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Dr. Soumen Mallik

Associate Professor
HOD
Employee Code: Fac-LISC-46
Department
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Contact
+91 3222 298-429 / Centrex-429
Biographical Sketch
Academic Interest
Educational Qualification
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
Ph.D.Vidyasagar University2014
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Genetics and Leukemia Research: Influence of the Success of Human Genome Project – A Scientometric Mapping Approach
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Description of Experience
Assistant Professor of the Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since February 2, 2010
Associate Professor of the Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since February 2, 2022
Specialization/Research Area
Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest)Detailed Description
Research Area/ Areas of InterestScientometrics
Research Area/ Areas of InterestLIS Education
Research Area/ Areas of InterestInformation Retrieval
Course/ Subject Taught
Course Name
MARC21/BLIBISc.
Information Retrieval System/MLIBISc.
Content Creation through Documentation Techniques (Practice)/BLIBISc
Information Sources, Products and Services/MLIBISc.
Open Knowledge System/MLIBISc
Dissertation/MLIBISc
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
TitlePublication TypePublished inPublished onPublisher's NameRoleDetails
Rationality of Working Days for Online LIS Course: A Student Centric SolutionInternationalLIBRARY HERALD, Vol 61, Issue 3, pp-30-35, Print ISSN- 0024-2292Jan, 2023Delhi Library Association (DLA)Sole AuthorImpact Factor: 0.00000
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Article's Web Link: DOI: 10.5958/0976-2469.2023.00025.8
Prospect of Public Libraries in Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In Paul, S. (2019). Role of Public Library in Archiving the Cultural Heritage of Bengal.(ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3)NationalPage No. 11-18Jan, 2019Rohini Nandan: KOlkata Impact Factor:
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Information Awareness Amongst the Potato Farmers of Paschim Medinipur District in West Bengal, India: A Case Study. In Paul, S. (2019). Role of Public Library in Archiving the Cultural Heritage of Bengal. (ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3)NationalPage 36-44Jan, 2019Rohini Nandan: KOlkata Impact Factor:
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Dilemma of Potato Growers in Paschim Medinipur District of West Bengal: Information Dearth, Miscommunication or Information Illiteracy? - An Analysis with the Wilsons ModelNationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 23:60-72(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)Jan, 2018Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. Impact Factor:
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Human Library: Concept and ProspectNationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 22:62-69(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)Jan, 2017Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. Impact Factor:
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Research Trends in Library and Information Science : Analysis of ALIS and DJLITNationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 20-21:18-31(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)Jan, 2017Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. Impact Factor:
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Introduction of Community Information Service by the Public Libraries : A Survey on Information Activity in Potato Farming. (ISSN: 09723668)NationalPublic Libraries in India in 21st Century: IASLIC All India Conference, 31st, Banaras, 2017, Special Publication No. 56, 108-116. (ISSN: 09723668)Jan, 2017IASLIC, Kolkata. Impact Factor:
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Managing stress in Librarianship through motivational thoughts of SwamijiNationalIn SARKAR, (Milan Kumar) Ed. Influence of Vivekanandas philosophy on stress and time management for library professionals. p 81-88. ISBN-978-81-923636-2-2Jan, 2015Central Library, K.D.College of Commerce and General Studies, Midnapore, West Bengal, India. Impact Factor:
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Who should be a librarian? Neuropsychology, Prefrontal Cortex and Aging of LIS entrantsInternationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 18 - 19:79-93(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)Jan, 2014Vidysagar University, Midnapore India Impact Factor:
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Importance of Librarianship.InternationalIn JANA (Pijush Kanti) and MALLIK (Soumen), Ed. Glorious 100 Years of LIS Education in India: Introspect and Prospects. p 187- 200. ISBN: 978-81-923452-0-8Jan, 2013Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. Impact Factor:
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Impact of Human Genome Project in international collaborative research on leukemia genetics.NationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 16 - 17:1-27(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)Jan, 2013Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University Impact Factor:
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Towards a Sustainable Development of Scientific Temper of India: Introduce Information Education in School CurriculumInternationalPre-Proceedings: International Conference on science communication for Scientific Temper, 10-12 January, 2012,pp 357-365Jan, 2012National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR Impact Factor:
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Television news librarianship: Importance and prospect.NationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science,15:102-113.Jan, 2011Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University Impact Factor:
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A proposal for LIS education at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New DelhiNationalIATLIS 2010: XXVII National Conference on Emerging challenges and lingering issues in LIS education, research and training, 27th Pune,2010, pp 134-141Jan, 2010Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Impact Factor:
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iSchools and LIS educations system.NationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.10-14, 79-86Jan, 2009Vidyasagar University Impact Factor:
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Information sources in academic law libraries in India.NationalAnnals of Library and Information Studies,2008, Vol 5, pp 196-203.Jan, 2008National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR Impact Factor:
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Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor.NationalProceedings of the SiS2003: Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information Science,21st,Roorkee,2003,.pp 571-90.Jan, 2003Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Impact Factor:
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Book Published
Title of the BookPublished byPublished onRoleDetails
Glorious 100 Years of LIS Education in India: Introspect and Prospects. (ISBN: 978-81-923452-0-8)Dept. of Lib. and Inf Science, Vidyasagar UniversityJan, 2013EditorIndexing:
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Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
Scholar NameThesis TitleName of the Co SupervisorStatusDate
