Kanwal Ameen
Kanwal Ameen | |
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Born | Kanwal Ameen |
Occupation | Professor |
Known for | Vice Chancellor, University of Home Economics, lecturer, teacher and researcher, community development services in library and information science |
Spouse(s) | Mohammad Zafarullah |
Children | Ali, Zain, Danyal |
Awards | 2010 Pakistan Library Association (PLA) Appreciation Award for Academic Achievement 2010 HEC Best University Teacher Award 2013 Asian Library Leader's Award |
Academic background | |
Education | PhD in library and information science |
Alma mater | University of the Punjab |
Thesis | Philosophy and Framework of Collection Management and Its Application in University Libraries in Pakistan: An Appraisal. (2005) |
Academic work | |
Notable works | 140 publications |
Website | https://uhe.edu.pk/index.php/principals-message/ |
Kanwal Ameen (Urdu: کنول آمین) is a Pakistani professor in information management. She has served as chairperson (2009-2018) of the Department of Information Management (University of the Punjab),[1] formerly the Department of Library and Information Science,[2] and as director, directorate of external linkages.[1] On 31 May 2019, Ameen was appointed to a four-year term as vice-chancellor of the University of Home Economics.[3]
Ameen is the chief editor for the Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries.[4] She is also a teacher, author, researcher, and lecturer in the field of library and information science as well as a pre-doc (2000–2001) and post-doc (2009–2010) international Fulbright Scholar.[1]
Education[]
Ameen attended the University of the Punjab, and in 1985, after receiving a diploma in library science, began working as a librarian in the Department of Philosophy.[1] In 1986, she earned a Masters degree in library science.[5] In 1993, she traveled to the Netherlands and attended a 3-month diploma course on library management at Hague University,[1][5] then worked as a lecturer at University of the Punjab from 1993 to 2004. She furthered her education, and attended the University of Texas at Austin in 2000 as a Fulbright pre-doctoral scholar, and four years later was working as an assistant professor at the University of the Punjab. In 2005, she was awarded a PhD in library and information science from the University of the Punjab. Her thesis was titled, Philosophy and Framework of Collection Management and Its Application in University Libraries in Pakistan: An Appraisal.[6]
Career[]
Teaching[]
Ameen's teaching interests are in the areas of personality development, information services, information behaviour, qualitative research, information literacy, personal information management, and marketing of information services. She worked in a supervisory capacity at the doctoral level,[1] and became a professor at University of the Punjab in 2008. She attended the University of Missouri in 2010 as a postdoc Fulbright Visiting Scholar and researcher.[7][failed verification] Ameen became chairperson of the then Department of Library and Information Science which was renamed Department of Information Management.[8] She entered the tenure track in 2013.[1] That same year, she completed a research fellowship at the University of Tsukuba in Japan.[9]
In 2015, Ameen chaired the Centennial in Lahore, noting the progress of her Department from its earliest beginnings as a certificate course that had grown into a full PhD program over the course of a century.[10] It was in 1915 that , an American author and the first Chief Librarian for Brooklyn College, took a year-long sabbatical and traveled to India to teach at University of the Punjab (Lahore). He lectured on what was considered modern library methods at that time.[11] In 1916, he wrote the book Panjab Library Primer for the students he taught at Punjab University,[12] and is credited for establishing what became known as the Department of Information Management for which Ameen was first appointed chairperson in 2009.[13][14] In May 2015, she was appointed for a third consecutive 3-year term as department chair[15] that completed in May 2018.[1]
Research[]
As of 2018, Ameen had 140 publications.[16] She has served as Secretary of the IFLA Discussion on Library & Information Science Education in Developing Countries.[17][18] Additionally, she is a member of the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Knowledge and Communication Management,[19] Library Management,[20] and editor-in-chief of the Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries (formerly Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science)[21] from 2005 to 2009.[17][22][23]
In a 2013 study of examining why impact scores for Pakistani authors in the LIS field were generally low, Sajjad Ullah Jan and Mumtaz A. Anwar found that Ameen had an h-index of 5, but her ranking was the third highest total published papers of the 11 published library and information science faculty in Pakistan (out of a total of 53 faculty members, most unpublished). That said, 37.7% of the citations were self-citations, more than other published Pakistani LIS authors, but even after removing self-citations, Ameen maintained third position.[24] By 2016, Ameen's h-index had risen to 12.[25]
Other[]
Ameen convened and supervised a committee to redesign Punjab University's official website. Made available in English and Urdu, the website was recognised for its accessibility by vice chancellor Mujahid Kamran, during a launching ceremony held in February 2016.[26]
Personal life[]
Ameen is the mother of Ali Zafar, a Pakistani actor and singer.[27] In a 2010 interview with Abdul Samad Ansari, Ameen explained that she entered into an arranged marriage with her husband, Mohammad Zafarullah.[28]
Honours and awards[]
In 2010, Ameen received the Pakistan Library Association (PLA) Appreciation Award for Academic Achievement.[29] That same year, she also received a Best University Teacher Award from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan[23][30] but the award carried added significance for Ameen as she was "the first-ever library information science professor to earn the honour."[31] In 2013, Ameen received the Asian Library Leader's Award for Professional Excellence from the Satija Research Foundation for Library and Information Science, India.[32]
Selected works[]
Ameen has published in many forms, including books, journals, and conference papers.[16] Following are a few of her published works:
- Ameen, Kanwal (2009). Philosophy and Framework of Collection Management: Its Application in University Libraries of Pakistan. Saarbrücken. p. 232. ISBN 978-3639203066.
