M UHAMMAD A SIF

Mailing Address: House No. E-859 C, Omer Street, Ali Park, Bedian Road Lahore Cantt, Pakistan. Contact #: 04235709081. Cell 0345-4651047. Email: asifch@lums.edu.pk, asifch.kamboh@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY: Masters Degree in Library & Information Science with distinction (Silver Medal) and more than 10 years of experience at prestigious institution, Lahore University of Management Sciences enable me to:Work effectively with diverse groups, creating an environment of mutual respect and excellent customer relationship Adapt business approaches to library operations, ensure accountability and the economical use of limited resources Be a motivated and dedicated individual who thrives on challenging goals possessing good communication, interpersonal, leadership, teambuilding, analytical and quantitative skills

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Vice President (Elect) Punjab University Library & Information Science Alumni Association, PULISAA (2009-2011) Life Member, Pakistan Library Association (PLA) Life Members, Pakistan Librarian Welfare Organization (PLWO)

KEY SKILLS
Management of the implementation of integrated library management systems and e.g. VTLS Virtua, Inmagic DB/Text, Library World and RFID based library security and shelf management systems. Managing and implementation of (CUFTS) electronic resources management system Retrospective data conversion into Library Management System. Conducting training session on all modules of VTLS VIRTUA for library staff. Students and faculty Conducting training sessions, information literacy programs and hands on training sessions on various online databases and software applications like Endnote, Refworks and Zotero,. Managing the electronic resources licenses and compliance, subscription of print and electronic journals, books, and databases. Using different library tools such as Electronic Dewey Decimal Classification (EDDC), Surpass Copy Cat, Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH), Sears List of Subject Heading, Anglo American Cataloguing Rules (AACR 2). Formulating library rules, policies and procedures for proactive library services. Providing intelligent reference services by tapping into traditional and electronic information sources in a specialized environment Conducting training session on the use of online and CD-ROM Databases for students, faculty and staff Providing fast and economized document delivery service by using the personal links and resources. Using Internet, Microsoft Office, Knowledge Management, ERP & Data Mining Tools, SPSS, Microsoft Project etc and fair competency in Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)

KEY PROJECTS
Managed the implementation of new automation system VTLS VIRTUA and RFID based library security and shelf management system Designed and implemented an electronic resource management system for LUMS library using an open source electronic resources management system (CUFTS) Involved in data conversion, debugging of data in the new system. Managed the press clippings database and extended the covering of bibliographic record from 1987 to current date and providing full text of clippings from 2000 to date. Managed the Pakistan Periodical Index (PPI): a searchable database of articles published in major Pakistani journals starting from 1988 to date. Expanded the scope of this index and changed it from Pakistan Business Periodical Index to Pakistan Periodical Index. Processed (Cataloged, classified and assigned the subject headings) the complete Theses and dissertations collection using state tools like EDDC, Surpass Copycat, OCLC Cuter Table and LCSH Subject Heading.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-TO DATE LAHORE UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (LUMS) Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian (October 2008 - To date) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managed implementation of new integrated library management system, VTLS VIRTUA. Developed plans for data migration; configured all modules. Designed web interface for online catalogs. Conducted training sessions for library staff and campus community. Managed the implementation of RFID system at LUMS library and its integration with library management system Responsible for integrated library system maintenance (VTLS VIRTUA) and the handling of hardware (PC, printers, barcode scanners, etc.), and software with support of IST department. Responsible for configuration of basic parameters of all modules of VIRTUA through VIRUA profiler Managed and administered VIRTUA query reporter module, custom report creation with MS Access Managing and overseeing electronic licenses and compliance, managing subscription of print & Electronic Journals, databases, software, and E-books Leading the library multimedia section and responsible for the acquisition, cataloging, organization and management of audiovisual materials. Conducting orientation sessions, specialized workshops, information literacy programs and hands on training sessions for the faculty, researchers, students and staff. Providing training to library staff, intern librarians and library science students Leading the LUMS library document delivery service by developing linkages with British Library, Infotrieve PASTIC other local & international organizations and personal networks. Developed and designed library publications, brochures, leaflets, student handbooks and user guides. Romanization of Oriental Languages, Urdu, Arabic and Persian Preservation of the Library Collections / Coordinating with the International digital programs such as Google Digital Project and LOC Conservation Project to be their partners

