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Dr. Nivedita Bhattacharyya Sahu

Associate Professor
Employee Code: Fac-LISC-45
Department
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Contact
+91 3222 298-428 / Centrex-428
Biographical Sketch
Academic Interest
Educational Qualification
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
PhDUniversity of Calcutta2014
MLIScUniversity of Calcutta2008
BSc (Botany)University of Calcutta2004
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Contributions of Raja Rajendralal Mitra and Shri Haraprasad Shastri, the librarians of the Asiatic Society towards the development and dissemination of education and research in India
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Description of Experience
Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since 4 April 2022
Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since 1 January, 2010
PG teaching (since 2010- )
University Research Fellow, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Oct 2008- Dec 2009
Specialization/Research Area
Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest)Detailed Description
Field of SpecializationPreservation and conservation of library materials
Research Area/ Areas of InterestLibrary science education and research
Field of SpecializationReference and Information Services, Information and Communication
Research Area/ Areas of InterestCommunity Information Service
Research Area/ Areas of InterestBibliometrics and Scientometrics
Course/ Subject Taught
Course Name
Information Sources and services/ B.Lib.I.Sc
Information Communication and Society/ M.Lib.I.Sc
Information Analysis and Consolidation/ M.Lib.I.Sc
Library and Society/ B.Lib.I.Sc
Information Systems and Services/ M.Lib.I.Sc
Information and Society /M.Lib.I.Sc
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
TitlePublication TypePublished inPublished onPublisher's NameRoleDetails
Content Analysis of Library Websites of the Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area (CPEPA) UniversitiesNationalDESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology,Sep, 2024Vol. 44, No. 5, September 2024, pp.314-327, DOI : 10.14429/djlit.44.05.19597Corresponding AuthorImpact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI
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Farmers’ Awareness of Pesticide Use: Role of Public Library and Other Information SourcesInternationalPublic Library Quarterly, (Published online) https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2022.2143159Nov, 2022Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group)Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: SCOPUS, Others
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2022.2143159
Application of Bloom’s Taxonomy in Library and Information Science: An AssessmentNationalSRELS Journal of Information Management, 59 (3), June 2022: 171-175Jun, 2022Informatics Publishing Limited, Bangalore, ISSN (Print) : 0972-2467 ISSN (Online) : 0976-2477Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 0.00000
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Article's Web Link: DOI: 10.17821/srels/2022/v59i3/154355
Scientometric portrait of Stephen Hawking-the British physicist and cosmologistNationalCollege Libraries, Vol. 36, no. 1, March 2021: 66-82Jan, 2021West Bengal College Librarians' Association, Kolkata, ISSN: 0972-1975 Impact Factor:
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Information needs and Information seeking behaviour of a tribal community-a study on selected blocks in West BengalNationalJournal of Indian Library Association, 57 (3), July-September, 2021, 1-11Jan, 2021Indian Library Association (ILA), ISSN: 2277 5145 (P), 2456 513X Impact Factor:
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Informetric portrait of Elinor Ostrum, the Nobel laureate in the field of economic sciencesInternationalJournal of Scientometric Research, 9(2), May-August, 2020, 204-213Jan, 2020Phcog.net, Bangalore, India, ISSN:Print -2321-6654, Online - 2320-0057 Impact Factor:
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Bibliometric study of selected LIS Journals published online in the 21st centuryInternationalLibrary Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Sept 2020Jan, 2020University libraries of University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, ISSN 1522-0222 Impact Factor:
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A comparative study of Journal of Documentation and Journal of Knowledge Management during the period 2005-2015InternationalLibrary Philosophy and Practice, Summer 3, 2019 (ISSN 1522-0222)Jan, 2019University of Nebraska-Lincoln Impact Factor:
