Zia Ahmed

Librarian

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University

05.2024 - Current

Help for technical and academic inquiries is provided by the user. HEC Digital Library, specialized in utilization.
Conducts information literacy workshops, provides guidance to staff and students on how to use databases to find information, and assist library users in doing so.
Incorporate digital resources into research and curricula by working together with staff and faculty members.
By use of diverse outreach initiatives, make digital resources more widely known.
To oversee SCD Learning Resource Center operations as a whole.
Facilitated the growth of the library's activities and resources in response to the requirements and unique demands of the professors and students.
Several physical and digital artifacts that were designed and supplied to help library users be guided appropriately.
Effective shelf plans were created to arrange the books so they could be quickly retrieved when needed.
Briefed academics and staff on contemporary research approaches at countess orientations and trainings

Librarian

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

01.2016 - 01.2023

Provision of user support for academic and technical queries
Specialized in usage of Saudi Digital Library and Ac-knowledge Database
Assists and educates library patrons to search for information using databases, conduct information literacy sessions, and orientation for students/faculty members
To perform all daily library operations i.e. Cataloging, Circulation, Fine collection, Classification using Symphony library management system
Participated in Cataloging and Circulation policy development for 21 libraries spanned across three different regions (Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Ahsa)
Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests
Played a key role in planning and setting up attractive and informative library exhibits
Designed and delivered countless print and electronic artifacts for appropriate guidance of library patrons
Developed efficient shelves schemes to organize the books so that it can be fetched easily when needed
Conducted countess orientations and trainings for new staff and faculty regarding modern research methods.

Manager Library

Muslim Youth University

04.2015 - 12.2015

Research support to faculty and conduct information literacy sessions for students/faculty members and orientation
Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using
Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors
Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records
Command and control of entire work of all subordinate workforces
Maintained continuous knowledge of current and newly developed industry technology, making proactive suggestions to improve AV offerings and strategies
Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills
Educated library patrons about policies for checking out materials and using resources.

Digital Library Officer

Rawal Institute of Health Sciences

11.2013 - 03.2015

Consistent involvement with academic research for review papers where information was collected from multiple resources, compiled, and presented as summarized outcome
Demonstrated excellent collaboration skills while working in a team to find appropriate results for various problems
Was heavily involved in development of performance improvement strategies to promote continuous improvement
Lead team on various occasions and demonstrated effected team building skills
Showed top notch skills while using excel spreadsheets to present data in different formats for effective analysis and decision making
Continuous self-improvement via digital learning
Was rated as best librarian for providing working and effective solutions for patron's problems.

Information Officer (Subject Librarian)

Riphah International University

04.2010 - 10.2013

Management of all Newspaper Database activities as project manager
Conduct information literacy sessions for students/members of faculty as well as orientation
To execute all technical library material processes and to manage Serials / Periodicals
Search on World Wide Web, search for publisher catalogs, and download electronic media
Perform circulation services, supervising and checking entire work of all subordinating staff
Responsible to answer reference queries and guide users on how to use Library
Collaborate with faculty to provide course- related library instruction
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Assistant Information Officer

Riphah International University

08.2008 - 04.2010

Classification and Cataloguing of books & Automate the library material

Maintaining records of serials & periodicals
Providing assistance to readers in accessing library resources
Maintain library records regarding various activities
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Librarian

Librarian

Manager Library

Digital Library Officer

Information Officer (Subject Librarian)

Assistant Information Officer

Education

M. Phil - Library And Information Science

Master of Library and Information Science -

Bachelor of Library and Information Science -

Skills

Certification

Accomplishments

Affiliations

Languages

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Intention

Personal Information

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Timeline

Librarian

Librarian

Manager Library

Digital Library Officer

Information Officer (Subject Librarian)

Assistant Information Officer

M. Phil - Library And Information Science

Master of Library and Information Science -

Bachelor of Library and Information Science -

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