Muhammad Shafiq

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Résumé (CV)
MUHAMMAD SHAFIQ
MLSc, DLSc, MA Economics (PU)

MASTER IN LIBRARY SCINECE (Social Sciences)

MASTER IN ECONOMICS
(UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB)

Making a Business Case for the Information Center:

Key Strategies for Business and Financial Libraries
(CLICK UNIVERSITY, SLA, USA)

Empowering Information Professionals: An Introduction to Library Information

(UNESCO & JFIT)

Certificate in Media Relations

Certificate in Designing a Library Web Site
Certificate in Rural Library Sustainability
(Web Junctions, OCLC, USA)

Business & Finance Division International Travel Awardee 2006

Special Libraries Association, USA

SIG III InfoShare Membership Awardee 2007

American Society for Science and Information Technology, USA

Alumnae International Visitor Leadership Program

United States Department of State, Washington DC, USA
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position with a dynamic organization that utilizes my
education & experience in field of knowledge & Information management
PERSONAL SKILLS
• Professional enrichment
• Analytical skills
• Relationship building abilities in competitive arena and skilled at identify/create
opportunities
• Able to make rapid assessments and quickly revise tactics to ensure progress and
goal achievement
• Persuasive in both written & verbal, professional in appearance and presentation
• Adept at reference services, with ICT tools in research environment
• Good in Justification, administration, and development of programs & personnel
• Perform well as both independent contributor & team member, consistently
motivating others toward success

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : October, 10th 1972

Height/Weight/Build : 5’7”/ 69 Kg. / Medium

Nationality : Pakistani
Countries Visited : United Stats of America, UK, Thailand, Scotland,
India and KSA
Languages:

English (V. Good) Arabic Urdu (Excellent) Punjabi (Excellent)

(Simple) Speak, Write, Understand
Speak, Write, Understand Have know how Speak, Write, Understand

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Organizer Hostel Annual Sports 1997 Punjab University, Lahore
• Organizer of Seminars, Workshops & Tours during University Studies
• Obtained 2nd prize in Badminton in Hostel Annual Sports 1997 P.U
• Member of Frisbee Team of Hostel Annual Sports 1997 P.U.
• Good Debater
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EDUCATION

Master in Economics 1999

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, PAKISTAN (Established in 1882) www.pu.edu.pk

• Degree enhanced the knowledge and qualification about the economics. It helps to
understand the corporate sector and business institutions and its patrons.

• Particular useful to support the faculty, scholar and students in their research and
studies.

• Degree is internationally recognized through Higher Education Commission of

Pakistan.

Master in Library Science 1997

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, PAKISTAN (Established in 1882) www.pu.edu.pk

• Program provided necessary knowledge about concepts, models & use of ICT
applications related to the area of Library, Knowledge & Information Management.

• Enhanced skills to manage, utilize, and develop modern libraries and resource
centres for academic, development and corporate sectors.

• Particular attention is paid to increase the proficiency in using electronic/digital

resources as a tool in research, reference services and management.

• Degree is internationally recognized as one of the pioneers in its field in Pakistani

Community.

PGD in Library Science 1996

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, PAKISTAN (Established in 1882) www.pu.edu.pk

• Degree provided the knowledge and skills to become an effective information

professional to get advance qualification in the library & information sciences.

Bachelor of Arts (B A) 1994

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, PAKISTAN (Established in 1882) www.pu.edu.pk
• Graduate Degree with Journalism as major subject
DEO Certificate in Information Technology, COMSATS Institute of IT, Islamabad
Diploma in Computer Applications, AL M College of
Computer Sciences, Lahore
Diploma in Dental Hygiene (1994-1996)
Institute of the Public Health, Lahore Awarded by the Punjab Medical Faculty,
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Lahore