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An assessment of backwardness and socio-economic status of the Lodha Community: Case studies in selected blocks of Paschim Medinipur districtOtherEdited book " Inclusive growth and backward region development : Sectoral issues" Edited by Sebak Kumar Jana and Joydeb Sasmal: pp. 277-294, ISBN: 978-93-86611-62-8Jan, 2019Serials Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Impact Factor:
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Archiving and its essentialities: Preservation despite all oddsOtherEdited book " Role of Public library in archiving the cultural heritage of Bengal", Edited by Swapan Paul: pp. 18-25 (ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3)Jan, 2019Rohini Nandan, Kolkata Impact Factor:
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Citation count of publications in the journals by faculties in humanities and social science departments of IIT Kharagpur: A comparative study between open and closed access journalsOtherEdited book" Digital humanities and digital societies in the contemporary world" Edited by Susmita Chakraborty: pp 298-304, ISBN: 978-81-937429-4-5Jan, 2019Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Information services for the visually challenged students in Medinipur division of West Bengal: An Analytical studyNationalLibrary herald, Vol. 57, no. 1, March 2019: pp. 19-45 (ISSN 0024 2292) doi 10.5958/0976-2469.2019. 00002.2Jan, 2019Delhi Library Association Impact Factor:
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Author Productivity in Humanities and Social Science Departments of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) during 2000-2016: A Bibliometric AnalysisNationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 22, 2017: pp. 42-52 (ISSN: 0972 8570)Jan, 2018Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore Impact Factor:
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Publications by Faculty Members of Humanities and Social Science Departments of IIT Kharagpur: A bibliometric studyNationalDESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, Vol. 38, No. 6: pp. 403-409 (ISSN: 0974 0643)Jan, 2018Defence Research and Development Organisation, Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre Impact Factor:
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Applicability of Bradfords Law on Anthropological journalsNationalJournal of Indian Library Association, Vol. 54, no. 2, April-June 2018: pp. 101-110 [(ISSN : 2277 5145 (P); 2456 513X (Online)]Jan, 2018Indian Library Association, Delhi Impact Factor:
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Bibliometric Analysis of the Faculty Research output: A study in Humanities and Social science Departments of selected Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)NationalLibrarian, Vol 25, no. 1, Nov. 2018: pp. 69-78 (ISSN: 0972 3978)Jan, 2018Department of Library and Iformation Science, Jadavpur University Impact Factor:
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Information services for the visually challenged students in India: A case studyNationalJournal of Advancements in Library sciences, Vol 5, no. 3: pp 93-102(ISSN 2349 4352)Jan, 2018STM Publications Impact Factor:
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Information needs of the Lodha Community at Baghmari and Manikpur mouza, Paschim Medinipur with special reference to education, health and employmentNationalCalcutta University Journal of Information Studies (CUJIS), Vol. 19: pp. 22-38 (ISSN 0973 5771)Jan, 2018Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Information services in the blind schools at Presidency division, West Bengal: A studyNationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 23, December 2018: pp. 73-96 (ISSN 0972 8570)Jan, 2018Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University Impact Factor:
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Scholarly Publications by Faculties in Humanities and Social Science Departments of Indian Institutes of Technology- A Study of Open and Closed Access JournalsOtherEdited book "Marching Beyond libraries: Managerial skills and Technological Competencies" Edited by Bijayalaxmi Rautaray, Dillip K Swain and Chandrakant Swain: pp. 355-362, ISBN: 978-81-938797-7-1Jan, 2018KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar and Overseas Press India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Impact Factor:
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Use of Web 2.0 tools by the State University libraries in India: A studyOtherEdited book "Towards Knowledge Society & the Role of Academic libraries: Problems and Prospects" Edited by Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua, Dr. Ziaur Rahman and Snigdha NaskarJan, 2017Department of Library and Information Science, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata Impact Factor:
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Scientometric portrait of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan: A studyInternationalInternational Journal of Library Science, Vol. 15, Issue no. 1, 2017, pp. 55-73, ISSN 0975-7546Jan, 2017Ceser Publications, Roorkee, India Impact Factor:
