| Engr. Abul Kalam Library handed-over 85 cartons containing 1846 donated books to Librarian, Dr.Mahmud Husain Library, University of Karachi for their libraries network on 9th January, 2023. These books were donated to Engr. Abul Kalam Library by the Books for International Goodwill, BIG, USA. |  |
| A delegation of faculty members of Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, (KFUIT) located at Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab visited the Library on 25th January 2023. The delegation was briefed about the Library services & facilities. |
| A group of students of D Raju’s Knowledge Station (Safoora Chapter) visited the University as well as the Library on 20th February, 2023. Students were briefed about the library services & facilities. |
| The Book Bank of the Library has been shifted from 1st floor of Circulation Library building to 2nd floor of Reference Library building on 23rd February 2023 and services resumed as per direction of the Honorable Vice Chancellor Dr. Sarosh H. Lodi. |  |
| Ms. Huma Sardar, Ag. Librarian, Syed Basit Ali, Deputy Librarian and Mr. M. Sameem Kardar, Assistant Librarian visited the Goethe Institut Library, Karachi on invitation for demonstration and experiencing Virtual Reality in form of Infinite Library on 27th February, 2023. |  |
| The Library facilitated the Department of Computer Science & Information Technology of the University for conducting classes of few courses of its Masters programme in the Digital Library. The classes were scheduled in the evening during the period from December 2022 to February 2023. |  |
| Mr. Muhammad Sameem Kardar, Assistant Librarian in the Library was awarded M. Phil Degree by the University of Karachi in the field of Library & Information Sciences in February 2023. His research topic was “Preservation and Conservation Techniques adopted by Public sector University Libraries in Karachi” under supervision of Dr. Muhammad Waseem Zia. |  |
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Ms. Naveen Ali, ITM (JE) attended the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) initiated a six-week Cluster Development Agents training activity under the Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh (PAIDAR) programme funded by the European Union. The training sessions were conducted at National Incubation Centre (NIC) of the University during Jan-Feb 2023. |
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Renovation work at the ground floor of the Reference Library building was started in March 2022 for which books, shelves and other furniture and fixture was temporarily shifted to 2nd floor of the building and Reference services continued. This renovation work included demolishing of backside walls and replacing with glass, replacing of wooden partition with fully glass work, replacing existing service counter and repairing / polishing of tables/chairs and carrels. The entire renovation work was ended/ completed in the month of March 2023. |
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| Ms. Huma Sardar, Ag. Librarian and Ms. Nazia Sami, Assistant Librarian visited Karachi University Book Fair’ 23 on 2nd March, 2023. This three days event was organized at the Gymnasium Hall, University of Karachi during 28th February to 2nd March, 2023. |  |
| The Library facilitated a group of 5 students of the Department of Library & Information Sciences, University of Karachi for fulfillment of their assignments on library facilities and services upon their request. They were visited the Library and briefed about services and facilities of the library on 3rd March, 2023. |
| The Library handed over 13 boxes containing 381 donated books to Mr. M. Ajmal, Senior Librarian, Army Public School & College Saddar, Karachi on 14th March 2023. These books were donated to Engr. Abul Kalam Library by the Books for International Goodwill, BID, USA. |  |
| The library handed over 21 box containing 886 books to Ms. Huma Waseem, Librarian, Mama Parsi School, Saddar, Karachi on 15th March 2023.These books were donated to Engr. Abul Kalam Library by Books for International Goodwill, BID, USA. |  |
| Dr.Muhammad Khurram Shafi, Assistant Librarian in the Library was awarded the Degree of Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the field of Public Administration by the University of Karachi in March 2023. His research topic was “Practices of Human Resource Management in University Libraries: A Case Study of Dr. Mehmud Husain Library, University of Karachi. The research was carried out under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood Iraqi, Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi. |  |
| The library participated in the HEC “Library Support Programme (LSP)” under special funds amounting Rs. 1.643 m allocated by the HEC for purchasing of books for the library. The funds have been utilized appropriately and 94 books were procured to enrich library’s collection. |  |
| The Library facilitated the Humanities Department project “English Works Program” under Regional U.S. Embassy, Islamabd, through the U.S. State Department. The session was conducted in the Digital Library on weekend basis during December 2022 to May 2023. |  |
