Arif Khan

@csu.edu.au

School of Information and Communication Studies
Charles Sturt University

Arif Khan


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Arif Khan is a senior client services librarian at Charles Sturt University. He began work in the field of librarianship in 2000 and later practiced in areas of information management, knowledge governance, information literacy, corporate training, professional development and community development. Arif grew up in Pakistan and has coordinated a national-level Public Sector Development Project as project director. He has maintained an interest in the technological and social aspects of information and communication studies. Arif has published several papers and presented his research work in international conferences. Arif worked with international projects run by AusAID and Cowater. As a corporate trainer, he has designed and conducted 23 national-level training for information science professionals in Pakistan. Arif’s PhD explored experiential learning programs (ELP) and presented a theory of ELP supervision in information sector organisations.

EDUCATION

PhD - Information Management
MPhil - Libraries and Information Studies
Master - Libraries and Information Sciences
Bachelor - Library and Information Science
BS - Computer Science

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Knowledge governance
• Socially deprived communities
• Information literacy
• Data security
• Qualification Framework
• Accreditation standards
• Experiential learning
• Web Impact Factor
• Virtual reference services
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Developing Graduate Research Training Through a Co-design Approach: A Case Study at a Regional University
    Arif Khan, Anna Du Chesne, Sarah O’Shea
    Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 2025
  • Increasing Responsibilities of Public Libraries with Varying Client Needs
    Asim Qayyum, Anita Dewi, Arif Khan
    Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 2025
  • An exploratory prioritisation of supervision styles in library and information science experiential learning programmes in Pakistan
    Arif Khan, Asim Qayyum, Linda Mahony
    Information Development, 2024
    Library and information science (LIS) education in Pakistan requires students to undergo in-depth supervised practicum placement as part of the course requirements. The purpose of this study was to explore the supervision styles of LIS practicum supervisors, and to examine how these supervision styles are perceived by the practicum students. Forty-three semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with practising librarians ( n = 21) who supervise practicums in their respective libraries, and LIS students ( n = 22) who had completed their practicums. Data were collected across 13 higher education LIS institutions in Pakistan. Constructivist Grounded theory was used as a method of data collection and analysis. Findings revealed four distinct styles of practicum supervision: (1) directed, (2) developmental, (3) independent, and (4) reflective. While LIS practicum supervisors practise a combination of these supervision styles, one style was found dominant among others. Also discovered was a mismatch of supervision style preferences between supervisors and students, which can negatively impact the promotion of learning and consequent development of professionally competent graduate librarians. Findings of this study warrant the need for more research to explore impacts of supervision on professional practice.
  • Knowledge Management: Educational Activities Supported by the Profession in the Australasian Region
    Muhammad Asim Qayyum, Arif Khan
    Library Trends, 2023
    This study primarily explores and documents knowledge management (KM) educational activities in the Australasian region and discusses some professional aspects that shape academia due to the workplace happenings in this discipline and its practice. A thorough search was carried out in open web space and literary databases, which revealed limited program offerings and hardly any discussion around the KM educational qualifications. The KM professional workplace search also showed little interest in specific KM roles, and the stated job requirements were quite broad. Such a generic workplace consideration leaves the education sector struggling to maintain a robust student body required to sustain an exclusively KM-focused program.
  • Reflections of Community Engagement and Wisdom in the Works of Information Professionals
    Muhammad Asim Qayyum, Arif Khan, Sarah Redshaw
    Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2022
    Goal/purpose: This study focused on information professionals working in the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) sector, and how information was sought and used by them for community engagement and to attain wiser outcomes. The primary purpose was to investigate the information collection, use, reflection and values of professionals in the GLAM sector to determine if wise actions occur that may potentially benefit the community. Methodology: A qualitative approach was used to conduct this research using the wise action model’s (WAM) wisdom characteristics. Data were collected from information professionals working in managerial positions in the GLAM sector using in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results: The findings indicate that while most participants exhibit some elements of wisdom, there are gaps that need to be addressed before wise functioning is deemed applicable in their roles. While knowledgeable information acquisition and community engagement were very visible, more emphasis on values and stakeholder well-being is recommended for wiser considerations. Originality/Value: Study of wisdom certainly deserves more attention in knowledge management research as previous studies have indicated. With increasing stresses in the lives of professionals, it is now more important than ever to gain an understanding of how much wisdom prevails in organisational functioning to improve the works of individuals and consequently improve the well-being of impacted communities.
