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Library fundraising in Pakistan

Khalid Mahmood (Department of Library and Information Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)
Abdul Hameed (Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)
Syed Jalaluddin Haider (Department of Library and Information Science, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan)

Library Management

ISSN: 0143-5124

Article publication date: 1 October 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

To survey fundraising activities of government sector libraries in Pakistan.

Design/methodology/approach

A questionnaire survey of randomly selected 100 large university, college, public and special libraries of Pakistan is conducted.

Findings

The review of literature reveals that no formal survey of such activities was carried out before. However, general library literature in the country mentions the examples of donations and gifts received in libraries. Data collected through survey show that very few libraries are involved in fundraising activities. Significant donations are given by foundations, international agencies and some individuals. The reasons for non‐engagement of most of the libraries in such activities are shortage of staff and parent organizations' involvement through other offices. Most of the libraries have no future plans for fundraising.

Research limitations/implications

The survey only focuses on large libraries in the public sector. Small libraries, school libraries and private sector libraries are not covered.

Practical implications

This is the first paper on this topic in Pakistan. It will help LIS decision makers plan for fundraising activities in libraries.

Originality/value

This paper presents a comprehensive literature review on fundraising in Pakistan. It is the first survey of such activities in this country. The experiences shared by libraries can be helpful for other developing countries.

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Citation

Mahmood, K., Hameed, A. and Jalaluddin Haider, S. (2005), "Library fundraising in Pakistan", Library Management, Vol. 26 No. 8/9, pp. 429-438. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120510631729

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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