Dr. Muhammad Younus
Associate Professor
PhD
Research Supervision Capacity
About Me
Dr. Muhammad Younus obtained his Master's degree in Library and Information Science from IUB and PhD in Information Management from Loughborough University, UK. After having served at various positions in different national organizations, he joined IUB as academician in 2007. He is currently serving as Associate Professor. He has published a number of research papers in national and international journals. He has supervised a number of PhD and MPhil students and got them awarded research degrees. His research areas include information services (both virtual and Physical) marketing of information services.
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Research Publication
1. Sardar, Hina and Younus, Muhammad. 2026. “Investigating Health Information Behavior of Patients with Chronic Illness Using Social Networking Sites: A Health Belief Model Approach.” Research Journal of Human and Social Aspects 4. 10.71085/rjhsa.04.03.100
2. Shoukat, Sohail and Younus, Muhammad. 2025. “Developing Collaborative Digital Reference Services among University Libraries of Pakistan.” The Progress 6. 10.71016/tp/9ghm6c34
3. Usman, Khalid and Younus, Muhammad. 2023. “Examining the Challenges and Barriers Hindering Distance Learners' Access to Academic Library Resources.” Journal of Education and Social Studies 4.
4. Mehmood, Syed Tahir and Younus, Muhammad. 2023. “Continuing Professional Development for LIS Professionals in University Libraries of Punjab.” Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 11.
5. Younus, Muhammad and Ul-Haq, Naila Shams. 2022. “Users' Perceptions of E-Libraries in Punjab, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
6. Younus, Muhammad and Dilshad, Mushir Ahmad. 2022. “Assessing Effectiveness of Electronic Services in University Libraries in Punjab, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
7. Hamid, Aamir and Younus, Muhammad. 2022. “Why Soft Skills Matter: Analyzing the Relationship between Soft Skills and Productivity in Workplace of Academic Library Professionals.” Libri 0. 10.1515/libri-2021-0116s
8. Younus, Muhammad and Nadeem, Azhar Hassan. 2021. “Effectiveness of Digital Reference Services in University Libraries in Punjab, Pakistan: Users' Perceptions.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
9. Younus, Muhammad and Abdullah, Muhammad and Hamid, Aamir. 2021. “A Study of Students' Satisfaction with Resources and Services in School Libraries in the Punjab, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
10. Younus, Muhammad and Saleem, Muhammad Irfan. 2021. “Exploring End-Users' Digital Literacy Skills in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
11. Younus, Muhammad and Sajjad, Muhammad. 2021. “Exploring Students' Satisfaction with ICT Facilities at LIS Schools in the Punjab, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
12. Younus, Muhammad and Hussain, Munawar. 2021. “Users' Satisfaction with Library Resources and Services in Health Sciences Institutes in Punjab, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
13. Younus, Muhammad and Dilshad, Mushir Ahmad. 2021. “Assessing Users' Satisfaction with Electronic Resources in University Libraries in Punjab, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
14. Younus, Muhammad and Bukhari, Memoona. 2021. “Effects of Automated Housekeeping Operations and Services on Work Productivity of University Library Professionals in Punjab, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
15. Ul-Haq, Naila Shams and Younus, Muhammad. 2021. “Impact of E-Libraries on Youth Development: Evidence from the Punjab E-Library Project in Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
16. Marwat, Atta Ur Rehman and Younus, Muhammad. 2021. “An Analytical Study of Problems Facing College Libraries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
17. Hamid, Aamir and Younus, Muhammad. 2021. “Effect of Work Motivation on Academic Library Professionals' Workplace Productivity.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
18. Hamid, Aamir and Younus, Muhammad. 2021. “An Analysis of Library Professionals' Communication Skills: Status and Effectiveness on Workplace Productivity.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
19. Marwat, Atta Ur-Rehman and Younus, Muhammad. 2020. “Evaluation of College Libraries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: Condition, Role, and Challenges.” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 0.
20. Younus, Muhammad and Sajjad, Muhammad. 2019. “Assessment of ICT Skills of LIS Graduates and Market Demand: A Case of Punjab, Pakistan.” Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries 21.
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
