Journal of Information Management and Library Studies
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<p><strong>Welcome to Journal of Information Management and Library Studies</strong></p> <p><strong>The Journal of Information Management and Library Studies</strong> is an annual refereed open access Publication of Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak, KPK - Pakistan that focuses to target library practitioners, information managers, academicians, and researchers. The journal aims to publish the most modern-day research papers on library management, emerging LIS issues, innovations, developments and latest research.</p> <p>The journal is more specific to publish research articles, reports, and case studies on information and library management, information and digital literacy, library anxiety, big data analytics, collection development and management, LIS research and other relevant topics.</p> <p><strong>Journal of Information Management and Library Studies </strong>publishes only original research works that are not published elsewhere with any publishing agency/avenue/organization. All the submitted research papers must adopts the ethics and policy of the<strong> Journal of Information Management and Library Studies.</strong></p> <p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"> </span></p> <p> </p>KKKUKen-USJournal of Information Management and Library Studies2708-6089Use of Online Resources by Librarians in Public Sector University Libraries of Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan
https://jimls.kkkuk.edu.pk/jimls/index.php/jimls/article/view/98
<p><em>This scholarly research aims to examine and evaluate the utilization of online resources</em><em> and services by the librarians in public sector </em><em>university libraries of Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. The study also focuses on the <strong>problems faced by librarians </strong>using online resources and services. The study is based on the survey method. Four (4) public-sector university libraries in Jamshoro have been taken in this study. The study is based on the survey method, to collect the data hundred (100) questionnaires were distributed among the university Librarians and 75 were returned. The response rate was 75% and (n=75). The response to the statement is </em><em>the most common online resource used by librarians. </em><em>It was revealed that </em><em>E-mail is the most common online source used by librarians. E-books are the second most online resources used by Librarians, Data further revealed that </em><em>E-conferencing, E-shopping, E-magazine-encyclopedia-dictionaries, and search engines etcetera are also used as other online resources. It was also revealed from the response that online journals, e-books, and CD ROMs are the most common online services provided to users by librarians. Data also showed online services including e</em><em>lectronic documentary delivery service, to assist staff and students in using subject-based information gateway is also provided to the users. Data revealed that Librarians also provide enough printers /scanner services to library users in uploading and retrieving information on the web, and webinars, libraries also provide online courses and online workshops. Data also revealed that librarians provide training on how to use HEC Digital Library. The data showed </em><em>that internet speed, awareness of the benefits of the internet to staff, and the unavailability of support for maintaining internet are is most common problems faced by the librarians. It also revealed that </em><em>inadequate hardware support and power outrage hurt providing overall performance of the online services. </em><em>The study will<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><strong>[1]</strong></a> be beneficial for the policymakers in libraries to improve the online services and access to online resources and improve service delivery to the library users, as well as improve librarians' skills in providing library services.</em></p>Inam MagsiAsim Mehmood KhanDr. Muhammad Akhtar Rind
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2024-02-262024-02-2661113Research Contributions of Top-Ranking Universities of Pakistan in SCOPUS Database: A Bibliometric Analysis
https://jimls.kkkuk.edu.pk/jimls/index.php/jimls/article/view/101
<p><em>The purpose of this study is to explore and investigate the research productivity of top-ranking universities of Pakistan in the SCOPUS Database through the bibliometric lens. The present research used a quantitative method for data collection using bibliometric patterns. For identification of ranking, The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) was consulted. The scientific research productivity of these universities was taken from the SCOPUS Database. Some other strategies such as bibliographic publication records, official websites, and Google Scholar profiles of faculty members were also consulted. Advanced searching techniques were used to avoid ambiguity and vagueness in the present record. A total of 118560 research papers were produced by faculty members of the five universities under study since their establishment. Among them, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad remained on top with 37718 publications. COMSAT University Islamabad ranked second with 22376 records. Agha Khan University Karachi ranked third with 9752 records, followed by the University of Punjab ranked fourth with 26207 publications. University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has contributed a total of 22407 publications. The findings of this study will be of immense help to the research faculties, stakeholders, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), and research scholars working in academia to know what research has been done in various fields. The study will set directions for the researchers of Pakistan to explore what fields they need to select for further research and inquiry. To maintain the quality and advancement in scientific research, this study is helpful for the scholarly world to maximize research productivity in various fields. The study provides a holistic sketch of the literature produced by top-ranking universities in Pakistan. Other Universities based in Pakistan will get insights to advance their research activities to the next level. </em></p>Dr. Muhammad IsmailAbid HussainSyed Ihtisham Ul Haq
