Software Developer Assistant
Resume:
LIBRARIAN
FARHANA KOUSAR
Villa Park, IL 60181, USA
Cell No. +1-630-***-****
Email: 1) *******.********@*****.*** 2) *************@*******.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To pursue a challenging position in library and information system, seeking an opportunity to work with the team of library professionals where I can utilize my expertise and knowledge competently. Accomplishing organizational goals and self improvement have always been my priority.
EDUCATION:
Master in Library & Information Science, First Division 1989
University of Karachi, Pakistan
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
October 2008- May 2014 Chief Librarian, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Karachi-Pakistan.
Nov 2006- October 2008 Head Librarian, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST)
July 2005-September 2006 Deputy Chief Librarian, College of Physician and Surgeons and WHO Depository Library Pakistan
March 2002 - March 2005 Head Librarian, Institute of Business Management
April 2001- October 2001 Library Assistant, Library of Congress US Consulate Karachi
December1996 - April 2001 Assistant Librarian, NED University of Engineering and Technology
October1991- Dec1996 Librarian, Hamdard Foundation
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Building Library Collection by selection, order and process various types of library material.
Assist national library in compilation of union catalogue of technical reports, Government documents and special bibliographies.
Administration, planning, communication, motivation, annual budget proposals, hire and train of library staff and conduct orientation programs for library patrons.
Manage application of DDC, LOC, NLM Classification schemes, Sear's list of subject heading and MeSH.
Facilitate in Medical, business, scientific and technical research.
Manual Indexing of books, periodicals, newspapers, and technical and research literature.
LIBRARY COMPUTERIZATION SKILLS:
Analysis of library systems for automation and describe each & every process to the software developer in the handling of library material and information services. Many
In-house developed library software implemented successfully under my supervision.
Following are some of my electronic and technical works, which have been done during my professional career.
To design the complete structure of Library Management Systems (LMS) including front-end screen.
To interlink all modules of LMS.
Computerized cataloguing (OPAC)
Indexing of Scientific and technical reports and periodicals
Update library database on regular basis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
WORKSHOPS /CONFERENCES ATTENDED/ CONDUCTED
ALA International Annual Conference 2014 on “Transforming our Libraries, Ourselves” in Las Vegas, USA (Jun 26-July 01, 2014)
International Conference on “Library, Information and Knowledge Management Service in the Social Media Era: Search for New Frontier” in Kathmandu, Nepal (Dec. 29-30, 2012)
National Training Workshop on Automation and Planning of Academic Libraries, conducted by AEPAM (Ministry of Education) Islamabad.
Workshop on Library Education in Electronic Environment, conducted by Al-Khair University Azad Jammu Kashmir,
Seminar on Virginia Tech. Library Systems, to introduce the VTLS Suit of Automation Solution. Karachi.
Workshop on PERI Digital Library Programme, conducted by Higher Education Commission, Govt. of Pakistan. Karachi.
International Workshop of Medical Librarian on “Resource Sharing” conducted by WHO and College of Physician and Surgeons Pakistan. Karachi.
INTRESETS:
Reading
Poetry and essay writing
Participation in charity, social and professional gatherings
Traveling
PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS AND VOLUNTEER:
Membership of American Library Association (ALA)
Life membership of Nepal Library Association (NLA)
Life membership of Pakistan Library Association (PLA)
Membership of Medical Library Association of Pakistan (MELAP)
Trustee of Widow and Orphan Trust (WOT), Registered
Trustee and General Secretary of Global Food Bank Trust, Registered
REFERENCE:
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