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Information School Movement: with special reference to Consortium of iSchools Asia PacificOtherEdited book " Sustainability of Library and Information Services" EDited by Dr. Swapna Banerjee and Dr. Arabinda Maity: pp. 260-280Jan, 2016Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata Impact Factor:
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Disaster Management in Science and Social Science Research Libraries at Kolkata: Case StudiesInternationalVSRD International Journal of Technical and Non-Technical Research, Vol VI, Special Issue, May 2015: pp. 217-230 Jan, 2015VSRD International Journals [A Research Division of Visual Soft (India) Private Limited] Impact Factor:
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A study on the contributions of Raja Rajendralal Mitra, the librarian of the Asiatic Society towards the development of library servicesNationalCalcutta University Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 15, pp. 1-7, ISSN: 0973-5771Jan, 2013Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Trends of research in library and information science in India: A studyNationalCalcutta University Journal of Information Studies , Vol. 14: pp. 72-83, ISSN: 0973-5771Jan, 2012Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Blog: An added concept in library & information servicesNationalInformation and Knowledge Dissemination: Present status and Future Direction (IKD-2011)(Edited Book): pp. 288-299, ISBN 978-81-8424-765-7Jan, 2012Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Impact Factor:
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Local history collections in public libraries: a necessity for the posterityNationalProceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Role of Library in Local history collection: pp. 107-110Jan, 2012Maynaguri College, Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri Impact Factor:
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Disaster Management in Libraries: Response and Recovery OperationsNationalCalcutta University Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 13: pp. 205-220, ISSN: 0973-5771Jan, 2011Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Information need of the "Mech community" in Mahakalguri of Jalpaiguri DistrictNationalThe Calcutta Review, Vol XIII, Nos. 1 & 2: pp. 66-100Jan, 2011University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Mission of Open Access System: Vision of Rabindranath TagoreNationalCalcutta University Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 12:pp.101-104, ISSN: 0973-5771Jan, 2010Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Open Access for Indian scholarship: A studyNationalVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 15: pp. 73-101, ISSN: 0972-8570Jan, 2010Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University Impact Factor:
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LIS Education in India: Present Status and Future Strategies for Undergraduate LevelNational“LIS_edu_ Vision_2010”, National Seminar on Vision of LIS Education for Modern India: pp.30-53, ISSN 0973-5771Jan, 2010Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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E-learning as a Learning Process of LIS Education: An OverviewNationalLIS_edu_ Vision_2010”, National Seminar on Vision of LIS Education for Modern India: pp. 287-291, ISSN 0973-5771Jan, 2010Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Quality Control in LIS Research: Vision for Modern IndiaNationalNational Seminar on Vision of LIS Education for Modern India: pp. 326-330, ISSN 0973-5771Jan, 2010Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Newspaper section of the National Library Kolkata: Physical Preservation and Access to NewsInternationalIFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010, Digital Preservation and access to News and Views: pp. 205-214Jan, 2010Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi Impact Factor:
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Recent trends of research in Library and Information Science in India and Research agenda for the futureOtherEnvisioning Employable LIS Courses in Developing Countries for the emerging knowledge society, Papers of the XXVI IATLIS National Conference, pp. 311-321Jan, 2009Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Impact Factor:
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Clinical Librarianship in the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI), Kolkata: A case studyOtherEnvisioning Employable LIS Courses in Developing Countries for the Emerging Knowledge Society, Papers of the XXVI IATLIS National Conference (Web Publication)Jan, 2009Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Impact Factor:
