Kanwal Ameen

Kanwal Ameen
Born
Kanwal Ameen

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
OccupationProfessor Emeritus
Known forVice Chancellor, University of Home Economics, academic leader, teacher and researcher, community development services in library and information science
SpouseMohammad Zafarullah
ChildrenAli, Zain, Danyal
Awards2023 Tamgha e Imtiaz
2020 Women Excellence Award
Indigenous Post-Doctoral Supervision Award (2018-2019)
2010 Pakistan Library Association (PLA) Appreciation Award for Academic Achievement
2010 HEC Best University Teacher Award
2013 Asian Library Leader's Award
Academic background
EducationPhD in library and information science
Alma materUniversity of the Punjab
ThesisPhilosophy and Framework of Collection Management and Its Application in University Libraries in Pakistan: An Appraisal. (2005)
Academic work
Notable works240+ publications
Websitehttps://uhe.edu.pk/index.php/principals-message/

Kanwal Ameen (Urdu: کنول امین) is attached as Professor Emeritus at Institute of information management,of University of the Punjab, Pakistan where previously she had served in different capacities such as Chairperson (2009-2018) of the Department of Information Management,[1] Chairperson of Doctoral Programme Coordination Committee (2013-2017), University of the Punjab, and as Director of External Linkages.[1] Dr Ameen was the founding Vice-chancellor at the University of Home Economics (2019-2023).[2] She is also serving as Vice Chair, Board of Governors of the Punjab Library Foundation (2023-2026). With a career spanning nearly four decades, she has made substantial contributions in teaching, research and academic leadership in Pakistan. Ameen has authored many publications and in internationally known scholar who has been honoured with several national and international awards, including the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz[3] by the government of Pakistan for her contributions in Education. Dr. Ameen continues to contribute to the academic community through her research, mentorship of post-graduate students, and serving on editorial boards of international journals.[1]

Dr Ameen has been serving as honorary secretary of Ali Zafar Foundation which is working on spreading digital literacy and education with a special focus on girls and helping economically marginalized communities.[4]

Education

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Ameen attended the University of the Punjab and completed her education with a PhD in Library and Information Science in 2005. During her PhD she was awarded pre-doctoral Fulbright Scholarship (2000–2001) to attend School of Information,University of Texas, Austin. She again got a post-doctoral Fulbright Scholarship (2009-2010) to research at University of Missouri, Colombia.[1] Formerly, she got a scholarship by the Netherlands government to attend a three-month diploma on library management at the city of Hague in 1993. She then worked as a lecturer at University of the Punjab from 1993 to 2004.[1]

Career

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Teaching

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She joined the department library and information science as lecturer in 1993. She became assistant professor in 2004 and was selected as professor in 2008. 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 has produced many PhDs and MPhil students and introduced a number of new courses at graduate and postgraduate level. She got best teacher award by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in 2010.

Research

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As of 2024, Ameen had published over 240 works.[5] She has served as Secretary of the IFLA Discussion on Library & Information Science Education in Developing Countries.[6][7] and was editor-in-chief of the Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries (formerly Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science)[8] from 2005 to 2009.[6][9][10] Currently, she is a member of the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Knowledge and Communication Management,[11] Library Management,[12] The Electronic Library,[13] Collection and Curation,[14] Pakistan Journal of Computer and Information Systems (PJCIS), and Journal of Information Management and Practices.[15] Google Scholar shows her h-index as 32 and her i10-index as 92, indicating a significant influence in academic and research spheres.[16]

Other

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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.[17]

Personal life

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Ameen is the mother of Ali Zafar, a Pakistani actor and singer.[18] In a 2010 interview with Abdul Samad Ansari, Ameen explained that she entered into an arranged marriage with her husband, Mohammad Zafarullah.[19]

Honours and awards

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In 2010, Ameen received the Pakistan Library Association (PLA) Appreciation Award for Academic Achievement.[20] That same year, she also received a Best University Teacher Award from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan[10][21] but the award carried added significance for Ameen as she was "the first-ever library information science professor to earn the honour."[22] In 2013, Ameen received the Asian Library Leader's Award for Professional Excellence from the Satija Research Foundation for Library and Information Science, India.[23] On 23rd March, 2024 she has been awarded with highest national award Hila-e-Imtiaz by Government of Pakistan.[3]

Selected works

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Ameen has published in many forms, including books, journals, and conference papers.[5] 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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • Ameen, Kanwal. (2020). "Graduate researchers' perceptions and expectations: An exploratory study about reference and information services." Reference Services Review, 48(2), 227-242. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/RSR-02-2019-0009
  • 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

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen". Homepage. University of the Punjab. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  2. ^ "University of Home Economics VC appointed". The News International. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Conferment of Pakistan Civil Awards – 14th August, 2023" (PDF). Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Board of Governors". Ali Zafar Foundation. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  5. ^ a b Du, Jia Tina; Zhu, Qinghua; Koronios, Andy (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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Editorial Board". Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  9. ^ Sharma, Ravindra N., ed. (2012). "About the Contributors". Libraries in the Early 21st Century: An International Perspective. Vol. 2. Walter de Gruyter. p. 543. ISBN 978-3110292855.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Editorial Board Members". Indian Journals. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  12. ^ "Library Management". Emerald. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  13. ^ "The Electronic Library". Emerald Insight. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Collection and Curation". Emerald Insight. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Journal of Information Management and Practices". IUB Journals. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Dr. Kanwal Ameen (Tamgha e Imtiaz)". Google Scholar. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  17. ^ Staff Write (2 February 2016). "Punjab University launches user friendly new website". Daily Times. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  18. ^ Tiwari, Soumya Vajpayee (9 May 2016). "Love music, love mom: For Bollywood singers, mum's the word". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  19. ^ Ansari, Abdul Samad (March 2010). "An Interview with Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen". Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal. 41 (1). Library Promotion Bureau: 45. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  20. ^ Batool, Syeda Hina (2012). "Department of LIS at a Glance: August 2011 - October 2012" (PDF). Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science. 13. University of the Punjab, Lahore. ISSN 1680-4465.
  21. ^ "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.
  22. ^ "Prof Dr Kanwal Ameen Conferred Prestigious HEC Best University Teacher Award". Jumbo Publishing. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  23. ^ "Amin Award Photo". Satija Research Foundation for Library and Information Science. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
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