EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is striving hard for quality education in
institutions of Higher Education throughout the country. The body of “Directorate of Quality
Assurance” under the auspices of Higher Education Commission is responsible to monitor the
matter of quality education by assessing the effectiveness of academic programs of higher
educational institutes. The purpose of this assessment is to collect the data about educational
programs of Library and Information Science for the purpose of improving student’s learning as
well as achieving the motives of quality education.
Assessing the Library and Information Science Program is a good exercise to know the
weaknesses and strengths in terms of faculty, curricula, guidance, facilities, resources and future
plans for ensuring the quality education in the light of Self Assessment Manual so far designed
by Higher Education Commission.
The primary and secondary data are collected by conducting a number of surveys relating
to Graduating students, Alumni, Employer and the Faculty, whereas secondary data are based on
Prospectus-2010 of University of Balochistan, Self Assessment Manual of HEC, Model Tenure
Track Process Statutes of HEC, Curriculum of Library Science for B.A./BLIS/MLIS (Revised
2002) designed by HEC, and recent advertisement of 2010 of University of Balochistan
regarding vacant faculty positions. The description of SAR also contains the objective and
subjective observations pertaining to Library and Information Science Program. The data is
analyzed and interpreted by determining the simple frequency and percentage distribution in
order to draw the inferences for the purpose of suggesting some viable measures for improving
the educational programs of Library and Information Science in University of Balochistan,
Quetta.
The certain clarification was provided then and there for getting the spontaneous answers
from the respondents but even then the respondents (Employers, graduating students and the
Alumni) did not respond a very few questions of the surveys. However, the collected data is
filtered accordingly for the purpose of getting the real inferences.
An attempt has been made to furnish the requisite information to complete this report in
the light of certain criteria and standards as spelled out in Self Assessment Manual prepared by
the HEC.
In short, this assessment report will improve the academic standards of Library and
Information Science for achieving the spirit of quality education at larger scales subject to
actions needs to be taken in this connection.
The question items in the surveys as designed by the SAR manual are not altered for the
purpose of data collection because the same question items are coincide with the discipline of
library and information science except the few.
This report is gone through under the peer review by the external expert appointed by the
Vice Chancellor and the inputs of the expert are incorporated in the report accordingly.
Approximately an amount of Rs. 05 millions is required to stream line the academic
activities of the department.
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Criterion - 1
Program Mission, Objectives and Outcomes
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CRITERION-1:
PROGRAM MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND
OUTCOMES
Introduction to Department of Library and Information Science
University of Balochistan, Quetta.
Libraries have played a pivotal role in societies providing knowledge to the
people. With the growth of libraries need for professional careers arose both in libraries
and information centers. Accordingly library and information centers emerged as vital
disciplines.
The libraries in Balochistan were being managed mostly by untrained librarians.
With the passage of time the need for trained library professionals became evident.
Consequently, Department of Library Science (now Library and Information Science was
established in 1981 under the chairmanship of Dr. Iftikharuddin Khawaja. Master of
library science was started in 1984. The department has started two years Master of
Library & Information Science (MLIS) in 2006 by implementing the curriculum of
Library Science designed by UGC/HEC.
Vision
To produce potential, knowledgeable and information literate graduates and
information professionals for career in library management and enable them responsive
for preservation, dissemination and generation of information / knowledge with emerging
techniques of Library and Information Science in a well organized manner to meet the
contemporary and future challenges of information profession.
Mission
To educate graduates with basic and applied skills that address theoretical,
practical, ethical and technological insights of library profession to prepare students to
manage knowledge and information in all types of libraries and information centres..
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Standard 1.1 The program must have documented measurable objectives that
support Faculty / College and institution mission statements:
Program Objectives:
1.
Foundation:
To provide students with concrete foundation in Library and Information science
knowledge with respect to their needs upon entering the profession.
A number of elements and goals are set up to achieve the above objective:
Goal: 1
Elements and Strategies of Goal: 1
Elements:
a.
Current curriculum of Library and Information Science for Graduate
program with national standards.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Linkage between theory and practice.
Orientation of manual and computer-ridden practical assignments.
Motivation of teachers and students.
Seeking inputs from employers.
Strategy:
Analytical and critical review of graduate program in terms of academic and
research activities with new strategy for continuous improvement in Library and
Information Science education.
GoaL-2 To provide quality education and scholarly research.
Elements:
a.
Promotion of individual and cooperative research activities.
b.
Efforts of research towards national and international standards and
challenges.
Strategy:
Close liaison with all the stake holders for critical and analytical review of the
program.
Goal-3 To establish cooperative measures and partnership with sister institutes and
information settings.
Elements:
a.
Enhance relations with libraries and information settings for trainings.
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b.
Seek internship for the students.
Strategy:
Develop viable mechanism for continuous improvement of the program.
2.
Skills and Tools:
To provide students with the skills to work in libraries and information settings in
the competencies listed below. Actually these competencies are the further
specific objectives of the program:
a) To create awareness of information and information technologies used in
Library and Information Science students.
b) To develop skills among students for the acquisition, organization, and
dissemination of information and knowledge.
c) To develop an understanding among students about the properties of literature
in the fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, Pure Sciences, Applied Science,
Pakistan and Islam etc.
d) To inculcate skills among students about the methods of research ant to
promote problem oriented research in the field of Library and Information
Science or related topics.
e) To develop an understanding among students to use information technology
efficiently in information storage, data processing and retrieval services of a
library or information centre.
f) To develop competence among students for the automated management of
libraries and information centers in Pakistan.
g) To develop skills for the production of media and material in the field of
Library and Information Science.
h) To prepare students for planning and designing the software products for their
own and national benefits.
i) To develop competence among students for the marketing of information and
information technologies in Pakistan.
j) To make the students aware of the future needs of libraries and information
centers.
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2.
Professional Practices and Ethics:
To provide students with the knowledge relevant to library and information
science practices including its ethical, professional, social and global impact on
society.
Alignment of Objectives with Program:
“All the above objectives are aligned with vision and mission statements of the
program in terms of competencies, needs of society as well as ethical and professional
practices to work with the spirit of providing quality education”.
Table-1 Program objectives assessment
S. #
a
1
Objectives
B
Foundation
How measured
c
a) Survey of
Graduating
students.
b) Faculty
survey.
When measured
d
The program
was also
measured in
previous
years and
implemented
some
measures.
August-2010.
(Current Surveys)
Improvement
identified
Improvement made
e
The dept. needs
the following:
f
1. Implemented
new curriculum
HEC.
Collection
development in
Departmental
Library.
Provision of
internet
connectivity,
Library visits,
Computer Lab.
Overhead
projector.
One more class
room and
expansion in
existing class
rooms and
computer lab.
Mentoring
2. Established
Computer Lab.
3. Provided the
facility of
Internet
connectivity.
4. Partially
acquired few
reading
material.
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2
3
Skills and tools:
Professional Practices and
Ethics:
a. Alumni
Survey.
b. Employer
Survey.
-----do------.
a. Alumni
Survey.
b. Employer
Survey.
-----do------.
August-2010.
(Current Surveys)
August-2010.
(Current Surveys)
IT training,
judgment skills,
System
designing,
communication
skills
Problem solving
skills, need of
demonstrative
lectures,
Introduced
Reseach paper
and Functional
English.
Provided
computer
facilities.
a. Continuing
a. Faculty
education.
Development
b. Teaching
program
skills needs
started.
improvement. b. Formulation
c. It knowledge.
code of
d. Internship,
conduct.
c.Provided
internet
connectivity.
Standard 1.2 The program must have documented outcomes for graduating students. It must
be demonstrated that the outcomes support the program objectives and that graduating
students are capable of performing these outcomes:
Student Learning Outcomes:
Following are the program outcomes that enable the graduates of Library and Information
to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of Library and Information
Science into the field with respect to print and non print formats of
information resources.
Assess collection development policy and bibliographical control.
Apply library classification system for organizing information.
Apply cataloguing codes to compile bibliographic entries of library
collection.
Locate, retrieve, evaluate and disseminate information and information
sources and reference services.
Apply principles of library management and demonstrate leadership
abilities.
Apply relevant research method to problem solving.
Analyze tools and practices of information technology.
Apply manual and machine readable classification and cataloguing tools.
Demonstrate and develop Library Resource Sharing and Networking.