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The Library with the support of Department of Computer Science & Information Technology developed its Library Mobile App namely “Ambition” , which provides the Library OPAC and library services which are available online. Inauguration of the App was taken place at the Senate Hall of the University on 12th May, 2023 prior to the meeting of the Academic Council. The App is available on Google Play Store at the following installation link; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neduet.ambitionapp |
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| The library procured books of Food Engineering Department under the Departmental Developmental Working Party, DDWP of the Government of Sindh initiative of 'Development of Department of Food Engineering and Infrastructure' in the financial year 2022-23. Total 139 books were procured worth of Rs. 3.9 m and after technical processing the same have been shifted to Food Engineering Department Library during the month of June 2023. |  |
| A delegation from department of Architecture and Planning undergraduate students with some faculty members visited the library on 12th June 2023 to observe various functions and activity of the Library. The delegation was briefed about the library services and facilities |
| The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of the University inaugurated the event of distribution of zero activity/obsolete books of the Book Bank and Circulation Section held on 13th June 2023 at stack area, Circulation Section. Deans, and a large number of Chairpersons and faculty members attended and showed their interests. Total 10699 books of Circulation Section and 12253 books were displayed for free distribution to the University patrons. |  |
| Ms. Huma Sardar, Ag. Librarian briefed about the library information resources; facilities and services to four newly appointed faculty members of Civil Engineering Department on 15th June, 2023. |
| The library contributed in the University Online Pre-Admission Entry Test (PAET) and provided its Digital Library facility for undergraduate admission programme 2023 in the University. The entry tests were conducted in Phase#I during 8th to 10th July, 2023 and in Phase#II during 19th–21st August, 2023 in four sessions each day. |  |
| The Library setup state-of-the-art technology through installation of RFID security gate at the entrance of Reference library building in the month of July 2023 and made operational. All the books of Reference section have been marked with RFID book tags. |  |
| Ms. Nazia Sami, and Mr. Muhammad Sameem Kardar, Assistant Librarians attended Five Days Training Programme on “Innovation in Library Management” during 21st – 25th August 2023. The event was organized by National Centre for Rural Development (NCRD) at Akhtar Hameed Khan National Centre, Islamabd. The main focus area was the Koha; An Open Source Library Management System and Open Journal System (OJS). |  |
| The Library after signing the declaration with COMSTECH, the OIC’s Committee on Science and Technology Cooperation, became the member of COMSTECH Interlibrary Resources Network Service in August 2023. The core objective of the Network is to continue to strive for excellence and betterment for the promotion of scientific research and literature among OIC member states. Under the COMSTECH’ Network, participating libraries will gain access to vast resources on science and technology for academic purpose. The Library has shared its bibliographical data with the Network. |  |
| Dr. Muhammad Khurram Shafi, and Mr. Ghulam Abbas Memon, Assistant Librarians attended Three Days Training Programme on “Emerging Trends and Technologies for Library Services” during 4th – 6th September, 2023. The event was organized by Library and Online Information Centre, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, Sindh. The focus area of the event was the Koha; An Open Source Library Management System and salient features of Calibri software. |  |
| Paramount Books (Pvt. Ltd)), Karachi invited the Librarian to visit their 33rd Annual Bookfair. Ms. Huma Sardar, Ag. Librarian, Mr. Muhammad Farooq Khan and Mr. Muhammad Imran Khan, Assistant Librarians visited the Bookfair on 4th October, 2023. |  |
| Engr. Abul Kalam Library participated in the University Carnival, organized by the Department of Students Affairs held on 7th October, 2023 to promote the library facilities and services for new comer students of Batch 2023. |  |
| An awareness session on the Koha software was conducted at Digital Library of the library on 11th October, 2023. The session was organized by the QEC under its annual training session and conducted by Ms. Naveen Ali, ITM (JE). A large number of faculty members attended the session. |  |
| One of the Library initiatives with the name “Friends Corner”, which was initially setup in the Book Bank at 1st floor Circulation Library building has been relocated to Circulation Section on 27th October, 2023. A large number of donated books related to engineering and allied subjects are displayed and made available for students and faculty members of the University for their personal use. |  |
