Public libraries (PLs) aim to meet the information needs of their local communities and play
a vital role in the development of a nation. Comprehensive published literature is available …

The research evaluated public libraries in Pakistan concerning their ICT resources, services
and use of various ICT tools in service delivery. The research was quantitative and relied on …

The study investigates the current state of information demands and the information-seeking
behavior of Urdu literary students using digital technologies. Another purpose of the study …

Purpose Publicly owned libraries deliver a fundamental public service, fostering the citizens'
access to knowledge. However, little is known about the factors underpinning the public …

The status of collection development in public libraries depicts the poor condition in the
following four aspects: books, periodicals, rare material and digital information resources …

As the gap between decreased budgetary allocation and the need to sustain free and
improved quality public library services continues to increase, librarians are expected to …

The role of public libraries in providing such goals is troublesome to contradict. Users are
the most element of any library. The identification and fulfill of their needs and satisfaction …

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 …

Cultural diversity is an asset, an added value, and an opportunity. Public libraries promote
cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. They play dynamic roles as social meeting …

Purpose: This study assessed the public libraries of Sindh in terms of information and
human resources, services and the problems faced by the libraries in the delivery of …