CHANGING ROLE OF NATIONAL LIBRARIAN:

Use of latest Technologies

Presenter
Syed Ghyour Hussain
Director, National Library of Pakistan
Email. nationallibrary2000@yahoo.com
URL:www.nlp.gov.pk
Tele: + 92 51 9202549 | Fax: + 92 51 9221375 | Cell: + 92 333 5342939
 ONE CAN TAKE ONLY ONE ROAD

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost

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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN: CUSTODIAN OF NATIONAL LITERARY
HERITAGE

Depository Law
Identification of published literary heritage
Procurement of Literary Heritage
Recording of Heritage
Acknowledgments to the depositors
Technical processing
Maintenance of collections
Safety of collections
Provision of Access to collections

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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN :BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL

Record creation for Pakistan National Bibliography

Compilation of Bibliography
Proof reading/editing
Indexing/ Index Translationum,
Allied Jobs
Printing Process/Book, CDs and Online versions
Bills processing/payments
Distribution of Pakistan National Bibliography
Subject Bibliographies etc.
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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN : INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

International cooperation
MOUs procedures and process
Nomination for International courses
International Delegations
Representation on International Forums
International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions
(IFLA) Affairs
International Standard Book Number (ISBN) Affairs
Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNL) Affairs
National Libraries of Economic Cooperation Organization
(ECO) Affairs
UNESCO, ISESCO ,ADB,ILO,IRCICA etc.

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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIR

Briefings to Standing committees

Questions & Answers
Cut Motions
Joint Exhibitions
Provision of Resources for the Parliament
Support in Research Activities
Reports on Policy Provisions
Resource sharing with other Government Departments

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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Preparation of feasibility reports

Preparation of PC-I,II,III and IV
Defence at the level of appropriate forums
PPRA Rules
System of Financial Control and Budgeting
NIS & MTDF, Cash/Work Plans
Release of Funds
Preparation of specifications
Tender Documents: Technical/Financial
Advertisements
 BOQs
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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN: EXPERT COUNSELING
Counseling on policy matters
Counseling on curricula and syllabus
Counseling on Service Structure
Counseling on recruitment rules
Counseling on Audit observations
Counseling on Write off reading material
Counseling on amendments in relevant laws /Rules
Representation on various committees
Services for organization of Libraries
Counseling on Library Software
Counseling on Digitalization
Counseling on ISBN matters
Capacity Building & human resource Development
To assist FPSC ,PPSC and other similar forums
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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN: ESTABLISHMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Creation of New posts
Recruitment process
Supervision of conduct of staff
Resolution of employee related issues, promotions(DPC,DSB,CSB), honoraria
Disciplinary proceeding
Court proceedings
Budget preparation
Budget implementation
Re-appropriations of Accounts
Appropriation of Accounts
Supplementary Grants
Utilization of budget
Surrender of Funds
DAC/PAC
Economic survey

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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN: ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and futuristic thinking

Readers Affairs
Technical services Affairs
Collection Development and maintenance Affairs
Coordination with National and International Agencies,
Coordination with National and International professional organizations
Distribution of books
Event Management
To ensure regularity and punctuality
Supervision of work of staff and officers
Smooth provision of utility services
Maintenance of Building and premises
Maintenance of clean environment

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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN: ESSENTIAL SKILLS

LIS Professional Knowledge and skills

Managerial Skills
Communication skills
Negotiations skills
Knowledge of Budget Classification
Speech Writing and speaking power
Dispute Resolution skill
Time Management skills
Stress Management skills
Emotional Management Skills
Human Resource Development skills
Knowledge of Contract Laws/Rules
Drafting Skills
Copyright Laws and Conventions
To keep abreast with Changing standards
Project Management skills

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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

Digitalization
Preservation of Digital Publications/Harvesting
National Bibliographic Database
Web Publishing
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Electronic Delivery of Documents
Web based services
Union catalogue /Union Lists
Metasearch Engine /Crawlers
Use of Books Security System/Vigilance appliances
Joint Venture of Digital Libraries
Maintenance of software and hardware
Maintenance of LAN/internet
License Agreement

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 NATIONAL LIBRARIAN : IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

Non Commercial databases

Online publications
Publishers websites
Bibliographic tools and standards
Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (PMES)
ICT knowledge and skill
Online Searching and surfing techniques
Social Media and networking
Resource sharing and remote services
Preservation and conservation technologies

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