Dr.C.RANGANATHAN Associate Professor
Contact
Address : Department of Library and Information Science
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli – 620 024
Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Employee Number : BDU1720861
Date of Birth : 15.06.1972
Contact Phone (Office) : +91 431-2407037 Extn-462
Contact Phone (Mobile) : +91 9443180353, 6382775375
Contact e-mail(s) : [email protected], [email protected]
Academic Qualifications: M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed., M.L.I.S., M.Phil., Ph.D
M.Sc (Chemistry), A.V.C.College, (Bharathidasan University) (1992 - 1994)
M. Ed (Education) Annamalai University (1995 - 1996)
M.Phil (Chemistry), Annamalai University (1999-2000)
M.L.I.S (Library and Information Science), Annamalai University (1997 – 1998)
M.Phil (Library and Information Science), Annamalai University (1998 -1999)
Ph.D (Library and Information Science), Bharathidasan University (2017)
Professional Qualifications
Passed National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for Lectureship in Library Science,
December 1999 conducted by University Grants Commission.
Passed State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) for Lectureship in Library Science,
November 1999 conducted by Bharathidasan University, Government of Tamilnadu.
Passed National Eligibility Test (CSIR-NET) for Lectureship in Chemistry, December
1998 conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Teaching Experience: 20 Years
June 2019 to Till Date -Associate Professor, Department of Library and
Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
June 2016 to June 2019-Assistant Professor (Level 12), Department of Library
and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
June 2011 to June 2016-Assistant Professor (Level 11), Department of Library
and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
June 2008 to June 2011-Assistant Professor , Department of Library and
Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
Nov.2005 to June 2008 – Librarian, Theivanai Ammal College for Women,
(Autonomous) Villupuram.
Sep.2002 to Oct. 2005- Librarian &Teaching Assignment in Chemistry, Madurai
Kamaraj University College (Constituent), Aundipatti, Theni District.
Aug. 2001 to Sep. 2002- Librarian & Head, Department of Library& Information
Science. SCSVMV Deemed University-Enathur, Kanchipuram.
June 2000 to July. 2001- Librarian and Lecturer in Chemistry, Indo– American
College – Cheyyar.
June1999-June-2000-Scientist-C (Leave Vacant) (Chemistry), Satish Dhawan
Space Centre(SDSC)SHAR, Sriharikota Range-524 124, Nellore District, Andhra
Pradesh.
Research Experience: 16Years
Additional Responsibilities
1. 2016-2019 : Member, NIRF, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24
2. 2014-2017 : Coordinator, School of Life Science Library, Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli-24
Areas of Research
Information Processing and Retrieval: Classification, Cataloguing and Indexing
Research Methodology, User Studies, ISB, Knowledge Management
Metric Studies: Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, Informetrics, Webometrics
Research Supervision / Guidance
Program of Study Completed Ongoing Research Ph.D. 0 2
M.Phil. 86 12
Project PG 31 -
Publications
International National Others Journals Conferences Journals Conferences Books /
Chapters / Monographs /
Manuals 28 20 24 109 Books:1
Edited Books:8 h-index : 07
i10 index : 05
Total Citations : 224
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=CgT865QAAAAJ
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Distinctive Achievements / Awards
Awards
Received Best paper award in the paper titled "Proteomics Research in India: A
Scientometric Assessment of Publication Output during 1998-2018" by Impact
Journals IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature
(IJRHAL).
Received Best paper award in the National Conference Issue, Challenges and
Opportunities in Electronic Resource Manageent for Students (CICOERMS-
2017) on 23rd September 2017 Organized by central library, Thiruvalluvar
University College of Arts and Science Thiruvennainallur – 607 203, Vilupuram
district, Tamilnadu. (Paper Title: New Generation of Skills for Librarian2.0 in
21st Century)
Distinctive Achievements
1. May 1998.Earned University Second Rank in M.L.I.S from Annamalai University.
2. May 1997.Earned University Second Rank in B.L.I.S from Annamalai University.
3. May 1996.Earned University First Rank in M.Ed (Chemistry), Annamalai University.
4. May 1995.Earned University First Rank in B.Ed (Chemistry), Annamalai University.
5. May 1994.Earned University First Rank with Gold Medal in M.Sc (Chemistry) from
Bharathidasan University
6. May 1992.Earned University First Rank with Gold Medal in B.Sc (Chemistry) from
Bharathidasan University.
Events organized in leading roles
Number of Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Events organized: 08 9. Organized One Day National workshop on “Digital Learning Resources” Organized by
Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University held on 14th
December 2018
8. Organized Orientation Workshop on “SWAYAM” Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science and UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University
held on 29th
June 2018
7. Organized (Jointly-) DST Sponsored Two Days National Workshop on “Big Data, Research
Data and Libraries” Organized by Department of Library and Information Science,
Bharathidasan University held on 23-24th
March 2018
6. Organized UGC Sponsored One Day International workshop on “Content Management
System Using Drupal” at University Library, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 on
23rd
February, 2017.
5. Organized (Jointly-) UGC Sponsored Two Days International Conference on “Knowledge
Resources and Library Technologies(ICKRLT)” Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Bharathidasan University held on 24-25th
February 2017
4. Organized UGC National Seminar on “Library Technologies for Teaching, Learning and
Research” Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan
University, 12th
August 2016.
3. Organized (Jointly-) UGC Sponsored Two Days National workshop on” Information and
Knowledge Analytics”” Organized by Department of Library and Information Science,
Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappali-24 on 12th
and 13th
August, 2015
2. Organized One day “DST-PURSE sponsored National Workshop on “Impact of
Information Technology on Scientometric Studies” at Department of Library and information
Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 on 17th
February, 2014.
1. Organized one day program on “Soft skills Training Programme” at Theivanai Ammal
College for women, Villupuram on 21st November 2006.
Events Participated: 104
Conferences / Seminars / Workshops/Training Programs: 106
1. International Conferences :14
2. National conferences : 61
3. Workshops : 24
4. Training Programme :06
5. Faculty Development Programme : 01
Events Participated-International Conferences: 14
14. Participated in a Three-day MANLIBNET 2018 International National Conference on
“Emerging Trends in Librarianship Role of Libraries in Learning Environment”.
Organized by MANLIBNET in Association with SALIS at Learning Resource Centres, IIM
Trichy-on 10-12 December 2018.
13 Participated in a Two-day International National Conference on “Rejuvenating
Libraries for Information Access in the Digital Era”. Organized by Department of Library
and Information Science Wing (DDE), Annamalai University, on 9-10 March 2018.
12. “Two-Day International Conference on Knowledge Resources and Technologies in
Higher Education (KRTHE 2018)”. Organized by Department of Library and Information
Science,Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunna Chetty's Hindu College, Dharnanurthi
Nagar, Pattabiran, Chennai - 600 072 on 16-17th Feb 2018.
11. Participated in a UGC Sponsored Two days International Conference on “Knowledge
Resources and Library Technologies (ICKRELT 2017)”. Organized by Department of
Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, 24-25th February 2017
10. Participated in a Two-day International National Conference on “Re-engineering of
Library Resources and Services: Challengers and Opportunities”. Organized by
Department of Library and Information Science Wing (DDE), Annamalai University, on 5-6
Feburary 2016.
9. Participated in a Three-day 2nd International National Conference on “Innovation
Driven Librarianship: Creating Future Landscape for the New Generation Libraries
and LIS Professionals. Organized by University Library, SRM University, Kattankulathur
on 11-13 June 2015.
