This study investigated the current state of technical staff positions in the central libraries of leading universities in Pakistan. Multiple quantitative methods were adopted to carry out this study. Quantitative data about technical staff positions were retrieved from organizational...

Purpose This paper aims to assess the policy framework and planning regarding research data management (RDM) in university libraries of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 30 Higher Education Commission high ranking university libraries by using mixed method...

Purpose This study aims to highlight the issues and concerns specific to information professionals (IPs) in academic libraries of Pakistan. It identifies the problems that academic libraries face in attracting and hiring competent IPs along with the strategies to be used to recruit and retain...

Purpose This study aims to explore the current and future employment opportunities for library and information science (LIS) graduates. It identifies future employers and emerging competitors in the information landscape. The strategies that may be used to respond to and capture the future job...

Purpose Universities across the globe are spending an increasing amount of their budgets to offer web-based services to cater information need especially off-campus students. However, the success of web-based services depends on how well the target users are satisfied with the use of the web...

Purpose The role of academic libraries in dissemination of information and facilitating research of academic community is well-established world over. However, a significant role of libraries in ensuring fair use of information to promote an ethical research culture at the higher education...

Purpose This study aims to explore visual artists’ image needs and the obstacles they face in meeting them. Design/methodology/approach The visual artists, participating in the study, included painters, graphic designers, textile designers, architects and sculptors who were faculty members in...