Raja MannaCentury old Public Libraries in West Bengal Established During 1800-1899 : An Exploratory Study.OngoingSep, 2026
Anima MahataDesigning a Model Framework for Measuring User Behaviour in a Digital Library.OngoingJul, 2026
Subhendu KarDevelopment of Information System on Local History of the Undivided Midnapore District of West Bengal , India during 1947 -2022.OngoingApr, 2025
Parnab ChatterjeeAn Analysis to the Philosophy of Bertrand Russell and his contribution to the Universe of Knowledge AwardedNov, 2023
Bibek MahataAn Analytical Study of Potato Cultivation, Information Literacy and Market Economy of Potato Farmers in Paschim Medinipur District AwardedOct, 2023
Pankoj Kumar SarkerStudies on the Library Services of Scientific and Technological Universities in Bangladesh and Recommendation for Model Information Framework in Light of Vision 2021 AwardedAug, 2023
Association with Professional Bodies
Type of Professional ActivityPeriod
Life Member - Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres2013 - 14
Life Member (Membership No. 529) - Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)2010 -11
Life Member - Delhi Library Association2009 - 10
Member- Ranganathan Researc Circle, New Delhi2002 to 2010
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopDateRoleHeld at and Organiser
Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion.Jan, 2019Presented Paper - Librarianship in Digital Environment is all about Instinct, Pedagogy and InnovationDept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 28-29, 2019
The Symbiotic Reciprocation Between School Library and Public Library: Rejuvenation of Peoples University in Knowledge SocietyJan, 2019Presented Paper - Rejuvination of Public Libraries through Academic Assistance to Community Children: A Roadmap for Inclusive Growth in India.Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 22-23, 2018
Roadmap for ensuring the quality of Library and Information Science Education and ResearchJan, 2017Presented Paper - "Traits of LIS Research Entrants"Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, January 27-28, 2017
Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Pre-requisites of Knowledge EconomyJan, 2017Presented Paper - "Public Libraries in the era of Knowledge Economy: Priorities and Responsibilities".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 23-24, 2017
Personality Development and Communication Skill : Tools for the Present EraJan, 2017Presented Paper - "Professional Training in Library and Information Science (LIS) : A win-win Situation for Tech-Savvy Millennials".Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, March 03-04, 2017
Revival from Peril: Towards Resurrection of Public Library System in West BengalJan, 2016Presented Paper - "Towards the Resurgence of Public Libraries in West Bengal".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 28-29, 2016
National Mission on Libraries: Disseminating Knowledge for the Developing SocietiesJan, 2015Presented Paper - "Lacunae in National Mission on Libraries"Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 12-13, 2015
LIS Education: Structure, Infrastructure and SuperstructureJan, 2014Presented Paper - "Recommendation for policy decision and infrastructure facilities on lifelong learning in school and public library librarianship in India".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, February 20-21, 2014
Influence of Vivekananda’s Philosophy On Stress and Time Management Of Library ProfessionalsJan, 2013Presented Paper - "Managing Stress in Librarianship through motivational thoughts of Swamiji".Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, March 22-23, 2013
Professionalism in librarianship: issues and challenges in 21st CenturyJan, 2013Presented Paper - "Dress and appearance management for inculcating professionalism in 21st century librarianship".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore.
International Conference on science communication for Scientific TemperJan, 2012Presented Paper -"Towards a Sustainable Development of Scientific Temper of India: Introduce Information Education in School Curriculum"National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR, held during 10-12 January, 2012
A century of LIS Education in IndiaJan, 2012Prsented Paper - "India Vision 2020 emphasizes self-learning in elementary education: Redesign LIS Education".Department of Library and Information Science, University of Burdwan, Burdwan,, held During February 02-04, 2012
National Seminar on Tagorean concept on library activities and servicesJan, 2011Presented paper- "Educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore and self-regulated learning process: An inspiration of modern library services."Central Library, K D College of Commerece and General Studies, Midnapore, held during December 17-18, 2011
National Seminar on Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and ProspectsJan, 2011Presented paper- "A model LIS education program to encompass the future information paradigm."Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During December 08-09, 2011.
National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and challengesJan, 2011Presented Paper - "Participatory web user community: The biggest threat of future libraries".Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During March 17-18, 2011.
Organising Documents in Public LibrariesJan, 2010Presented Paper - "Analysis of library services to predict resource management in Public Libraries"Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 11-12, 2010
XXVII National Conference on Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training held during November 17-19, 2010Jan, 2010Presented Paper -"A proposal for LIS education at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi"Dept. of Library and Information Science and Jayakar Library, University of Pune in association with IATLIS
National Seminar on Organizing documents in Public LibrariesJan, 2010Presented Paper - "Analysis of library services to predict the nature of user community and type of resource management in Public Libraries. "Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During March 11-12, 2010
National Seminar on Modern trends in higher education: Meeting the challengesJan, 2010AttendedUniversity District Committee, WEBCUTA, held at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore on February 12, 2010
21st Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information ScienceJan, 2003Presented paper - "Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor"IIT, Roorkee
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopDateRole in the EventFunding Agency
Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion. (March 28-29, 2019)Jan, 2019Jt. Organizing Secretary.
UGC and RRRLF - Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on - "Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Prerequisites of Knowledge Economy.Jan, 2017Jt. Organizing SecretaryUniversity Grants Commission and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation
National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and challengesJan, 2011Organising SecretaryUGC
National Seminar on Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and ProspectsJan, 2011Jt. Organising SecretaryUGC and Raja Rammohun Roy Foundation, Kolkata
Awards
Award NameAwarded by Date
INSDOC(CSIR) Scholarship, 2002Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), CSIR, IndiaJan, 2002
National ScholarshipNational Scholarship Scheme 1993-94Jan, 1994