Abid Hussain
(Deputy Director Library-Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad)
M.Phil in Library & Information Science from the University of Peshawar with CGPA 3.9 ( Session 21-23)
Office: Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Sector F- 5/2,
Ataturk Avenue, Islamabad
+92-333-9285087 - 051-9206908
+92-333-9285087
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abidhussain@issi.org.pk , Email: writetoabidhussain@gmail.com
https://scholar.google.com.pk/citations? ser=GdVB77sAAAAJ&hl=en
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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abid-Hussain-47
Career Objectives
Seeking a position in a prestigious organization, where I can maximize my 17+ years of
management, quality assurance, program development, and training experience.
Work Experience
August 1, 2022 till date: Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) Pakistan, Ataturk Avenue,
Sector F-5/2, Islamabad : Deputy Director Library
Duties Assigned: Responsible for overall library correspondence, Fictionalizing Digital Library,
Reference and bibliographical services, evaluation report of Library staff, Briefing to all delegations
visiting into library, Information Literacy services, Member of purchasing committee, member of
editorial committee. Assistance in research activities etc.
April 2017 to July 31, 2022: Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) Pakistan, Ataturk
Avenue, Sector F-5/2, Islamabad : Library Officer
Duties Assigned: In-charge and team leader for all Library affairs. Official correspondence,
Administering of Digital library Services , Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), Maintaining
Library Website, Plagiarism Check, Dealing with Delegations, Information literacy services,
Bibliographical
services,
Research
training,
Budgeting, Acquisition, responsible for performance and evaluation report of library staff on
Daily/Weekly and Annual basis etc.
April 2009 - April 24, 2017 at National Defence University Sector E-9 Islamabad: Assistant
Library Officer
Duties assigned: Incharge Digital Library, evaluated performance report of Library staff, orientation
sessions, specialized workshops, speaker programs, information literacy programs and hands on training
sessions for the faculty, researchers, students and staff at NDU Islamabad.
January 2008 till March 2009 Raees-ul-Ahrar College of Commerce Rawalpindi: Librarian
Duties Assigned, Management of all Library works ,e.g. cataloging,Classification, Accessioning,
Shelving, Data Entry in software and Circulation duties etc.
October 2006-December 2007 Air University Central Library Islamabad: Assistant Librarian
Duties assigned: classification, data entry in software, accessioning, cataloging,shelving, Clipping
services, multimedia services.
June2005-October 2006Air University Central Library Islamabad: Library Assistant
Duties assigned: circulation duty, shelving, and daily statistics of books, Accessioning etc.
October 2004-March 2005 Agriculture University, Peshawar Summer Internship
Duties Assigned: cataloguing, Classification, Shelving, Circulation Duty, Spine Periodical Entries etc.
Teaching LIS at Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Course Code (9224) Auditing Information System
Course Code (5643) Library Automation, Information storage and Retrieval
Course Cod (5647) Advanced Technical Operation Autumn 2023
Digital Library Projects Launched
1. Launched the Digital Library Portal at t h e Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI):
http://issilibrary.org.pk/
2. Launched a web-based Digital Library software named (Libmax) undermy supervision
at National Defence University Islamabad, link http://111.68.99.107/libmax/opac/index.aspx
3. Launched a Web-based Integrated Library Solutions (ILS) at IPRI Library Islamabad,Pakistan,
which can be viewed via iprilibrary.org.pk
4. Launched Integrated Library Solutions (ILS) at Ghazi Library Command and staff college Quetta
which can be viewed via https://cscquetta.gov.pk/library/index.php
5. Launched a digital library at
Islamabad
Business
School
(IBS),
Rawalpindi:
https://ibs.edu.pk/library/
6. Completed a project on Library Automation and Digitization by launching a Koha and Dspace at
Kohat Garrison Cadet College Kohat
7. Completed the automation process through LAS Software at Raees-ul-Ahrar College of
Commerce Library 6th Road Rawalpindi.
Articles Published -Research Articles
2024
S. No
Title
Journal Name
Indexed
Category
1.
Perceptions
of
Academic
Librarians Toward Open Source
Library System (OSLS): Case
Study of Pakistan
Science &
Technology
Libraries
HEC
https://www.tandfonline.com/
Recognized doi/full/
X
10.1080/0194262X.2023.2286
649
2.
Research Contributions of TopRanking
Universities
of
Pakistan in SCOPUS Database:
A Bibliometric Analysis
Journal of
Information
Management and
Library Studies
HEC
http://jimls.kkkuk.edu.pk/
Recognized jimls/index.php/jimls/article/
Y
view/101
3.
