Papers by Muhammad Tufail Khan
Information is the basic need of every society. Accurate and reliable information plays an import... more Information is the basic need of every society. Accurate and reliable information plays an important role in the development of society; however, misinformation or unreliable information leads towards misguidance/destruction of society. Also, misinformation generates uncertainty among society members. So, each member of the society must identify the level of uncertainty to accept or reject the information. Although less uncertainty in information may lead information seekers towards decision making. This research paper explores uncertainty, elements of uncertainty, and levels of uncertainty during information seeking by reviewing the relevant literature. Also, make suggestions for guidance of information seekers that how to meet their required information easily and effectively. The studies also recommend information searching strategies to reduce the level of uncertainty during information seeking.
Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries
The study aimed to conduct a quantitative inquiry to understand the effects of social media on th... more The study aimed to conduct a quantitative inquiry to understand the effects of social media on the reading habits of the students. The study explored the social media usage patterns and statistically analyzed the effects of social media on reading habits by applying descriptive and inferential statistics. A structured questionnaire was developed by analyzing the related literature and reliability test (Cronbach alpha) testifies that data collection instrument was stable enough to measure the phenomenon. Data collected from a sample of 430 students. The findings of the study revealed the positive effects of social media on reading habits. However, distraction during the time of the study noted as the adverse effect. There was a significant difference of opinion among males and females opinion in terms of certain effects. The study mentioned that Facebook, Whatsapp, Google+ and YouTube were used daily by students. Most of the students were using social media through cell phone. The st...
Library Philosophy and Practice 01/2013; DOI:http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/910/ Edit ... more Library Philosophy and Practice 01/2013; DOI:http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/910/ Edit ABSTRACT ABSTRACT: Purpose ā The purpose of this paper is to compare Pakistani LIS schools curricula with Higher Education Commission designed curriculum for LIS schools in Pakistan. The paper identified the most common course titles and the most unique course titles taught in Pakistani LIS schools. Design/methodology/approach ā The author requested to the responsible focal persons of the LIS schools in Pakistan through personal phone calls and emails and collects the data through email and personal visits of LIS schools. FindingsāThe paper finds gaps of LIS schools curriculaās, most common course titles and the most unique titles. Practical implicationsāThe paper helps in the design of LIS schools curricula according to the market needs. It also enables the higher authorities to know their LIS schools status on the world level. It helps in the LIS schools accreditation at International ...
This study will be helpful to improve the library website services. Participantās overall respons... more This study will be helpful to improve the library website services. Participantās overall responses to the UMT library website were favorable, indicating the scope and contents of the library website to be broadly appropriate to the library community. This study made many suggestions for new contents. Usability problems were identified in two main areas: in the website organization and in the terminology used to refer for information services and accessing information sources. Based on the study results, proposals were given for the modification of main menu structure, improved accessibility, changes to the terminology and improve the library website interaction with its visitors.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2020
Information literacy (IL) is an essential skill and play a vital role in active participation in ... more Information literacy (IL) is an essential skill and play a vital role in active participation in the modern society. It is an information and a variety of skills that enable people to know when information is needed and to have the talent to accurately identify, analyse and utilize the information needed. It is knowledge and expertise of individuals to recognize when information is needed and to have the capacity to locate, assess, interpret and use effectively the needed information. This study intended to investigate the IL practices and methods used by professional librarians in university libraries of Lahore, Pakistan. A quantitative method based on a descriptive research design was used. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey method. The population of the study contained 30 HEC recognized universities (11 public and 19 private) of Lahore. A sample of thirty head librarians was selected as participants for the study and covered through census survey. The questionnaire developed by Ullah and Ameen (2015) was adapted according to the need of the study. The reliability value of the scale was Ī± =.092. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyze the data. The results of the study indicated that most of the academic libraries were using a basic level of information literacy practices. The preferred delivery method of IL instructions was hands-on practice as most of the librarians were conducting IL sessions with the help of computer applications. Results further revealed that professional librarians at government and non-government sector university libraries of Lahore had the same perception regarding the effectiveness of IL instruction methods. The study recommended that universities should integrate IL instructions at all levels as credit or non-credit courses to help students to become life-long and independent learners.
