Oriental College Magazine, 80: 3-4 (2005).

• Modern Library: A Review of Trends, Challenges and Opportunities [Urdu]. Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 36:1(March 2005): 154-164.

• To Be or Not to Be: The Future of Library World. Pakistani Librarian, 4(1998):35-42.

• Information Technology [Urdu]. Pakistani Librarian,3(1997). 22-42.

• Role of Medieval Muslims in the Proliferation of Libraries. Al-Hikmat. 17 (1997). 37-51.

• A Comparative study of the LIS Education System in Pakistan and the Netherlands. [Urdu] Pakistani Librarian, 1(1995): 26-40.

• Let's Move With a New Spirit [Urdu]. PULSAA News. March 1991.

BOOKS:

• Ameen, Kanwal. (2008). “Library Education in Pakistan”. In Challenges of South Asian Resources and Information Services. Pp. 58-63. Edited by Rajwant Singh Chilana. New Delhi. Concept Publishing.

• Ameen, Kanwal. Ed. Proceedings of PlA Golden Jubilee International Conference 2007: Emerging Paradigm in Librarianship: A call for Innovation, Lahore,28-29 November 2007: Lahore: PLA Punjab Branch, 2008. (Co-editors, Tahami, A, and Akhtar Rana)

• “Need for Education and Training of University Librarians in Pakistan”. In Library Education in Pakistan: Past, Present and Future. Lahore: PULSAA, 1992.

• “Marketing of LIS in Pakistan: a profile”. In Marketing library and information services: International perspectives. Munich: K.G. Saur Verlag, 2006.

• Three Scholarly Book Reviews for the journal Libraries and Culture 37:2, Pp. 204-207 and 37:3: 537-538 Issues

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Seminar/ Conferences

2nd International Conference on Information Management & Libraries ICIML 2018, 10-12 October

Centenary Celebration Events (2015)

Meet and Greet Former Heads

The year 2015 was a very significant one as the department turns of 100 years. PU took lead in the Asian Region by establishing a seat of formal learning in the discipline in 1915. Various events and activities were planned throughout the year to commemorate centennial celebrations of the Department. The very first event in this regard was “Meet & Greet Former Heads” held on 25th March 2015. Former heads of the department including Prof. Mumtaz Ali Anwar, Mr. Malik Bashir Tiwana, Mr. Malik Mushtaq Ahmad and Mr. Afzal Haq Qarshi were invited for the purpose to reconnect with the past. They shared their memories and contributions in the growth of library and information education at the University. Several prominent, senior professionals and students attended the ceremony. In the end Chairperson, Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen, shared the recent developments and the upcoming commemorative events including an international conference. The ceremony concluded with presenting shields to the invited guests. The event was organized by Ms. Syeda Hina Batool.

National Symposium on “Expanding Horizons for Information Professionals: Challenges for Education & Training Programs”

The second activity was a national symposium, “Expanding Horizons for Information Professionals: Challenges for Education & Training Programs” organized on April 9, 2015. The symposium gathered various stakeholders such as information users, information professionals/librarians and educators to discuss the various challenges of the emerging digital paradigm. Prof. Dr. Mujahid Kamran (VC) and Orya Maqbool Jan, (Secretary Archives & Libraries Wing, S&GAD) graced the event as chief and special guests respectively.
The experts from all over Pakistan were on the panels for round table discussions. The information professionals/librarians from the major libraries of Lahore were among the guests too. The sessions consisted of open discussion forums on clientele information behavior, challenges for information professionals and need to restructure education and training. The interactive symposium sessions were much appreciated by the participants. The Worthy Vice Chancellor appreciated the way the Department is progressing under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen. Mr. Orya's speech was very well received and appreciated. The symposium was organized by Dr. Muhammad Rafiq.

Ceremony of ICIML- 2015 Honorary Registration

A ceremony for the formal commencement of early bird registration for International Conference on Information Management & Libraries (ICIML-2015) was held at the Department on Thursday 18 June, 2015 with the honorary registration of our five alumnae; Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ali Anwar, Mr. Malik Bashir Tiwana, Mr. Afzal Haq Qureshi, Mr. Jamil Ahmad Rizivi and Mr. Rana Jammaat Ali. A gathering of PhD scholars along with DoIM faculty was there at the event. All the other participants got registered for ICIML during the ceremony. Ms. Amara Malik organized this ceremony.

International Conference on Information Management & Libraries (ICIML-2015)

International Conference on Information Management & Libraries (ICIML-2015) An International conference was held at PU on 11 November 2015. The theme of this centennial celebrations' conference was, “Looking Back, Moving Forward”. The response of LIS community was overwhelming as 450 registered participants from all over the country attended the event. Furthermore, foreign delegates including invited speakers form Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, Kuwait, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Turkey, France, UK and USA also participated. Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Minister for Education, Punjab was the chief guest. Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen in her welcome address narrated the 100 year journey of the department from a certificate to PhD level education and from one room to a proper independent building. Three keynote speeches were delivered by Prof. Sanda Erdelez from USA, Prof. Yasar Tonta from Turkey and Prof. Widad Mustafa El Hadi from France at the beginning of everyday during the conference. In the concluding session, Prof. Dr. Kamran Mujahid, Vice Chancellor, PU appreciated the organizers of the conference. The conference also included a welcome dinner for invited speakers, cultural night and a visit to Lahore Shahi Qila.

Post- Conference Ceremony for ICIML Volunteers & Committee Members

A lunch was organized for ICIML volunteers, committee members and coordinators on 25/11/2015 at University Executive Club to acknowledge their services and efforts rendered for the conference. Certificate and souvenirs were also distributed among committee conveners, volunteers and coordinators. It was an informal get to gather to celebrate the success of conference.

Conference Proceeding and Special Issue of Research Journal

Proceeding of the conference has been published and available in the DoIM library. Selected conference articles have also been published in special issue of the Department's Research Journal which is available online.