Research Contributions
Pakistani LIS Scholars:
review of SCOPUS databas
International
HEC
https://ojs.aiou.edu.pk/
Journal of
Recognized index.php/jlis/article/view/
Librarianship and
Y
2196/1749
Information Science
of
A
URL
2022-23
4.
Use of geographical
information system (GIS)
application in public libraries
5.
Marketing information products
International
HEC
https://ojs.aiou.edu.pk/
and services in the public sector
Journal of
Recognized index.php/jlis/article/view/846
universities of Khyber
Librarianship and
Y
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Information Science
(IJOLIS)
6.
Research Trends of LIS Schools
in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Journal of
Information
Management and
Library Studies
7.
Use of artificial intelligence in
the library services: prospects
and challenges
Library Hitech
News,
Scopus
X
https://www.emerald.com/
insight/content/doi/10.1108/
LHTN-11-2022-0125/full/html
8.
Review of augmented reality in
academic and research
Library Hitech
News,
Scopus
X
https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN06- 2022-0082
9.
Library Anxiety among
Undergraduate Students: A case
study of faculty of
Management Science,
University of Peshawar
Library Philosophy
and Practice
Scopus
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/
libphilprac/7110/
Impact of big data on library
Library Hitech
Scopus
10.
Library Hi Tech
News
HEC
https://www.emerald.com/
Recognized insight/content/doi/10.1108/
X
LHTN-11-2022-0126/full/html
HEC
https://jimls.kkkuk.edu.pk/
Recognized jimls/index.php/jimls/article/
Y
view/85
W
https://www.emerald.com/
services: prospect and
challenges
11.
12.
13.
News,
X
Journal of Education for
Library and Information
Science (JELIS) Through
Bibliometric Lenses
Library Philosophy
and Practice
Scopus
Research Output of Canadian
Journal of Information and
Library Science (CJILS): A
Bibliometric Analysis from
1993-2021
Library Philosophy
and Practice
Scopus
Use of WhatsApp Technology
in Library Services: Case study
of National Defence University
Library, Islamabad, Pakistan
Library Philosophy
and Practice
Scopus
W
W
W
insight/content/doi/10.1108/
LHTN-02-2022-0022/full/html
https://
digitalcommons.unl.edu/
libphilprac/7042/
https://
digitalcommons.unl.edu/
libphilprac/6934/
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/
libphilprac/6899/
2021
15.
Uses of blockchain
technologies in library services
Library Hitech
News,
Scopus
X
14.
Bibliometric Perspective of
Journal of Advances
Margalla Paper: A Flagship
in Library and
journal of National Defence
Information Science
University Islamabad, Pakistan
15.
Electronic Theses: Why
Pakistan is lagging behind
Library Philosophy
and Practice
Scopus
Evaluating the Scholarly
Literature on Information
Literacy indexed in the Web of
Science Database
Library Philosophy
and Practice
Scopus
Bibliometric Analysis of Regional
Studies – A Quarterly Journal of
Institute of Regional Studies,
Islamabad, Pakistan
Library Philosophy
and Practice
Scopus
18.
Strategy of Libraries and
Librarians during COVID-19
International Journal
of Law, Humanities &
Social Science
Nil
https://ijlhss.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/01/6.-IJLHSS-0121-15.pdf
19.
Intention to Adopt Mobile
Applications Services: A Study
Among Pakistani Academic
Librarians
International Journal
of
Innovation,Creativity
and Change.
Scopus
X
https://www.ijicc.net/images/
Vol_15/
Iss_2/141234_Masrek_2021_E1_
R.pdf
Y
https://ijolis.aiou.edu.pk/wpcontent/uploads/2021/01/7-2020web.pdf
16.
17.
Y
https://www.emerald.com/
insight/content/doi/10.1108/
LHTN-08-2020-0079/full/html
W
W
W
http://jalis.in/pdf/10-4/
Pakistan.pdf
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/
libphilprac/5742/
https://
digitalcommons.unl.edu/
libphilprac/5230/
https://
digitalcommons.unl.edu/
libphilprac/5157/
2020
20.
Mapping the Research Output International Journal
of Librarianship and
of the Strategic Studies’Islamabad:A Statistical Review Information Science
2019
21.
Industrial revolution 4.0:
implication to libraries and
librarians
Library Hitech
News,
Scopus
X
https://www.emerald.com/
insight/content/doi/10.1108/
LHTN-05-2019-0033/full/html?
skipTracking=true
22.
Cutting Edge: Technology's
Impact on Library Services
Innovations in the
Designing and
Marketing of
Information
Services
Scopus
X
https://www.igi-global.com/
chapter/cutting-edge/238161
23.
IFLA Strategy 2019 – 2024 a
booklet translated from English
into Urdu
IFLA
Nil
https://cdn.ifla.org/wp-content/
uploads/files/assets/hq/gb/
strategic-plan/ifla-strategy-20192024-ur.pdf
2018
24.
