Citing References using Endnote

Software
Hands on training Workshop for Librarians, Researchers and Students

WORKSHOP REPORT

Organizers and Collaborators

:Pakistan Library Automation Group (PAKLAG, Sindh Chapter), Special Libraries
Association (SLA) and Pakistan Library Club (PLC)
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Hands on training Workshop for Librarians, Researchers and Students

Introduction

Librarians in our universities and academic institutions can help local researchers and
library users to compile bibliography in professional manner in very short time using
software and tools. Similarly researchers can also enhance writing productivity, reduce
errors in manuscripts and improve quality of their papers.

Keeping this in view a workshop on referencing software was organized in Karachi on

26th September 2009 for librarians, researchers and MLISc students studying at
University of Karachi.

This workshop focused on introducing and providing hands-on experience of using

Endnote Reference Management Software for referencing and research. A short
introduction of Zotero and Mendeley Desktop referencing software was also shared.

Trainer’s Profile

Jack Fernandes is working at the Aga Khan University

(AKU) since last 20 years. Jack’s major achievements
include development of a ‘Research Projects Database’,
Updating information for Research Office website,
registered AKU with NIH and The Welcome Trust for
online submission of research grants, Administers the
PhD admissions and interviews; produced the first
‘author index’ for the abstract book with a cross-listing of more than 1,000 authors. He
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has conducted workshops for various audiences on using Endnote for organizing
bibliographic references and citations. He enjoys teaching, calligraphy, and swimming.

Registration

More than forty registrations were received online out which twenty one participants
were shortlisted for first batch. (See Appendix A). Workshop participants included PhD
doctors and researchers, librarians from some of the leading universities in Karachi,
NawabShah and Hyderabad and students of current batch of MLISc. The list of first
batch participants is available in Annexure A.

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Workshop Schedule

Duration Task / Agenda

9: 30 a.m. to 10:00 am Registration and Tea
10:00 a.m. to 10:10 Recitation from Holy Quran by Mumtaz Hussian Sajid
a.m. (Executive committee Member of PLC)
10:10 a.m. to 10:20 Welcome address by Dr. Rais Ahmed Samdani, President
a.m. PAKLAG Sindh Chapter
10:20 a.m. to 10:30 Introduction of Workshop Facilitator and Workshop
a.m. Objectives by Nooruddin Merchant, Vice President PAKLAG
Sindh Chapter
10:30 a.m. to 01:30 Endnote Session by Mr. Jack Fernandes
a.m.
01:30 a.m.to 01:45 a.m. Sharing of experience by Javid Anjum Shaikh (PhD fellow) on
the importance of research and how librarians could play
their active role.
01:45 a.m. to 01:55 Introduction of PLC by Salman Abid, (Executive Committee
a.m. Member PLC)
01:55 p.m. to 02:15 Introduction of SLA by Nooruddin Merchant, Vice President
p.m. PAKLAG Sindh Chapter and member of SLA
Short Instruction of Zotero and Mendeley by Nooruddin
Merchant
2:15 p.m. Certificate Distribution and Lunch

Feedback from Participants

Go know how and hands on training about a new interactive software Endnote. By Citing References using Endnote Software | 9/26/2009
this workshop I also got an opportunity to meet with experts and interacted with
fellow colleagues in friendly learning environment to enhance my professional
skills.

(Tauqeer-us-Salam, Library Officer, Bahria University, Karachi Campus)

I have Learnt from this workshop, How to search reference through Endnote, hoe
to integrate it with M.S. Word file and how to put the reference in between the
paragraphs.

(Sameem Kardar, Assistant Librarian, NED University, Karachi)

I have learnt how to cite reference in a research paper and adopting deferent
reference style.

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 (Salman Abid, Assistant Librarian, State Bank of Pakistan)

Learnt new techniques about bibliography compiling and modern concept in

librarianship

(Shafiq Ahmed, student Department of Library & Information Sciences)

I found out that a very important software called Endnote exists and leant how to
use it, even where to find help.

(Furat Ovais, Planning Assistant, Habib University Foundation)

A brief note to thank you for your outstanding, excellent work you did on the
Endnote workshop last week. The workshop was helpful, well-informed and
experienced speaker, clearly delivered, the location was convenient, and the food
was delicious. Those who were there agree that it was worth every single minute
of their time.

(Javed Anjum Sheikh)

Conclusion

For the enhancement and upliftment of library profession, libraries and librarians in
Sindh region, this initiative is a beginning. The event was organized by the volunteers
who are keen to achieve this dream of enhancing capacities of LIS professionals,
students and researchers belonging to the higher education sector. The services of
workshop resource person who contributed voluntarily his time and knowledge to
conduct the session also contributed to success of this event. Credit also goes to the
participants, who have shown their commitment and motivation to learn and sharpen
their skills.
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At the end of the day, we believe, the users or patrons’ in fact “customers” approaching
libraries have to be satisfied and served well, and the mission for services improvement
should continue according to the needs and demands of time. Furthermore, we hope
that it should also improve the overall learning scenario within our academic
institutions, where librarians will play a pivotal role in promoting research, inquiry and
love for learning.

We hope to organize more events like this in the future as well.

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Appendix A

Name of Participant Organization

Post Doctoral Fellow, Dr. Panjwani Center for
Dr. Hafizur Rahman
Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD)
Ms. Furat Ovais Planning Assistant, Habib University Foundation
Deputy Librarian, Quaid-e-Awam University of
Mr. Ghulam Farooque Channar Engineering, Science and Technology Nawabshah
Sindh
Research Librarian, National Institute of
Ms. Mahjabeen
Management (NIM)
Library and Information Management Officer, Habib
Mr. Khurram Pervez
University Foundation
Lecturer, Dept of Library and Information Science,
Muhammad Waseem Zia
University of Karachi
Assistant Profesor, Dept of Library and Information
Dr. Munira Nasreen Ansari
science, University of Karachi
Ms. Naima Librarian, Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education

Mutaz Hussin Sajid Library Officer, Archive Section GEO TV Channel

Library Officer, Center Of Excellence In Marine
Ms. Qudsia Nasreen
Biology Research Centre
Saba Gul Librarian, Bahria University

Mr. Rashid Ali Abro Assistant Librarian, Isra University, Hyderabad

Mr. Samim Kardar Assistant Librarian, NED University, Karachi

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Mr. Salman Abid Assistant Librarian, State Bank of Pakistan

Ms. Samina Aziz Librarian, Beaconhouse School System

MLISc Student, Department of Library & Information
Mr. Shafiq Ahmed
Science University of Karachi
Mr. Tauqeer-us-Salam Library Officer, Bahria University Karachi Campus

Ms. Saima Hameed Seminar Librarian, University of Karachi

Ms. Shama Waheed Khan Seminar Librarian University of Karachi

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 Appendix B

Workshop Registration Workshop Introduction

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Dr. Samdani Welcoming Participants Nooruddin Introducing Resource

Person

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 Learning by doing

Javed Anjum Sheikh, sharing experiences Acknowledging Resource Person

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Certificate Distribution Ceremony

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Appendix C – Workshop Flyer