The aim of this research study is to know and understand the IUEs theory. To know the major compo... more The aim of this research study is to know and understand the IUEs theory. To know the major components of this theory and the flexibility whether this theory can be extended or not. To know the theory in depth, it is necessary to know its strengths and weaknesses.
The information use environments play an important role in the process of information seeking, information retrieval, and information use. The researchers focused to check the applications, validity, findings, strengths, and weaknesses of Information Use Environments (IUEs) theory through examining different relevant studies conducted to follow this theory. After successful exploration of the conducted studies, the researchers are able to suggest improvement in the theory with possible justification.
Purpose of this paper is to explore perceptions of Pakistani LIS faculty and practitioners about ... more Purpose of this paper is to explore perceptions of Pakistani LIS faculty and practitioners about ALA accreditation. Due to unique nature of the study at country level, It helps in deciding whether to go for ALA accreditation or not. If the answer is yes to go for ALA accreditation, then what basic requirements should be fulfilled; and if not so which steps to be initiated to go for uniformity in LIS education at national level. It will help all Pakistani LIS departments to meet certain standards and will produce uniformity among Pakistani LIS departments instead of personal departmental approaches.
The study aims to identify trend, in adoption of social networking sites (SNS), most common SNS a... more The study aims to identify trend, in adoption of social networking sites (SNS), most common SNS among people. Analyze the time people spending on SNS. Through this study, it investigated people choice if they are allowed to select one SNS only.
The survey method was used to collect data and an online questionnaire was designed in Google Docs as data collection tools. The questionnaire was distributed among social media users through social media tools with personal follow-ups. Total 106 responses were received from social media users.
Findings of the study are Facebook is the first choice of people and if people are bound to use only one social media site, they will select Facebook. However, LinkedIn and Twitter are their second and third choices of selection simultaneously.
The main goal of this study was to reveal the key trends in information seeking of GC University ... more The main goal of this study was to reveal the key trends in information seeking of GC University Lahore teaching faculty and to identify different attributes of information seeking (i.e., methods for keeping update, use of online databases and sources to seek information etc). An effort was also made to know the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) upon information seeking trends.
The study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, a comprehensive review of related literature was conducted to understand the theoretical and technical aspects of the study. In the second phase, instrument of questionnaire was developed for data collection with the help of reviewed literature. Response rate was found 72% due to personal relationships with faculty members. After the completion of data collection, the collected data were analyzed for interpretations by the researchers.
Findings of the study reveal that most of the respondents used to converse with experts for seeking information. Respondents often used to seek information for teaching purposes. Respondents used electronic resources for seeking their specific pieces of information. They were pleased with the overall environment, staff and services of the Library although they mentioned some problems which they faced to seek their relevant information. The problems mentioned by the respondents indicate the need of formal training to use electronic resources for seeking information. Formal training will develop professional skills in respondents and satisfy their information needs. The faculty also showed interest in launching a special class of information literacy for the students of M.Phil/PhD to enhance their information searching skills.
Findings and recommendations of this study can be a helpful source in establishing a friendly environment between Information Seekers and Librarians which will promote the services of the academia of the University.
This study will be helpful to improve the library website services. Participantās overall respons... more This study will be helpful to improve the library website services. Participantās overall responses to the UMT library website were favorable, indicating the scope and contents of the library website to be broadly appropriate to the library community. This study made many suggestions for new contents. Usability problems were identified in two main areas: in the website organization and in the terminology used to refer for information services and accessing information sources. Based on the study results, proposals were given for the modification of main menu structure, improved accessibility, changes to the terminology and improve the library website interaction with its visitors.
Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal, Sep 1, 2014
This research paper identified the perception of Professionals/Librarians about the impact of ele... more This research paper identified the perception of Professionals/Librarians about the impact of electronic resources on collection development, reference services and finally the statistics of the library visits as well. The paper elaborates the electronic resources causes to increase the library visitors, while explaining the reason which causes to increase the visitors of library. It also discusses the needs of library users fulfilled while adding the e-resources to the library services.