User perception on Electronic
resources and services in National
Defence University Library
Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan library &
information science
journal Volume49,
Issue 3, 2018
25.
Awareness of Web 2.0
Technology in the Academic
Libraries : An Islamabad
Perspective
Library Philosophy
and Practice
Scopus
Translation of IFLA School
Library Guidelines 2nd Edition
from English into Urdu Titled “
IFLA
Nil
26.
HEC
https://www.researchgate.net/
Recognized publication/
Y
343254071_User_perception_on_
Electronic_resources_and_service
s_in_National_Defense_Universit
y_Library_Islamabad_Pakistan
W
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/
libphilprac/1945/
https://repository.ifla.org/
bitstream/123456789/79/2/iflaschool-library-guidelines-ur.pdf
Newspaper/Magazine Articles
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Factors influencing school libraries in Pakistan by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today on May
17, 2024, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/05/17/factors-influencing-school-libraries-in-pakistan/
Challenges in School Libraries by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on May 15, 2024,
https://pakobserver.net/challenges-in-school-libraries/
Use of Mobile Technology in libraries by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today on May 9, 2024,
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/05/09/use-of-mobile-technology-in-libraries/
Unveiling library science’s scientific foundations by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on
April 24, 2024, https://pakobserver.net/unveiling-library-sciences-scientific-foundations/
Neglected treasure: The fate of the National Library of Pakistan by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Today on March 6, 2024, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/03/05/neglected-treasure-the-fate-ofthe-national-library-of-pakistan/
Role of Web Librarianship in Emerging Technologies by Abid Hussain, Published in Daily Times
Pakistan on January 13, 2024, https://dailytimes.com.pk/1160369/role-of-web-librarianship-in-emergingtechnologies/
Empowering tomorrow: Libraries in the digital age by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today on
January 2, 2024, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/01/empowering-tomorrow-libraries-in-thedigital-age/
Poor reading and Library Culture in Pakistan By Abid Hussain, Published in Daily Times on
December 20, 2023, https://dailytimes.com.pk/1153224/poor-reading-culture-in-pakistan/
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Literature Review by Abid Hussain, Published in The
Diplomatic Insight on September 8, 2023, https://thediplomaticinsight.com/a-step-by-step-guideto-writing-literature-review/
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Technology Integrated learning in school libraries of Pakistan, Published in Global News
Pakistan on July 12, 2023. https://globalnewspakistan.com/technology-integrated-learning-inschool-libraries-of-pakistan/
Use of robotic technology in Libraries by Abid Hussain, Published in Daily Times on July 7,
2023, https://dailytimes.com.pk/1110980/use-of-robotic-technologies/
Nexus of Artificial Intelligence and Libraries by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today on
May 15, 2023. https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/05/14/nexus-of-artificial-intelligenceand-libraries/
Libraries of the 21st century By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today on May 1, 2023,
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/04/30/libraries-of-the-21st-century/
Research Standards of Pakistan by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today on April 12,
2023. https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/04/12/research-standards-of-pakistan/
Role of libraries in Academic Resources of Higher Education Institutions by Abid Hussain ,
Published
in
The
Diplomatic
Insight
on
February
13,
2023,
https://thediplomaticinsight.com/role-of-libraries-in-academic-resources-of-higher-educationinstitutions/
Unleashing power of Open Access : Revolutionizing education with OERs by Abid Hussain ,
Published
in
The
Diplomatic
Insight
on
February
6,
2023,
https://thediplomaticinsight.com/unleashing-power-of-open-access-revolutionizing-educationwith-oers/
Artifificial Intelligence Applications in Education by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Observer
on
January
25,
2023,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367463837_Artificial_intelligence_applications_in_ed
ucation
Research of Pakistan under SCImago Journal Rank by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Observer
on
December
24,
2022,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366588335_Research_of_Pakistan_under_SCImago_J
ournal_Rank
Internet and reading habits by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on December 2,
2022, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366005476_Internet_and_reading_habits
YouTube A source of knowledge and ultimate ideas by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Today on 20-11-2022, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/11/20/youtube-a-source-ofknowledge-and-ultimate-ideas/
Benchmarking research trends in Pakistan’s universities by Abid Hussain, Published in Global
Village Space on 8-11-2022, https://www.globalvillagespace.com/benchmarking-researchtrends-in-pakistans-universities/
Lacking Research Culture in Pakistan by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on
November
4,