8. Participated in a Two-day International Conference on “Scholarly Communication and
Knowledge Management in Higher Educational Institutions (ICSKH 2014)”. Organized
by University Library, KL University, Green Fields, Vaddeswaran, Guntur District,
Andhrapradesh on November 2014.
7. Participated in a Two-day International Conference on “Collection Development in the
Digital Environment (ICCDDE 2012). Organized by Madras University Library (MUL),
Chennai In Collaboration with Prof. B. Ramesh Babu Felicitation Committee on 29-30 June
2012.
6. Participated in a Three-days International Conference on “Innovation-Driven
Librarianship: Expectations of Librarians and Library Users. Organized by University
Library, SRM University, Kattankulathur on 17-19 June 2010.
5. Participated in a Two-day International Conference on “e-Resources in Higher
Education: Issues, Developments, Opportunities and Challenges”. Organized by Department
of Educational Technology and Department of Library and Information Science,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 19-20 February 2010.
4. Participated in a Three-day 7th International CALIBER 2009 on E-Content Management
Challenges and Strategies. Organized by INFLIBNET Centre,Ahmedabad and Pondicherry
University, Pondicherry on 25-27 February 2009.
3.Participated in a Two-day International Conference on “Knowledge Networking in ICT
Era”, Organized by B.S Abdur Rahman Cresent Engineering College and SALIS, Chennai on
23-24 January 2009.
2. Participated in a Three-day International Conference on “Semantic Webs and Digital
Libraries(ICSD)”, Organized by Documentation Research and training Centre(DRTC), Indian
Statistical Institute, Bangalore on 21-23 February 2007.
1. Participated in Two days International Conference on “Spiritual Wisdom for a Value –
Based Society at Annamalai University on 6th and 7th November 2004.
Events Participated-National Conferences: 62
62. Participated in a Two-day National Seminar on “Innovative Librarianship: A Foresight on
Technology, Practice & Services. Organized by Department of Library and Information Science
and Central Library, Central university of Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur-610005. 1st -2
nd August 2019.
61.Participated in a Two-day National Seminar on “Innovative Librarianship: Challenges
and Opportunities. Organized by Department of Library and Information Science and
Central Library, Central university of Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur-610005. 26nd -27th March
2018.
60. Participated in a one-day Seminar on “Research Producvity and Plagiarism”. Organised
by ARRUPE Library, St.Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, held on 29th January 2018.
59. Participated in a One-day National Seminar on “Issues Challenges and Opportunities
in Electronic Resource Management for Students(CICOERMS-2017). Organized by
Research,Department of Library and Information Science,Thiruvalluvar University College
of Arts and Science, Thiruvennainallur(Post), Villupuram District– 607203.23rd Sep 2017
58.Participated in a UGC Sponsored Two days International Conference on “Knowledge
Resources and Library Technologies (ICKRELT 2017)”. Organized by Department of
Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, 24-25th February 2017
57. Participated in a Two-day National Conference on “Electronic Resources and
Academic Libraries: Exploring New Trends, Technologies, Practices, Services and
Management (NCERAAL 2016)”. Organized by Fr.Utarid Library, St. Xavier’ s College of
Education(Autonomous) Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli-627 002, and Society for the
Advancement of Library and Information Science(SALIS) , Tirunelveli Chapter, 21st -22rd
October 2016
56. Participated in a Two-day National Conference on “RRRLF Sponsored Two-Day
National Conference on “Information for All: changing Role of Public Libraries in
Digital India Initiatives [NCIFA]””. Organized by Department of Library and Information
Science, Alagappa University, 2nd -3rd Sep 2016.
55.Participated in a UGC Sponsored One day National Seminar on “Library Technologies
for Teaching, Learning and Research”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Bharathidasan University, 12th August 2016
54.Participated in a One day National Seminar on “Accreditation and Quality
Management in Library Services: NAAC and NBA Parameters”. Organized by Academic
Library Association(ALA) In Collaboration with Daniel Poor Memorial Library,American
College(Autonomous) Madurai, 2nd April 2016
53. Participated in a Two-days National Conference on “Research Methodology in
Library and Information Science(NCRMLIS 2016)”. Organized by Department of Library
and Information Science, Alagappa University, 11th -12th March 2016.
52. Participated in a Two-day National Conference on Future Libraries: Issues and
Challenges”. Organized by Dr. G. Ramachandran Library, The Gandhigram Rural Institute
(Deemed University) Gandhigram - 624 302, 20th -21st November 2015.
51. Participated in a Two-day National Conference on “Advancement in Library and
Information Science & Technology: Challenges and Opportunities (ALIST 2015). Organized
by Central Library, BS Abdur Rahman University, Chennai And Society for the Advancement
of Library and Information Science on 10 – 11th July, 2015
50.Participated in a Three-days National conference on “Innovative Librarianship in the
Knowledge Society: Enhancing Teaching, Learning and Research (NCILIS 2015).”
Organized by Venkatram Learning Centre, Sri Krishna College of engineering and
Technology, Coimbatore in association with Indian Academic Library Association(IALA),
14th -16th April 2015
49.Participated in a Two-days ICSSR Sponsored two-day National Conference on “Impact of
Electronic Resources on Teaching, Learning and Research: Issues and Opportunities”.
Organized by Central Library &Directorate of Distance Education,, Alagappa University,
24th -25th April 2015
48.Participated in a Two-days UGC National seminar on “Advancement of Science through
Scientometrics”. Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai
University on 27- 28th March 2015
47.Participated in a one-day “UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends in Library
and Information Services (RTLIS - 2015)”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science,Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunna Chetty's Hindu College,
Dharnanurthi Nagar, Pattabiran, Chennai - 600 072 on 7th March 2015.
46.Participated in a one-day National conference on “UGC Sponsored one day National
Seminar on Emerging Technologies in Library Services: Issues and Challenges”. Organized
by Department of Library and Information Science,Bharathidasan University, 14th February
2015
45.Participated in a Two-day National conference on “The challenges and opportunities in
the Management of Libraries and Information Services for Knowledge Society”.. Organized
by Department of Library Sadakathullah Appa College(Autonomous) Rahmath Nagar,
Tirunelveli – 627 011 and Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) –Tamilnadu
Chapter, Tiruchirrappallion 28th and 29th (Friday and Saturday) November, 2014
44.Participated in a One-day “National Conference on Information Management in the
Knowledge Era”. Organized by Department of Library and Information
Science,Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunna Chetty's Hindu College, Dharnanurthi
Nagar, Pattabiran, Chennai - 600 072 on 25th October 2014
43.Participated in a Two-day SALIS 2014: National Conference on Reaching the Unreached:
Connecting the Library Users and Resources through Innovative Services and
Technologies”. Organized by Dept of Library, CIT and SALIS on 8- 9th August 2014.
42.Participated in a Two-day UGC National seminar on ““Application of Quantiatative and
Qualitative Indicators for Effective Information Management in Academic Libraries”.
Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University on 28-
29th March 2014.
41.Participated in a Two-day National Seminar on “Knowledge Management in Electronic
Environment: Opportunities and Challenges”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi-630003 on 21-22nd March 2014.
40.Participated in a Two-day National Seminar on “Electronic Information Management
and Dissemination in Digital Era: Opporunities and Challenges [EIMDID-2014]”. Organized
by Department of Library and Information Science, Periyar University, Salem on 17-18th
March 2014.