PUBLICATIONS
1. Dynamic Librarianship in Corporate Sector Case Study: Transformation of a special
library into information resource centre accepted for presentation in the MANLIBNET 9TH convention
from 4th to 6th February 2008 to be held at ICSSR, New Delhi.
2. Libraries & Copyright Issues
25th April 2007 (Presented on the event of World Book& Copyright Day conducted by International
Islamic University, Islamabad)
3. Serial Management/Cataloguing
17-18 March, 20007 Training for Information Professionals conducted by KIMS International &
International Islamic University
4. Modern Library Services in Information Technology Perspective
26-28 March 2007 17th All Pakistan Library Conference “Role of Libraries in 21st Century” conducted
by Pakistan Library Association (HQ) in collaboration of National Library of Pakistan
5. Indigenously developed library softwares in Pakistan: where they are lacking
(Unpublished but approve for National Workshop on IT Applications in Libraries)
6. IT-Based Library Services
(Unpublished but approve for National Workshop on IT Applications in Libraries)
7. Libraries and the Promotion of Reading Habits in the Digital Age
24th April 2003, PLA (FB), NLP & UNESCO (Presented on the event of World Book Day)
8. Role of Corporate Librarian
(Presented at the Seminar on “Libraries in the 21st Century” 19 April 2005, National Library of Pak &
US Embassy)
9. Library is a Dam of information and Knowledge, IWMI Outflow, Issue # 57, Oct.
2001.
MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL BODIES
• Professional Member Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), USA
• Formerly Member ASIS&T, USA
• Member Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA
• Member Web Junction
• Formerly Member Reader’s Club National Book Foundation Pakistan
• Volunteer Secretary General, KIMS International
• Member e-Library Hub, Singapore
• Affiliate Member of The Network for Consumer Protection
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• Professional Member of Human Resource Development Network (HRDN)
• Formerly Member Asian Study Group (ASG)

ICT CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional:

• Computer Electronic Specialist

• E-Commerce Concepts
• Internet Concepts
• MS 2000 Fundamentals
• Written English
• Keyboard Typist

COMPUTER SKILLS
 Windows (9x, 2000, XP, Vista)
 MS Office, MS Project, and SPSS.
 Flash, Fireworks, 3D Cool, Corel Draw, MS Outlook
 Internet Applications on Research in the development sector
 Electronic Documentation Services
 e-Information Management
 Digital Knowledge & Information Storage
 Information Dissemination
 e-Current Awareness Service (CAS)
 Library Software i-e GSDL, KOHA, VTLS, INMAGIC DBTEXT; WIN ISIS, LIMS and
others