The research paper elaborates the tactics and strategies of librarians they adopt to provide serv... more The research paper elaborates the tactics and strategies of librarians they adopt to provide services to difficult patrons of the library. Through this research the professional librarians will be able to know the most common and succeeded ways of services and communications, which the professionals/librarians adopt or implement to get a fruitful results. The research work also focuses different ways of communications while dealing with difficult library patrons.
Dealing Strategies and Outcomes for the Difficult Patrons in the Library Environment, Mar 1, 2014
The research paper elaborates the tactics and strategies of librarians they adopt to provide ser... more The research paper elaborates the tactics and strategies of librarians they adopt to provide services to difficult patrons of the library. Through this research the professional librarians will be able to know the most common and succeeded ways of services and communications, which the professionals/librarians adopt or implement to get a fruitful results. The research work also focuses different ways of communications while dealing with difficult library patrons.
Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to compare Pakistani LIS schools curricula with Higher Educ... more Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to compare Pakistani LIS schools curricula with Higher Education Commission designed curriculum for LIS schools in Pakistan. The paper identified the most common course titles and the most unique course titles taught in Pakistani LIS schools. Design/methodology/approach -The author requested to the responsible focal persons of the LIS schools in Pakistan through personal phone calls and emails and collects the data through email and personal visits of LIS schools. Findings-The paper finds gaps of LIS schools curricula's, most common course titles and the most unique titles. Practical implications-The paper helps in the design of LIS schools curricula according to the market needs. It also enables the higher authorities to know their LIS schools status on the world level. It helps in the LIS schools accreditation at International level. Originality/value -The study shows level of LIS schools with the help of course titles they offered. It is the first comprehensive study and based on pure research.
Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to compare Pakistani LIS schools curricula with Higher Educ... more Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to compare Pakistani LIS schools curricula with Higher Education Commission designed curriculum for LIS schools in Pakistan. The paper identified the most common course titles and the most unique course titles taught in Pakistani LIS schools. Design/methodology/approach -The author requested to the responsible focal persons of the LIS schools in Pakistan through personal phone calls and emails and collects the data through email and personal visits of LIS schools. Findings-The paper finds gaps of LIS schools curricula's, most common course titles and the most unique titles. Practical implications-The paper helps in the design of LIS schools curricula according to the market needs. It also enables the higher authorities to know their LIS schools status on the world level. It helps in the LIS schools accreditation at International level. Originality/value -The study shows level of LIS schools with the help of course titles they offered. It is the first comprehensive study and based on pure research.
Books by Muhammad Tufail Khan
GC University Lahore Library came into existence in 1872. A proper library with an office and a r... more GC University Lahore Library came into existence in 1872. A proper library with an office and a reading room was established in 1937 in memory of Mian Fazl-i-Hussain, a renowned educationist. The library building was once again expanded in 1964. In 1999, the Postgraduate Library was established to enhance library activities. Recently another library namely Life Sciences Library was established by merging Botany, Zoology and Institute of Biotechnology departmental libraries. The total area of the all the GCU Libraries is more than 35000 sq. feet. At present, it has a total numbers of 314720 books including precious personal collections. The library receives 236 national and international journals.
The mission of the GC University Library Lahore is to support the educational goals and instructional needs of the programs by providing professional reference services and information resources to supplement classroom and laboratory learning as well as participating in the teaching/learning environments of the academic departments, centers, schools and online operations with the goal of contributing to the development of student applied research skills and information literacy competencies.
The guide guides the library patrons and especially the researchers to find their required materials in the online electronic/digital resources provided in GCU libraries though Higher Education Commission (HEC), Digital Library programs. The modern trend of researchers are to focus to find their required materials in electronic formats to save their time and the specific policies of libraries due to their smooth and proper functionality in the academic environment.
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Papers by Muhammad Tufail Khan
The information use environments play an important role in the process of information seeking, information retrieval, and information use. The researchers focused to check the applications, validity, findings, strengths, and weaknesses of Information Use Environments (IUEs) theory through examining different relevant studies conducted to follow this theory. After successful exploration of the conducted studies, the researchers are able to suggest improvement in the theory with possible justification.
The survey method was used to collect data and an online questionnaire was designed in Google Docs as data collection tools. The questionnaire was distributed among social media users through social media tools with personal follow-ups. Total 106 responses were received from social media users.