39.Participated in a one-day LIST – 13th National Conference on“Information Services for
the Disadvantaged: Opportunities and Challenge”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 15th February 2014.
38.Participated in a Two-day National Conference on “Information Management in Digital
Era”. Organized by Information Resource Center, Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering
Technology for women in collaboration with IALA,Tiruchengode on 27-28 December 2013.
37.Participated in a Two-day National Seminar on “New Opportunities and Challenges in
Micrbial Research”. Organised by Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli, held on 5th and 66th September 2013.
36.Participated in a Two-day National Conference on “Information Products and Services in
the E-environment (NACINPROSE 2013)”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati on 27-28 April 2013.
35.Participated in a one-day National Conference on “Innovative Librarianship”. Organized
by Central Library, Sri Sarada College for Women, Tirunelveli – 11 on 22nd March 2013.
34.Participated in a Two-day UGC Sponsered 12th National Conference on “Developing
Skills for Knowledge Resource Centers”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 22-23rd February 2013.
33.Participated in a Two-day National Seminar on “Cutting Edge Microbial Research and
Challenges”. Organised by Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli, held on 25th and 26th February 2013.
32.Participated in a one-day National Seminar on “Application and Relevance of E-
Resources in Academic Libraries”. Organized by Department of Library and Information
Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi-630003 on 8th February 2013.
31.Participated in a Two-day National Conference on “Open Source Integrated Library
Systems”. Organized by B.S Abdur Rahman University, Chennai and SALIS, Chennai on 08-
09 June 2012.
30.Participated in a one-day National Conference on “Digital Era”. Organized by
Department of Library and Information Science, Manonmaniam University, Tirunelveli,
Tamilnadu on 16th March 2012.
29.Participated in a Two-day UGC-SAP National seminar on “Scientometric and
Informetrics”. Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai
University on 9- 10th March 2012.
28.Participated in a one-day 11th National Conference on “100 years of Library &
Information Science Education in India”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 18th February 2012.
27.Participated in a Three-day National Conference on “Innovative Library Services in the
Digital Era”. Organized by Central Library, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and
Technology (An Autonomous Institution), Pollchi, Tamilnadu and Jointly with SALIS on 19-
21 January 2012.
26.Participated in a Three-dayNational Conference on “Networking of Libraries, Resources
Technologies and users in the Knowledge Society”. Organized by Central Library, National
Engineering College (An Autonomous Institution), Kovilpatti, Tamilnadu and Jointly with
SALIS on 13-15 October 2011.
25.Participated in a Two-day 2nd National Conference on “Recent Advancements in Science
and Humanities”. Organized by Department of Science and Humanities, United Institute of
Technology, Coimbatore on 18- 19th March 2011.
24.Participated in a one-day UGC Sponsored National Conference on “Emerging Trends in
Physical Education and Sports Sciences”. Organized by Department of Physical Education,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 12th March 2011.
23.Participated in a Two-day UGC National seminar on “Redefining the Role of Libraries in
the Digital Era”. Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai
University on 11- 12th March 2011.
22.Participated in a one-day National seminar on “Developing Utilization Based Public
Library System in Digital Environment: Challenges and Opportunities”. Organized by
Department of Library and Information Science,Annamalai University. In Collaboration
with RRRLF, Kolkata and Directorate of Public Libraries,Chennai on 24th March 2010.
21.Participated in a Two-day National Conference on “DIGITAL VISION-2020”. Organized
by Central Library, Jayaraj Annapackiam College for women(Autonomous),Periyakulam-
625601,Sponsered by TNSTC on 5-6 March 2010.
20.Participated in a one day state Level Seminar on “Information Literacy Skills in Digital
Era” Organised by Arrupe Library, St.Joseph’s College,Trichy held on 22 nd February 2010.
19.Participated in a Two-day National seminar on “Strategic Information Management in
the Digital Era”, Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai
University on 26-27 March’2009.
18.Participated in a Two-day 8th National Conference on “Decision Making and New
Investments in Knowledge Resource Centres”, Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 19-21 March 2009.
17.Participated in a Two-day National conference on “Future Scenario of Knowledge
Resource Technology in the Digital Era” held at Central Library, Sethu Institute of
Technology, Kariapatti on 6th and 7th February 2009.
16.Participated in a Two-day National level conference on ‘Quality of Library and
Information Services in Higher Education: A Global Scenario’ held at Rev. Jacob Memorial
Christian College, Ambilikkai 12th & 13th September 2008.
15.Participated in a Three-day National Conference on “Re-Building the Libraries: Learning
from the Past to Plan for the Future” Organized by Mahatma Gandhi Central Library,
Kumaraguru College of Technology,Coimbatore and SALIS 2008 on 7-9 August 2008.
14.Participated in Two-days 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of
Tamilnadu held on 27-28 January’2007 at Theivanai Ammal College for women, Villupuram
13.Participated in a Three-day PLANNER-2006. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, held on November 8-10, 2006.
12.Participated in a one day state level seminar on “Building digital library Strategy and
solutions” at KCG College of Technology, Chennai on October 13, 2005.
11.Participated in a Four-day National Convention on Library and Information Network.
Organized by Department of Library, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore, held on
August 22-25,2005
10.Participated in a one-day state Level Seminar on “Changing Faces of Libraries” at
Manner Thirumalai Naickar College. Madurai on 26th February 2005.
9.Participated in a Two-day LIST 2005: 4th National Conference on Issue of Policy Making in
Libraries and Information Centres in IT Era, Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 29-30, December 2004.
8.Participated in a Two-day LIST 2004: National Conference on Library Resource
Management In Digital Era, Organized by Department of Library and Information Science ,
Bishop Heber College, Trichy on14-15, February 2004.
7.Participated in a Two-day LIST 2003:National Conference on Change Management in
Library and Information Centres, Organized by Department of Library and Information
Science, , Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 21-22 February 2003.
6.Participated in a Three-day XIX IATLIS National Seminar on “Manpower Development for
Information Management in Competitive Environment”. Organized by Department of
Library and Information Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar (Orissa), 1-3 December
2002.
5.Participated in a Three-day VII Tamil Library Conference and seminar on LIBRARIAN:
Computer 21-23 July2001 conducted by Library Association, Pondicherry,21-23 July2001.
4.Participated in a Four-day XIX National Seminar of IASLIC on Library and Information
Professions at the Cross Roads., conducted by IASLIC, M.P. Council of Science and
Technology, Bhopal on 13-16 Nov. 2000.
3.Participated in a Three-day DRTC Annual Seminar on “Electronic successfully
information” Organized by Documentation Research and Trainning Centres, Bangalore by
1-3 March 2000.
2.Participated in a Three-day 7th National CALIBER 2000 on Information Services in a
Network Environment in India. Jointly organized by University Library and INFLBNET,
Ahmedabad, University of Madras, Chennai on 16-18 Feb’2000.
1.Participated in a Three-day 6th National CALIBER -99 on “Academic Libraries in Internet
Era. Jointly organized by Nagpur University and INFLBNET, Ahmedabad, 18-20 Feb’1999.