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LIS education in India: Present and future scenario (Bharatbarshe granthagar o tathyabigyan sikshabyabosta: bartaman o vabisyat)Other51st Bengal Library Conference: Papers, 18-20 December, 2009: pp. 98-100Jan, 2009Bengal Library Association, Kolkata Impact Factor:
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Kolkata Book Fair & Little Magazine: Impact on Library UsersNationalCalcutta University Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 11: pp. 85-92, ISSN: 0973-5771Jan, 2009Department of Library and Information Science,University of Calcutta Impact Factor:
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Book Published
Title of the BookPublished byPublished onRoleDetails
Services of Public Libraries in India :Trends and Innovations Jointly edited with Dr. Surojit Sanyal, Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Vidyasagar UniversityAllied Publishers Pvt LtdApr, 2023First AuthorIndexing: Others
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Social science research in India: Tracing the future trajectory , ISBN: 978-81-923452-3-9(Edited book jointly with Smita Sett))Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, MidnaporeAug, 2022Joint EditorIndexing: Others
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Library and Information Science education: Structure, Infrastructure, SuperstructureDepartment of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore (ISBN 978-81-923452-1-5Jan, 2020EditorIndexing:
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Library and Society- An IntroductionMitram, Kolkata (ISBN 978-93-80036-60-1)Jan, 2014First AuthorIndexing:
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Book Chapter Published
Title of ChapterTitle of the BookPublished byPublished onRoleDetails
Role of University Libraries in Imparting Information Literacy Skills Among Indigenous Post Graduate Students in IndiaExamining Information Literacy in Academic LibrariesIGI GlobalApr, 2024Corresponding AuthorIndexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS
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https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1143-1.ch010
Research visibility in Scopus Indexed Journals of LIS and their copyright policies-an empirical studyPanorama of Open Access: Progress, Practices & Prospects" Edited by Ashis Biswas and Mayuri Das Biswas:pp 229-241, ISBN 978-93-92594-36-6Ess Ess PublicationsMar, 2022Sole AuthorIndexing: Others
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359802360_Research_visibility_in_Scopus_Indexed_Journals_of_LIS_and_their_copyright_policies-an_empirical_study
Research visibility in Information literacy: A bibliometric study through the lens of Web of ScienceReorienting Information literacy in the Library and Information Centres" Edited by Prof. Swapna Banerjee and Dr. Pubalika Bhattacharyya Maitra: pp 320-325, ISBN 978-93-91572-22-8Rohini Nandan on behalf of Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, KolkataJul, 2021Co-Author,Corresponding AuthorIndexing: Others
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Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
Scholar NameThesis TitleName of the Co SupervisorStatusDate
Praloy Kr BhattacharyyaInformetric portraits of selected Nobel laureates in the field of economic sciences AwardedOct, 2023
Trishna BhuiAssessing Faculty Publications in Humanities and Social Science Departments of Indian Institutes of Technology in the Twenty-First Century: A Study AwardedMay, 2023
Asish MaityScientometric profile of the e-journals in Library and Information Science published by Emerald during the period 2005-2015N.A.AwardedMay, 2023
Sudipta PradhanAn analytical study of Information services for visually challenged students with particular reference to blind schools in South Bengal AwardedMay, 2023
Sanjukta SahooBibliometric study of doctoral dissertations in Anthropology awarded by the Universities in West Bengal AwardedFeb, 2022
Supriya MallikInformation needs and patterns of information seeking behaviour of the Lodha community of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal AwardedAug, 2020
Research Project
Worked asFunding AgencyAmount in Rs.DurationPeriodStatus
Project Co-ordinatorICSSR15000006 months2023-2024Complete
Principal InvestigatorICSSR3000001 year2018-2019Complete
Principal InvestigatorUGC620002 years2015-2017Complete
Invited Lectures
TitleOrganized ByVenueDate
ICT and its role in enhancing Interdisciplinarity in LIS StudiesUGC- Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre(Formerly Human Resource Development Centre), Jadavpur University, KolkataOnline Platform(19-08-2025) Aug, 2025
Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence-Navigating the Challenges and OpportunitiesSitaram Mahato Memorial College, Anandadeep, PuruliaSitaram Mahato Memorial College, Anandadeep, PuruliaMar, 2024
