KLA President believes in letting work do all talking

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi

(Pakistan News & Features Services)

Unlike the majority of her contemporaries, the Founder President of Karachi Library Association (KLA), Farheen Mahmood, firmly believes in letting the work do all the talking instead of making noise simply by engaging into publicity stunts.

“The media coverage of events is obviously vital which has to be earned but setting high standards. The best way to stay in the news is to keep performing at the stage. From the platform of KLA we plan to be doing lots of things to boost the image of the librarians as well as serve the cause of general public,” the soft-spoken seasoned library professional remarked in a brief chat with PNFS on September 13. 

Currently working as Chief Librarian at the iconic Adamjee Government College, after having served as Principal of the Government Degree College for Women Sector 11-I North Karachi, where she had set a new trend by organizing a fun-filled and action-packed Library Day in February 2022, Farheen foresees a bright future for KLA. 

“The KLA founding members are committed to the profession and all of them also care for the society. We feel blessed to have gathered such a strong team which has already started making vibes due to its sincere efforts and regular activities,” she pointed out.

“The KLA will be sustaining this momentum as all the founding members are on board to drive the Association with their constant participation. It’s really fulfilling for me to be leading a well-knit team of such dedicated professionals all of whom are raring to go,” Farheen concluded.