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Understand information sources and information cycle of disciplines of
Social Sciences and Humanities.
Analyze the characteristics of Academic libraries for effective services to
the users.
Communicate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
12.
13.
The program outcomes are the byproduct of the program objectives. In this
connection, the following table shows interrelationship between program’s objectives and
outcomes:
Table-2
Program
Objectives
1
2
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
2g
2h
2i
2j
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Program outcomes
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Standard 1.3 The results of program’s assessment and the extent to which they are
used to improve the program must be documented:
The program’s assessment was carried out in 2005 and 2007 by using the 3
questionnaires/forms such as Student Course Evaluation ii) Students Program
Completion Survey and iii) Students Feedback on Teaching. Some possible measures
were taken in connection to findings of the assessment to improve the program:
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a)
Actions Taken:
i)
Started 2 years Master’s Program by revoking the old program of one year
diploma program in Library Science (DLS) and one year Master’s
program of Library Science (MLS).
ii)
Implemented the new and revised curriculum of UGC/HEC in 2006.
iii)
Some text books were acquired.
iv)
A number of faculty meetings were held for discussion and peer review
relating to improving the program.
v)
The Faculty attended some training programs.
b)
Future Program improvements plans:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
c)
Readdressing the Curricula of Library and Information Science by
incorporating emerging techniques of Library and information
management studies.
Extension of Computer Lab.
Improving Quality Education.
Improving Team work efforts.
Achieving the objectives of quality education in terms of needed
competencies.
Providing and availing the facilities of Continuing Education.
Capacity building of faculty through faculty development program.
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Program:
Strength:
i)
ii)
iii)
Newly established Computer Lab.
Implemented Revised Curriculum of UGC/HEC.
Availability of Ph. D. Faculty in future.
Weaknesses:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
d)
Cramping Space for Class Rooms and Separate Lab for subject Practicals.
Non Ph. D. Faculty.
Scarcity of reading materials and latest practical tools.
Non-availability of facilities for offering more optional and specialized
courses contained in revised curricula.
IT training and sustainable development.
Production of less number of research articles.
Future Development Plans:
i)
Introduction of 4 years BS program subject to availability of all the
requirements in terms of faculty, resources, facilities and trainings.
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ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
Seeking collaboration with domestic and foreign agencies and
organization for receiving the help through exchanging the views,
trainings, donations and boasting the research activities.
Seeking collaboration of different organization for internship of the
students.
Introduction of Semester System subject to balance in feasibility and
desirability by observing all the pros and cons of the system with the
parable academic environment of the university.
Starting M. Phil and Ph. D. Programs as and when the Ph. D. faculty ….
Available.
Establishing Practical Lab for convenient conduct of subject practicals.
Compilation of Alumni Directory.
Computerization of Departmental Library.
Acquiring the latest editions of reading materials and practical tool.
Planning and developing collaborative measures with sister departments
for strengthening the department.
Standard 1.4 The department must assess its overall performance periodically using
quantifiable measure:
a) Students Enrollment:
See the table below:
Table -3 Students enrollment for the last three years
S. #
a
1
2
3
Year
b
2007
2008
2009
Degree
M. Phil.
d
Nil
Nil
Nil
MLIS
C
41
50
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b) Student / Faculty ratio
Ph. D.
e
Nil
Nil
Nil
1:6
(during the last three years)
c) Time for completing MLIS degree:
d) Average grade point (or)
division:
e) Attrition rate:
2 Years
e)
See table below:
2nd Division
Fluctuated but approximately 1 %
Employer’ Satisfaction:
Table-4 Frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents (Employers) regarding quality education in the
Department of Library and Information Science UOB
Q. #
Question Items
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
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1
Knowledge
Math, Science and
Engineering skills
f
%
f
%
f
%
F
%
f
1
11.11
3
33.33
2
22.22
3
33.33
0
%
0
10
2
3
4
5
Problem formulation and
solving skills
Collecting and analyzing
appropriate data
Ability to link theory to
practice
Ability to design a system
component or process
6
II
1
2
3
III
1
2
3
4
5
6
Computer knowledge
Communication Skills
Oral communication
Report writing
Presentation skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work in teams
Leadership
Independent thinking
Motivation
Reliability
Appreciation of Ethical values
IV
1
2
3
V
Work Skills
Time management skills
Judgment
Discipline
General Comments
(Expectations)
VI
Information about
Organization
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8
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1
10.0
0
0
0
0
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4
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5
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0
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0
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50.0
3
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0
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0
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0
1
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0
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2
2
3
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6
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50.0
0
2
1
0
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10.0
0
0
0
0
4
3
0
0
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7
4
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2
3
4
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0
0
0
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Hard work, Research work, Linkage of theory and practical, Confidence,
Reducing of socio-economic gap, computerization of libraries and good
manners in the field of Library and Information Science are necessary.
The employers belong to different Govt. and semi Govt. organizations /
Institutes of Balochistan specially the universities and others.
The above table indicates the competencies level of the library and information science
graduates (library professionals) who are serving in different institutes as library professionals in
different cadres. The certain competencies are judged by the employers of different organizations
through administering the employer survey. Accordingly the employers do not seem satisfied
with highest category of their satisfaction, however the competence level of library and
information science graduates is “very good” with relation to certain competencies but the need
arises to improve these competencies to make them excellent in their work places. The
employers (respondents) expected a mix of expectations both from the library science programs
and their graduates so as to serve the nation with letter and spirit.
The satisfaction level of the employers are very high, hence improving the library and
information science program needs to be improved by implementing a viable policy and strategic
plan for need-based curriculum.
f)
Faculty Excellence in
teaching award:
g) Research Activities /
Publications:
Nil
Few faculty members of Library and
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Information Science produces 1-2 research
articles per year and some times no
publication during a passage of time. The
faculty did not receive any award regarding
excellence in research.
The department did not organize any
workshop/seminar during the period of last
three years.
h) Workshop/Seminars:
i)
Faculty and Students
Satisfaction:
See the tables below:
Table-5 Frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents (Faculty) regarding their
satisfaction level and the effectiveness of programs to help them progress and excel in their
profession.
Q. #
Question Items
1
Your mix of research, teaching and
community service
2
The intellectual stimulation of your
work
Type of teaching/ research you
currently do
Your interaction with students
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Cooperation you receive from
colleagues
The mentoring available to you
Administrative support from the
department
Providing clarity about the faculty
promotion process
Your prospects for advancement
and progress through ranks
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Salary and compensation package
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Job security and stability at the
department
Amount of time you have for
yourself and family
The over all climate the
department
What are the best programs
/factors currently available in your
department that enhance your
motivation and job satisfaction
Suggest programs/factors that
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Very
Satisfied
f
%
Satisfied
F %
Neutral
f %
Dissatisfied
f
%
Very
Dissatisfied
f
%
0
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New curricula , availability of computer lab facility along with internet
connectivity and existing salary package are the factors of enhancing
motivation and job satisfaction of the faculty.
Updating computer lab facilities, acquiring latest editions of reading
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could improve your motivation and
job satisfaction
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material, providing IT training, conducting workshop /
Seminars and availing the opportunity of pursuing further study are factors
of improving motivation and job satisfaction of the faculty.
Majority of faculty members are holding the post of lecturer with 1-10
years experience.
Information about faculty member
The above table reveals that faculty members seem satisfied with relation to program
effectiveness in order to progress and excel in the profession except the availability of mentoring
for them. However their satisfaction level is not up to extreme end. The respondents (faculty
members) also seem “neutral” relating to some question items in providing their response in
satisfied or dissatisfied mode. The need arises that some plans are required to be implemented for
the satisfaction level of the faculty members and the effectiveness of library and information
science program.
Table-6 Frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents (graduating students) regarding quality
education in the Department of Library and Information Science UOB
Q Q. #
1
2
Question items
The work in the program is too
heavy and induces lot of
pressure
The pro
2 The program is effective edevel
Strongly
Agree
f
%
Agree
f
%
Disagree
f
%
Strongly
Disagree
f
%
0
0-
2
20.0
8
80.0
0
0
2
20.0
8
80.0
0
0
0
0
2
20.0
8
80.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
50.0
5
50.0
0
0
2
20.0
7
70.0
1
10.0
0
0
2
20.0
8
80.0
0
0
0
0
3
30.0
7
70.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
The program administration is
effective in supporting learning
3
4
The program is effective in
developing analytic and problem
solving skills
The program is effective
developing independent thinking
5
6
The program is effective in
developing written
communication skills
The program is effective in
developing planning abilities
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8
9
10
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The mathematical content of the
program is adequate for pursuing
the advance courses in the
program
The internship experience
What are the best aspects of your
program?