TRAINING / CONFERENCES / SEMINARS

“Seminar on Role of Libraries in Digital Environment”, 28th January, 2009, NLP, U. S. AIRC & SLA-Pakistan
National Workshop on “LIS Research Inquires: Design Issues” 4-6 December 2008, IIUI & HEC Pakistan.
“Library Automation Process” by AHKNCRD, Ministry of Local Government November 24-29, 2008, Islamabad
“Strategic Visions” by Timelenders June 8, 2008, Islamabad
“Strategic Time Management” by the Timelenders March 12, 2008, Islamabad
“Developing Competencies for Information Professionals in the New Era” by Dr. Sajjad ur Rehman, KUK Feb. 08
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“PLA International Conference on Emerging Paradigm in Librarianship: A Call for Innovation” by Pakistan
Library Association (Pb.Br.) November 28-29, 2007, Lahore
“Management Development Program (MDP)” by NAVITUS August 13-17, 2007, Islamabad
“New Information Networks: Challenges and Opportunities” by Ms. Mary Nell Bryant, Information Officer,
Department of State, Washington at Information Resource Center, U.S. Embassy, August 1, 2007, Islamabad
“International Leadership Visitor Program”11-12 June, 2007, State Department of the USA, Washington DC
“Attended 98th Annual Conference of Special Libraries Association” 2-7 June 2007, Denver, Colorado, USA
Seminar on “World Book and Copyright Day” 25th March 2007, International Islamic University, Islamabad
17th All Pakistan Library Conference “Role of Libraries in 21st Century, 26-28 March, 2007, Pakistan Library
Association & NLP
Training for Information Professionals “Strategic Management of Library & Information” 17-18 March, 2007,
KIMS International
SAARC Workshop on “Access to Information & Intellectual Property Rights Issues” 19-22 December 2006,
PASTIC, PSF and SDC, India
Workshop on “knowledge Management Competencies for Information Professionals” 22-23 December 2006,
International Islamic University, Islamabad
“Intellectual Property and Innovation: Value Creation in the Knowledge Economy” 12-13 December 2006,
NASIC & Pakistan Science Academy
“Information Security: Challenges for Pakistan” November 29 2006, Computer Society Pakistan
“3rd International HRD Congress on Human Security” 25-26 November 2006, HRD Network International
“WIPO National Workshop on “Protection of Copyright in the Digital Environment” 24-25 July, 2006 by IPO
“Conference on Higher Education for Development” 08-09 May, 2006 by HEC & NWFP UET
“International Conference on Higher Education for Development” 08-09 May, 2006 by HEC & NWFP UET
“International Trainer’s Assembly/Retreat” 29 April-03 May, 2006 at UNESCAP, Bangkok by HRDN
“Training Workshop on Stress Management” 08 December, 2005 ADB, (ADB-SECP Project
“Web based Training Meta press: Admin Site for Springer Link” 22 November, 2005, Springer, Netherlands
“ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditing Course” 14-15 November, 2005 NUST Consulting
“Corporate Governance on the Internet” 02 September, 2005 US IRC, US Embassy, Islamabad
“Communication Skills” 04 August, 2005 ADB, (ADB-SECP Project)
“Knowledge Management Applications”12-13-July 2005, US Embassy & International Islamic University
“Libraries in the 21st Century” 19 April 2005, The National Library of Pak & US Embassy
“Resource Sharing & Networking of Libraries & Documents Centers” 11-15 April 2005, PARC
“Subject Analysis Using Electronic Tools” 27-28 Jan. 2005, US Embassy & International Islamic University
“US-Pak International High Optical Networks & Enabling Technologies” 28-31 Dec. 04 NUST, NSF, UNC, HEC
“2nd International Congress on Human Resource Development” 1-2 Oct. 2004, HRD Network International
“Registration of Electronic Journals” 28th April 2004 Higher Education Commission
“Leadership: Care and Growth Model” 22-24 April 2004 Schuitema-Pakistan
“Library Management” 5-10 April 2004 National Centre for Rural Development (NCRD)
“Knowledge Management: strategies and Tools” 8-12 March 2004, PASTIC, Pakistan Science Foundation
“Conducting Survey Research” 29-30 Aug. 2003, LIM Academy & Quaid-E-Azam Library
“Electronic Resource Freely Accessible” 26-27 June 2003, The American Centre, Islamabad
“1st International Congress on Human Resource Development” 7-8 June 2003, HRD Network International
“Manage your Library” 21st May 2003, Synergy Computers & Virginia Tech. Library Systems, Malaysia
“Understand and Implementation of ISO 9000:2000” 3rd May 2003 NPO-MoS&T and PANC, MPDD, ICCI
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“Libraries and the Promotion of Reading Habits in the Digital Age” 24 April 2003, PLA (FB),NLP & UNESCO
“Corporate Governance and Management” 29th–30th April 2003, Human & Institutional Development Centre
“ToT in Local Institution Development Skill” 7th–12th April 2003, Human & Institutional Development Centre
“Communication- The Fundamental Process” 26–28 Feb. 2003, Human & Institutional Development Centre

CONSULTANCIES / PROJECTS
1. Established Information Resource Centre at Election Commission of Pakistan supported by UNDP
2. Consultant to Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) to establish a Library/IRC
3. Established Parliamentarian’s Resource Centre funded by USAID supervised by CRCP (Feb-May 2005)
4. Consultant for Resource Center with DAI, USAID Contractor from September 05 to 28th Feb. 06
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Islamabad www.secp.gov.pk
Currently working as Deputy Director, Information Recourse Center (May 2004 to date)

2. Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), Islamabad www.ppaf.org.pk

PPAF is a non-profit, autonomous organization sponsored by the Government of Pakistan & funded by the World Bank.

Worked as Management Executive-Resource Centre from Nov 2002 to May 2004

3. IIMI-Regional Office for Pakistan Middle East &Central Asia www.iwmi.org

IIMI is a non-profit research and capacity building organization one of sixteen Centres of the CGIAR
Worked as a Librarian, Regional Off Pakistan &Central Asia from Aug. 01to Nov.
02

4. PCBA – PICS (University of The Central Punjab) Lahore www.ucp.edu.pk

(Punjab Group of Colleges is biggest network of education institutions in private sector of Pakistan)
Worked as a Librarian from Sep. 1997 to Dec. 2000

5. Touch Stone College of Information Technology, Lahore

Library Manager/Program Coordinator (Evening) from Aug. 2000 to Sep. 2001

6. Institute of Overseas Pakistanis, Lahore

Worked as a Manager- I R C from Oct.1999 to Feb.2000 at OPSTEC College of
Computer Science & Information Technology

REFERENCES:
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Prof. Lourdes T. David Mr. Robert F. Clarke

Director University Librarian
Rizal Library, Trent University
Loyola Schools 1600 West Bank Drive
Ateneo de Manila University Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B8
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