Interdisciplinary nature of Library and Information ScienceRefresher Course on “Scope of Interdisciplinary in Library and Information Studies Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University & UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre,Jadavpur UniversityOnline PlatformJan, 2024
Information Technologies in Academic libraries- The World ScenarioSpecific Refresher Course in Library and Information Science in Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta in collaboration with UGC- Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC)Online PlatformDec, 2023
Libraries as facilitators in teaching and learning in higher educationMoyna College, Purba Medinipur, West BengalOnline PlatformNov, 2023
Reading Habit among Multi-tasking generation- Causes and EffectsLibrary and IQAC, Gour Mohan Sachin Mandal Mahavidyalaya, Bireswarpur, South 24 Pgs, West BengalOnline PlatformAug, 2023
Dr. S.R. Ranganathan and his Contribution towards Public Library System in IndiaCentral Library, IIT, KharagpurIIT, KharagpurAug, 2023
Information literacy for job seekersCentral Library, Y.S. Palpara Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur, West BengalOnline PlatformJun, 2023
Information sources, systems and servicesCentral Library, Y.S. Palpara Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur, West BengalOnline PlatformJun, 2023
Role of Libraries in the promotion of Online Information resources for higher education during the pandemicUGC Human Resource Development Centre, Jadavpur University, Department of Library and Information Science on Oct 4, 2021Online PlatformOct, 2021
MOOCs in the present century- Evidences from India and abroadUGC Human Resource Development Centre, Jadavpur University on Feb 26, 2021Online PlatformFeb, 2021
Expanding the role of Library to support teaching and learning in higher educationSwami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mahavidyalaya, Bhara , Bankura on Jan 9, 2021Online PlatformJan, 2021
Sabyasachi Rajendralal Mitra: Jibon o SahityaKnow and Grow Youtube Channel on Jan 3, 2021Online PlatformJan, 2021
Are MOOCs really effective? Evidences from India and AbroadINFOLIB Academia in collaboration with Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia, Kolkata-56 on August 24, 2020Online PlatformAug, 2020
Libraries as facilitators in teaching and learning in higher educationINFO LIB Academia in collaboration with Central Library and IQAC, Moyna College on September 29, 2020Online PlatformJan, 2020
Changes in the reading habit-Before, During and after the pandemicThe Department of Library, Midnapore City College on Dec 5,2020Online Platform (Google meet)Jan, 2020
Inclusive library services for the specially-abled: Indian perspective and global issuesDepartment of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University on Jan 24, 2020Jadavpur UniversityJan, 2020
Bridging the digital divide-Is it possible?Central Library & IQAC, Ramananda College, Bishnupur and Central Library & IQAC, Garhbeta College on August 19, 2020Online Platform (Google meet)Jan, 2020
Transformed libraries in 21st century-challenges and opportunities for connecting communitiesUGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) of the University of Calcutta, Department of Library and Information ScienceDepartment of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta on November 11, 2019Jan, 2019
Archiving and its essentialities: Preservation despite all oddsCentral Library, Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya, Tamluk In collaboration with District library, Tamluk, Purba Medinipur on Jan 9, 2018Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya, TamlukJan, 2018
Membership of Learned Society
Title/Name of the Society
Life Member, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC)
Life Member, Bengal Library Association (BLA)
Life Member, Society of Information Science (SIS)
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopDateRoleHeld at and Organiser
One-Day National Seminar on Redefining Knowledge Ecosystems: Innovations and Challenges in Library and Information Science for the Digital AgeMar, 2025Paper presenter "The impact of social media on the traditional Craft Industry empowering Zari workers in Howrah district, West Bengal- a study "University of Calcutta, Organised by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta
NEP 2020 Orientation Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM TTP) of University Grants Commission(UGC)Jun, 2024ParticipantOnline, Organised by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Two-Day International Conference OnBuilding Information Resilient Society in the Changing Information EcosystemMar, 2024Paper presenter " Role of India’s Open Government Data (OGD) in Economy for Building an Information Resilient Society in the Post-COVID Era: A Study"University of Calcutta, Jointly organised by University of Calcutta and Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata, March 27-28, 2024
