Dr Nasreen Shagufta to debut as author with Darakhshan Sitaray

Pakistan News & Features Services 

Dr Nasreen Shagufta, after having written extensively in library journals and other publications over the years, is set to debut as author with her maiden book titled ‘Darakhshan Sitaray’ which is expected to be published within the next few weeks. 

‘Darakhshan Sitaray’ is an account of 30 women library scientists of the country, having made the most significant contribution to the noble profession over the years. The book is being published under the auspices of the Library Promotion Bureau (LBP), founded by Prof Dr Ghani-ul-Akram Sabzwari about five decades ago. 

The accomplishments of the eminent library scientists like Prof Dr Nasim Fatima, Prof Dr Kanwal Amin, Prof Dr Rubina Bhatti and Prof Dr Rafia Shaikh have been highlighted in the book, spread over more than 200 pages, to inspire the younger generation of library professionals. 

Dr Nasreen Shagufta, having taught library science at the college level for a number of years, is one of the editors of the prestigious Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal (PLISJ) besides being a Vice President of the Bazm-e-Akram, a forum formed by the worthy students of Prof Dr Ghani-ul-Akram Sabzwari. She is also a member of the editorial board of Bazm-e-Akram’s annual publication Adab-o-Kutub Khana.