Events Participated-Workshop: 24
23. Attended a One Day Orientation Workshop on “Digital Learning Resources”
Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli-24 held on 14 thDecember 2018
22. Attended a One Day Orientation Workshop on “World Class Curriculum
Development in Social Sciences” Organized by World Class Curriculum Development Cell
,Khajamalai Campus ,Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli held on 12 th September
2018
21. Attended a One Day Orientation Workshop on “SWAYAM” Organized by Department of
Library and Information Science and UGC-Human Resource Development Centre,
Bharathidasan University held on 29 thJune 2018
20. Attended a Orientation Workshop on “SWAYAM” Organized by Department of Library
and Information Science and UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan
University held on 3 rd May 2018
19. Attended a DST Sponsored Two Days National Workshop on “Big Data, Research Data
and Libraries” Organized by Department of Library and Information Science,
Bharathidasan University held on 23-24th March 2018
18. Attended a UGC Sponsored One Day International workshop on” Content Management
System Using Drupal” at University Library, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24
on 23rd February, 2017.
17. Attended a National workshop on” Information and Knowledge Analytics” at University
Library, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 on 12th and 13th August, 2015.
16. Attended a National workshop on” Dspace: An Open Source Software for Digital Library
Initiatives’’” at University Library, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 on 10th
January, 2015.
15.Attended a National workshop on” Resources and Technologies for Scholarly
Information” at University Library, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 on
12thAugust, 2014.
14.Attended a workshop on “Access to National Workshop on “Impact of Information
Technology on Scientometric Studies” at Department of Library and information Science,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 on 17thFebruary, 2014.
13.Attended a One day workshop on “DELNET: Resources, Services and Facilities””.
Organized by DELNET in Collaboration with National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli.In association with Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) held on
22nd April 2013.
12.Attended a One day National Level workshop on “Library Information Skills
Management”. Organized by Department of Library, National College, Tiruchirappalli.In
association with Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) held on 21St April 2013.
11.Attended a UGC-SAP National workshop on “Application of Qualitative Indicators for the
Excellence of Scholarly Communication( AQIESC-2013)” at Department of Library and
Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar on 8th & 9th March 2013.
10.Attended a workshop on "Quality and Value Education" Organized by Department of
Library and Information Science and Department of Education, CDE, Bharathidasan
University,Tiruchirappalli-24 held on 23rd & 25th April '2012.
9.Attended a workshop on"Access to Library Network and Scholarly Databases"Organized
by University Library, Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirappalli-24 held on 16th &17th
December'2010.
8.Attended a National workshop on “Quality Assurance in Academic Libraries: NAAC and
NBA Parameters. Organized by National College, Tiruchirappalli.In association with Indian
Academic Library Association (IALA) held on 10th April 2010.
7.Attended a UGC-National workshop on “Open Source Software for LIS Professionals” at
Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar on
5th & 6th March 2010.
6.Attended a workshop on “Access to Scholarly Information” at Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli on 23 -24 October 2009. Sponsored by Springer.
5.Attended a workshop on “Access to E-resources and Digital Library Consortium” at
Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli on 1st – 2nd August 2008. Sponsored by
INFLIBNET, Ahmadabad.
4.Attended in one Day workshop on Developing Digital Information Gateways Organised by
Central Library, Sri Venkateswara College of Enginnering, Sriperumpudur held on 9th
august 2003
3.Attended a workshop on “Automation and Networking of University Libraries” from 25th
June to 1st July 2001 at INFLIBNET, Ahemadabad.
2.Attended a Workshop on “Conservation of Library Materials” from 20th to 21st May 2000
at Thanjavur, Maharaja Serfoji’s Saraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur.
1.Attended a workshop on “Research Methodology” conducted by Dept of Economics,
Annamalai University , Annamalainagar on 14th September 1998.
Events Participated: Other Training Programs: 6
6. Attended one day Awareness-Cum- training Programme on “Shodhganga ETD
Database” Organized by University Library, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-
620024 In Collaboration with INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, held on 6th November
2015
5.Attended a One Day Regional Training &Awareness Programme on J-Gate @UGC-
INFONET” .Organized by Anna university, Chennai, Jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre
and Informatics publishing work on 14th September, 2014.
4.Attended one day program on “Soft skills Training Programme” at Theivanai Ammal
College for women, Villupuram on 21st November 2006.
3.Attended one day Youth Red Cross orientation Training Programme at Madurai Kamaraj
University and Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 27th January 2005.
2. Participated in Two-days Training in Humanitarian services as the Third Dimension of
Higher Education for Youth Red Cross programme officer held the Fatima College, Madurai
on 2nd and 3rd April 2004.
1. Participated in a one day programme on software for University Libraries (SOUL) at
University of Madras, Chennai on 24th August 2000.
Events Participated-Faculty Development Programme:01
1. Participated in a One Day Faculty Development Programme on “Enhancing Learning
Outcomes Through Effective Teaching” Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC) and UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (UGC-HRDC), Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli on 28.11.2018.
Membership in
Professional Bodies
1. India Library Association (ILA)
2. Madras Library Association (MALA)
3. Tamil Nadu Library Association (TLA)
4. Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS)
5. Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centre. [IASLIC]
6. Academic Library Association (ALA)
Editorial Board
1. Library Philosophy and Practice
Advisory Board
1. International Journal of Information Retrieval and Management
Academic Bodies (such as Board of Studies etc.,)
1. Member, Board of Studies in Master of Library and Information Science, Annamalai
University, Annamalainagar.
2. Member, Board of Studies in B.L.I.S Cource, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai.
3. Member, Board of Studies to frame the M.L.I.S and M.Phil Syllabus, Bharathidasan
University, Trichy.
4. Member, Board of Chairman in B.L.I.S and M.L.I.S Course Examination, Annamalai
University, Annamaali Nagar.
5. Chairman, Question Paper Setter Board for M.L.I.S and B.L.I.S Programme in
Annamalai University.
6. Member, Question Paper Setter Board, University of Madras, Annamalai University
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and Bishop Heber College..
7. Served as Paper Valuer, and External Practical Examiner for the M.Phil.,M.L.I.S and
B.L.IS Programme in various universities. (Annamalai University, Madurai –Kamaraj
University, Periyar University,Bharathiar University, Mother Terasa Women
University and Bharathidasan University).
8. Served as Paper Valuer, and External Practical Examiner for the M.Phil.,M.L.I.S and
B.L.IS Programme in various Colleges. (Bishop Heber College-Trichy and Vellalar
College-Erode,).
9. Member, Ph.D. Doctoral Committee, Bharathidasan University-Trichy, Annamalai
University-Annamalainar, Mother Teresa Women’s University-Kodaikanal
Others
1. Served as Kerala Public Service Commission Question setter in the field of Library
and Information Science, Kerala
2. Served as TNPSC Question Setter in the field of Library and Information Science,
Tamilnadu.
3. Served as SLET Question Setter in the field of Library and Information Science,
Tamilnadu.
Resource persons in various capacities
Number of Invited / Special Lectures delivered: 61
61. Delivered an invited Lecture on “Research and Academic Integrity” in 107th
Orientation Programme at UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 06-09-2019 Forenoon session(11.30am
to 1 pm).
60. Delivered an invited Lecture on “Scholarly Communication and Citation Databases ” in
107th Orientation Programme at UGC- Human Resource Development Centre,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 27-11-2019 Forenoon
session(10 am to 11.30 pm).
59. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Reference Management Tools in UGC Sponsored
Refresher Course on Physics at UGC- HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24,
Tamilnadu held on 05-11-2019 Forenoon session(2 pm to 3.30 pm).
58.Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Scholarly Communication and Citation Databases
in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on Physics at UGC- HRDC, Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 05-11-2019 Forenoon session(10 am to 11.30 am).
57. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Academic Integrity: Plagiarism in Scientific
Research and Publications in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on Physics at UGC- HRDC
,Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 05-11-2019 Forenoon
session(11.30 am to 1 pm).
56. Delivered an invited Lecture on “Publication Ethics and Academic Integrity” in 106th
Orientation Programme at UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 06-09-2019 Forenoon session(11.30 am
to 1.00 pm).
55. Delivered an invited Lecture on “Publication Ethics and Academic Integrity” in 105th
Orientation Programme at UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 06-09-2019 Afternoon session(3.30 pm
to 5 pm).
54. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Metric Studies in Faculty and Scholars Development
Programme(FASDP) at Library and Information Science, Annamalai University,
AnnamalaiNagar-608002, Tamilnadu held on 30-7-2019 Afternoon session(10 am to 1 pm
and 2 pm to 4.30 pm).
53. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘ICT, e-Learning and Social Media in student
Fressher Development Programme(FDP)at Commerce and Financial Studies,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 8-7-2019 Afternoon
session(2 pm to 5 pm).
52. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Scholarly Publication and Citation index, Academic
Integrity in Faculty Development Programme(FDP)at Women Studies, Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 7-12-2018 Afternoon session(2 pm to 5
pm).
51. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Academic Integrity: Plagiarism in Scientific
Research and Publications in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on Geosciences at UGC-
Academic Staff College (ASC),Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held
on 17-11-2018 Afternoon session(3.30 pm to 5 pm).
50. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Scholarly Communication and Citation Analysis’ in
UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on Geosciences at UGC- Academic Staff College
(ASC),Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 17-11-2018
Afternoon session(2 to 3.30 pm).
49. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Citation Analysis’ in UGC Sponsored Refresher
Course on Commerce and Management Studies at UGC- Academic Staff College
(ASC),Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 23-07-2018
Afternoon session(3.30pm to 5pm).
48. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Scholarly Information Sources’ in UGC Sponsored
Refresher Course on Commerce and Management Studies at UGC- Academic Staff College
(ASC),Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 23-07-2018
Afternoon session(2 to 3.30 pm).
47. Delivered invited Lecturer on “Citation Analysis Tools and Techniques” in One day
National Seminar on “Scholarly Communication and Citation Analysis (impact factor,
h-index, g-index)). Organized by Department of Library, PKR Arts College for Women,
gobichettipalayam-638476 in Association with Society for the Advancement of Library and
Information science(SALIS), Erode Chapter on 9th March 2018(Afternoon).
46. Delivered invited Lecturer on “Scholarly Communication and Citation Databases” in
One day National Seminar on “Scholarly Communication and Citation Analysis (impact
factor, h-index, g-index)). Organized by Department of Library, PKR Arts College for
Women, gobichettipalayam-638476 in Association with Society for the Advancement of
Library and Information science(SALIS), Erode Chapter on 9th March 2018( Forenoon).
45. Delivered invited Lecturer on “Information Resource Management” in National
Seminar on “Issues Challenges and Opportunities in Electronic Resource Management
for Students(CICOERMS-2017). Organized by Research Department of Library and
Information Science,Thiruvalluvar University College of Arts and Science,
Thiruvennainallur(Post), Villupuram District– 607203.23rd Sep 2017.
44. Delivered an invited Lecture on “ICT Enabled Information Resources: Organized by
Department of Library, Navarasam Arts and Science College for Women, Arachalur, Erode-
638 101 with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information science(SALIS),
Erode Chapter on 7th October 2017.
43. Delivered an invited Lecture on “Reference Management System: ” in 97th
Orientation Programme at UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 13-09-2017 Forenoon session(11.30 am
to 1.00 pm).
42. Delivered an invited Lecture on “Access of Library Resources in Digital
Environment” in 93rd Orientation Programme at UGC- Human Resource Development
Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 22-03-2017
Afternoon session.
41. Delivered invited Lecturer on “Reference Management Tool-EndNote in National
Workshop on Reference Management Tools”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, Periyar University, 04th November 2016.
40. Invited as Resource Person and delivered a lecture on “Research Information System
for Social Sciences” in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on in Research Methodology in
Social Sciences at UGC-HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu
held on 02-11-2016 Afternoon session (3.30 pm to 5 pm).
39. Delivered invited Lecturer on “Application of Library Technologies for Research in
National Seminar on Library Technologies for Teaching, Learning and Research”. Organized
by Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, 12th August
2016.
38. Invited as Resource Person and delivered lecture on “Access of Library Resources in
Digital Environment” in Orientation Programme at UGC- Human Resource
Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 2-
06-2016 Forenoon session (11.30 am to 1pm).
37. Invited as Resource Person and delivered a lecture on “Metric Studies: An Analytical
Approach” in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Library and Information Science at UGC-
HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 04-06-2016
Afternoon session (2 pm to 5 pm).
36. Delivered invited Lecture on “Library Marketing Strategy” at District Central Library,
Pudukkottai-622 001 on 05-03-2016.
35.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Metric Studies; An overview” in National Workshop on
“Art of Measuring( Bibliometrics, Scientometrics and Webometrics)”at Department of
Library and information Science, Vellalar College for Women(Autonomous), Erode-638 012
on 22nd January 2016.
34.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Tools and Techniques for Information and
Knowledge Analytics” in National Workshop on “Information and Knowledge Analytics at
Department of Library and information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-
24 on 12th and 13th August, 2015.
33.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Utilization of government Schemes for Women” in
ICT enabled Self employment training programme for the rural Women’s on 23rd December
2015 at Sri Venkateshwara College of Arts & Science for Women, Peravurani. Organized by
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 .
32.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Utilization of government Schemes for Women” in
ICT enabled Self employment training programme for the rural Women’s on 28th November
2015 at Dharmapuram Adhinam Arts College, Dharmapuram, Mayiladuthurai . Organized
by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 .
31.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Utilization of Government Schemes for Women” in
ICT enabled Self employment training programme for the rural Women’s on 29th October
2015 at Bharathidasan University constituent Arts & Science College, Inamkulathur.
Organized by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 .
30. Invited as Resource Person and delivered a lecture on “Application of Quantitative
and Qualitative Indicators Tools for Bibliometric and Scientometric studies” in UGC
Sponsored Refresher Course in Library and Information Science at UGC-HRDC,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 28.02.2015 Afternoon
session (10 am to 1 pm).(Programme Schedule:11.02.2015-03.03.2015).
29. Delivered invited Lecturer on “Application of Open Source Software” in National
workshop on” Dspace: An Open Source Software for Digital Library Initiatives’’” at
University Library, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 on 10th January, 2015.
28. Delivered invited Lecture on “Library Marketing” at District Central Library,
Pudukottai on 13-12-2014.
27. Delivered invited Lecture on “Skills For Librarian In The Knowledge Society” at
District Central Library, Perambalur on 12-12-2014.
26. Delivered invited Lecture on “Handling Childrens in Public Libraries” at District
Central Library, Perambalur on 12-12-2014.
25.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Access J-Gate Database” in Regional Training &
Awareness Programme on J-Gate @UGC-INFONET” .Organized by Anna university, Chennai,
Jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre on 14th September, 2014.
24. Delivered invited Lecturer on “ Awareness and Access Resources for Scholarly
Information In Electronic Environment” in National workshop on” Resources and
Technologies for Scholarly Information” at University Library, Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappali-24 on 12thAugust, 2014.
