Abdul Rashid

Experienced Library and Information Science professional with over 42 years of service in academic and institutional libraries. Expertise in library management, cataloguing and classification, digital archiving, electronic resource management, library automation, and information services. Proficient in Koha and Oracle-based library systems, with a strong commitment to providing efficient access to knowledge resources and supporting academic and research communities.

Senior Searcher (Central Library) at University of Agriculture Faisalabad (1984-04 – 2023-07)

E-Library Incharge overseeing development, maintenance, and user services of the E-Library.

• Oversaw development, maintenance, and user services of the E-Library.
• Facilitated access to e-books, e-journals, research databases, and digital theses.
• Trained faculty and students in using digital platforms (Koha, Oracle).
• Supervised digitization of resources, including CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, and USB drives.
• Integrated digital resources into centralized library systems for efficient retrieval.

Librarian at Shiblee College of Commerce (1989-01 – 1990-12)

Librarian at Punjab Law & Commerce College (1991-01 – 1995-12)

Librarian at Ibn-e Khaldoon College of Education (1996-01 – 1998-12)

Librarian at Chenab Club (2001-01 – 2016-12)

Librarian at District Bar Association (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Librarian at The University of Faisalabad (2024-01 – Present)

Masters of Library & Information Science in Library & Information Science – Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar (2009-12)

Master of Philosophy – University of the Punjab, Lahore (2002-12)

Bachelor of Library & Information Science in Library & Information Science – Allama Iqbal Open University (1993-12)

F.A. – Sargodha Board (1983-12)

Matric – Multan Board (1980-12)