2007-2008

LAHORE UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (LUMS) Serials and Circulation Services Librarian (June 2007 - October 2008)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing and supervising the circulation activities, compilation of library use statistics, and handling queries of students and staff regarding library memberships and overdue fines Responsible for handling the Inter Library Loan (ILL) and liaise with other libraries to arrange such material which are not available in the library. Managing the course reserves collection, obtaining new course reserves at the start of every quarter, maintaining and upgrading the passive courses reserve collection. Similarly, managing the past paper collection along with the course reserves. Coordinating with the library bookshop for the reprinting of text books through different publishers in the country as well as from outside the country. Exploring new resources such as Instructor Manuals, Study Guides, Solution Manuals, Laboratory Manuals and Student Guides etc. to cater the requirements of the faculty members LAHORE UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (LUMS) Library Assistant (Reference Services and Information Products) (February 2002 June 2007) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Selection, data entry, and scanning of press clippings and overall management of press clippings database. Acquisition, organization and preservation of annual financial reports of stock listed companies in print and electronic format. Performed duties at library circulation desk and carry out the routine duties of checkin/out of library material and guiding users to the appropriate departments for the further assistance. Involved in the processing of Khalid Ishaque Collection (More than 100,000 books donated to LUMS library by the family of Mr. Khalid Ishaque. 2002-2007

EDUCATION
2004-2006 2001-2002
Masters in Library and Information Science Silver Medal (Second Position) University of the Punjab, Lahore Diploma in computer Science (DCS) Fauji Foundation Institute of Computer Sciences, Lahore

IMPORTANT WORKSHOPS/PROFESSIONAL COURSES AS RESOURCE PERSON

November 17-18, 2011. Workshop on Capacity Building of College Librarians Hands on training session on Library of Congress Subject Heading May 2011 Jan. 2011 Mar. 2011 Learning Endnote Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan Superior University Hailey College of Commerce One day workshop on Endnote for faculty, staff and researchers of Bahauddin Zikariya University Multan Web Searching Skills, Research Ethics & Citation Management One day workshop for faculty, students & staff of Superior University, Lahore Web Searching Skills Two day workshop for faculty, students & staff of Hailey Collect of Commerce, Lahore Government of Punjab

AS PARTICIPANT
Jul. 2010 Leadership Development Training for Mangers LUMS Two weeks course on Leadership Development Training for Mangers by Social Enterprise Development Center (SEDC) and Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) LUMS. Feb. 2010 Library Management Systems INASP & HEC Pakistan Three days workshop on Library Management Systems at University of Management and Technology Conducted by Ken Chad, Library Systems and Solutions consultant from UK. I presented a case study of LUMS librarys selection process of VTLS VIRTUA Dec. 2008 Digital Library Services: Best Practices INASP & HEC Pakistan Two day training workshop organized in collaboration with International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP). The facilitator for this workshop was Mr. Martin Belcher, Head ICT Trainings INASP. I presented the case study of LUMS digital library Oct. 2007 Monitoring and Evaluation of Electronic Resources Usage INASP & HEC Pakistan Two days extensive training workshop jointly organized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and INASP Ms. Gwyneth Morgan was the facilitator and this workshop was facilitated by University of Birmingham, UK. Dec. 2009 Workshop on Supervisory Skills LUMS
One day extensive training workshop provided training in areas such as performance management, team development, communication skills, and time management.

Apr. 2008

Service Punch: Creating Service Leadership

Possibilities

Attended two day training workshop on Service Punch conducted by Possibilities at Lahore University of Management Sciences. Mar. 2008 Workshop on End Note Software LUMS Workshop organized by the Lahore University of Management Sciences and Institute of Research Promotion on the use of End Note. Nov.-Dec 2007 Certificate in Business Communication One Tree Hill 36 hours course on business communication covered all areas of communication including, writing, listening, speaking and presentation skills. Mar& May 2007 MS. Excel Training (Beginner and Intermediate CORVIT Systems Two separate training session s of two days each describing the essential features of Microsoft Excel

PUBLICATIONS
Ramzan, M., Munir, M., Siddique, N., & Asif, M. (2012). Awareness about plagiarism amongst university students in Pakistan. Higher Education, 64(1), 73-84. doi: 10.1007/s10734-011-9481-4

Ramzan, M., Munir, M. A., & Asif, M. (15-16 December 2011). Students Perceptions about Ethics in Business Research, Paper presented at the International conference on management research 2011, Superior University, Lahore.

PERSONAL PROFILE
Fathers Name: Marital Status: Religion: Nationality: Domicile: NIC Card: Muhammad Akram Married (One child) Islam Pakistani Lahore, Punjab 35201-2563586-7