2022,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365129162_Lacking_research_culture_in_Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lacking school libraries by Abid Hussain, Published in International
Association
of
School
Librarianship
on
October
13,
2022.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364321743_Khyber_Pakhtunkhwa_Lacking_School_L
ibrary
Librarian's Role in Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) by Abid Hussain, Published in Global
Village Space Magazine on October 5, 2022. https://www.globalvillagespace.com/librariansrole-in-massive-open-online-course-mooc/
Traditional vs Digital Library by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on September
19, 2022, https://pakobserver.net/traditional-vs-digital-libraries-by-abid-hussain/
Digital learning notions in Higher Education Institutions by Abid Hussain, Published in Global
Village Space magazine on September 5, 2022, https://www.globalvillagespace.com/digitallearning-notions-in-higher-education-institutions/
Kashmore needs a library by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer August 21, 2022,
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362871622_Kashmore_needs_a_library
Slumping reading culture in Pakistan: Remedial measures By Abid Hussain Published in
Pakistan Observer on August 5 ,2022, https://pakobserver.net/slumping-reading-culture-inpakistan-remedial- measures-by-abid-hussain/
39 ways to connect people with the libraries By Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on
May 18, 2022, https://pakobserver.net/39-ways-to-connect-people-with-the- libraries-by-abidhussain
36 Ways to connect people with the libraries by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today on
May 16. 2022, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/05/15/36-ways-to- connect-people-withthe-libraries/
Promoting National pride through library culture by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today
on February 7, 2022, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/02/07/promoting-national-pridethrough-library-culture/
Preventing
library
demolitions,
By
Abid
Hussain,
Published
in
Pakistan
Today,January12,2022,https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/01/11/preventing-library
demolitions/
Conference Report on Koha Con2021: An International Conference that left a SAGA behind
Held in Pakistan 13-18 December 2021 By Abid Hussain, Published in 21st Century
Librarianship, December 30, 2021, https://mylibrarianship.wordpress.com/2021/12/30/kohacon2021-an-international- conference-that-left-a-saga-behind-held-in-pakistan-13-18-december2021/
Attributes of Librarianship as Academic Discipline, By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Today, December 26, 2021, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/12/26/attributes-oflibrarianship-as- academic-discipline/
Librarianship as a Profession by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer,
December18,2021,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357150034_Librarianship
Electronic Theses: Where Pakistan stands By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today,
December 3, 2021,https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/03/12/electronic-theses-wherepakistan-stands/
Why SNS useful for library services ? By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer,
November
28,
2021,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356748976_Why_SNS_useful_for_library_servic
es_By_Abid_Hussain
Process of knowledge: Role
of libraries By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Observer,November14,2021.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356283717_Process_of_k
nowledge_Role_of_libraries
CPEC Collaboration in Research Grants by Abid Hussain, Published in PIVOT Magazine,
October 2021, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355244269_CPEC_Collaboration_
in_Research_Grants_by_Abid_Hussainpdf
Why Libraries are important by Abid Hussain, Published in Voice of Libraries on November 30,
2021, https://vol.com.pk/5949-2/
Research Data Management Services: Role of Academic Libraries by Abid Hussain, Published
in The Radical Look on October 19, 2021, https://theradicaloutlook.com/role-of-academiclibraries-in-research-data-management-service/
School libraries in Developing countries where does pakistan stands by Abid Hussain, Published
in
Pothohar
News,
October
19,
2021,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354697554_School_libraries_in_Developing
countries_where_does_pakistan_stands
Libraries: A gateway to knowledge by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer ,September
14,
2021,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354623090_Libraries_A_gateway_to
knowledg
Innovative ideas in academic libraries by Abid Hussain, Published in Pothohar News ,August 29,
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2021,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354208588_Innovative_ideas_in_academ
ic_libraries
Camel Library Movement in Pakistan by Abid Hussain, Published in Strafasia , July 28,
2021,https://strafasia.com/camel-library-movement-in-pakistan/
Librarianship a satisfying career not merely a job by Abid Hussain, Published in Pothohar News,
July
11,
2021,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353174750_Librarianship_not_mere_a_job_
but_a_satisfying_career
Concept of Street Libraries in Pakistan by Abid Hussain, Published in Pothohar News , June 27,
2021,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352785499_Concept_of_Street_Libraries_in
Pakistan
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Social and Research Networking for Scholars by Abid Hussain, Published in Pothohar News, May 23
