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This paper explores the strategic plan for the National Library of Pakistan (NLP) for the years 2019-2024. The vision, mission, users, financial resources, library staff and consultation about the national library has been discussed. A five years strategic plan has been formulated with five strategic priorities 1) access, 2) expertise, 3) collaboration, 4) sustainability and 5) forward thinking. Each strategic priority has planning points e.g. performance indicators, evaluative points, outcomes and targets related to strategic plan has also been discussed in this paper. The output of strategic plan has been represented via diagram which resulted, 'Access to information for all'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Libraries are recognized and documented as an integral and essential part of education, research and society. It is imperative that the development of the library and its services must be evaluated from time to time in order to bring continuous improvement and qualitative change in the overall functioning of the libraries. The region of Southern Punjab, Pakistan has always been ignored in terms of education, development and progress In this age of rapid development, the importance of special libraries in intellectual, social and political sphere of life cannot be denied. The establishment/development of special libraries is necessary due to the knowledge expansion. No progress can be made in any field especially science and technology without special libraries holding latest material to boost the innovative thoughts and ideas. This study was conducted to reveal the current status of special academic libraries, their infrastructure and services in the area of Southern Punjab Pakistan. The total number of populations of the study was 180 of all professional staff and para-professional staff, working in special academic public institutional libraries i.e., agricultural, engineering, medical, vocational, and technical libraries of Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan divisions. The 60 librarians were selected as a sample. A self-structured questionnaire was used for the descriptive survey to collect the data from library in-charges (Heads). The analysis revealed that libraries did not hold up to date reading material. Adequate furniture, electricity, space, computers and internet facility were not available in the libraries. Findings of the study can be useful for understanding the problems faced by the special academic libraries of remote/ less-developed areas of Pakistan that can, subsequently, lead towards the solution of the problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the study is to explore the service status of special academic libraries of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. It is imperative that the development of the library and its services must be evaluated from time to time in order to bring continuous improvement and qualitative change in the overall functioning of the libraries. The region of Southern Punjab, Pakistan has always been ignored in terms of education, development and progress. The data we recollected through questionnaire survey from library patrons of special academic libraries, for the purpose 160 questionnaires were distributed in the different institutes of Southern Punjab. The return response rate was 75%. The analysis revealed that library users are not satisfied with library services e.g. reading material, circulation, reference and e-services. The libraries of Southern Punjab are facing many problems due to remote/ less development. The recommendations have been formulated to the conclusions of the study like measures for better library services from the institutes, provision of e-library services, hiring of qualified and trained library staff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is evaluation of the National Library of Pakistan regarding its activities and services. The study analyzed the management and planning activities; to review the status of ICT applications in the NLP. An evaluation research study was used to explore the research objectives. The quantitative research method was opted to collect the data. Questionnaire survey was used to collect the data from the professional employees of the National Library of Pakistan. The descriptive and inferential methods were used to interpret the data. The response rate was 80.05%. The findings of the study showed that there is a lack of effective decisions from management, implementation of policies, proper planning for future goals, co-operation and co-ordination with departments/ sections. The responsibility on national library is immense and it should work seriously to fulfill its objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The different parameters/ factors were designed to assess the websites of the National Libraries of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Singapore and Sri Lanka. Thirty five web analysis parameters/ factors were used for the evaluation process of the websites. An expert evaluation method was implemented to explore the study. The website of National Library Board Singapore ranked 1st and National Archives and National Library of Bangladesh ranked at last. The recommendation is made according to the results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main objective of the study was to evaluate the National Library of Pakistan, its activities, policies and services. To meet this objective, the study analysed to understand the role of National Library in promotion of research; to assess the current status of the National Library in the light of functions, services and management; to review the status of ICT applications at the National Library; to assess the functions of National Library in legal deposit; and to analyse the different policies of the National Library of Pakistan. The study is divided into two parts, 1. National Library Activities and 2. National Library Services and Policies. Questionnaire survey was used for both parts. The respondents of the study were the experts of Library and Information Science, users and employees of the National Library of Pakistan. First survey was carried on the employees of the library about activities of the national library. The response rate was 82.05 %. Second survey was carried out on the users of the library to evaluate the library services. The response rate was 84.49%. The third survey was carried out from the Librarians and Faculty of Library and Information Science Departments. The response rate was 80%. The data was in the form of nominal, ordinal and ratio scales. The descriptive statistical analysis was used to interpret the data. The conclusion of the study revealed that the library is not playing a vital role for the promotion of research and its culture. The performance of the National Library of Pakistan is poor regarding its services and management as expressed by the users. There is a lack of effective decisions and co-operation in the library. The National Library services are inadequate for users. The users of the library are not satisfied with the OPAC and Digitization services, e. g. Online Databases, Electronic reference services, Computing facilities, Internet services, Website services, Wi-Fi, Reprographic and Scanning. The demand of the foreign literature (Published about Pakistan or by Pakistanis) is increasing and users of the library preferred the literature published from well-known and well reputed publishers. The Legal Deposit Law has not been totally implemented by the NLP in the country. The budget of the library is insufficient tofulfil the financial requirements of the library. The major recommendations of the study have been given as management of the NLP should take viable decisions/implement policies to achieve their short term and long term goals. Policies followed by plans are undertaken and regularly evaluated Major changes/ revisions are required for the overall policy of the NLP. Standard codes of ISO, IFLA and UNESCO are followed for the formulation/ up-gradation of policies of the NLP. Four policies of the NLP have been revised (proposed) by the researcher. These are acquisition policy, national bibliographical policy, national library digital policy and human resource development policy. Additionally, one policy has been proposed i.e. research and information services policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]