Muhammad Ashraf Shakoori
Lahore
Summary
Dynamic information management professional with extensive experience at SMEDA, excelling in online information retrieval and content development. Proven ability to enhance user engagement and streamline operations, leveraging skills in digital library software and effective communication. Committed to fostering knowledge growth and supporting SMEs with tailored information solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Information Resource Center
Small & Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)
Lahore
08.2010 - Current
- Company Overview: Govt
- Of Pakistan, Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex, Lahore- Pakistan
- Responsible for all the operations of IRC i.e
- Need assessment of users, acquisition of collection, its technical processing & circulation
- Provision of list of importers, exporters and traders
- Provision of pre-feasibility studies and regulatory procedures
- Provision of information regarding custom tariffs for imports & exports
- Know-how guides for new business start-ups
- Provision of articles from various journals and newspapers subscribed by SMEDA IRC & their dissemination to relevant sector leads
- Provision of the contact details of business establishments in selected field
- Provision of statistical data on various sectors of the economy
- Provision of up-to-date trade related statistics
- Availability of SMEDA publications
- Customized information to SMEs
- Responsible for content development of SMEDA Quarterly News Letter and author of its column “Ik Zara Si Baat”
- Worked as translator & composer for PM Youth Business Loan Scheme
- Content development (Urdu) for SMEDA Website regarding PM Youth Business Loan Scheme
- Remained part of project “SMEDA: A Paperless Organization”
- Govt
- Of Pakistan, Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex, Lahore- Pakistan
Visiting Lecturer for M. Phil Library & Information Science
Superior University
Lahore
01.2017 - 01.2018
Visiting Lecturer for M. Phil Library & Information Science
Minhaj University
Lahore
01.2015 - 01.2016
Librarian
Beaconhouse School System
Lahore
09.2010 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Canal Side Campus Boys Branch
- Responsible for technical processing of material
- Responsible for circulation
- Responsible to conduct activities like essay writing competition, books review writing, etc
- To boost reading habit among students
- Provision of assistance to teachers regarding their assignments
- Canal Side Campus Boys Branch
Librarian
The City School
Lahore
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: A Level Campus 75-H, Model Town
- Responsible for technical processing of material
- Responsible for circulation
- Provision of reference services
- A Level Campus 75-H, Model Town
Manager IRC
IQRA University
Lahore
01.2004 - 08.2006
- Responsible for acquisition
- Responsible for technical processing of material
- Responsible for circulation
- Provision of reference services
Librarian
Gujrat Law College
Gujrat
07.2004 - 12.2004
- Responsible for acquisition
- Responsible for technical processing of material
- Responsible for circulation
- Provision of reference services
Intern
AIMC (Allama Iqbal Medical College)
Lahore
Education
M. Phil - Library & Information Science
Minhaj University
Lahore01.2014
M.A - Library & Information Science
University of the Punjab
Lahore01.2003
B.A - Journalism, Islamic Studies
University of the Punjab
Lahore01.2001
H.S.S.C. - Stat. Math. Eco.
Multan Board
01.1999
S.S.C. - Science
Multan Board
01.1997
Skills
- Online Information Retrieval
- Information management
- MS office
- Web Surfing
- Word Press
- Library World
- PakLAG Web OPAC
- Digital Library Software
- Citation Management Tools
- EndNote
- Mendley
- Caliber
- Dewey for Windows
- MS Office
- CorelDraw
- Publisher
Nic
36603-1469222-7
Domicile
Vehari, Punjab, Pakistan
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/16/82
Professional Contribution
- Chief Editor Quarterly Sada-e-Librarian, first online Urdu magazine for Pakistani librarians.
- Remained Chief Editor Info@PULISAA (Quarterly News Letter of Punjab University Library and Information Science Alumni Association) (2011-2013).
- Vice President of Punjab University Library and Information Science Alumni Association (PULISAA), (2011-2013).
- Member Executive Council PULISAA (2009-2011).
- Life Member Pakistan Library Association (PLA).
Timeline
Visiting Lecturer for M. Phil Library & Information Science
Superior University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Visiting Lecturer for M. Phil Library & Information Science
Minhaj University
01.2015 - 01.2016
Librarian
Beaconhouse School System
09.2010 - 08.2010
Head Information Resource Center
Small & Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)
08.2010 - Current
Librarian
The City School
09.2006 - 09.2008
Librarian
Gujrat Law College
07.2004 - 12.2004
Manager IRC
IQRA University
01.2004 - 08.2006
Intern
AIMC (Allama Iqbal Medical College)
M. Phil - Library & Information Science
Minhaj University
M.A - Library & Information Science
University of the Punjab
B.A - Journalism, Islamic Studies
University of the Punjab
H.S.S.C. - Stat. Math. Eco.
Multan Board
S.S.C. - Science
Multan Board
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