23. Invited as Resource Person and delivered a lecture on “Scholarly Communication for
Life Sciences” in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences at at UGC-Academic
Staff College (ASC), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on
16.07.2014 Forenoon session (10 am to 11.30 am).
22.Delivered invited Lecture on “Handling Childrens in Public Libraries” at District
Central Library, Perambalur on 07-03-2014.
21.Delivered an Invited Lecture on Ethics For Librarianship ' in Public Libraries at
District Central Library, Perambalur on 08-03-14.
20.Delivered an Invited Lecture on 'Availability of e-resources in Public Library Users'
in Public Libraries at District Central Library, Ariyalur on 08-03-2014.
19.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Tools and Techniques for Citation Studies” in National
Workshop on “Impact of Information Technology on Scientometric Studies” at Department
of Library and information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali-24 on
17thFebruary, 2014.
18.Delivered invited Lecturer on “E-Resources for Teaching and Research in
Engineering and allied Subjects” at Department of Library, Suriya College of Engineering
and Technology, villupuram on 25thJanuary, 2014.
17.Delivered an invited Lecture on “Access of Library Resources in Electronic
Environment” in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Library and Information Science at
UGC – Academic Staff College (ASC), Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirappalli-
24,Tamilnadu held on 06.01.2014 forenoon session.
16.Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Database Access: Scopus and Web of Science’ in UGC
Sponsored Refresher Course on Commerce and Management Studies at UGC- Academic
Staff College (ASC),Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 22-
07-2013 Afternoon session.
15.Delivered an invited Lecture on “Searching Techniques for Web Resources in
Commerce and Management Studies” in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on Commerce
and Management Studies at UGC – Academic Staff College (ASC), Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli-24,Tamilnadu held on 18.07.2013 forenoon session.
14.Delivered an Invited Lecture on 'Information and Communication Technology' in
Public Libraries at District Central Library, Perambalur on 14-09-13.
13. Invited as Resource Person and delivered lecture on “Citation Databases and Citation
Analysis” in 72nd Orientation Programme at UGC-Academic Staff College(ASC),
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 22-04-2013 Forenoon
session (2 pm to 3.30 pm).
12. Invited as Resource Person and delivered lecture on “Access to E-Resources through
UGC-INFONET” in 71st Orientation Programme at UGC-Academic Staff College(ASC),
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 23-11-2012 Forenoon
session (10 am to 11.30 am).
11. Invited as Resource Person and delivered lecture on “Scholarly Information
Resources” in 70th Orientation Programme at UGC-Academic Staff College(ASC),
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 20-11-2012 Forenoon
session (11.30 am to 1 pm).
10. Invited as Resource Person and delivered lecture on “Scholarly Information
Resources” in 68th Orientation Programme at UGC-Academic Staff College(ASC),
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 12.02.2011 Afternoon
session (2 pm to 3.30 pm).
9.Delivered invited Lecture on “Handling Childrens in Public Libraries” at District
Central Library, Perambalur on 16-09-2012.
8.Delivered invited Lecture on “Library Automation in Public Libraries” at District
Central Library, Villupuram on 17-09-2012.
7.Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘e-Resources for Humanities and Social Sciences’ in
Awareness Programme on e-Resources Organized by ARRUPE Library, St.Joseph College
(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu held on 07-03-2012.
6.Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Database Access: Scopus and Web of Science’ in 73rd
Orientation Programme at UGC- Academic Staff College (ASC),Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamilnadu held on 11-02-2012 Afternoon session.
5. Delivered an invited Lecture on “Library Information Science Network” in UGC
Sponsored Refresher Course in Library and Information Science at UGC – Academic Staff
College (ASC), Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirappalli-24,Tamilnadu held on 26.09.2011
forenoon session.
4. Delivered invited Lecturer on “Library Automation in Public Libraries” at District
Central Library, Villupuram on 16-03-09.
3. Delivered invited Lecturer on 'Information and Communication Technology' in Public
Libraries at District Central Library, Villupuram on17-03-09.
2. Delivered invited Lecturer on 'Library Automation and Networking' organized by Sri
Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry on 05-03-2008.
1. Delivered invited Lecturer on 'Information and Communication
Technology' organized by St.Joseph College, Cuddalore-608 001 on 07-09-2007.
Number of Invited / Special Lectures delivered Preparatory Courses: 11
11..Delivered invited Lecture on UGC-NET-SLET preparatory course on General Studies
Organized by IQAC, Vellalar College for Women(Autonomous), Erode-638 012 on 1th
2nd November 2019.
10..Delivered invited Lecture on UGC-NET-SLET preparatory course on General Studies
Organized by IQAC, Vellalar College for Women(Autonomous), Erode-638 012 on 14th
September 2019.
9..Delivered invited Lecture on UGC-NET-SLET preparatory course on General Studies
Organized by IQAC, Vellalar College for Women(Autonomous), Erode-638 012 on 22nd
Febrarury 2016.
.8.Delivered invited Lecture on UGC-NET-SLET preparatory course on Library and
Information Science Organized by SALIS at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli on 7th
August 2011.
7.Delivered invited Lecture on UGC-NET- preparatory course on Library and Information
Science Organized by IALA at St.Joseph College, Tiruchirappalli on 13th &14th June 2011.
6. Delivered invited Lecturer on “Library Classification, Library Cataloguing and
Indexing & Information Processing and Retrieval” in Teacher Recruitment Board,
Government of Tamilnadu to recruit Librarian and Information Officers and Librarian and
Information Assistants for the Anna Centenary Library, Kotturpuram, Chennai-preparatory
course on Library and Information Science organized by Indian Academic Library
Association(IALA) at National College,Tiruchirappalli-24 on 22nd August’ 2010.
5.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Library Classification, Library Cataloguing and
Indexing” in Teacher Recruitment Board, Government of Tamilnadu to recruit Librarian
and Information Officers and Librarian and Information Assistants for the Anna Centenary
Library, Kotturpuram, Chennai-preparatory course on Library and Information Science
organized by Chekkaiya Nayakar College, Erode on 14th August’ 2010.
4.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Research Methodology, Bibliometrics and
Scientometrics” in TNPSC-College Librarian preparatory course on Library and
Information Science organized by Alumni Association of LIS(AALIS),Bishop Heber College
(Venue: KAPVP School) at Tiruchirappalli on June13th 2010.
3.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Library Cataloguing, Indexing and Abstracting &
Information Processing and Retrieval” in TNPSC-College Librarian preparatory course
on Library and Information Science organized by Alumni Association of LIS(AALIS),Bishop
Heber College(Venue: KAPVP School) at Tiruchirappalli on June 13th 2010.
2.Delivered invited Lecturer on “Library classification” in TNPSC-College Librarian
preparatory course on Library and Information Science organized by Alumni Association of
LIS(AALIS),Bishop Heber College(Venue: KAPVP School) at Tiruchirappalli on June
06’2010.
1.Delivered invited Lecturer on UGC-NET preparatory course on Library and Information
Science Organized by Theivanai Ammal College , Villupuram on 29th November and 6th
December 2009.