International Symposium: Digital libraries: Sustainable development in educationNov, 2023Paper presenter "Digital inclusion and the digital libraries during the COVID-19 and post-COVID era "Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
International Seminar on "Indian Knowledge System for LIS and Allied Disciplines 2023"Mar, 2023Paper presenter " Indigenous knowledge of Zari workers in Panchla District in Howrah, West Bengal and their information seeking behaviour"Kolkata , Organised by DLIS, NSOU
International Seminar on "Indian Knowledge system for LIS and Allied Disciplines 2023Mar, 2023Paper presenter "A study on the role of Libraries in preserving Information Literacy on Indigenous knowledge of Tribal PG Students of Bankura University"Kolkata , Organised by DLIS, NSOU
National Seminar on Services of Public Libraries in India: Trends and InnovationsNov, 2022Paper Presenter "Open access resources for the visually challenged - An opportunity to serve the disadvantaged community through the public libraries"Vidyasagar University, Organized by Central Library, Vidyasagar University, in collaboration with RRRLF, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
National Webinar on “Problems and Prospects of Tribal Population in India”Mar, 2022Paper presenter " An investigative study on the problems and prospects of the Lodhas of Paschim Medinipur district in relation to their information needs and information seeking behaviour"Online platform, Organised by Department of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
XXXVII International Conference Jointly Organised by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta & Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) on LIS Education and LI Services during and beyond the COVID-19 PandemicNov, 2021Paper presenter "Massive Open Online Courses through SWAYAM in Social Sciences during Covid-19 pandemic: A Study"Online platform, Organised by IATLIS and Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta
XXXVII International Conference Jointly Organised by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta & Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) on LIS Education and LI Services during and beyond the COVID-19 PandemicNov, 2021Paper presenter " Digital divide and the spread of disinformation during Covid-19 pandemic- Libraries role for a solution"Online platform, Organised by IATLIS and Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta
International Seminar on Reorienting Information Literacy in the Library and Information CentresFeb, 2020Paper Presenter " Research visibility in Information literacy: a bibliometric study through the lens of Web of Science"Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta held on 11-12 Feb, 2020
National Seminar on " Special needs towards inclusive library services in India"Nov, 2019Paper Presenter " Information needs of the visually challenged students in the schools for the blind in South Bengal"National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan), Kolkata held on 16-17 Nov, 2019
International Conference on Marching beyond libraries: Managerial Skills and Technological CompetenciesNov, 2018Paper Presenter " Scholarly publications by faculties in Humanities and Social science departments of Indian Institutes of Technology- A study of open and closed access journalsKIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, 16-17 November, 2018
UGC & RRRLF Sponsored National Seminar " The symbiotic reciprocation between school library and public library: rejuvenation of peoples university in knowledge societyMar, 2018Paper Presenter " Library and Information services for the visually challenged students- A comparative study between blind schools of Medinipur and Burdwan division"Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore on March 22-23, 2018
UGC and RRRLF Sponsored International Seminar on 'Digital Humanities and Digital Societies in the Contemporary World"Jan, 2018Paper Presenter " Citation count of Publications in the journals by faculties in Humanities and Social science departments of IIT Kharagpur: A comparative study between Open and Closed access journals"Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta held on 18-19 Jan
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Contemporary Issues of Economic Development in IndiaJan, 2017Paper Presenter " A study on the information needs of the Lodhas and information sources used by them with special reference to Baghmari and Manikpur Mouza, Paschim MedinipurDepartment of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore during September 21, 2017