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2024-02-262024-02-26611423The Influence of Job Satisfaction on the Job Performance of Librarians: A Case of Higher Educational Institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
https://jimls.kkkuk.edu.pk/jimls/index.php/jimls/article/view/102
<p><strong><em>Purpose of the study:</em></strong><em> This study investigated the status of job satisfaction and level of job performance among the librarians of higher educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, </em><em>Pakistan. Moreover, it explored</em><em> the influence of job satisfaction on the job performance of Librarians. </em><strong><em>Methods: A q</em></strong><em>uantitative research method using a survey questionnaire has been used to gather the data from respondents. A self-design questionnaire was developed to meet the aims and objectives of this study with the help of a literature review. The total population was approximately 332 librarians working in various universities and colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A simple random sampling technique was used in this study. The sample size was calculated through the Raosoft sample size calculator. The sample determined was 184 and the response rate was 90%. </em><em>Correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance among librarians. <strong>Results:</strong> Librarians displayed high job satisfaction with no significant gender differences and no variations based on designations. Overall job performance was rated as good. However, no significant relationship was found between job satisfaction and the job performance of librarians. Despite high job satisfaction and good performance, the lack of a significant relationship suggests other contributing factors to job performance, necessitating further exploration. The study indicates a positive work environment with equal opportunities, irrespective of gender or designation. <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Librarians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa generally expressed high job satisfaction and demonstrated good job performance. However, the absence of a significant relationship between job satisfaction and performance underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of factors influencing librarian performance beyond satisfaction alone.<strong> Recommendations: </strong></em><em>In the light of findings, for the job satisfaction and job performance of librarians it was recommended that a standardized policy is needed for librarians in terms of service structure, pay scales, and promotions, as well as other benefits, equivalent to the teaching and administrative staff in universities and colleges.</em></p>Owais KhanDr Sajjad AhmadDr Shehzad AhmadGul e Rana
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2024-02-262024-02-26612435Gender Differences in Perceived Electronic Health (e-Health) Literacy Skills Among Undergraduate University Students in Pakistan.
https://jimls.kkkuk.edu.pk/jimls/index.php/jimls/article/view/103
<p><strong><em>Background-</em></strong><em>The internet has become a vital source of health-related information throughout the World. In order to provide better health services and enhanced health-related education in this age of information explosion, the students’ community at the university level should have sufficient electronic health (e-Health) literacy skills to improve and maintain their good health condition. <strong>Purpose -</strong> The study aims to analyze the gender differences in the perceived electronic health (e-health) information literacy skills among undergraduate university students. Design/methodology/approach- The study adopted a quantitative research design and conducted a cross-sectional survey to collect the data from the undergraduate university students studying in HEC recognized public and private sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Findings- Non-Parametric test (Mann-Whitney U) statistics were applied to the collected data and founded that there is no statistically significant difference in the usage of the internet for health-related information between male and female university students. However females responded were more determined towards the internet for health-related information as compared to male university students.</em></p>Aziz-ur- RahmanDr. Salman Bin Naeem
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2024-02-262024-02-26613642Prestige Of Computer Technology in the Modern Era and Its Usage in Libraries of Government Colleges, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
https://jimls.kkkuk.edu.pk/jimls/index.php/jimls/article/view/104
<p><em>This era is the epoch of technology. Libraries innovations are the utmost desire of this age. The responsibilities of the libraries are now not restricted to the four walls it need to remodel their services by adopting new computer technology (CT). The paper will explain the type of infrastructure required for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government college libraries (CL). The CT impacted positively the library’s systems and services provided for the user. The results will be useful to the library managers as they will explain the type of skills and acquaintances needed and useful in the present era, and make necessary arrangements to drive in pace with the future</em><strong><em>.</em></strong></p>SumbalHidayat Ullah
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