The Scenario of Human Resources in Public Libraries: A Pakistani Perspective

ABSTRACT

This study analyzed the human resources of public libraries in Pakistan. It was observed that LIS professionals administered most libraries; nevertheless, a sizable number of libraries were managed by personnel with no professional background. There needed to be more staff in public libraries, including LIS, IT, and nonprofessional staff. In the information age and global economy, our libraries fall short of preparing the population for the future, let alone the present. The concerned authorities should enhance the library’s workforce; professionals should administer the library to offer better services and IT experts should be hired to solve IT related issues.

KEYWORDS:

• Human resources
• library personnel
• public libraries
• Pakistan

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Supplemental data for this article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2024.2323306.

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Muhammad Hussain

Dr. Muhammad Hussain is currently serving as a lecturer at the Department of Library and Information Science, Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. His academic interests encompass various areas, including Public Libraries, academic libraries, bibliometrics, and emerging library technologies.

Saddiqa

Saddiqa is employed as a librarian at the Bannu Public Library, situated in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Her research focuses on articles published in esteemed international and national journals. Her areas of expertise lie in digital library management, user studies, and library services.