2021.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351810716_Social_and_Research_Networking_for_Schol
ars
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Librarian journey from Research support to Research Partner By Abid Hussain, Published in
Baaghi Tv, May 4, 2021,https://en.baaghitv.com/librarian-journey-from-research-support-toresearch-partner/
Role of Social Media in Research Productivity By Abid Hussain, Published in Baaghi Tv, May
4, 2021, https://en.baaghitv.com/librarian-journey-from-research-support-to-research-partner/
Why School Libraries are Neglected in Pakistan By Abid Hussain, Published in IASL, April 18,
2021,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350995777_Why_School_libraries_are_negle
cted_in_Pakistan
Internet influenced reading habits By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on April 12,
2021,https://pakobserver.net/internet-influenced- reading-habits-by-abid-hussain/
Deployment of 5G technologies in library services By Abid Hussain, Published in
Pakistan
Observer on March 13,
2021,https://pakobserver.net/deployment-of-5g-technologies-inlibrary-services-by-abid-hussain/
Electronic theses: Where Pakistan stands By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer and
Pakistan Today both on March 1, 2021, https://pakobserver.net/electronic-theses-wherepakistan-stands/
Digital literacy skills in Pakistani option for librarians, By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Observer on February 9, 2021, https://pakobserver.net/digital-literacy-skills-in-pakistani-optionfor-librarians/
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Right to information, role of libraries, By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer, on
January 25, 2021, https://pakobserver.net/right-to- information-role-of- libraries/
Flaws in Pakistani Education system, by Abid Hussain, Published in International Association
of
School
Librarianship,
on
January
14,
2021,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348447791_Flaws_in_PakistaniEducation_system
One country three syllabus, By Abid Hussain, Published in Pothohar News on January 10, 2021,
https://pothoharnews.com/
Teen Nisab teen groh by Abid Hussain, Published in Newsflee on January 4, 2021,
https://www.newzflee.com/8961/
Develop reading habits in Children, By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer, on
January 11,2021,https://pakobserver.net/develop-reading-habit-in-children/
Perspective of Pakistan research repository By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on
December 29, 2020, https://pakobserver.net/perspective-of-pakistan- research-repository/
Pakistan mein University librarion ka Jaiza by Abid Hussain, Published in Pothohar News on
December 27, 2020, https://pothoharnews.com/
Librarion ki zarorat wa ahmiat by Abid Hussain, Published in Pothohar News on December 20,
2020, https://pothoharnews.com
Initiative of mosque libraries in Pakistan By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer,on
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December 5, 2020,https://pakobserver.net/initiative-of-mosque-libraries-in-pakistan/amp/.
Advocacy for Libraries at National and Public Parks by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Observer, on July 3, 2020, https://pakobserver.net/adocacy_forlibraries_at National_and Public_
Parks
Advocacy for prison libraries in Pakistan By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on
October 20, 2020, https://pakobserver.net/advocacy-for-prison-Libraries-in-pakistan/
Pakistani School Libraries’ Response to COVID-19 By Abid Hussain, Published in International
Association
of
School
Librarianshp
on
October
20,
2020,
https://www.iasl-online.org/resources/Documents/newsletter/2020/IASL_Newsletter_October20
20Final.pdf
Librarians with leadership skills By Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on September
11, 2020, https://pakobserver.net/librarians-with-leadership-skills/
Pakistan’s Soft Power by Abid Hussain, Published in Neo-spectacles on September 3, 2020,
https://neospectacle.com/2020/09/03/improving-pakistans-soft-power/
The role of Data Librarianship in Pakistan by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on
August 16, 2020, https://pakobserver.net/the-role-of-data-librarianship-in- pakistan/
Tactics of better writing skills, by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on July 12,
2020, https://pakobserver.net/tactics-of-better- writing-skills/
Covid-19: impact on research and libraries in Pakistan, by Abid Hussain, Published in
PakistanObserver on July 3, 2020,https://dailytimes.com.pk/635223/covid-19-impact- onresearch-and- libraries-in-pakistan/
Barriers for e-Libraries in Pakistan By Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on June 27,
2020, https://pakobserver.net/barriers-for-e-libraries-in-pakistan/
Artificial Intelligence in Library services by Abid Hussain Published in Daily Times on April 19,
2020, https://dailytimes.com.pk/598165/artificial-intelligence-in-library- services/
Research support in Pakistani libraries by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on
February 15, 2020, https://pakobserver.net/research-support-in-pakistani-libraries/
Pakistan-Bangladesh relations thaw by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Today on February
14, 2020, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/02/14/pakistan-bangladesh- relations-thaw/
Chinese -Pakistan Libraries Association by Abid Hussain, Published in PIVOT Magazine of ISSI
on January 10, 2020, http://issi.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PIVOT-Pursuing-Ideals-ofShared-Future.pdf
Big Data in Library Services by Abid HussainPublished in Daily Times on January 5, 2020,