  • Towards developing library and information science practicum supervision competency framework
    Arif Khan
    Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2022
    The purpose of this article is to discuss competencies required for practicum supervision within the field of library and information science (LIS) education. In doing so, this study attempts to propose Practicum Supervision Competencies Framework for professionals working in libraries and similar information organisations. The study aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on supervision of experiential learning programmes such as practicum and internships in the field of library and information science. Constructivist Grounded Theory approach was used for collection and analysis of data. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 43 participants that included library and information science professionals and students. Using constant comparative method, suggested in the Constructivist Grounded Theory literature, the components of the framework were developed and then validated and strengthened through the literature on competencies for library and information science professionals. Qualitative data analysis software NVivo 12 pro was used to support coding, category development and constant comparison methods in the data analysis process. Results of this study propose a framework for library and information science practicum supervision competencies and signify its importance for the academia and industry. The proposed framework is composed of five distinct but interrelated components, that is, Interactive, Management, Pedagogical, Professional and Technology which are important for practicum supervision in the field of LIS. The study also discusses empirical insights about the significance of research on practicum supervision within the field of library and information science as a distinct area. Practical implication of research encompasses several dimensions: methodological, theoretical, managerial and academic. For example, the framework should attempt to help better understand gaps between potential and actual competencies required by practicum supervisors in the field of library and information science. Research results may lack generalisability because of the chosen research method. However, researchers in other regions of the world are encouraged to test the proposed framework further.
  • An exploratory prioritization of factors affecting current state of information security in Pakistani university libraries
    Arif Khan, Muhammad Ibrahim, Abid Hussain
    International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 2021
  • User Satisfaction about Information Literacy Skills and Training Needs among University Students of Islamabad, Pakistan
    Library Philosophy and Practice, 2021
  • A study of social information seeking (SIS) among LIS research scholars in Pakistan
    Arif Khan
    Publications, 2018
    Purpose: There is ample evidence that students and teachers often seek academic information using participatory online social sites (POSS). The purpose of this study is to explore the intent of social information seeking (SIS) among library & information science research students in Pakistan. The study also attempts to examine the relationship between change in information behaviour and information retrieval strategies while seeking information from online social spaces. The influence of online collaboration in the use of social media was also examined. Methodology: Quantitative research method was used to conduct this study. Data was collected from 123 research (MPhil & PhD) students currently enrolled in seven postgraduate library schools in Pakistan. The data was gathered using survey questionnaire (using 5-point Likert scale items), administered both in print format and online through Google Form. SPSS version 19 was used to analyse the data. Findings: Major findings of this study were that there is a strong positive correlation between SIS and change in the overall information behaviour of research students. Majority of participants responded that social websites help in reshaping the information behaviour in a collaborative environment thus contributing to upsurge the SIS practices among research students. The study also found that LIS research scholars in Pakistan prefer to consult interactive websites more than social media spaces for academic information. Gender has been an influencing variable in SIS practices, however, time spent and frequency of using POSS does not affect one’s SIS practices. Originality: Social Information helps people to connect with each other and is comparatively a new concept in the field of Information Seeking Behaviour. This is the first study on SIS with respect to LIS research students in Pakistan.
  • Practices in library staff development: A case study of Pakistan Academy for Rural Development (PARD) library
    Library Philosophy and Practice, 2013

