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Information Development, Vol. 24, No. 2, 135-142 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0266666908091127

Volunteer Endeavors to Promote ICT in a Developing Country: the case of the Pakistan Library Automation Group

Khalid Mahmood

Department of Library and Information Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, khalid{at}dlis.pu.edu.pk

Muhammad Ajmal Khan

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Block-B, Faisal Town, Lahore, Pakistan, ajmal.khan{at}nu.edu.pk

Nadeem Siddique

Express News, 229-A, Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Pakistan, nadeem.siddique{at}expressnews.tv

This paper is a case study of the Pakistan Library Automation Group, formed in October 2000 by volunteers in library and information science and computer science in Pakistan. The group's mission was to promote the use of ICT in Pakistani libraries with virtually no financial support. The achievements of the group during 6 years include: PakLAG Website; Automation of libraries with Library Information Management System (LIMS); Multilingual Web OPAC; Searching interface of National Digital Library; Online directory of LIS professionals; Publications program; Pak-LIS News; E-mail discussion group; Online posting of job advertisements; Virtual library; Training in ICTs for library professionals; and free consultancy service in library automation. The group's future plans are also presented. The study concludes that, if some committed professionals present themselves for voluntary endeavors and plan to develop their nation without any material resources, they can play a significant role in the promotion of ICT in the libraries of a developing country.

Key Words: Library automation • volunteers • Pakistan


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