https://dailytimes.com.pk/533352/big-data-in-library-services-daily-times/
Citizenship rights in India and Bangladesh by Abid Hussain Published in DailyPakistan Today
on December 29, 2019, https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/12/29/citizenship-rights-inindia-and bangladesh/
International Migrants Day: Lesson learned by Abid Hussain Published in Daily Times on
December 20,
2019, https://dailytimes.com.pk/523277/international-migrants-day-lessonlearned-daily- times/
The case of stateless Biharis by Abid Hussain, Published in Daily Times on December 6, 2019,
https://dailytimes.com.pk/514735/the-case-of- stateless-biharis/
Status of Public Libraries in Pakistan by Abid Hussain , Published in Research Gate on
December
5,
2019,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337757802_Status_of_Public_Libraries_in_Pakistan_b
y_Abid_Hussain
Proposal Efective English Writing Skills among Students by AbidHussain, published in
Researchgate
on
November
25,
2019,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337485574_Proposal_Efective_English_Writ
ing_Skills_among_Students_Institute_of_Strategic_Studies_I slamabad_ISSI
Moving school library into social networking by Abid Hussain, published in Research Gate on
November
19,
2019,
https://www.researchgate.net/
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How to prepare a school library proposal: A model by Abid Hussain, published in Research-gate
on
November
19,
2019,
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337339427_How_to_Prepare_A_School_Library_Prop
osal_A_Model
Role of IoT in Library Services by Abid Hussain, Published in Daily Times, Pakistan on October
24, 2019, https://dailytimes.com.pk/488476/role-of- iot-in-library-services/
Teachers on strike: Policy plan by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan Observer on October 5,
2019 ,https://pakobserver.net/indee.php/2019/10/05/teachers-on-strike- policy-plan/
Librarians who won the laurels by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on September
22, 2019, https://pakobserver.net/indee.php/2019/09/22/librarians-who-won- the- laurels/
Benefits of reading by Abid Hussain Published in Pivot Magazine http://issi.org.pk/wpcontent/uploads/Pivot-Magazine/Pivot_Magazine_July_2019.pdf
Tech trends in the library services by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on May 2,
2019, https://pakobserver.net/tech-trends-in-the-library-services/
World Book and Copyright Day by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on April 23,
2019,
https://pakobserver.net/world-book-andcopyrightday/fbclid=IwAR1QePT0cIYXmQg11rLlF_jak
5veLArwWwIOl_7pMsNKQoFfAJHhIrxRao
Reading Skills in Online environment by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on April
6, 2019, https://pakobserver.net/reading-skills-in-online- environment/
Marketing strategy for the library services by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on
February 1,2019, https://pakobserver.net/2019/03/14/ marketing-strategy- for-the-libraryservices/
Research, Internet and Libraries by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on February 1,
2019, https://www.academia.edu/38266496/Research_Internet_and_libraries.pdf
Embedded Librarianship: An overview by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on
February 17, 2019, https://pakobserver.net/embedded-librarianship-an- overview/
Social Media Impact on Library Services Published in Pakistan Observer January 16, 2019,
https://pakobserver.net/social-media-impacts-on-library- services/
School Library system in Pakistan: An Overview Published in International Association of
School
Librarianship
in
January
Issue
2019.
https://iasl-online.org/resources/Documents/newsletter/IASLNewsletter_January19.pdf
Significance of Book Reading by Abid Hussain Published in The Pivot Magazine of ISSI, in
January 23, 2019
Role of libraries in faculty learning community by Abid Hussain, Published in Pakistan
Observer on December 30, 2018, https://pakobserver.net/role-of-librarians-in- faculty-learningcommunity/
Research, Internet and Libraries by Abid Hussain , Published in Pakistan Observer on February
1, 2019. https://pakobserver.net/research- internet-and-libraries/
Deprivation of Barakahu, Islamabad by Abid Hussain Published in Daily Times Pakistan on
December 21, 2018 https://dailytimes.com.pk/335671/deprivation-of- Barakahu/
Why should we have more libraries in Pakistan? by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan
Observer on September 16 , 2018 ,https://pakobserver.net/why-should-we- have-more-librariesin-Pakistan/
Library Services in the Marketing Arena by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on
August 19, 2018, https://pakobserver.net/library-services-in-the- marketing-arena/
Cutting-edge tech & library services by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on May
12, 2018, https://pakobserver.net/cutting-edge-tech- library- services/
The pwer of reading by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on April 28, 2018,
https://pakobserver.net/the-power-of-reading/
Research goes digital by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on April 20, 2018,
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Library strategy for distance learners by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on April
12, 2018, https://pakobserver.net/library-strategy-for- distance- learners/
Role of Libraries in peace and security by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer in
January 15, 2018. https://pakobserver.net/role- libraries-peace- security/
NSG prospects for Pakistan by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer, October 3, 2017.