UGC & RRRLF Sponsored National Seminar on Libraries in the changing world with changing societal prioritiesJan, 2017Paper Presenter "Open library: An effective and innovative concept in librarianship"Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata during March 17, 2017
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Towards knowledge Society & the role of Academic libraries: Problems and ProspectsJan, 2017Paper Presenter "Use of Web 2.0 tools by the State University libraries in India: a study"Department of Library and Information Science, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata during March 18, 2017
UGC & RRRLF Sponsored National Seminar on Bonding of People’s knowledge and People’s University: Pre-requisites of knowledge economyJan, 2017Paper Presenter "Digital literacy for the 21st century library users- a model for public libraries in West Bengal"Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore during March 23-24, 2017
UGC-DRS Sponsored International Seminar on Development of backward regions of West Bengal with special reference to growth and productivity of different sectorsJan, 2017Paper Presenter "An assessment of backwardness and socio-economic status of the Lodha community: Case studies in selected blocks of Paschim Medinipur district "Department of Economics with Rural Development, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore during March 23-24. 20127
33rd Annual Convention of the Society for Information Science & Conference on Open Access: The Road to FreedomJan, 2017Paper Presenter "Open Access Publishing in Social Science Journals in the SAARC Countries: A Study of Directory of Open Access Journals"CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata
Author WorkshopJan, 2015AttendedIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Jointly organised by Springer and Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
International seminar on Sustainability of Library and Information ServicesJan, 2015Paper presenter, " Information school movement: with special reference to Consortium of iSchools Asia Pacific"Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta and organised by the Department in collaboration with UGC and RRRLF
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on " Occupational Safety & Healtrh of Indian Women at Workplace"Jan, 2015ParticipantWomens Studies Centre, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
UGC & RRRLF Sponsored National Seminar on " National Mission on Libraries: Disseminating Knowledge for the developing societiesJan, 2015Paper presenter, " Libraries in search of a new paradigm: study on public libraries of Paschim Medinipur district"Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
UGC Sponsored Two-Week Workshop on Research MethodologyJan, 2015ParticipantDepartment of Commerce with Farm Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore during 16-31 July, 2015
A short-term course on "Use of ICT in Teaching-Learning Process" by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Kolkata- 700106 (Estd. by MHRD, GOI)Jan, 2014ParticipantComputer Centre, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
4th India Finance Conference 2014Jan, 2014Paper presenter, "Are emerging equity markets responsive to the flow of foreign institutional investments? Evidence from India"Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Management Practices and Sustainable DevelopmentJan, 2014AttendedPost Graduate Department of Business Management, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha-756019
International Conference on Social, Technological and Economic Paradigms of Management and its impact on Global Business ScenarioJan, 2014Paper presenter, " Marketing of Information Products and services in the Google world"School of Management and Social Science, Haldia Institute of Technology
Two-day UGC Sponsored International Seminar on Advancement of Management Thoughts and PracticesJan, 2014Paper presenter, " Disaster Management in Science and Social Science Research libraries at Kolkata: Case studies"Department of Business Administration, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
UGC Sponsored Two-day National Seminar on "LIS Education: Structure, Infrastructure and Superstructure"Jan, 2014Paper presenter, " Sociometric study of LIS professionals: Need analysis"Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
UGC Sponsored 2 days National Workshop on NME- ICT: Services and its ImplementationJan, 2013AttendedComputer Centre, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Professionalism in librarianship: Issues and challenges in 21st CenturyJan, 2013Paper presenter, " Innovative and competitive strategies: a must-do for 21st century librarians"Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Users Attitude in the Changing World: Teachers RoleJan, 2012Paper presenter, " Bricks to clicks: A paradigm shift in the information seeking behaviour of the Google generation"Satyapriya Roy College of Education, Saltlake, Kolkata in collaboration with R. K. Mission Sikshanamandira, Belur Math
