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This research aims to investigate the work performance self-efficacy of university librarians using a cross-sectional survey method. The data were collected from currently working 200 university librarians at Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized public and private sector universities in Punjab, Pakistan by adopting a validated and reliable questionnaire. Survey results indicate that university librarians focus on work goals and are therefore able to meet deadlines through planning and time management. They make efforts to update knowledge and skills pertaining to their job by actively participating in meetings and social gatherings. They are not harmful to their respective institutes and avoid sharing any negative aspect with other colleagues. A relationship is found between task and contextual performance, whereas there is no significant association between counterproductive work behavior and task performance. No correlation is observed between work performance self-efficacy and type of organization (public vs. private) in which university librarians are currently working. Furthermore, designations of the study participants do not affect their work performance self-efficacy, however, gender, age, and experience appear to be the predictors of job performance self-efficacy. These findings provide a pragmatic insight into work performance self-efficacy of university librarians that can be used as a guide in developing cohesive and useful directions for a need-based performance development training program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bibliometric is a set of mathematical and statistical methods used to analyze and measure the quantity and quality of books, articles, and other forms of publications. This study aims at Analyzing the research performance output in library and information science research articles, published in an online journal, Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP). This study covers the papers published during the years 2006 to 2012 Country contributions, author collaborations, paper lengths and individual author contributions during the period of January 2006 to June 2012 have been analyzed and included in this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a study on the Internet use behaviour of the library and information science (LIS) community in Pakistan. The study shows a rapid growth in information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and use in Pakistan, and that all segments of the LIS community are abreast with ICTs. The article also indicates that though people are aware of the importance of the Internet, there is still a need for the training and development of human resources to enhance the results.

The article discusses the review of literature and data collected from scholars of library and information science and Islamic studies regarding the design of a classification system of Islamic literature or if amendments in existing systems should be made. Among the objectives of the study were to determine the suitability of standard classification systems in libraries with large collections on Islam, the scholars' satisfaction level and opinions of a solution to the problem of having a classification system. The review of literature and data collected from the scholars identified a dissatisfaction of Islamic literature's classification and a system should be developed.

Marketing of Library and Information Services (LIS) is one of the emerging disciplines the Library and information science education in Pakistan. Although many of the libraries have the awareness of this discipline, especially in University and private sector librarianship, but the real implementation of marketing strategies and techniques in our libraries is an aspect that is yet to be seen in its true spirit. In this paper, an effort has been made to develop an understanding of basics of marketing and a chart has been presented on preparing a marketing plan for the libraries. A unique aspect of LIS marketing, Third Party Theory has also been introduced. The paper will support the library professionals to prepare, present, implement and review their marketing plans over specified periods of time. A brief note on current scenario of LIS marketing education, being departed in the departments of library and information science in the universities of Pakistan has also been included in the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]