What aspects of your program
could be improved
9
90.0
1
10.0
Not applicable
Regular classes, computer facilities, guidance and learning.
By providing books, opportunity of different library visits,
expanding the computer lab, expanding Information technology
& teaching skills and seeking the opinions of the students.
The above table reveals that program is good due to regular classes and availability of
facilities relating to computer, guidance and learning. Over all, the quality education of
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library and information science program seems satisfactory however certain aspects such
as provision of books and expansion of computer lab are serious concerns for improving
the program. The program does not cover mathematical contents which is the weak
aspect of the program.
Table-7 Frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents (Alumni) regarding quality education in the
Department of Library and Information Science UOB
Q.No.
Question items
I
1
4
Knowledge
Math., Science and Engineering
skills
Problem formulation and solving
skills
Collecting and analyzing
appropriate data
Ability to link theory to practice
5
6
Ability to design a system
Computer Knowledge
II
1
2
3
Communication Skills
Oral Communication
Report Writing
Presentation Skills
III
1
2
3
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work in team
Independent thinking
Appreciation of ethical values
4
IV
1
2
3
V
Professional Development
Work Skills
Time Management Skills
Judgment
Discipline
General Comments
(Suggestions)
Alumni Information
2
3
VI
Excellent
Very Good
f
%
f
%
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-
10
3
15.0
3
Good
Fair
Poor
f
%
f
%
f
%
58.82
5
29.41
1
5.88
1
5.88
9
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8
40.0
0
0
0
0
15.0
10
50.0
7
35.0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
10.0
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11
5
9
55.0
5.55
45.0
4
10
7
20.0
55.55
35.0
2
1
3
10.0
5.55
15.0
1
1
1
5.0
5.55
5.0
6
2
30.0
10.0
7
10
35.0
50.0
6
6
30.0
30.0
1
2
5.0
10.0
0
0
0
0
5
25.0
9
45.0
5
25.0
1
5.0
0
0
8
7
40.0
35.0
11
8
55.0
40.0
1
4
5.0
20.0
0
1
0
5.0
0
0
0
0
4
7
20.0
35.0
13
8
65.0
40.0
3
5
15.0
25.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
15.0
12
60.0
4
20.0
0
0
1
5.0
3
15.0
10
50.0
5
25.0
1
5.0
1
5.0
7
35.0
10
50.0
3
15.0
0
0
0
0
Need to updating courses, Developing software of LIS and Computer Lab
facilities and considering IT courses.
The Alumni (respondents) are from different types of libraries having the
professional experience of 1-5 years working in different organization of
Balochistan as librarians.
The above table indicates the respondents (Alumni) opinions about certain skills relating
to Knowledge, Communication, Interpersonal and Work Skills as they received during their
study. As a whole, the respondents (Alumni) are good in above mentioned skills except their
weak input in activities relating to Math and Science. The courses of the program need to be
updated in the light of latest techniques by exploiting information technology. The competencies
with relation to library profession also need to be enhanced to reach the excellence in the
profession.
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Criterion - 2
Curriculum Design and Organization
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CRITERION-2:
CURRICULUM DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION
The curriculum so far designed for Master of Library and Information Science is based
on certain objectives and learning outcomes. The curriculum is a blend of theory and practical
covering the needs of all types of library management.
The department of Library and Information Science is running its academic program
through annual system of examination. However, at the moment, the department is not in
position to shift from annual to semester system of examination due to imbalance in between
desirability and feasibility in terms of lack of resources and facilities.
a)
Title of Degree Program:
b)
Description of Course Work
for Master in Library and
Information Science:
Master of Library and Information Science
Program of Studies offered
The master of Library and Information Science is a two year degree program based on
theory and practical work. The students have to study 12 compulsory papers( including a
research paper of 100 marks and 50 marks course of Functional English) along with 2 optional
papers.
The description of courses is as under:
Courses MLIS Previous


All the following courses are compulsory in MLIS Previous
Total Marks: 650
(see the table below)
Table-8
Paper
#
1
2
3
4
Subjects/Papers
Introduction to Library and
Information Science
Collection Development and Bibliographical
Control
Introduction to Classification:
Theory and Practice
Introduction to Cataloguing:
Theory and Practice
Marks in
Theory
Marks in
Practical
Total
Marks
80
20
100
80
20
100
50
50
100
50
50
100
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5
Reference and Information
Sources and Services
Management of Libraries and Information
Centres
Functional English
6
7
80
20
100
80
-
20
-
100
50
Courses MLIS Final



There are 5 compulsory and 2 optional papers in MLIS Final
Total Marks:
700
Each of the students has to prepare a Research Proposal of 20 Marks in paper-1
and Project Report of 20 Marks in paper-6 being the practical requirements
instead of associated practicals in other papers.
Table-9
Paper
No.
Subjects/Papers
Status of the
Paper
Marks in
Theory
Marks in
Practical
Total
Marks
1
2
Research Methodology
Information Technology and
Libraries
Advance Technical Operations
Resource Sharing and Networking
Academic Libraries
Information Sources of Humanities
and Social Sciences
Research Paper and Presentation
Compulsory
80
20
100
Compulsory
Compulsory
Compulsory
Optional
80
80
80
80
20
20
20
20
100
100
100
100
Optional
Compulsory
80
-
20
-
100
100
3
4
5
6
7
Course objectives of all the individual papers:
The detailed objectives of all compulsory and the (offered) optional papers are as under.
The objectives of non-offered optional papers are not listed here.
MLIS Previous
Paper-1 Introduction to Library and Information Science
-
to give an overview of the evolution of libraries and various formats of
information and knowledge resources starting from ancient to present times.
to create awareness of information and information technologies used in
libraries and information science.
to understand the nature of library and information society.
Paper-2 Collection Development and Bibliographical Control
-
to understand the concepts of bibliographical process and collection
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-
development in libraries.
to develop practical approach regarding bibliographical description and different
means of collection development.
Paper-3 Introduction to Classification: theory and practice
-
to understand the concepts of classification and overview of major classification
schemes
to develop practical skills in using Dewey Decimal Classification scheme and
Sears List of Subject Headings
Paper-4 Introduction to Cataloguing: theory and practice
-
to understand the concept and process of cataloguing in different formats.
to develop practical skills in compiling catalogue entrées of book and non-book
materials in using Anglo American Cataloguing Rules and rules for oriental
names.
Paper-5 Reference and Information Sources and services
-
to acquaint students with basic reference sources and learn about
information sources.
-
Enable the students to retrieve information efficiently using information and
reference sources.
Paper-6 Management of Libraries & Information Centers
-
to understand the concepts and functions of management in libraries and
information centres regarding various library operations.
-
Providing practical techniques in managing different types of libraries and
information centres
Paper-7 Functional English
to orientate the basics of English language
to develop the basic written and communication skills.
MIIS Final
Paper-1 Research Methodology
-
to understand the basic concepts, processes and terminology of research
and its application in Library and Information Science.
to develop practical skills in preparation of research proposal.
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Paper-2 Information Technology and Libraries
-
to understand the basics of information technology and library automation
to design and develop practical skills of automation in using information
technology in libraries.
Paper-3 Advanced Technical Operations
-
to understand the concepts and aspects of classification schemes and cataloguing
of special materials
to develop practical skills of Library of Congress Classification, Cataloguing of
print and no-print materials, Assigning subject headings, MARC and UNIMARC.
Paper-4 Resource Sharing and Networking
-
to study the fundamental concepts of resource sharing and networking in
libraries.
to orientate practical resource sharing and networking in libraries
Paper-5 Information Sources of Humanities and Social Sciences (offered)
-
to understand and explore the nature of information sources and information cycle
of Humanities and Social Sciences.
to prepare a project report in the light of information cycle in any one disciplines
of Humanities and Social sciences.
Paper-6 Academic Libraries
Understanding the concepts, objectives, resources and functions of academic
libraries.
to orientate practical skills in managing academic libraries.
Paper-7 Research Paper and Presentation
to orientate practical skills in writing and presenting a research paper
Catalogue Description:
Recommended readings for each of the courses is described
in the curricula.