Others
1. Articles published in Newspapers / Magazines : 03
2. No. of M.Phil Viva Voce Examination conducted : 27
3. Reviewer for more than 10 International and National Journals
Recent Publications
Research Article Published in UGC Approved Journal Total: 28
28. Ranganathan, C (2019). Use of Information Sources by the Personal attributes Science
Faculty Members and Research Scholars in a University Environment: a Case Study of
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-
Journal).Winter2-18-2019.May Paper 1205. Link:
http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1205 [UGC Approved List-4641.(Scopus)
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDY0MQ==
27. Ranganathan, C (2019). “Evaluation of University Websites in Tamilnadu: An
Analytical Study. Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST), 9 (2), 14-18
.ISSN: 2231-6108. Impact Factor: 1.078 UGC Approved List: 41149.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExNDk=
26.Ranganathan,C(2019). “Information Literacy Skills among Undergraduate Students of
Women Colleges in Trichy: A Case Study . Indian Journal of Information Sources and
Services (IJISS), Vol. 9(2), 68-71. ISSN: 2231-6094. UGC Approved List -41187.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExODc=
25. Ranganathan, C (2019). Source of information used by biologists in Bharathidasan
University: A statistical Analysis. International Journal of Information Retrieval and
Management, 6(12), 1-5 . ISSN: 2320-2548.UGC Approved List -63473.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NjM0NzM=
24. Revathi, R and Ranganathan, C (2019). Information Seeking Patterns of Biologists in
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai: A Case Study. IMPACT: International Journal of
Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature (IJRHAL), 7(2), 195-204. ISSN: 2347-
4564.ISSN(Online):2321-8878. Impact Factor(JCC): 3.7985 UGC Approved List -40893.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDA4OTM=
23. Ranganathan, C (2019). “Use of Information Sources by Research Scholars and Faculty
Members of Biological Science: A Case Study of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli,
Tamil Nadu. Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST), 9 (1), 14-18 .ISSN:
2231-6108. Impact Factor: 1.078 UGC Approved List: 41149.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExNDk=
22.Ranganathan,C(2019). “Information Seeking Behavior of Marine Scientists in
Bharathidasan University: A Case Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services
(IJISS), Vol. 9(1), 45-49. ISSN: 2231-6094. UGC Approved List -41187.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExODc=
21. Ranganathan, C (2018). Proteomics Research in India: A Scientometric Assessment of
Publication Output during 1998-2018.IMPACT: International Journal of Research in
Humanities, Arts and Literature (IJRHAL), 6(11), 1-12. ISSN: 2347-
4564.ISSN(Online):2321-8878. Impact Factor(JCC): 3.7985.UGC Approved List -40893.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDA4OTM=
20. Ranganathan, C (2018). Mapping of Genomics Research Productivity in India: A
Scientometric Analysis. International Journal of Information Retrieval and Management,
6(11), 22-25. ISSN: 2320-2548.UGC Approved List -63473.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NjM0NzM=
19. Ranganathan, C (2018). “Scientometric Dimension of Research Productivity in Green
Chemistry: A Global Perspective’. Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology
(AJIST), 8 (2), 82-88.ISSN: 2231-6108. Impact Factor: 1.078 UGC Approved List: 41149.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExNDk=
18. Ranganathan, C(2018). “Indian Scientist Research Productivity in Cloud Robotics: A
Scientometric Analysis.. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS), Vol.
8(2),85-90. ISSN: 2231-6094. UGC Approved List -41187.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExODc=
17.Ranganathan, C and Balasubramani, R (2014). “Scientometric Dimension of Digital
Architecture Research output Based on Web of Science Database: A Global Perspective’.
Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST), 4(1), 16-25. ISSN: 2231-6108.
Impact Factor: 1.078 UGC Approved List- 41149.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExNDk=
16.Ranganathan, C and Balasubramani, R (2014). “Performance of Research Productivity
on Green Energy in India: A Scientometric Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and
Services (IJISS), 4(1), 51-58. ISSN: 2231-6094. UGC Approved List -41187.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExODc=
15. Ranganathan, C (2014).Mapping of Oceanography Research Productivity in India: A
Scientometric Analysis. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal).Winter 12-23-2014.
Paper 1205. Link: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1205 [UGC Approved List-
4641.(Scopus)
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDY0MQ==
14. Ranganathan, C (2014).Growth and Development of Research Activities on Digital
Architecture: A Scientometric Analysis. Pearl: Journal of Library and Information
Science,8(4),185-194. ISSN:0973-7081 Print. ISSN: 0975-6922. Article DOI:
10.5958/0975-6922.2014.00742.6 On-line-UGC Approved List -37098, (Indian Citation
Index).https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=MzcwOTg=
13.Ranganathan, C (2014).Indian Scientists Contribution of Green Chemistry Research: A
Scientometric Profile. Library Progress (International),34(2),113-128.ISSN:Print. 0970-
1052.Online.2320-317X.ArticleDOI:10.5958/2320-17X.2014.00003.8.ImpactFactor:2.154
UGC Approved List -4642. (Indian Citation Index).
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDY0Mg==
12. Ranganathan, C and R.Balasubramani (2013). Scientometric Dimensions of Green
Chemistry Research Output Based On Web of Science Database: An Indian Perspective.
International Journal of Information Retrieval and Management, 1(2), 7-17 ISSN: 2320-
2548.UGC Approved List -63473.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NjM0NzM=
11.Ranganathan, C (2013).Use of Electronic Databases by Library Users of Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli: An Analysis. International Journal of Information Retrieval and
Management, 1(1),53-58. ISSN: 2320-2548. UGC Approved List -63473.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NjM0NzM=
10.Ranganathan, C (2011). “Evaluation of E-journals in Library and Information Science
based on three websites: A Case study ’. Asian Journal of Information Science and
Technology (AJIST), 1(2), 26-30. ISSN: 2231-6108.Impact Factor: 1.078-UGC Approved
List41149.https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExN
Dk=
9. Ranganathan, C (2011). “Use of Electronic Information Resources by Faculty members
in Bharathidasan University: A Survey’. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services
(IJISS), 1(2), 50-55. ISSN: 2231-6094.Impact Factor0.564-UGCApprovedList-41187,
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExODc=
8. Ranganathan, C and Kannabiran, G(2004). “Effective Management of Information
Systems function: an exploratory study of Indian Organizations. International journal of
Information Management,24(3),247-260. ISSN: 0268-4012. E-ISSN: 1873-4707.
doi>10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2004.02.005-UGCApprovedList-22944,
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=MjI5NDQ=
7.Ranganathan, C (2002). Bradford’s law and its application to Bibliographical data of
plant pathology dissertation: An analytical approach. Journal of Librarianship and
Information Science, 34(2),136-145. ISSN: 0961-0006- UGC Approved List - 30468. (WoS
& Scopus).https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=MzA0Njg=
6. Ranganathan, C and Visvanathan, R (2002). Bibliometrics Studies of Research
Collaboration: A Review. Journal of American Society for Information Science, 52(3), 243-
252.ISSN:2330-1643.(WoS).
5.Ranganathan, C (2001). Information Seeking Behavior: A Conjectural approach. SREL’S
Journal of Information Management,38(2), 121-137. ISSN: 0972-2467-UGC Approved List -
33656. (Indian Citation Index).
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=MzM2NTY=
4.Ranganathan, C (2000). Changing Patterns and Emerging Trends of DDC: A study of
DDC edition 19-21 with special reference to application of facet analysis in recent editions.
Library Herald, 38(1), 34-42. ISSN: 0024-2292 –UGC Approved List - 4633. (Indian Citation
Index).https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDYzMw==
3.Ranganathan, C (2000). Library Resource Sharing in Network Environment: An
overview. IASLIC Bulletin, 45(2),63-72. ISSN 0018-8441-UGC Approved List -29711.