| A delegation for PEC Washington Accord visited the Library on 2nd & 3rd November, 2023. The visitation team was the aim with observing common facilities for the offered undergraduate engineering programmes of the University. During their visit, the delegation was delivered a presentation containing library resources, services and facilities. The delegation also visited deferent sections of the Library. |  |
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Engr. Abul Kalam Library in collaboration with Neuro-Computational Lab (NCL) hosted its Annual Book Fair on 6th & 7th November, 2023, at the Fountain Area in front of Mahmood Alam Auditorium. The Book Fair was inaugurated by the worthy Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail. Twenty-Seven (27) prominent Book Trade Professionals, along with others exhibited of books on engineering & allied sciences. Stalls on computer accessories items and FRIP – provider of professional training in First Aid/ CPR were also setup. Another library initiative titled "علمی بیٹھک" was introduced for bringing research scholars and University students together for discussions and knowledge sharing. |
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| The Library handed over 25 boxes containing 1025 old/outdated donated books to Alamghir Welfare Trust on 15th November, 2023 for their library. These old/outdated books were donated by various individuals/ organizations to the Library. |  |
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Mr. Faseeh ur Rehman, Mr. Muhammad Uzair Khan, Syed Muhammad Mustafa Kazmi and Muhammad Azlan students of Computer Science & Information Science Department contributed to the Library Project of integrating the NED Library Management System Koha with the indigenous NED University Information Systems. Their technical skills and commitment to the project are praiseworthy and dedication ensured the timely completion of the project. They displayed the ability to grasp the intricacies of requirements and identified and resolved any challenges that arose during the process. Appreciating their formidable efforts, a ceremony of awarding “Letter of Appreciation” was hosted at the Library on 16th November, 2023. Syed Ghazanfar Hussain, Ag. Registrar, Prof. Dr. Shehnila Zardari, Chairperson CSE, Dr. Rahila Asif, Dr. Summan Hina, Faculty Members, Ms. Huma Sardar, Ag. Librarian, Ms. Naveen Ali, ITM (JE), Syed Basit Ali, Deputy Librarian, Syed Muhammad Faraz, ITM (SS) and aspirant students attended the ceremony. The worthy PVC/CLC Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail was the Chief Guest of the event. He awarded them Letter of Appreciation and appreciated their hard work and tireless efforts and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors. He also appreciated the concerned Chairpersons and Faculty Members for their competently support. |
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| A group of girl students from Habib Girls’ School, Karachi visited the University main campus and the Library on 21st November, 2023. The students were visited to the different library sections and briefed about the library facility, resources and services. |  |
| Ms. Huma Sardar, Ag. Librarian, Syed Basit Ali, Deputy Librarian, Mr. M. Farooq Khan and Ms. Nazia Sami, Assistant Librarians visited Liaquat Memorial Library on 21st November, 2023. The main purpose of the visit was to explore documents and records related to the University. The staff also visited the Lincoln Corner Karachi located in the same premises. Ms. Mahjabeen Alvina, Assistant Coordinator – Startup Lab briefed on the resources and services provided therein. |  |
| A foreign delegation facilitated by Dr. Riaz Uddin, Director ORIC visited to the University on 22nd November, 2023. This visitation of the delegation was also covered with visit of the Library. The delegation was welcomed in the Library and briefed about the library facility, resources and services. The delegation also visited deferent sections of the Library. |  |
| An awareness session on the Proquest Ebooks and EBSCO Ebooks was conducted in the Library on 4th December, 2023. The session was conducted at the Digital Library and hosted by Ms. Naveen Ali ITM (JE) and attended by the departmental representative / faculty members of teaching departments of the University. The purpose of the session was to make them familiar with the search and download mechanism of the two databases so that they could be able to explore these sources and provide their recommendations for online subscription of more relevant one. The Library Officials also attended the session. |  |
| Syed Basit Ali, Deputy Librarian and Mr. Muhammad Farooq Khan, Assistant Librarians attended One-Day Training Workshop on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Library Operations: Exploring New Trends and Technologies conducted on 20th December, 2023. The objective of the workshop was to share knowledge of AI and its significance in the libraries of Pakistan. |  |
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The Library, in facilitation of various departments of the University, provided its Digital Library for conducting following events during the year:
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