INTRODUCTION
Department of Library Information Science (DLIS), Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak was established in April, 2015, under the chairmanship of Dr. Rahim Jan. The codal formalities as per Higher Education Commission requirements have fulfilled for the BS (LIS), M.Phil and PhD program. It is worth to mention that the Department of Library & Information Science is the 2nd department in the Public Sector Universities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. this Department has the distinction to launch BS-LIS, M.Phil LIS and PhD for the first time in the history of this province It has also the honor for taking on board highly qualified faculty including four PhD’s and two M.Phil. teaching staff. The department currently offers the following programs.
- Bachelor of Science in Library & Information Science (BS-LIS) —— 4 Year Program
- Master of Philosophy in Library & Information Science (M.Phil.-LIS) —— 2 Year.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Science (PhD) ———–3 Year
VISION
The Department of Library and Information Science, KKKUK will expand its leadership role in preparing information professionals to meet the needs of global information society. LIS graduates will continue to serve as intermediaries between information and information seekers, as well as serve crucial roles in a wide variety of settings with increasingly sophisticated technological tools. The diverse faculty of LIS will contribute individual strengths to increase the quality of teaching, research, and service that will boost the department as a center of excellence in near future.
MISSION
The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) provides and supports resources, research, and service for education and leadership to the library and information sciences community and prepares information professionals of the highest quality to serve dynamic roles in the state, the nation, and the world.
OBJECTIVES
- Prepare information professionals who demonstrate excellence in leadership, service, research, and education in a technology driven world.
- Advance and contribute to leading-edge research and scholarship.
- Maintain a supportive and flexible learning environment to accommodate student’s individual background, needs, and aspirations.
- Contribute to professional, academic, and public and interest through consulting education, and leadership.
FACULTY/STAFF
Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan
Assistant Professor (Chairman/HoD)
Area of Specialization: Digital Technology and its impact on Library & Information Service and resources in the public sector Universities of Pakistan, and LIS Research
Dr. Rahim Jan
Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Emotional Intelligence and Information Seeking Anxiety
Dr. Ghalib Khan
Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Collection Development and Management
Dr. Muhammad Hussain
Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Public Libraries, Electronic Resources, Information Technology, LIS Marketing
Mr. Izhar Muhammad
Lecturer
MLIS (Gold Medalist)
M.Phil LIS
Ph.D in Progress
Khushal Khan Khattak University,
Karak
Area of Specialization:
Collection Development in Public Libraries,
Digital Libraries.