(Indian Citation Index).
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=Mjk3MTE=
2.Ranganathan, C (1999). Chain Indexing and UDC. Annals of Library Science and
Documentation, 46(2), 53-58. ISSN: 0972-5423-UGC Approved List - 15578. (Scopus)
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=MTU1Nzg=
1. Ranganathan, C (1999). Implementation of ISBN systems in India’s perspective and
prospects. ILA Bulletin, 33(3-4), 67-73. ISSN: 0970-4728.UGC Approved List -41863 (New
name: Journal of Indian Library Association) New ISSN: 2277-5145.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDE4NjM=
Research Article Published in the UGC-Old List Approved Journal
Total: 17
17.Ranganathan,C(2019). “Information Literacy Skills among Undergraduate
Students of Women Colleges in Trichy: A Case Study . Indian Journal of Information
Sources and Services (IJISS), Vol. 9(2), 68-71. ISSN: 2231-6094. UGC Approved List -
41187.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExODc=
16.Ranganathan,C(2019). “Information Seeking Behavior of Marine Scientists in
Bharathidasan University: A Case Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services
(IJISS), Vol. 9(1), 45-49. ISSN: 2231-6094. UGC Approved List -41187.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExODc=
15. Ranganathan, C(2018). “Indian Scientist Research Productivity in Cloud Robotics: A
Scientometric Analysis.. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS), Vol.
8(2),85-90. ISSN: 2231-6094. UGC Approved List -41187.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDExODc=
14.Ranganathan, C (2018).Twitter Application in Knowledge Resources and Information
Centres IALA Journal, 6(1&2),501-507. ISSN:2319-1392.UGC Old List Approved Journal -
64648 serial No:425. https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
13.Ranganathan, C (2017). Growth and Development of Research Productivity on Green
Library at Global Level: A Scientometric Analysis. Journal of Advances in Library and
Information Science (JALIS), 6(3), 294-304 .ISSN: 2277-2219(On-line Journal) UGC Old
List Approved Journal -49241. https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
12.Ranganathan, C and Durga, D (2016). Information Literacy among the students in the
Electronic Environment: a case study of Bharathidasan University, Trichy. Journal of
Advances in Library and Information Science (JALIS), 5(3), 262-267. ISSN: 2277-2219(On-
line Journal).UGC Old List Approved Journal-49241.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
11.Ranganathan, C (2015). A Scientometric Analysis of Authorship Trends and
Collaborative research in Horticulture. Indian Journal of Information Science and
Services,8(2),1-8.ISSN:0973-8967. UGC Old List Approved Journal -45664.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
10.Ranganathan, C (2015). Authorship Pattern of Marine Cyanobacteria Research in
India: A Scientometric Analysis. Journal of Current Trends in Library and Information
Science(JCTL),1(1&2),44-50.ISSN:2348-8395. UGC Old List Approved Journal -43818.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
9.Ranganathan, C (2015). “Scientometric Analysis of Authorship Trends and Collaborative
Research in Horticulture’. International Journal of Next Generation Library and
Technologies, 1(3), 1-11. ISSN 2395 – 5201. UGC Old List Approved Journal -63819.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
8.Ranganathan, C (2015). “Use of Scholarly Information by Faculty Members of
Engineering Colleges in Villupuram Town,,Tamilnadu: A Case Study’. International Journal
of Library and Information Studies (IJLIS), 5(1),60-71. ISSN: 2231-4911. UGC Old List
Approved Journal -64344. https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
7.Ranganathan, C (2014).Scientometric Dimensions of Marine Cyanobacteria Research
output based on ASFA Database: An Indian Perspective. IALA Journal, 2(2),25-
33.ISSN:2319-1392. UGC Old List Approved Journal -64648
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
6.Ranganathan, C (2014).Research Productivity on Green Energy in India: A
Scientometric Study. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science (JALIS),
3(4),312-319. ISSN: 2277-2219(On-line Journal). UGC Old List Approved Journal -
49241.https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
5.Ranganathan, C (2014). “Performance of Research Productivity on Digital Architecture
based on Web of Science Database: a Scientometric analysis’. International Journal of
Library and Information Studies (IJLIS), 4(2), 140-151. ISSN: 2231-4911. UGC Old List
Approved Journal -64344. https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
4.Ranganathan, C and R.Balasubramani (2013). Authorship Pattern of Digital
Architecture Research Output: A Scientometric Analysis. International Journal of
Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2(12),3615-3623. ISSN: 2278 – 0181(On-line
Journal). UGC Old List Approved Journal UGC-49139.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
3.Ranganathan, C and R.Balasubramani (2013). Mapping of Green Chemistry Research in
India:A Scientometric Analysis. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science
(JALIS), 2(4), 221-229. ISSN: 2277-2219(On-line Journal) UGC Old List Approved
Journal -49241.https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
2.Ranganathan, C (2013). “Utilization of UGC-INFONET e - journal access by Research
Scholars of Bharathidasan University in Trichurappalli: A Case study. International Journal
of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2(4), 2162-2174 ISSN: 2278 – 0181(On-
line Journal)-UGC Old List Approved Journal-49139.
https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
1.Ranganathan, C (2012). Perception and Expectation of the Users of Bharathidasan
University Library: A Study. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science (JALIS),
1(3), 119-124. ISSN: 2277-2219(On-line Journal). UGC Old List Approved Journal -
49241.https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/4305_Journals.pdf
Research Article Published in the Refereed and Reputed Journal with ISSN Number
Total: 07
7.Ranganathan, C (2015). Growth and Development of Research Activities on Digital
Architecture: A Scientometric Analysis. Research Journal of Information Science and
Technology (RJIST), 2(1), 10-16 .ISSN 2348-1501.
6. Ranganathan, C (2015). “Knowledge Management for Library and Information Centres
in Digital Environment System’. Indian Journal of Science (International Weekly Journal for
Science), 21(73), 327-331.ISSN: 2319 – 7730. E-ISSN: 2319 – 7749.
5. Ranganathan, C (2015). “Digitization: The Force to Remove the Darkness of
Information Hiding’. Indian Journal of Science (International Weekly Journal for Science),
21(72), 180-183.ISSN: 2319 – 7730. E-ISSN: 2319 – 7749.
4. Ranganathan, C (2015). “Challenges for Library and Information Science Professionals
in Information and Knowledge Based Society’. Indian Journal of Science (International
Weekly Journal for Science), 21(71), 116-121.ISSN: 2319 – 7730. E-ISSN: 2319 – 7749.
3. Ranganathan, C and R.Balasubramani (2014). Scientometric Profile of Research
Activities on Green Energy: An Indian Perspective. IMPACT: International Journal of
Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences +EDITOR (IMPACT: IJRANSS). 2(1),23-30.
ISSN (E): 2321-8851; ISSN (P): 2347-4580. Impact Factor: 1.4507.
2. Ranganathan, C (2014).Indian Scientists contribution of Green Chemistry Research: A
Scientometric profile. Journal of Research in Librarianship, 1(3),35-51.ISSN:2393-8986.
1. Balanagammal,D., Ranganathan,C and Sundaresan,K (2000).Forecasting of agricultural
scenario in Tamilnadu: A time series analysis. Journal of Indian Society of Agricultural
Statistics, 53(3).273-286. ISSN 0019-6363.