Textbooks and references:
A small number of Textbooks are available in the central
and departmental library but some are needed for further
references.
Computer usage:
Use of computer is part of all the courses but students feel
problems in this connection due to scarcity of required
number of computers in the computer lab.
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Laboratory:
The existing computer lab needs to be upgraded and
extended to avoid the inconvenience.
Standard 2.1 The curriculum must be consistent and supports the program’s documented
objectives:
Table-10 The following table shows, how the program courses meet the program
objectives:
Courses/
Groups
of Courses
Program Objectives
1
Compulsory
Courses
Optional
Courses
/Practicals
2
2a
√
2b
√
2c
2d
√
2e
√
2f
√
2g
√
2h
√
2i
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
2j
3
√
√
√
√
Standard 2.2 Theoretical background, problems analysis and solution design must be
stressed within the program’s core material:
The following table reveals the elements with respect to “Theoretical background”’
“Problem analysis”’ and “Solution design” as contained in compulsory and optional
papers.
Table-11
Elements
Courses
Theoretical background Almost all the compulsory and optional courses cover /stress the
required elements to create the good understanding in the courses
taught.
Problem analysis
The compulsory courses deal with the required element to great
extent on the basis of generalizability while the optional courses
provide the analysis for a specific environment.
Solution design
A number of manual and computer-based practicals are conducted to
meet the required element.
Standard 2.3 The curriculum must satisfy the core requirements for the program, as specified
by respective accreditation body:
The Department of Library and Information Science executes the functions on the
basis of HEC requirements for its master’s program.
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The core requirements are mentioned in the end of curriculum designed by
UGC/HEC. However, these requirements are not fully met by the department due to lack
of some facilities in terms of equipments and other needful items. The scarcity of these
core requirements creates some inconvenience.
Standard 2.4 The curriculum must satisfy the major requirements for the program as
specified by HEC, the respective accreditation body / councils.
The department works under the major requirements laid down by the UGC/HEC.
Such requirements are the part of the curriculum so far designed for the purpose.
Standard 2.5 The curriculum must satisfy general education, arts, and professional
and other discipline requirements for the program, as specified by the
respective accreditation body / council:
Table-12
Program of
Study
Library and
Information
Science
Math and
Basic Science
Engineering
topics
Nil
Nil
General
Education
Nil
Other
Disciplines
Nil
The program of Library and Information Science offers two years master’s degree program
comprising upon 12 compulsory and 17 optional papers but minor subjects relating to the
disciplines of general education, arts, professional and other disciplines are not offered/taught at
the master level study. However, information sources relating to “Science and Technology”,
“Humanities and Social Sciences”, and “Islam and Pakistan” are the separate optional papers that
are the part of the curriculum of master’s program of Library and Information Science that
satisfies the standard 2..5 at a very small scale. Being the HEC requirements, the students have to
opt any one by their own but the department offers only one paper i.e. “Information Sources of
Humanities and Social Sciences”. This situation does not fulfill the requirement of the HEC but
meets the program requirements partly. This specification is due to lack of some facilities in the
department.
On the other hand, the newly designed curriculum of Library and Information Science at BS
level satisfies the requirements of many disciplines to be taught as minor subject, but BS
program of Library and Information has not yet been started as the existing facilities and
resources of the department do not support starting the BS program.
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Standard 2.6 Information technology component of the curriculum must be integrated
throughout the program:
Almost all the courses/papers of Library and Information Science cover the different components
of information technology keeping in view of some contemporary needs for library management
but some more advanced techniques of information technology needs to be incorporated in the
curriculum for the purpose of making the curriculum more versatile with relation to application
of changing and sophisticated techniques of information technology. Hence, components of
information literacy and computer-based skills of information handling needs to be incorporated
in the curricula by conducting a survey about the competencies needed in different libraries and
information settings.
Standard 2.7 Oral and written communication skills of the students must be developed and
applied in the program:
The optional paper “Communication & Media Librarianship” provides an opportunity of oral and
written communication skills to the students but the students have no choice to opt this paper
among the lot of 17 optional papers because the department is not in position to offer a free
choice for opting the optional papers by the students as the department itself offers only two
optional papers (excluding the optional paper of Communication & Media Librarianship) .
However, the two compulsory papers i.e. i) Research Paper and Presentation and ii) Functional
English develop the some oral and written communication skills of the students, but this is not
sufficient. Oral and written communication skills are necessary elements for library professionals
because they have to serve the community as library manager on large and small scales in all
library settings.
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Criterion - 3
Laboratory and Computing Facilities
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CRITERION-3:
LABORATORY AND COMPUTING FACILITIES
`
All the courses of Library and Information Science program are practical-based but the
department could not establish a separate laboratory for practical purposes due to cramped for
space and consequently the subject practicals are handled in the class rooms in a non conducive
environment. The computing facilities are available both for the teachers and the taught but that
needs to be extended at large scale for avoiding inconvenience. The status of existing
laboratories is as below:
*
*
Laboratory Title:
Location Area:
*
Objectives:

Adequacy for
Instruction
*
Courses taught
*
*
Software available:
Major Apparatus
Computer Lab.
Department of Library and Information Science
Arts Faculty, University of Balohcistan, Quetta.
1. To handle the Computer-based practical
2. To train the students in Information technology
applicable to library management.
To develop practical skills for designing, database,
webpage and building library networking.
The computer lab comprised upon 10 Pcs which are
utilized for conducting practicals of all the courses but the
existing facility is adequate to some extent that needs to be
extended.
All the courses are taught in class rooms and sometimes in
computer lab for the purpose of practicals.
The free of cost software are in use.
10 Pcs, 2 printers, one Multimedia, one Photocopier
and one Overhead projector are available.
Standard 3.1 Laboratory manuals / documentation / instructions experiments must be
available and readily accessible to faculty and students:
All students and teachers have adequate access to manual / documentation and
instructions while using the laboratory. The computer lab is not compatible in terms of proper
number of computer availability and other practical tools for conducting the practical works in
all the papers being taught. The following shortcomings are noted which are hurdles on the way
to keep the best pace of working environment for achieving the targets rested with the academic
uplifting:
Shortcomings
a. 2 Scanner
b. 20 Pcs
c. 3 Printers
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d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
A. V. aids
Text books
Practical tools latest.
Specialized training of information technology and SPSS.
Faculty with certain specialization.
Furniture and fixture.
Space for class rooms for teaching specialized/optional papers.
Justification of above listed items:
The scanner is required to teach the students about the scanning and preserving the
archival records in the library to achieve the objective of two papers.
The listed items listed above i.e. b, c, & d are necessary for extending and upgrading the
computer lab and facilitating the teachers for improving the practical works.
Acquiring the latest books and practical tools will upgrade the departmental library for
the access to required information whereas, the training facilities will create the skills required
for teaching the courses in more conducive environment
The faculty and space are also required to teach the specialized papers in future along
with furniture and fixture.
Standard 3.2 There must be adequate support personnel for instruction and maintaining the
laboratories:
The personnel support in shape of lab supervisor is not available, hence the maintenance
of computer lab sometimes becomes a problem. The supervisor for computer lab is needed with
the extended facilities in computer lab. At the moment, a teacher is deputed to look after the
matters of computer lab along with his other teaching assignments. Almost all the papers are
computer-based-practicals and hence a full time computer lab supervisor can maintain the
computer lab in functional order at the time of practical work in computer lab.
Standard 3.3 The University computing infrastructure and facilities must be adequate to
support program’s objectives:
The University of Balochistan has adequate and smart computing facilities with all sorts
of support through the Directorate of Information Technology UOB as and when required
specially at the time of troubleshooting of the computers.. Each of the departments (including
Department of Library and Information Science) of the university are equipped with Multimedia
and a number of computers with internet connectivity. The internet connectivity is not available
in all the teacher’s rooms which hampers the access to easy information at the time of urgency.
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Criterion - 4
Student Support and Advising
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CRITERION-4:
STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADVISING
A time of two years is fixed to complete the program on the basis of time management
policy for all the curricula and co-curricula activities. The vocal students avail the time for
interaction with their teachers relating to their present and future matters on the way, however
the passive students are motivated through other ways, the details of such motivation is ahead.