- Arshad, Alia; Ameen, Kanwal (2011). User's Perception's and Expectations of Quality Library Services: A survey of University of the Punjab's libraries. Saarbrücken: VDM Publishing. p. 112. ISBN 978-3639319880.
- Ameen, Kanwal (ed.). Emerging Paradigm in Librarianship: A Call for Innovation (Proceedings of PLA Golden Jubilee International Conference). Lahore: Pakistan Library Association Punjab Branch. p. 176.
- Ameen, Kanwal; Warraich, Nosheen (eds.). Looking Back, Moving Forward (Proceedings of International Conference on Information Management and Libraries (ICIML) Lahore, Pakistan, November 10-13, 2015). Lahore: Department of Information Management, University of the Punjab. p. 650.
- Ameen, Kanwal; Batool, Hina; Naveed, Asif (2018). "Difficulties Novice LIS Researchers Face While Formulating a Research Topic". Information Development. 35 (4): 592–600. doi:10.1177/0266666918774875. S2CID 65060598.
- Ahsan Ullah; Ameen, Kanwal (2018). "Account of Methodologies and Methods Applied in LIS Research: A Systematic Review". Library and Information Science Research. 40 (1): 53–60. doi:10.1016/j.lisr.2018.03.002.
- Soroya, Saira; Ameen, Kanwal (2018). "What Do They Want? Millennials And Role of Libraries in Pakistan". The Journal of Academic Libraries. 44 (2): 248–255. doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2018.01.003.
- Rafiq, Muhammad; Ameen, Kanwal; Jabeen, Munazza (2018). "Barriers to Digitization in University Libraries of Pakistan: A Developing Country Perspective". The Electronic Library. 36 (3): 457–470. doi:10.1108/EL-01-2017-0012.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h "Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen". University of the Punjab. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ^ "Department of Information Management". Homepage. University of the Punjab. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ^ "University of Home Economics VC appointed". The News International. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- ^ "Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries". Pakistan Journal of Information Management & Libraries Pjim&l. Department of Information Management. ISSN 2409-7462. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). University of the Punjab. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ Ameen, Kanwal (2005). "Philosophy and Framework of Collection Management and Its Application in University Libraries of Pakistan: An Appraisal". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ Denice Adkins, Kanwal Ameen. "Dr. Kanwal Ameen" (live webcast). University of Missouri-Columbia: University of Missouri-Columbia. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Name Change of the Department" (PDF). Department of Information Management at a Glance: February 2014 – December 2014. Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries. 15. 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "University of the Punjab - Press Release - PU faculty member honored". Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Int'l Conference on Information Management and Libraries – The Educationist". Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ Warraich, Nosheen (2010). "MLIS Curriculum at Punjab University: Perception and Reflections". Library Philosophy and Practice. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. ISSN 1522-0222. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Brooklyn College Library Archives And Special Collections". Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Department of Information Management". University of the Punjab. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Alumni Participation in LIS Program Review: The Case of MLIS at University of the Punjab". University of Nebraska-Lincoln. January 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Professor Kanwal Ameen Gets 3rd Term As Chair" (PDF). Department of Information Management at a Glance: January 2015—December 2015. Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries. 16. 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Du, Jia Tina; Zhu, Qinghua; editors, Andy Koronios (2014). "About the Contributors - Kanwal Ameen". Library and information science research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and practice. Hershey, Pa.: IGI Global. p. 338. ISBN 9781466651593.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- ^ Jump up to: a b Chilana, Rajwant Singh, ed. (2008). "Contributors Profile". Challenges for South Asian Resources and Information Services: Essays in Honour of Dr. Ravindra N. Sharma. Concept Publishing Company. p. 462. ISBN 978-8180695278.
- ^ Theng, Yin-Leng, ed. (2009). "About the Contributors". Handbook of Research on Digital Libraries: Design, Development, and Impact. IGI Global. p. 626. ISBN 978-1599048802.
- ^ "Editorial Board Members". Indian Journals. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Library Management". Emerald. Emerald. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- ^ "Editorial Board". Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ Sharma, Ravindra N., ed. (2012). "About the Contributors". Libraries in the Early 21st Century: An International Perspective. 2. Walter de Gruyter. p. 543. ISBN 978-3110292855.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Du, Jia Tina, ed. (2014). "About the Contributors". Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice. IGI Global. p. 338. ISBN 978-1466651593.
- ^ Jan, Sajjad Ullah; Anwar, Mumtaz A. (2013). "Impact of Pakistani Authors in the GOOGLE World: A Study of Library and Information Science Faculty". Library Philosophy and Practice. University of Nebraska-Lincoln: 980. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Google Scholar Citations". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ Staff Write (2 February 2016). "Punjab University launches user friendly new website". Daily Times. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ^ Tiwari, Soumya Vajpayee (9 May 2016). "Love music, love mom: For Bollywood singers, mum's the word". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ Ansari, Abdul Samad (March 2010). "An Interview with Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen". Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal. Library Promotion Bureau. 41 (1): 45. Retrieved 16 July 2016.[dead link]
- ^ Batool, Syeda Hina (2012). "Department of LIS at a Glance: August 2011 - October 2012" (PDF). Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science. University of the Punjab, Lahore. 13. ISSN 1680-4465.
- ^ "57 Best University Teachers Awards for 2010" (PDF). Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Prof Dr Kanwal Ameen Conferred Prestigious HEC Best University Teacher Award". Jumbo Publishing. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Amin Award Photo". Satija Research Foundation for Library and Information Science. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
External links[]
- Living people
- People from Lahore
- University of the Punjab alumni
- University of Texas at Austin School of Information alumni
- University of the Punjab faculty
- Pakistani librarians
- Vice-Chancellors of the University of Home Economics
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences alumni