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • An exploratory prioritisation of supervision styles in library and information science experiential learning programmes in Pakistan
    A Khan, A Qayyum, L Mahony
    Information Development 40 (1), 36-50 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Reflections of Community Engagement and Wisdom in the Works of Information Professionals
    MA Qayyum, A Khan, S Redshaw
    Journal of Information & Knowledge Management 21 (03), 2250045 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Towards developing library and information science practicum supervision competency framework
    A Khan
    Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 54 (2), 163-173 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • An exploratory prioritization of factors affecting current state of information security in Pakistani university libraries
    A Khan, M Ibrahim, A Hussain
    International Journal of Information Management Data Insights 1 (2), 100015 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 50
  • Knowledge Governance And Learning For Organizational Creativity And Transformation
    PDS Freire, S Hawamdeh, GA Dandolini
    World Scientific , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • User Satisfaction about Information Literacy Skills and Training Needs among University Students of Islamabad, Pakistan
    K Shahzad, MMY Iqbal, A Khan, H Idrees
    Library Philosophy and Practice 2021, 1-17 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Comparison of Web 2.0 online usage by academic and special libraries in Pakistan
    AU Rahman, R Batool, A Khan
    Journal of Information Management and Library Studies 4 (1), 115-129 , 2021
    2021
  • Wisdom as it exists in a professional’s life
    A Qayyum, A Khan, S Redshaw
    ICKM 2020: 16th International Conference on Knowledge Management , 2020
    2020
  • Current status of information literacy practices in medical libraries of Pakistan
    M Ibrahim, A Hussain, A Khan, A Salaam, S Saeed
    Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal) 4858 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 4
  • Investigating the elements of supervision in library and information science practicums: a systematic literature review
    A Khan, A Qayyum
    University of Bor s , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 4
  • Current trends in gender equality and women empowerment challenges in Pakistani libraries
    A Khan, M Sidra, U Jamil
    A Journey from UN MDGs to SDGs: Proactive Role of Libraries , 2018
    2018
  • Information literacy for visually impaired teachers in Pakistan
    A Khan, H Idrees, A Asghar, U Aziz
    Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 50 (1), 14-22 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 14
  • A Study of Social Information Seeking (SIS) among LIS Research Scholars in Pakistan
    A Khan
    Publications 6 (1), 3 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 17
  • Examining the ICT skills of university librarians in a developing country: a study from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
    M Iqbal, A Khan
    Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 1639, 1-18 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 23
  • Gender difference in Information Seeking of research scholars at University of Sargodha
    A Khan, HU Nisa
    Library Philosophy and Practice 2017, 1597 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 13
  • Professional development through social media applications: a study of female librarians in Pakistan
    A Khan, JT Du
    Information and Learning Science 118 (7/8), 342-353 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 35
  • Virtual Reference Services through Web Search Engines: Study of Academic Libraries in Pakistan
    R Khan, A Khan, S Malik, H Idrees
    Publications 5 (2), 6 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 17
  • Gender mainstreaming in Pakistani libraries: Analysing the possibilities
    A Khan, R Anbareen, H Idrees, G Saeed
    Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 49 (1), 107-114 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 19
  • Prerequisite and awareness status of Web 2.0 applications in University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    A Ur Rahman, H Idrees, A khan
    Library Hi Tech News 33 (8), 5-7 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 10
  • Sentiment Analysis on Information Literacy: Perspectives of the Instruction Librarians
    A Khan, I Haroon, A Asghar, I Aziz
    European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), 10-13 Oct 4, 240 , 2016
    2016