Standard 4.1 Courses must be offered with sufficient frequency and number for students
to complete the program in a timely manner
Department’s Strategy for course offerings
The syllabi of the program comprised upon 12 compulsory 6+1 (Functional English) in
previous and 4 +1 (Research Paper and Presentation) in final year along with 17 optional papers.
However, the department offers only two optional papers for its master’s program due to the
meager resources and facilities in the department. Each of the students is also supervised by their
individual faculty for writing the research paper. A separate paper of functional English is also
taught managed by the English Language Centre of the University. At least 3 classes are fixed
for all the compulsory and optional papers except the research paper (one class per week) and
functional English (two classes per week).
The compulsory and (offered) optional courses are offered once for all during the
academic session of 2 year study being the requirement of the program.
All the optional courses are not offered as the faculty and class rooms for the subject
matter are inadequate. However, this shortcoming in fact, deprives the students for opting the
optional papers by their own. All the required courses are taught and managed in the premises of
the department. However, the department lacks for the practical insight to be given to the
students as field trip to outside environment. The faculty members teach the courses according to
time table so for designed for the smooth running of the classes. Below is the table that shows
the breakup of classes:
Table-13
Program
Breakup of Classes
Classes per
week
Practicals
per week
Tutorial/Resea
rch Guidance
Computer
Lab +
Assignment
(Students engaged
without teacher
involvement)
MLIS
(Previous)
MLIS
(Final)
Subject
Assignment
/Library
practice/group
discussion.
13
10
0
2
2
18
06
1
2
1
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Standard 4.2 Courses in the major area of study must be structured to ensure effective
interaction between students, faculty and teaching assistants.
Over all, all the faculty members are held responsible for major area of study on the basis
of their subject competence. Most of the papers are completely taught by the individual teachers
except the few taught / shared by two teachers. However, this sharing helps out in solving some
specific issues of the subject.
Standard 4.3 Guidance on how to complete the program must be available to all students
and access to academic advising must be available to make course decisions
and career choices.
a.
Program requirements
As a whole, students are informed through the
University of Balochistan Prospectus about the generalize program requirements.
The department-wise program requirements are updated annually at the start of
current academic session to keep the matter in line with university policy in order
to avoid any inconvenience. More over, a faculty member (being the student
advisor) is available at departmental level to cope with all the program
requirements and matters concerning to students problems and day to day needs
of their academic achievements.
b. Advising and students counseling system
A faculty member is deputed as Coordinator of Guidance and Career
Counseling. The advising system in the department is run by the coordinator, who
arranges the orientation lectures for the student’s guidance and career counseling.
The guidance and counseling process is based on all such activities which the
students and the department feel necessary for the required achievements for their
(students) prosperous career development. The department arranges some
activities in this regard:

Displaying advertisements of vacant posts appear in daily newspapers for the
information of the students to get familiar with the avenues where the
opportunities exist for their career.

Students are free to meet with the coordinator for seeking the guidance and
counseling relating to their problems/matters.

Sometimes students also avail the opportunity of exchanging their views with
guest speakers invited by the department.

The students have the opportunity of interacting with the library professionals
/ senior Alumni who time to time visit the department for some professional
inputs and outputs. The students have also the opportunity of joining the
Pakistan Library Association as a student member in this professional body of
national repute.
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c. Director of Students Affairs
To take care the certain academic and non academic matters of the
students, the services of Director of Students Affairs are available for the purpose.
The office of the Director of Students Affairs deals to all the activities of
scholarship, fellowships, workshops, conferences, admissions for different
categories, interdepartmental migration, readmission and financial assistance for
the student community. The directorate of students affairs also makes plan for cocurricula activities, Golden Week, Sports Galla / competitions and holding the
annual convocation.
More or less, the students get a better opportunity of the services rendered
by Students Advisor, Coordinator Students Guidance and Counseling and
Director Students Affairs. However the co-curricula activities needs to be
extended at large scale to break the hesitant and non confident behaviours of the
students. The extended co-curricula programs will provide a wide range exposure
to the students for facing, bearing and tackling the issues in a coherent way.
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Criterion-5
Process Control
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CRITERION-5:
PROCESS CONTROL
The over all process is controlled and governed by the university of Balochistan Policy
and this process is somewhat similar almost in all the departments with some variations on the
basis of subject nomenclature.
Standard- 5.1 The process by which students are admitted to the program must be based
on quantitative and qualitative criteria and clearly documented. This process
must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting it objectives.
The department of Library and Information Science follows the admission policy given
by the University of Balochistan time to time. The admission policy is mentioned in the
university prospectus for guidance of the admission seekers.
a. Program Admission Criteria:
i)
ii)
Passed B.A./ B. Sc. /B.com
Written test and interview to be qualified with 45% marks.
b. Allocation of Seats
The total available seats in the department are 35 which are distributed under the
allocation of following categories:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Local and Domicile of Balochistan - Category “A”
Open Merit: Balochistan
10%
03
Open Merit: Quetta District
15%
04
Open Merit: Districts other than Quetta
75%
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Reserved seats for working library personnel of Balochistan
Personal Serving in Balochistan – Category “B”
(Non-Local & Non Domicile) Daughter/Son/Spouse
University Employees/Nominees of AJK,
Armed Forces/Northern Areas/FATA and
Federal School/Reserved Seats for Disabled – Category “C”
Total Seats:
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03
02
03
35
Category “C” applicants will submit their application forms to the Assistant
Registrar (Students Affair) by the due date with the required documents and an
affidavit, specimen of which is at Annex ‘A’
c. Institutional \Admission Criteria:
1. Admission in all subjects and classes shall be allowed only to applicants who belong
to Balochistan. However wards of servants of Federal Government or Autonomous
Organizations, who have had their previous education in the Institutions of
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Balochistan, will be eligible for admission only against reserved seats decided by the
University. Admission is also available to limited number of foreign students on a
separate quota.
Candidates who qualify in the supplementary examination of that year shall not be
allowed admission during that year.
Due to limited seats/class rooms, admission to a second or subsequent graduate or
Post Graduate degree course in the University is not allowed, except professional
degrees, i.e. M. Ed., B. Ed., MBA (Executive) MCS (Self finance), Law and Library
& Information Science.
No student shall at one time join or continue on the roll of two or more courses of
study leading to two or more degrees in the same or different faculties or institutions.
Admission to BS four years course shall be allowed to candidates who have passed
Intermediate Examination in that year.
Admission will be allowed only to those applicants who have passed the qualifying
examination at most two years prior to the year of admission. However in the subjects
where the number of applicants is less than the number of seats available in a
department, relaxation can be considered
d. Institutional Admission Procedure.
a. Forms for admission can be obtained from Habib Bank Limited, University Branch,
Quetta.
b. Offices of Teaching Departments shall remain open during office hours to receive
admission forms.
c. Candidates seeking admission shall submit the admission form in duplicate.
d. Each applicant and his/her guardian or father shall have to sign a declaration that
he/she shall abide by all the rules and regulations of the University and he/she shall
devote his/her time to studies and not indulge in politics.
e. Attested copy of character certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended,
Candidates qualifying as private candidate shall produce character certificate from a
Gazetted Government Officer (17 grade or above)
f. Attested copy of Provisional certificate of the last qualifying examination.
g. Attested copy of the Detailed Marks Sheet of the last qualifying examination.
h. Attested copy of Local or
Domicile Certificate of the Province of Balochistan.
i. Attested copies of all other educational certificates.
j. In service applicants are required to produce:
 No Objection Certificate from the Employer
 A Certificate that their hours of the employment will not clash with the hours
of study.
k. Original documents will be shown at the time of Interview and will be checked by the
Chairman/Admission Committee of the concerned department.
l. Candidates having qualified from the Boards or Universities shall have to submit, in
addition to the above, a migration certificate from the said Board or the University.
m. Applicants must collect an acknowledgement receipt, fro each application, which
must be produced at the time of Test/Interview,. Process of admission will be
completed within prescribed schedule as announced.
