| Introduction |
The Library of the Institute of Information Management (IIM) stands out as one of the most resource-rich libraries in the field of Library and Information Management across Pakistan. It houses a diverse collection of approximately 6500+ books including textbooks, reference materials, general reading, encyclopedias, dictionaries, printed and online scholarly journals, research reports, Master’s theses and Doctoral dissertations, CDs, handbooks and manuals(cataloging, classification and citation manuals). |
A key strength of the library is its extensive research collection, which includes MA. MPhil. and Ph.D. theses produced at the Institute. The library collection is organized according to Dewey's Decimal Classification Scheme and is shelved according to subject with an identified call number mentioned on the spine label of each item in the collection. The library receives two leading newspapers, DAWN and روزنامہ ایکسپریس in English and Urdu respectively for our users to read. |
A dedicated team led by a Librarian works efficiently to meet the needs of its users. The library provides a wide array of services, including borrowing, online information retrieval via Library OPAC on KOHA, Reference and Research Support services, User guidance and Counseling, Information Literacy Program, and access to HEC Digital Library online databases and digital resources. The qualified and experienced professional staff remains committed to delivering high-quality, user-centered services. |
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| Library Collection |
The IIM Library houses the richest collection of Library and Information Management textbooks, reference and research sources. The library comprises of the following collection in print format |
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Textbook Collection (Library and Information Management text series) |
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Reference Collection (subject specific encyclopedias, dictionaries, glossaries, handbooks and manuals) |
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General Collection (including language, literature and fiction) |
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Theses and Dissertations (graduate and postgraduate researches) |
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Journal / Magazine Collection (Pakistan Journal of Information Management & Libraries) |
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Conference Proceedings/ Symposiums etc. |
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Archival material (manuscript and catalog artifacts etc.) |
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Newspapers |
| Library OPAC |
The library’s collection can be searched on-campus and off-campus via library OPAC on KOHA in support and cooperation with Punjab University’s Main Library. OPAC Link http://10.0.34.67:8110/ |
| Information Literacy Program |
The library offers a formally approved Information Literacy Program for the new students of BS Hons. (4 year) and ADP (2 year ) program in the Spring and Fall sessions to make students aware of the print and online resources available in the library premises and make effective use of them in their assignments and research projects. |
| Research Support Services |
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Document Delivery Service
Document delivery service/ acquiring theses and dissertations of notified research students of Mphil and PhD programs via email ( library.im@pu.edu.pk) |
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Plagiarism Check
Plagiarism check on Turnitin for research works/ journal articles via email request |
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Assisting in Online Information Searching
On request tutorials on how to search PU HEC Databases https://www.pulibrary.edu.pk/hec.php Google Scholar, Turnitin, ChatGPT/prompt generation and other open access sources |
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The library provides a Finishing Corner equipped with an Electric Stapler - assisting student in assignment/research work completion and submissions |
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HEC Digital Library Access
The library provides access to the following HEC Digital Library Databases via Link: https://www.pulibrary.edu.pk/hec.php |
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JSTOR, |
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ACM, |
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Taylor & Francis, |
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Elsevier (Science Direct), |
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IEEE, |
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SCOPUS, |
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Emerald, |
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ACS, |
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AIP, |
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AMS, |
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Annual Reviews, |
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INFORMS, |
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Springer Link, |
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Wiley Online Library |
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Ask a Librarian for general library related queries library.im@pu.edu.pk |
| Usage Rights & Responsibilities |
Please see the following user rights and responsibilities in compliance with standard library rules and policies. |
BORROWING/ LENDING RULES
| Users |
BS Hons.
(1st semester) |
BS ADP
(5th semester) |
MPhil |
PhD |
| Borrowing period |
2 books/ 14 days |
2 books/ 14 days |
4 books/ 14 days |
4 books/ 14 days |
| Fine |
Rs. 50/ day |
Rs. 50/ day |
Rs. 50/ day |
Rs. 50/ day |
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Use of Reference books (encyclopedia, dictionaries, directories, handbooks, glossaries, theses, almanacs, yearbooks, atlases etc.) are strictly advised within the library premises only |
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Fine will be incurred in case of loss/theft/damage to the book/material upon return by the user |
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Newspapers (english & urdu) must be returned to the circulation desk after reading |
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Please take care of your personal belongings. The library will not be responsible in any case of loss/theft |
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Please avoid Noise (loud discussion) to maintain a reading environment and help other students to study with concentration |
| STAFF DIRECTORY |
Ms. Mehreen Tahir
In charge Librarian
library.im@pu.edu.pk |
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