PHEC Chair’s Message

I am pleased to know that the DoIM is organizing the 2nd International Conference on Information Management & Libraries at the University of the Punjab. Indeed, libraries, knowledge, and information are major elements in the growth of a knowledge society, which we also aspire to be.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the Conference Chairs, Prof. Kanwal Ameen, Prof. Khalid Mahmood and Committee members for choosing the theme “Leading for Transformation: Preparing Reflective Information & Library Professional” which addresses the challenges of the job market, as well as the high standards of education, training and research in the field.

As an imperative of modern knowledge economy, Punjab Higher Education Commission is fully cognizant of the importance of information management. Policy decisions, both at the institutional and national levels, are based upon the data yielded by the researchers, public and private institutions, and databases; Information Management and Library professionals are the people responsible to aptly manage such valuable data and databases. The more a person well versed and competent in data management, the more refined and fruitful policies will be formulated by the authorities. Such conference venues not only provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the emergent concept of Information management but also enhances their competencies in the field.

The panel of keynote and invited speakers from the developed countries and presenters from various countries make it a prestigious international event. I would like to extend full support of PHEC to the organizers in making it a marvelous event. On behalf of PHEC, I must say that we are delighted to sponsor the 2nd ICIML and expect it to come up with a solid contribution to the field of Information and Library Management.

I wish very best to the delegates, presenters, foreign guests, organizers and the Vice-Chancellor for a great conference.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin
Chairperson
Punjab Higher Education Commission