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n. The selected candidates will be required to complete the admission formalities by last
date announced by the University.
o. If a candidate fails to make payment of admission dues by last date, his/ her seat will
stand cancelled.
p. If a candidate fails to join the department within fifteen days from the date of
admission hi/her admission will stand cancelled.
q. Students admitted to M.A./ M.Sc. courses may be allowed to change their
subject/department within two weeks from the commencement of classes. Such
change will be allowed by the Dean on the recommendation of the Chairperson of
concerned department on payment of prescribe fee of Rs. 1,000/- and subject to the
vacancy of seats in the department where he/she wants to transfer.
r. List of selected candidate will be displayed only on the Notice Board of concerned
Department/Institute/Center on the date announced in the academic calendar. The
candidates are, therefore, advised to check the Notice Board of the respective
Department/Institute/Center for information/their admission.
s. Candidates will not be informed individually about their provisional
admission/withdrawal or cancellation of admission and the University, therefore, will
not accept any responsibility in this regard.
e. Attendance Requirements:
1. Attendance of Lectures, Practical, tutorials and field work, is compulsory for all
students.
2. The name of a student, who remains absent from classes without
proper leave for a period of fifteen consecutive days, shall be struck off the rolls of the
that department.
3. A student, whose name has been struck off the rolls, may be readmitted for valid
reasons within two weeks during the same academic year to the same class. This
readmission will, however, be allowed by the respective Dean on the recommendation of
the Chairman of the Department. Fee for readmission will be Rs. 1000/- if a student fails
to apply for readmission within the stipulated period, then he/she will be given two more
weeks to apply readmission to the Academic Committee headed by the Pro-Vice
Chancellor. In such a case the re-admission fee will be Rs. 2000/-. After one month
readmission is not allowed.
4. Each student will be required to complete minimum, of 75% of attendance in lectures
and practicals be eligible to appear in examinations that year.
f. Student Code of Conduct-Discipline:
a.
No student shall:
i.
Do, or propagate, anything repugnant to Islam within and outside the
precincts of the University/|College;
ii.
Say or do anything which might adversely affect the honor and
prestige of Pakistan, the University teachers ad his/her educational institution;
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iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
b.
Smoke in the classroom, laboratory, workshop, library, and
examination hall;
Form, or associate with an organization/society/club or any other body
promoting and/or inciting parochial/linguistic/regional feelings;
Organize, or hold any function in the University except in accordance
with the prescribed rules/regulations;
Collect money or receive donations or pecuniary assistance for or on
behalf of the University or any University Organization except with the written
permission of the Vice Chancellor;
Stage, incite, or participate in a walkout, strike or any other form of a
agitation which might create or is likely to create law and order problem for the
University and affect or is likely to affect its smooth functioning;
Indulge in immoral activities, use indecent language, war immodest
dress, make indecent remarks, jokes or gestures or behave in an improper manner;
Cause disturbance to others;
Disturb peace and tranquility of the Institution;
Keep or carry weapons, narcotics, immoral or subversive literature;
and
Use in-salutary or abusive e language or resort to violence against
fellow student or employee of the University.
Violation of any of the above will be considered misconduct and liable to
Disciplinary Action.
1.
Disciplinary action by the Principal of a Constituent /
Affiliated College/Chairman of the University Teaching Department/Director of
an Institute/Center and the Discipline Committee against the student(S) may be
taken in one or more of the following forms depending upon the severity of the
offence:
ii.
A student may be fined:
iii.
A student may be place on probation for a fixed period. If during the
period of probation he/she fails to improve his/her conduct, he/she may be
rusticated or expelled.
iv.
A student may be suspended from the rolls of a
College/Institute/Center/Department for a period not exceeding two weeks at
a time.
b.
student may be rusticated/expelled or asked to withdraw from the
College/Institute/Center/Department in the manner mentioned in the regulations
relating to Rustication, Expulsion and Withdrawal.
g. Regulations Relating to Rustication, Expulsion and Withdrawal:
v.
Rustication, whenever imposed on a student, shall always mean the
loss of one academic year so far as his/her Examinations are concerned. The
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period of absence will, however depend upon the time of the year when the
penalty is imposed.
vi.
The Vice \chancellor has the discretion to permit to rejoin the class in
the same College/Department/Institute/Center at the beginning of the next
academic year.
vii.
A rusticated student once readmitted and again found creating
disturbance/indiscipline, etc. will be expelled from the University.
viii.
A student expelled from the University shall not be readmitted into the
same University without the approval of the Syndicate. Readmission shall in
no case be granted before, the expiry of one academic year from the date of
expulsion.
h. Code of Honor:
Being a student in the University is a matter of privilege, prestige and honor. All students
are expected to conduct themselves with honor and dignity. The following Code of Honor
enunciating the basic principles of the Constituent Colleges and the Chairmen/Directors of the
University Teaching Departments/ Institute/Centers:1.
2.
3.
All Students must have faith in and respect for the ideology of Pakistan.
All Students must in matters of religion respect the conviction of others.
Every student is expected to:ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
Be Loyal to Pakistan;
Obey the Law of the land as well as the rules & regulations of the
University;
Maintain law and order as well as the dignity ad prestige of the
University;
Protect the property of the University;
Show due respect to elders, teachers and outside visitors;
Work hard and co-operate in completing the courses of study within
the prescribed period.
Standard 5.2 The process by which students are registered in the program and monitoring
of students progress to ensure timely completion to the program must be
documented. This process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is
meeting its objectives.
The students are registered in all the programs as laid down under the policy and rules of
university registration. The student’s progress is normally monitored by the subject/class
assignments and their daily attendance. The progress and monitoring the course coverage of the
teachers and taughts are also communicated to the higher authorities time to time for in time
completion of the program. The stipulated time for completing the program is extended
sometimes, if there is some unavoidable and inconvenient situation due to any undesired
situation during the academic session. The Dean, Pro Vice Chancellor and the Vice chancellor
also pay a number of visits to the department for close liaison with respect to ensuring the over
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all conducive environment in the departments. This whole exercise, resultantly boosts the
academic situation well.
Standard 5.3 The process of recruiting and retaining highly qualified faculty members
must be in place and clearly documented. Also processes and procedures for
faculty evaluation, promotion must be consistent with institution mission
statement. These processes must e periodically evaluated to ensure that it is
meeting with its objectives.
The higher authorities in consultation with the department advertise and create the new
posts time to time in order to recruit new faculty and retain the qualified faculty on the basis of
eligibility criteria. The opportunities are available to recruit the highly qualified faculty on the
basis of criteria given by HEC without any discrimination in terms of color, creed race and so on.
Process and Procedure of recruitment:
All the appointments of teaching cadre are made in the university on the basis of HEC
criteria .The criteria are as follow:
a. Lecturer
Eligibility Criteria:
The candidates must have First Class Master’s degree or equivalent awarded after 16
years of education in the relevant field from HEC recognized University/Institution. The
candidates must not have third division in his/her academic career.
Note: However, the specific eligibility criteria (including the general criteria) for specific other
academic disciplines are based on certain conditions.
b. Assistant Professor
Minimum Qualification
Ph. D. from an HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field. No experience required.
OR
Master’s degree (foreign) or M. Phil. (Pakistan) or equivalent degrees awarded after 18
years of education as determined by the HEC in the relevant field from an HEC recognized
University/Institution.
Experience:
4 years teaching/research experience in a recognized University or a Post-graduation
Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International
Organization.
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Note: However, the specific eligibility criteria for specific other academic disciplines are based
on certain conditions.
c. Associate Professor
Minimum Qualification
Ph. D. from an HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field.
Experience:
10-year teaching/research in HEC recognized University or a Post-graudate Institution or
professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization.
OR
5-Year post Ph. D. teaching/research experience in a recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International
Organization.
Minimum No. of Publications
10 research publications (with at least 4 publications in the last 5 years) in HEC
recognized journals.
Note: However, the specific eligibility criteria(including the general criteria) for specific
other academic disciplines are based on certain conditions.
d. Professor
Minimum Qualification
Ph. D. from an HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field.
Experience
15-years teaching /research in HEC recognized University or a Post-graduate Institution
or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization.
OR
10-years post-Ph.D. teaching/research experience in recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International
Organization.
Minimum No. of Publications:
15 research publications (with at lest 5 publications in last 5 years) in HEC recognized
journals.
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Note: However, the specific eligibility criteria (including the general criteria) for specific other
academic disciplines are based on certain conditions.