https://pakobserver.net/nsg-prospects-pakistan/
Knowledge-based approach to CPEC by Abid Hussain published in The Daily Times on Sep 25,
2017. http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2017 09-25/lahore/14328/1085
Role of Libraries in Education by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on July 29,
2017.http://pakobserver.net/role-libraries-education
CPEC Benefits and Challenges by Abid Hussain Published in Pakistan Observer on July 26,
2017. http://pakobserver.net/cpec-benefits-challenges/
Helping Library professionals by Abid Hussain Published in the Express Tribune
on June
29,2014,https://tribune.com.pk/story/728431/helping-library-professional
UPLISAA Federal Branch (University of Peshawar Library & Information Science Alumni
Association-Federal Branch, http://zameer36.com/uplisaa-federal-branch-university-ofpeshawarlibrary-information-science-alumni-association-federal-branch
World Book and Copyright Day Published in Daily Times, April 25, 2013
The role of libraries in modern society, published in Dawn, The Frontier Post and The Pakistani
SpectatorNovember 25, 2012 http://dawn.com/2012/11/25/role-of-libraries-in-modern-society/
Television/Radio Talk Shows
1. Role of Social Media, reading habits and Libraries in the era of Information Technology held at
(Pashto One Hum News TV Channel on March 18, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=joDgUI80JU0
2. Role of Libraries and Digital Libraries in Pakistan ( PTV World News) Live on February 28,
2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH3ECKE42eM&t=675s
3. Role of libraries in society and Academic (PTV World News) Live on January 16, 2023,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eNrpJ6cdhg&t=109s
4. Importance of Digital Library (PTV News Pakistan) Live on September 20, 2022,
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=lnck9dGIV8M&list=PLjbQ3UIfABjcka23CC0KnByO_rARlN
eY3&index=44
5. World book and Copyright Day (PTV World News) Live on March 5,2020, for detail,
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE7_WOgaSUc
International Book day
(PTV World News)
Live
on
April
24,
2020,
https://www.youtube.com/watch? =YJOdxbeOZp4
International Girl Child Day (PTV World News) Live on October11, 2019,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYqG7WIFSM0
Education and Research (Hope TV), Live on June15, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38BXd8Ov9M.
Importance of Street Libraries in Pakistan (PTV World News) Live on September 15, 2021,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpWUmuLjBzk&t=2707s
Education Background
S. No
Degree /Certificate
Division
Year
University / Board
3.9 CGPA
2021-2022
University of Peshawar
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M.Phil (LIS)
2
M.L.I.Sc
1st
2006-07
University of Peshawar
3
M.A(Political Science)
2nd
2011
University of Peshawar
4
B.L.I.Sc
1st
2005
University of Peshawar
5
B.Ed
1st
2016
Sarhad University Pesh
6
B. A
2nd
2003
University of Peshawar
7
H.S.S.C
2nd
2001
Peshawar Board
8
S.S.C
1st
1999
Peshawar Board
Skills
 Academic Writing Skills, a SixMonths Diploma from Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad
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DIT: From N.W.F.P Board of Technical Education Peshawar Govt of K.P.K Peshawar
English Diploma Three months from Air University Islamabad (2007)
Typing Diploma with 30 words/minute Speed
Other Skills: Window and Ubuntu operating systems
Library Software Such as: LIMS, EILIS, LAS, ERP, Libmax, KOHA and Integrated Library
Solutions (ILS) My personal Library Software.
Citation tools, such as End note, Mendley, Zotero, My Bib, and Google Scholars.
Operating Turnitin Plagiarism software for plagiarism since 2012.
Grammar correction Software's such as Ginger and Grammarly
PDF Extraction, converter and merging operating system
SPSS for data Analysis purposes
Presented Paper in National & International Conference
1
Presented my paper in International Conference held in Paris(France) on 21-24 December,
2023. The topic was “Successful Professional Development: The Role of Employability
Skills of Pakistani Librarians.
2
Guest Speaker in Seminar on the Open AI(ChatGPT) impact and governance in Higher
Education on March 21, 2023 at Riphah University Islamabad.
3
Presented my paper on “Strategic HRM and Sustainable Organizational Progress” in an
International Conference organized by SZABIST in Islamabad on March 8-9, 2023.
4
Presented my paper on Academic Resources in Higher Education Institutions: A Strategic
Approach at International Conference held at the Islamia University Bahawalpur on
February 6-7, 2023.
5
Presented my paper on Research trends in Library Schools of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa held
at Khushaal Khan Khattak University Karak on 14-17, 2022.
