ISLAMABAD(DNA): A two-day training workshop on “Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders” kicked off on Thursday at PASTIC National Center Islamabad.
The training workshop has been organised by Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC) in collaboration with Pakistan Librarians Welfare Organization (PLWO).
The objective of the workshop is to train and empower librarians to meet the challenges of this digital era by grooming their leadership skills. Federal Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology, Fazal Abbas Maken was the chief guest at the inaugural session of workshop.
In his address he emphasized on capacity building of the librarians to meet the challenges of present digital era. He appreciated and lauded the role of PASTIC and Pakistan Librarians Welfare Organization (PLWO) for taking this specific initiative.
He said, “Such efforts should be continued for the capacity building of librarians and information professionals.” Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, Chairman PSF and Naveed Qamar, President PLWO were the Guests of Honor.
Naveed Qamar said, “Acquiring necessary knowledge and insight about innovative options in library leadership development and competencies is the dire need of present digital era.” Overall 40 librarians and information professionals from all over Pakistan are going to attend this workshop.