Appointment under Tenure Track System (TTS)
The University of Balochistan has taken steps in adopting the tenure track statutes
“better incentives for faculty members”. The University implemented the system since July,
2005 and appointed ( ) teachers. The brief detail is given as under:
Definition
Tenure Track System (TTS) contains a Model Tenure Track Process Statutes that specify
rules/regulations for appointments/promotions at institutes of higher learning. Following are the
abstracts form the Model Tenure /Track System Process Statues provided by the Higher
Education Commission:
Bases for Appointments/Promotions
For main areas where a candidate is evaluated for Tenure Track Schemes:

Teaching

Research

Service

Personal Characteristics
General Criteria for Appointment on TTS
All faculty members in any discipline are eligible to apply for appointment provided they
fulfill the following minimum eligibility conditions:
1.
Assistant Professor
(a)
b.
To be appointed as an Assistant Professor on Tenure Track, the candidate
is required to have a Ph. D/ Relevant terminal qualification from a
recognized institution and excellent written communication skills as well
as excellent presentation skills. An Assistant Professor should be
demonstrably competent in the subject matter area of courses taught and
should have indicated a serious commitment to teaching, but it need not be
expected that an extensive reputation in the field has be acquired. As the
Assistant Professor continues in this rank an effort to increase knowledge
and improve teaching ability should be demonstrated, and professional
presentation should be made through papers to professional organization,
through publications, or through other creative work.
As a general rule, the length of service in the rank of Assistant Professor
before being considered for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor
is six years, Recommendations for promotion after first term review
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should be carefully weighed and justified by the administrative office
making such recommendation.
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2.
c.
Associate Professor
a.
The criteria for appointment or promotion to an associate professorship
differ from those for a professorship in degree rather than in kind. The
candidate for Associate Professor should offer evidence of knowledge of
developments in the field of expertise a conscientious interest in
improving teaching methods. It is expected that an Associate Professor
shall already have shown a basic general understanding with regard to a
large part of the discipline. This condition implies postdoctoral research or
creative work sufficient to indicate continuing interest and growth in the
candidate’s professional field.
b.
To be eligible for appointment or promotion to an associate professorship
the faculty member is required to have Ph.D./Relevant terminal
qualification from a recognized and reputable Institution in the relevant
field with either 6-yueas post-Ph. D./Relevant terminal degree or
minimum of 4-years of post-PhD experience with at least 6 years of
experience prior to the PhD. The experience to be noted is to be of
teaching/research in a recognized University or a postgraduate Institution
or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or
International Organization. In addition 10 research publications (with at
least 4 publications in the past 5 years) in Internationally Abstracted
Journals, recognized for the purpose of appointment on Tenure Track by
the Higher Education Commission, are required.
c.
As a general rule, the length of service in the rank of associate professor
before being considered for promotion to full professor is five years.
Recommendations for promotion in less time should be carefully weighed
and justified by the administrative officer making the recommendation.
Professor
(a) A faculty member appointed to the rank of Professor is expected have had an impact
on the state of knowledge. It is expected that the professor will continue to develop
and mature with regard to teaching, research, and other qualities that contributed to
earlier appointments. Consideration for this appointment should include particular
attention to the quality and significance of contributions to the candidate’s field,
sensitivity and interest in the general problems of university education and their
social implications, and ability to make constructive judgments and decisions in
regard thereto. It should be kept in mind that the full professors are likely to be most
enduring group in the faculty and are those whole will give leadership and set the
tone for the entire University.
(b) To be eligible for appointment or promotion to the rank of Professor, the faculty
member is required to have a Ph.D./Relevant terminal qualification from a
recognized and reputable Institution in the relevant field with either 11-years postPh.D./Relevant terminal degree or minimum of 7-years of post-Ph.D. experience
with at least 12 years of experience prior to the Ph.D. The experience to be counted
is to be of teaching/research in a recognized University or a post-graduate
Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or
International l Organization. In addition 15 research publications ( with at lest 5
publications in the past 5 years) in Internationally abstracted Journals, recognized
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(c)
for the purpose of appointment on Tenure Track by the Hither Education
Commission, are required.
As a general rule, the length of service in the rank of associate professor before
being considered for promotion to full professor is five years. Recommendations for
promotion in less time should be carefully weighed and justified by the
administrative officer making the recommendation.
Salary Scale
The Salary Scales for the positions under the Tenure Track System will be as approved
by the Finance Division, Government of Pakistan and notified by the HEC
Table-14
Post
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Min
180,000
120,000
80,000
Salary Package
Increment Maximum
8,800
312,500
7,000
226,250
5,500
161,000
Stages
15
15
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Note: The complete details of appointment under Tenure Track System (such as
appointments, promotion, conditions, process, reviews,
transfer, leaves, resignation,
termination, remuneration, benefits, retiring age, appeals and self assessment) are contained in
“Model Tenure Track Process Statutes.
Methods of retaining excellent faculty members:
A number of opportunities are available for the outstanding faculty on the basis of their
credentials, research work, commitment and performance. In this connection, however certain
viable methods are adopted to retain the excellent faculty:
xv.
The university ensures the fair and timely
selection/appointment/promotion process on the basis of HEC criteria.
xvi.
The university provides the opportunity against the capacity of Tenure
Track System to those who fulfill the criterion of the subject matter.
xvii.
The faculty also avail the opportunities of national and foreign training
for their capacity building. The faculty also get the opportunity of serving somewhere
else on deputation or otherwise.
Faculty Evaluation Process
The faculty performance is evaluated and judged through the system of Annual
Confidential Report (ACR) as a routine procedure of faculty evaluation. The professional profile
of the faculty can be seen and kept it for future use at the time of faculty promotion /selection if
any. In case of negative professional profile the faculty is communicated the compliant launched
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against him/her and if it is so, an explanation is required by such faculty for clarification /
justification.
Standard 5.4 The process and procedures used to ensure that teaching and delivery of
course material to the students emphasizes active learning and the course
learning outcomes are met. The process must be periodically evaluated to
ensure that it is meeting its objectives.
1. Process of teaching and delivery of course material:
The faculty of library and information science plan the teaching and delivery of course
material by observing the class time table in its real sense in order to avoid any inconvenience of
missing the classes. Each of the faculty members prepares course plan on the basis of syllabi
which followed thought-out the year. This helps the faculty for time-bound completion of the
course. Every faculty member provides the detailed course outline to the students as a break up
of topics to be taught. Teaching and course evaluation is carried out through DQA proformas at
the end of academic session and the same is reported to the Director, DQA for reference and
record. The department also learns a lesson through this evaluation and tries to improve the
situation on the basis of available resources. The evaluation is done only in the year of 20062007 after that, the process is restarted in 2010 with detailed Self Assessment Procedure.
Standard 5.5 The process that ensures that graduates have completed the requirements of
the program must be based on standards, effective and clearly documented
procedures. This process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is
meeting its objectives.
The prospectus of the university enlists all the requirements which the students have to
meet such as 75% attendance, code of conduct and other requirements. The students are
penalized by individual departments if they do not fulfill the requirements under the University
rules.
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Criterion-6
Faculty
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CRITERION-6:
FACULTY
Standard-6.1 There must be enough full time faculty who are committed to the program to
provide adequate coverage of the program areas/ courses with continuity and
stability. The interests and qualifications of all faculty members must be
sufficient to teach all courses, plan, modify and update courses and curricula.
All faculty members must have a level of competence that would normally be
obtained through graduate work in the discipline. The majority of the faculty
must hold a Ph. D. in the discipline.
The new curriculum of HEC “comprised upon 10 + (02 i.e. Research paper and
Functional English) compulsory and 17 specialized and optional courses” is adopted to be taught
to the students of Master’s program and only 7 teachers (excluding 2 who proceeded abroad for
pursuing higher studies) deal all the courses by offering only two optional papers among the lot
of 17 papers, which comparatively seems that the enough number of faculty members are not
appointed to teach all the optional papers. However, the existing faculty is committed to run the
program in a team work effort by letter and spirit. At the moment, none of faculty members hold
Ph. D. in the discipline which is a great back draw to run the M. Phil and Ph. D. program. The
competence level of the faculty is a matter of concern that needs to be enhanced (Faculty resume
is attached herewith for your reference and record). The following table indicates the
specializations or interests of the faculty.
The faculty should seek the opportunities of achieving the best level of competence by
utilizing the time for conducting the researches and enhancing the qualification up to the level of
Ph. D. The university should also motivate and facilitate the faculty to achieve the excellence in
their subjects through certain opportunities of learning and upgrading the existing
knowledge/competence.
Table-15
Program area of
Specialization /
Interest
Library History + Information
Sources
Bibliography +
Academic Libraries
Research Methodology +
Classification
Cataloguing + Information
Technology
Reference Services + Lib.