Findings of the study are Facebook is the first choice of people and if people are bound to use only one social media site, they will select Facebook. However, LinkedIn and Twitter are their second and third choices of selection simultaneously.
The study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, a comprehensive review of related literature was conducted to understand the theoretical and technical aspects of the study. In the second phase, instrument of questionnaire was developed for data collection with the help of reviewed literature. Response rate was found 72% due to personal relationships with faculty members. After the completion of data collection, the collected data were analyzed for interpretations by the researchers.
Findings of the study reveal that most of the respondents used to converse with experts for seeking information. Respondents often used to seek information for teaching purposes. Respondents used electronic resources for seeking their specific pieces of information. They were pleased with the overall environment, staff and services of the Library although they mentioned some problems which they faced to seek their relevant information. The problems mentioned by the respondents indicate the need of formal training to use electronic resources for seeking information. Formal training will develop professional skills in respondents and satisfy their information needs. The faculty also showed interest in launching a special class of information literacy for the students of M.Phil/PhD to enhance their information searching skills.
Findings and recommendations of this study can be a helpful source in establishing a friendly environment between Information Seekers and Librarians which will promote the services of the academia of the University.
Books by Muhammad Tufail Khan
The mission of the GC University Library Lahore is to support the educational goals and instructional needs of the programs by providing professional reference services and information resources to supplement classroom and laboratory learning as well as participating in the teaching/learning environments of the academic departments, centers, schools and online operations with the goal of contributing to the development of student applied research skills and information literacy competencies.
The guide guides the library patrons and especially the researchers to find their required materials in the online electronic/digital resources provided in GCU libraries though Higher Education Commission (HEC), Digital Library programs. The modern trend of researchers are to focus to find their required materials in electronic formats to save their time and the specific policies of libraries due to their smooth and proper functionality in the academic environment.
The information use environments play an important role in the process of information seeking, information retrieval, and information use. The researchers focused to check the applications, validity, findings, strengths, and weaknesses of Information Use Environments (IUEs) theory through examining different relevant studies conducted to follow this theory. After successful exploration of the conducted studies, the researchers are able to suggest improvement in the theory with possible justification.
The survey method was used to collect data and an online questionnaire was designed in Google Docs as data collection tools. The questionnaire was distributed among social media users through social media tools with personal follow-ups. Total 106 responses were received from social media users.
Findings of the study are Facebook is the first choice of people and if people are bound to use only one social media site, they will select Facebook. However, LinkedIn and Twitter are their second and third choices of selection simultaneously.
The study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, a comprehensive review of related literature was conducted to understand the theoretical and technical aspects of the study. In the second phase, instrument of questionnaire was developed for data collection with the help of reviewed literature. Response rate was found 72% due to personal relationships with faculty members. After the completion of data collection, the collected data were analyzed for interpretations by the researchers.
Findings of the study reveal that most of the respondents used to converse with experts for seeking information. Respondents often used to seek information for teaching purposes. Respondents used electronic resources for seeking their specific pieces of information. They were pleased with the overall environment, staff and services of the Library although they mentioned some problems which they faced to seek their relevant information. The problems mentioned by the respondents indicate the need of formal training to use electronic resources for seeking information. Formal training will develop professional skills in respondents and satisfy their information needs. The faculty also showed interest in launching a special class of information literacy for the students of M.Phil/PhD to enhance their information searching skills.
Findings and recommendations of this study can be a helpful source in establishing a friendly environment between Information Seekers and Librarians which will promote the services of the academia of the University.
The mission of the GC University Library Lahore is to support the educational goals and instructional needs of the programs by providing professional reference services and information resources to supplement classroom and laboratory learning as well as participating in the teaching/learning environments of the academic departments, centers, schools and online operations with the goal of contributing to the development of student applied research skills and information literacy competencies.
The guide guides the library patrons and especially the researchers to find their required materials in the online electronic/digital resources provided in GCU libraries though Higher Education Commission (HEC), Digital Library programs. The modern trend of researchers are to focus to find their required materials in electronic formats to save their time and the specific policies of libraries due to their smooth and proper functionality in the academic environment.