West Bengal College & University Teachers Association 80th conference & 86th Annual General Meeting National Seminar on " System of Governance in Higher Education"Jan, 2012AttendedDepartment of Political Science, Midnapore College, Midnapore in Collaboration with Paschim Medinipur District Committee, WBCUTA
Three day International Conference on Historicizing Sub-regional cooperation in South Asia: Society, Culture and Politics in Bangladesh and Eastern IndiaJan, 2012AttendedVidyasagar University, Midnapore in association with Dhaka University with support from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS)
National Seminar on Information and Knowledge Dissemination: Present Status and Future Direction (IKD-2011)Jan, 2011Paper Presenter, " Blog: an added concept in library and information services"Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute,Kolkata
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on " Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and Prospects"Jan, 2011Paper presenter, " Comparative web study on the job opportunities in library and information services in India and the United States"Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and ChallengesJan, 2011Paper presenter, " E-journal consortium: an effective and efficient way for digital libraries in the near future"Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
Golden Jubilee National Seminar on "Emerging Issues in Library and Information Science and Services"Jan, 2010Paper presenter, " Course content in LIS curriculum- What it could be?Department of Library and Information Science,The University of Burdwan
“LIS_edu_ Vision_2010”, National Seminar on Vision of LIS Education for Modern IndiaJan, 2010Paper presenter, " LIS Education in India: Present Status and Future Strategies for Undergraduate Level"Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta
“LIS_edu_ Vision_2010”, National Seminar on Vision of LIS Education for Modern IndiaJan, 2010Paper presenter, "E-learning as a Learning Process of LIS Education: An Overview"Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta
“LIS_edu_ Vision_2010”, National Seminar on Vision of LIS Education for Modern IndiaJan, 2010Paper presenter, " Quality Control in LIS Research: Vision for Modern India"Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Organising Documents in Public LibrariesJan, 2010Paper presenter, " Resource sharing: An effective way to improve public library services"Department of Library & Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
UGC-Sponsored: Workshop for Womens Self-Help Groups of West BengalJan, 2010AttendedWomens Studies Centre, Vidyasagar University
UGC- Sponsored National Seminar on "Women Development in the perspective of Socio-Cultural, Environmental, and Health IssuesJan, 2010AttendedWomens Studies Centre, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
XXVI IATLIS National Conference on Envisioning Employable LIS Courses in Developing Countries for the emerging knowledge societyJan, 2009Paper presenter, " Clinical Librarianship in the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI), Kolkata: A case study"Department of Library and Information Science, University of Burdwan in collaboration with Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala
XXVI IATLIS National Conference on Envisioning Employable LIS Courses in Developing Countries for the emerging knowledge societyJan, 2009Paper presenter, " Recent trends of research in Library and Information Science in India and Research agenda for the future"Department of Library and Information Science, University of Burdwan in collaboration with Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala
51st Bengal Library ConferenceJan, 2009Paper presenter, " LIS education in India: Present and future scenario (Bharatbarshe granthagar o tathyabigyan sikshabyabosta: bartaman o vabisyat)"Byatra Public Library Howrah, Organised by Bengal Library Association, Kolkata
2nd Annual Conference of the Sociological Association of West BengalJan, 2008AttendedUniversity of Calcutta, Organised by Sociological Association of West Bengal
23rd National Seminar of IASLICJan, 2008AttendedBose Institute, Kolkata
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopDateRole in the EventFunding Agency
Information strategy for Social Science Research in India: Tracing the future trajectoryJan, 2020Jt. Organizing SecretaryICSSR and RRRLF
LIS Education: Structure, Infrastructure and SuperstructureJan, 2014Jt. Organizing SecretaryUGC and ICSSR
Awards
Award NameAwarded by Date
Young Information Scientist AwardSociety for Information Science, New DelhiJan, 2010
University Gold MedalUniversity of CalcuttaJan, 2008
South East Asian Subsistence FellowshipUniversity of CalcuttaJan, 2006