No. of Papers
MLIS (Prev) =1
MLIS (Final)=1
Practicals
=2
MLIS (Prev) =1
MLIS (Final)=1
Practicals
=2
MLIS (Prev) =1
MLIS (Final)=1
Practicals
=2
MLIS (Prev) =1
MLIS (Final)=1
Practicals
=2
MLIS (Prev) =1
No. of Faculty
Members in each
area
1
No. of faculty
with Ph. D.
degree
Nil
1
Nil
1
Nil
(M.Phil.)
1
Nil
1
Nil
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Technical Operations
Library Management + Library
Networking
Research Paper and
Presentation
Total: 12
MLIS (Final)=1
Practicals
=2
MLIS (Prev) =1
MLIS (Final)=1
Practicals
=2
MLIS
=1
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1
Nil
1
7
Nil
Nil
Standard 6.2 All faculty members must remain current in the discipline and sufficient time
must be provided for scholarly activities and professional development. Also,
the effective programs for faculty development must be in place.

The faculty members attend the seminars, workshops and conferences to keep
them current in the discipline and browse the internet time to time for new
occurring in the discipline. More over, they (faculty members) exchange their
professional views with their peers in order to avoid any misconception, however
non subscription of research journals make them unaware towards some
significant topics of library and information science.

All the courses in library and information science are practical-based and most of
the faculty members teach two different papers, hence they rarely find time for
writing their research papers except the few practices in the past.
o The facilities for participating in seminars and conferences are available for
the faculty within the university and outside the university and the individual
teacher avail this opportunity time to time. Almost all the existing faculty
have availed this opportunity and benefited a lot in terms of maintaining
quality education in the department on modern lines. The faculty development
program became effective for the faculty in boosting and polishing their
abilities of learning and teaching.
Standartd-6.3 All faculty members should be motivated and have job satisfaction to excel in
their profession.
The faculty of the department is motivated as they can win the facility of scholarship,
availing of tenure track status on the basis of their intellect and ability. The opportunity of
promotion is also available in the department provided they fulfill the criteria in this connection.
The university also provides financial assistance to the faculty for writing and attending the
research papers for the journals and conferences. All such opportunities and facilities are
effective for the motivation and job satisfaction for the faculty in any way. (See table-5 above)
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Criterion-7
Institutional Facilities
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CRITERION-7:
INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES
Standard 7.1 The institution must have the infrastructure to support new trends in
learning such as e-learning.
Infrastructure: The existing infrastructure of the department is established by the
University of Balochistan in terms of space and other facilities in the department. The
department is cramped for space for the purpose of up to the mark functioning of the department,
specially offering a number of optional courses to be taught to the students, is still a dream. The
scarce opportunities are available in the department for new trends in learning because the
facilities are inadequate to some extent. The existing facilities needs to be upgraded specially in
the field of E-learning because of speedily shifting of library and information science discipline
from conventional to E-learning approaches. To cope with the situation, the above listed
shortcomings should be removed by acquiring the requisite equipments and resources.
Standard 7.2 The library must possess an up-to-date technical collection relevant to the
program and must be adequately staffed with professional personnel.
Departmental Library:
The collection of reading material in the departmental
library is not worthwhile that may fully support the academic activities in the department. The
collection development in the departmental library is somewhat slow which hinders some
learning options both for the teachers and the students. The departmental library houses more
than 1000 documents in the forms of books and theses, whereas the central library houses a very
small collection of books on library and information science. Both the central and departmental
libraries do not subscribe any journal relating to library science except those which are available
on line through digital library of HEC. The departmental library is manual-ridden system
managed by the qualified librarian. The departmental library needs to be computerized being a
model library. The central library of the university should acquire the demanded books through
its centralized acquisition process.
Standard 7.3 Class-rooms must be adequately equipped and offices must be adequate to
enable faculty to carry out their responsibilities.
Class-rooms and faculty offices: The class rooms and the faculty offices are adequate
to some extent to carry out the academic, administrative and other sorts of related activities. All
the faculty members don’t have their separate offices except the few. The class room facilities
are also not up to the mark in terms of proper furniture and multimedia, however multimedia
facility is available only in the computer lab for the purpose of some specialized lectures. The
faculty members feel a dire need of computer in their offices which should be provided to boast
the academic and research activities.
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Criterion-8
Institutional Support
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CRITERION-8:
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
The institution’s support and the financial resources for the program must be sufficient to
provide an environment in which the program could achieve its objectives and retain the strength
required.
Standard 8-1: There must be sufficient support and financial resources to attract and retain
high quality faculty and provide the means for them to maintain competence
as teacher and scholars.
The financial resources of the Department of Library and Information Science are rest
with University of Balochistan annual budget. The department has qualified faculty mostly with
Master degree and each of them striving their best to maintain the competence by exchanging
their professional views in professional gathering and attending the seminars and workshops.
The meager financial resources for the department are not compatible for the overall
development of the department in terms of Lab expansion and the departmental library. The
available secretarial support and office equipment are adequate to some extent to execute the
daily functions of the department.
Standard 8.2: There must be an adequate number of high quality graduate students,
research assistants and Ph. D. students
The number of graduate students varies from time to time. The department did not
register any Ph.D. student during the last three years as the existing faculty is not in position to
register such scholars due to non availability of Ph. D. faculty in the department, but the same is
possible when the Ph. D. faculty would be available. The following table shows the number of
students in each program along with student teacher ratio for the last three years:
Table-16
Program of Studies
MLIS
M. Phil.
Ph. D.
Research Assistants
Student/Teacher Ratio
2007
41
Nil
Nil
Nil
1:7
Years
2008
50
Nil
Nil
Nil
1:8
2009
57
Nil
Nil
Nil
I:8
Standard 8.3 Financial resources must be provided to acquire and maintain Library
holdings, laboratories and computing facilities
The meager resources for the library and the lab become the hurdle in accessing the some
specific information for academic achievements of the students and faculty, however reading
material is acquired in the departmental library through centralized acquisition of the central
library of University of Balochistan, Quetta on a very small scale. Similarly the department lacks
the resources and facilities in terms of establishing the laboratory for individual subject
practicals. The computing facilities in the department are available to run the functions of the
department but that needs to be extended.
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Findings
Assessing the academic program of Library and Information Science (through Self
Assessment Surveys) is a good exercise to know the weaknesses and strengths in terms of
faculty, curricula, guidance, facilities, resources and future plans for ensuring the quality
education in the light of Self Assessment Manual so far designed by Higher Education
Commission.
The said exercise is conducted in order to get the inputs from faculty, graduating
students, Alumni and the employers through a number of surveys so far designed for the
purpose. Hence, this Self Assessment Report is based on primary and secondary data to assess
the quality education. It is therefore, inferred that:
 The vision and mission statements of the academic program be followed with letter
and spirit.
 The curriculum of Library and Information Science needs to be updated by
incorporating some specific skills of information handling and interpersonal
communication. New ideas and information needs to be incorporated in curricula with
constant stream.
 Opportunity are available for the stakeholders to excel in the profession with good
status and earnings.
 The strength of the faculty is not up to the mark in terms of specialization and
teaching the specialized courses .
 Some specialized trainings and refresher courses are also needed on the part of
faculty development to keep them abreast in the field.
 The contribution of the faculty needs to be accelerated specially in the field of
research.
 Departmental library needed the collection development and computerization.
 Extension and up gradation of Computer lab are felt.
 Department is cramped for space.
 Non Ph.D. faculty is not in position to start the new academic programs such as M.
Phil and Ph. D.
 The graduating students, faculty, alumni and the employers seems satisfied with the
program of Library and Information Science but their satisfaction levels are not at the
extreme end.
 Moderate improvements are felt to make the discipline of Library and Information
Science at the levels of all the stake holders and meeting the futuristic challenges..
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Annexure
SELF ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
ORGANOGRAM
Submit
Annual
Report
DQA initiates SA
HEC QAA
QAA
Guidelines
Through VC
Dean Faculty
Chairman
Program Team
PAT
QAA
A.C
Report to QEC
Summary to V.C
Implementation Plan by
the
Department
Follow up of the
implementation plan by
QEC
Key Words:
QAA: Quality Assurance Agency
PAT: Program Assessment Team
AC: Academic Council
PT: Program Team
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