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • An exploratory prioritization of factors affecting current state of information security in Pakistani university libraries
    A Khan, M Ibrahim, A Hussain
    International Journal of Information Management Data Insights 1 (2), 100015 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 50
  • Professional development through social media applications: a study of female librarians in Pakistan
    A Khan, JT Du
    Information and Learning Science 118 (7/8), 342-353 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 35
  • Calculating Web Impact Factor for University Websites of Pakistan
    H Khan, Arif. and Idrees
    Electronic Library 5 (33) , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 28
  • Library Web sites for people with disability: accessibility evaluation of library websites in Pakistan
    A Khan, H Idrees, K Mudassir
    Library Hi Tech News 32 (6), 1-7 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 27
  • Examining the ICT skills of university librarians in a developing country: a study from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
    M Iqbal, A Khan
    Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 1639, 1-18 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 23
  • Designing effective in-service training for librarians in Pakistan
    A Khan, M Rafiq
    Library Philosophy and Practice 2013, 1-15 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 20
  • Gender mainstreaming in Pakistani libraries: Analysing the possibilities
    A Khan, R Anbareen, H Idrees, G Saeed
    Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 49 (1), 107-114 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 19
  • A Study of Social Information Seeking (SIS) among LIS Research Scholars in Pakistan
    A Khan
    Publications 6 (1), 3 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 17
  • Virtual Reference Services through Web Search Engines: Study of Academic Libraries in Pakistan
    R Khan, A Khan, S Malik, H Idrees
    Publications 5 (2), 6 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 17
  • Towards developing library and information science practicum supervision competency framework
    A Khan
    Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 54 (2), 163-173 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • Information literacy for visually impaired teachers in Pakistan
    A Khan, H Idrees, A Asghar, U Aziz
    Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 50 (1), 14-22 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 14
  • Gender difference in Information Seeking of research scholars at University of Sargodha
    A Khan, HU Nisa
    Library Philosophy and Practice 2017, 1597 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 13
  • Prerequisite and awareness status of Web 2.0 applications in University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    A Ur Rahman, H Idrees, A khan
    Library Hi Tech News 33 (8), 5-7 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 10
  • Knowledge Governance And Learning For Organizational Creativity And Transformation
    PDS Freire, S Hawamdeh, GA Dandolini
    World Scientific , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • An exploratory prioritisation of supervision styles in library and information science experiential learning programmes in Pakistan
    A Khan, A Qayyum, L Mahony
    Information Development 40 (1), 36-50 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Current status of information literacy practices in medical libraries of Pakistan
    M Ibrahim, A Hussain, A Khan, A Salaam, S Saeed
    Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal) 4858 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 4
  • Investigating the elements of supervision in library and information science practicums: a systematic literature review
    A Khan, A Qayyum
    University of Bor s , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 4
  • Reflections of Community Engagement and Wisdom in the Works of Information Professionals
    MA Qayyum, A Khan, S Redshaw
    Journal of Information & Knowledge Management 21 (03), 2250045 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Professional Training Programs for LIS Professionals Conducted at PARD: an overview.
    A Khan, H Idrees
    Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal 45 (2) , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 2
  • User Satisfaction about Information Literacy Skills and Training Needs among University Students of Islamabad, Pakistan
    K Shahzad, MMY Iqbal, A Khan, H Idrees
    Library Philosophy and Practice 2021, 1-17 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1

Publications

PhD Dissertation

Khan, A. (2022). An exploratory prioritisation of key elements in library and information science practicum supervision: A grounded theory approach. (Doctoral Thesis). School of Information and Communication Studies – SICS, Charles Sturt University, Australia.
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MPhil Dissertation
Khan, A. (2014). Evaluation of University Library Websites in Pakistan: Usability and Accessibility Analysis. (Unpublished master's thesis), University of Sargodha, Pakistan.
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CONSULTANCY

Project Director - Establishment Division, Pakistan
Gender Trainer - Communication for Effective Social Services Delivery (CESSD) project - AusAID and Cowater
Trainer - International Network for Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP)
Organiser - Advanced training workshop on WinISIS and GenISIS in collaboration with UNESCO and Pakistan Library Association

Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

Associate member, Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA).
Member, Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA)
Executive member, Pakistan Library Association (PLA)

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Editor, Pakistan Library Association Journal (PLAJ)
• Editor, Journal of Rural Development and Administration (JORDA)
• Reviewer, Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries.
• Reviewer, Elsevier
• Reviewer, SAGE publications
• Reviewer, IGI Global publishers