Presented my paper on Academic and Research Libraries in Pakistan in Academic and
Research Libraries (ACRL) U.S.A on May 20, 2020 , https://www.youtube.com/watch
v=63X5fd6qqnY&feature=youtube
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Participation in Conferences/Seminars & Workshops
1
Two days International Virtual conference on Transformation of Knowledge Repository
Into Knowledge Economy, Organized by Pakistan Librarians Welfare Organization and
Emerald Publishing held on September 15-16, 2022
2
Attended a three days International Conference on Recent trends on Academic Research ,
Organized by Department of Library and Information Science Khushaal Khan Khattak
University, Karak held on March 15-17, 2022
Attended one day workshop on Boost your Publications through PubMed and Google
Scholar organized by Shalamar Medical and Dental College Lahore, Pakistan on January
20, 2022.
Attended a four day Conference on Capacity Building of Librarians using Research Tools,
organized by Central Library University of Peshawar at Baragali Summer Campus Ayubia
on July 19-22, 2018
Attended one day Seminar on ““Changing Role of Library Information Professionals Using
Innovative Cutting-Edge Technologies” organized by Comsats University Islamabad on
January 20, 2018.
Attended one day seminar on “Library of Congress Resources for Local Librarians”
organized by US Embassy, Islamabad on May 18, 2016.
Attended one day seminar on “Role of ICT in digital preservation Management in Libraries
and Documentation Centers” organized by Quaid–e-Azam university Islamabad on
February 4, 2016
Attended two days International Conference on “South Asian Libraries Conference Journey
through print to digital information and beyond”organized by LUMS University Lahore,
Pakistan on October 12-13, 2015.
Attended one day Seminar on “using and managing information resources” organized by
Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad on February 21, 2015
Attended one week Programme “ On Campus training workshop under modern university
Governance Programme organized by QEC, National Defence University in Collaboration
with Higher Education Commission from February 9-13, 2015
Attended one day seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries in Pakistan” held
in National Library Pakistan on January 5, 2015.
Attended one week programme “On Campus Training Workshop under Modern University
Governance Programme from November 24-28
Attended One day Seminar on “ Advances in Library & Information Science” organized by
University of Peshawar Library & Information Science Alumni Association Federal Branch
at Bahria University Islamabad on May 17, 2014
Attended four day workshop on Codicology and cataloguing held in Iran- Pakistan Institute
of Persian studies F-8 Islamabad, from March 10-13, 2014
Attended Five days workshop on “KOHA & Dspace” Organized by Higher Education
Commission, Islamabad Pakistan” on 16-20 September, 2013
Attended one day Workshop on “Searching Skills & Citation Management at
SDPI,Islamabad” on On September 14, 2013
Attended three days conference on “Career Development of LIS Professionals and overall
improvement of Libraries in Pakistan” from November 12-14, 2012
Attended one day Seminar on “Staying Relevant in a Digital Age” Organized byU.S.
Embassy in Islamabad on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Attended two-days workshop on ‘Publishing with Emerald’ which was jointly organized by
the Higher Education Commission’s National Digital Library Program (NDLP) and
Emerald Publishing Group at HEC Secretariat Islamabad on 18-19 December, 2011
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Attended First Open LIS Conference on “Changing Paradigm of LIS Profession in Pakistan
organized by Allama Iqbal Open University,Islamabad on 19-20 October, 2011
Attended one day workshop on” Information Literacy Skills for LIS Professionals”
organized by Central Library, IIUI on March 26, 2011
Attended one day Training at Bahria University, Islamabad Library Department with
collaboration LISoultions jointly organized “Open Source Tools & Techniques for Digital
Archives" Date Saturday, March 12, 2011
Visited Abroad
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Saudi Arabia 6-23 June 2016 purpose of visit, to Perform Umrah.
Association/Membership
 Member of the Association for Information Science & Technology ASIS&T https://
community.asist.org/home since October 8, 2019
 Member of the American Library Association since May 2018-till Now Membership ID :
2022978
 Member of the American College Research Library since November, 2018
 Public Library Association (PLA) (USA) since November, 2018
 Reference and user Services Association (RUSA)(USA) since November, 2018
 United for Librarians (USA) since November, 2018
 Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) (USA) since November, 2018
 Library Information Technology Association (LITA) (USA) since November,2018
 Ex-President of UPLISAA (University of Peshawar Library & Information Science Alumni
Association Federal Branch, Islamabad
 Regular Member of PLA (Pakistan Library Association )
 Regular Member of PLWO (Pakistan Librarians Welfare Organization)
 Regular member of International Association, CALA (China American Library Association
since 2016).
 Regular member of International Association of School Librarianship Missouri United States of
America
Personal Information
Father’s Name
Muhammad Shafiq
Date of Birth
Domicile
Permanent
address
Languages
10th March 1983
Mardan
Village & Post Office Dhandaw Tehsil Takht Bhai District Mardan
Khyber Pakhtookhwa Pakistan
Can speak, write and read Pushto, English , Urdu , Punjabi, and Arabic partially
References
References will be furnished on demand
Last updated on May 29, 2024