📚 Abid Hussain is a dynamic professional currently pursuing Excellence in Research in Library & Information Science from the University of Peshawar. With over 17 years of diverse experience, he currently serves as Deputy Director Library at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). In his role, Abid manages various aspects, including library correspondence, fictionalizing the Digital Library, reference services, and serving on committees. His prior role as Library Officer at ISSI showcased his leadership in digital library services, information literacy, and team management. Abid’s commitment to knowledge dissemination is evident from his tenure as Assistant Library Officer at the National Defence University. 🌐 Passionate about enhancing research and information services, Abid seeks to contribute his expertise in a prestigious organization. 🚀 (Information management)
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Education:
📚 Abid Hussain, a dedicated scholar, is currently pursuing his M.Phil in Library and Information Science at the University of Peshawar, showcasing exceptional academic prowess with a 3.8 CGPA. 🌟 His educational journey includes an M.L.I.Sc (1st, 2006-07) and M.A in Political Science (2nd, 2011) from the University of Peshawar. 🎓 Abid’s commitment to continuous learning is evident in his academic achievements, including a B.L.I.Sc (1st, 2005), B.Ed (1st, 2016), and B.A (2nd, 2003). 🏆 His early academic excellence is reflected in securing 1st position in H.S.S.C (2001) and S.S.C (1999) from Peshawar Board. 🚀 Academic brilliance and dedication define Abid’s educational journey. ✨
Experience:
📚 Abid Hussain, currently serving as Deputy Director Library at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), brings a wealth of experience in library management. 🏛️ In his role, he oversees diverse responsibilities, from overall library correspondence to fictionalizing the Digital Library and engaging in Reference and bibliographical services. 🌐 Abid has been instrumental in digital library administration, plagiarism checks, and information literacy services during his tenure as Library Officer at ISSI. 🤝 His commitment extends to facilitating research activities, evaluating staff performance, and contributing to various committees. Abid’s journey includes impactful roles at National Defence University and Raees-ul-Ahrar College of Commerce. 🚀✨(Information management)
Conferences & Workshops:
🌐 Abid Hussain is a dedicated professional with a rich history of continuous learning and professional development. He actively participated in numerous conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of library and information science. 📚 His attendance at events like the International Virtual Conference on Knowledge Economy, workshops on PubMed and Google Scholar, and seminars on digital preservation and information literacy showcases his commitment to staying updated with cutting-edge technologies. Abid’s engagement in these diverse learning opportunities reflects his passion for enhancing knowledge management and information services in the digital age. 🚀✨
Publications Top Note:
- “Use of Geographical Information System (GIS) Application in Public Libraries”
- Year: 2023
- Author: A. Hussain
- Citation: Library Hi Tech News, 40(6), pp. 9–14
- Citations: 2
- “Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Library Services: Prospects and Challenges”
- Year: 2023
- Author: A. Hussain
- Citation: Library Hi Tech News, 40(2), pp. 15–17
- Citations: 14
- “Perceptions of Academic Librarians Toward Open Source Library System (OSLS): Case Study of Pakistan”
- Year: 2023
- Authors: A. Hussain, M. Rafiq
- Journal: Science and Technology Libraries
- “Review of Augmented Reality in Academic and Research Libraries”
- Year: 2022
- Author: A. Hussain
- Citation: Library Hi Tech News, 39(9), pp. 23–25
- Citations: 8
- “Impact of Big Data on Library Services: Prospect and Challenges”
- Year: 2022
- Authors: A. Hussain, R. Shahid
- Journal: Library Hi Tech News
- Citations: 4
- “An Exploratory Prioritization of Factors Affecting the Current State of Information Security in Pakistani University Libraries”
- Year: 2021
- Authors: A. Khan, M. Ibrahim, A. Hussain
- Journal: International Journal of Information Management Data Insights
- Citations: 13
- “Uses of Blockchain Technologies in Library Services”
- Year: 2021
- Author: H. Abid
- Citation: Library Hi Tech News, 38(8), pp. 9–11
- Citations: 13
- “Electronic Theses: Why Pakistan Is Lagging Behind”
- Year: 2021
- Author: A. Hussain
- Journal: Library Philosophy and Practice
- “Evaluating the Scholarly Literature on Information Literacy Indexed in the Web of Science Database”
- Year: 2021
- Authors: I. Ul Haq, A. Hussain, M. Tanveer
- Journal: Library Philosophy and Practice
- Citations: 1
- “Bibliometric Analysis of Regional Studies – A Quarterly Journal of Institute of Regional Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan”
- Year: 2021
- Authors: A. Hussain, A. Arif
- Journal: Library Philosophy and Practice