Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood is a globally recognized academic leader and scholar, currently serving as the Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. He is an ambitious, energetic and renowned personality of library and information science (LIS) in Pakistan and overseas. He has completed his HEC sponsored post-doctoral research at Department of Information Studies, Graduate School of Education & Information Studies (GSE&IS), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA (2010-2011). He did his masters (1989) and PhD (2004) in LIS from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. He also completed Masters in Islamic Studies and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the same university. He completed Postgraduate Diploma in Library Management from Haagse Hogeschool, Netherlands in 1996.
Dr. Khalid started his career as a college librarian at the Education Department, Govt. of Punjab (1989 to 1991) and then as a Librarian at Quaid-e-Azam Library, Lahore (1991 to 1993). He joined the Department of LIS, University of the Punjab in 1993 as a lecturer. He was selected as an Associate Professor (2004) and Professor (2005). He served as Chairman of the Department (2006-2009). The Department achieved remarkable progress under his dynamic leadership. He has also worked as a visiting faculty at Institute of Communication Studies, Hailey College of Commerce, Department of Special Education, Department of Political Science and Department of Economics, University of the Punjab and taught various courses at PhD, M.Phil. and master levels. He has been an instructor for CDS/ISIS, LAMP and Library automation at Pakistan Library Association Computer Training Centre, Lahore since June 1993 and has conducted many courses on various aspects of library automation. He has held key positions, including Acting Vice Chancellor, Dean of multiple faculties, and Director of the Institute of Information Management. He has also served as a Professor at the Deanship of Library Affairs, University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and has contributed as visiting faculty to several prestigious institutions, teaching advanced courses at the Ph.D. and M.Phil. levels. His leadership roles and teaching experiences have been instrumental in advancing the fields of information management and library science.
As Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mahmood is responsible for the strategic development and administration of academic and institutional programs at the University of the Punjab. He is committed to enhancing the university’s global research standing through innovative initiatives and collaborative efforts.
Dr. Mahmood’s research contributions are vast, with over 240 research papers published in national and international journals of repute. He has contributed seven books. He is the chief editor of a well-known scholarly publication, i.e., Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries. He is the member of editorial boards of many international and national journals.
He is the approved PhD supervisor of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) continues to supervise Ph.D. and M.Phil. scholars, deliver specialized courses, and lead advancements in digital library systems and knowledge-sharing platforms.
He has developed numerous projects related to research and library automation for different local and foreign organizations. He has attended above 100 workshops, seminars etc as a resource person. He has secured many research and travel grants from local and foreign agencies. He has presented several research papers in international and national conferences.

Area of Specialization
Use of information technology, bibliometrics methodology, library technical services, LIS education and research.