Faculty Profile
Degree | University | Field of Specialization |
Ph.D. | S.V.University, Tirupati | Library Science |
M.L.I.Sc. | S.V.University, Tirupati | Library Science |
M.A. | S.V.University, Tirupati | Adult Education |
B.L.I.Sc. | S.V.University, Tirupati | Library Science |
- Collection Development
- Classification
- Library administration and Management
- Digital Library
- Secured top position in overall performance in 3 week Refresher Course conducted by UGC-ASC ,Osmania Univrsity Hyderabad during 22.11 2004 to 11.12.2004.
Library Blog:
Developed a library blog ‘gistlibrary.wordpress.com’. This is an e-gate for accessing information about our library sources & services and other academic, personality & career guidance inside and outside the college.
General Secretary: Elected as General Secretary for SALIS Nellore Chapter (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science).
Organized awareness programms on ‘improving reading habits among school children’ at various schools in SPSR Nellore Districts in association with SALIS (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science) Nellore Chapter.
Performed as an Asst. Rapporteur General at National conference conducted at Alagappa University in association with SALIS during 7th -8th September, 2018.
- Life member in SALIS (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science)
Articles published in journals:
1 ‘Open Source Software for Libraries’ article published in Grandhalaya Sarvaswam in National journal publishing monthly with ISSN: 0972-8140 Vol. 73 (04), 2012, p17-19.
2 ‘Changing Role of Librarians in ICT Environment’ article published in ‘Indian Journal of Science’. An International journal publishing weekly with ISSN no. 2719-7730, Vol. No.21 issue No.71, 2015, p122-125.
3 ‘Implementation of KOHA: An experience’ article published in ‘Indian Journal of Science’. An International journal publishing weekly with ISSN no. 2719-7730, Vol. No.21 issue No.72 ,2015, p260-264.
- ‘Utilization of journals by the faculty members of engineering colleges in Nellore District: A study’ research article published in ‘International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature’ with ISSN (online):2321-8878, Vol.6, (8),p 575-582; Aug,2018
International Conference/Seminars:
1 Presented a paper as co-author on “Planning for Designing a Library Website” at International Conference on ‘Interoprable Dynamic Information Systems’, organized by Gulbarga University Gulburga in association with INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat during 2nd – 4th Feb, 2006.
2 Presented a paper on ‘Knowledge management initiatives in the modern libraries’ at International Conference on ‘Webometrics, Infometrics and Scietometrics and 11th COLLNET meeting organized by Mysore University, Mysore in association with during 19th -22nd October, 2010.
3 Presented a paper on “Utilization of E-Journals by the Faculty of Engineering Colleges: in Nellore District: A Survey. An International conference on Digital libraries (ICDL-2015) organized by SRM university, Chennai in association with Korean Institute of information management, South Korea during 11th-13th June, 2015. ISBN-978-93-84136-05-5,p657-664.
National Conference/Seminars:
1 Presented a paper on ‘Role of Librarians in Knowledge Management’ organized by Karunya Deemed University Coimbatore in association with SALIS, Chennai, during 6-8 June, 2006. With ISBN 81-903838-0-9
2 Presented a paper at National seminar on ‘Digital Libraries and Virtual Environments’ at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore in November, 2006.
3 Presented a paper at UGC National seminar on ‘Digital Libraries and Establishment of Institutional Repositories’ organized by S V University, Tirupati during 23rd -24th March, 2007.
4 Presented a paper at National seminar on ‘Future Technologies for Empowering LIS Professionals: Challenges and Opportunities’ organized by Anna University Chennai during 9th -11th August, 2007.with ISBN 81-903838-1-7
5 Presented a paper at National seminar on “Emerging trends and Challenges in Library and Information Services” organized by A V M Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Thanjavur during 6th– 8th February, 2008.
6 Presented a paper on ‘Professional Ethics in Librarianship’ at Three -Day National Conference on ‘Next Generation Digital Libraries and Web Technologies’ organized by Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology from 19th -21st August, 2010, in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu with ISBN: 81903838-4-1
7 Presented a paper on ‘Open Source Software for Libraries’ at a national conference on ‘Emerging Trends in User Expectations for Next Generation Libraries’ organized by Dravidian University Kuppam, in association with A.P. Library Association on 24th -26th Feb, 2012 with ISBN: 978-81-923386-0-6
8 Participated at national conference on ‘Services and Facilities in Engineering College Libraries in ICT Environment’ at Audisankara College of Engineering, Gudur, Sri PSR Nellore-(Dt) on 25th November, 2012.
9 Presented a paper as co-author on ‘Application of Google tools for enhancing LIS blog services’ at National Seminar on ‘Recent Innovations, Advancements and Challenges of Technical Libraries (NCRACT-2013)’ organized by Vignan’s University, Vadlamudi Guntur (Dist), AP on 26th-27th Oct, 2013 with ISBN: 978-81-7800-320-7
10 Presented a paper on ‘The Application of Cloud Computing Technology in Libraries’ at National Conference on ‘Lead the Change: Innovative Information Professionals in the Digital Age (NCLC-2014)’ organized by Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh on 7th – 8th March, 2014 with ISBN: 978-93-82829-76-8
11 Presented a paper on “Changing Role of Librarians in ICT Environment” at National conference on “Advancement in Library and Information & technology” organized by B.S.Abdul Rehaman University in Chennai in association with SALIS Chennai during 10th -11th July, 2015 with ISBN: 978-93-85469-00-8
12 Presented a paper on “NPTEL: Boon for Engineering Education” at DRDO sponsored national conference on Creativity, Innovation and Transformation in libraries at K.S.Rangasamy College of Engineering in Tiruchengudi, Tamilnadu in association with SALIS during 8th -9th July, 2016 with ISBN: 978-93-85469-02-2
13 Presented a paper on “Role of e-Journal Consortia in higher education with special reference to Engineering College Libraries” at national conference on Role of Libraries in making Digital India conducted by Thiagarajar College of Engineering in Madurai during 7th -8th July, 2017. ISBN-978-93-85469-04—6,p 74-77
14 Presented a paper on “Digital preservation with special reference to Digital India: Make documents online for safe, security and access” at national conference on ‘Role of Libraries in in creating Knowledge society’ conducted by Alagappa University at Karaikudi, Tamilnadu during 7th -8th September, 2018. With ISBN:978-93-85469-05-3, p 102-106.
15 Attended one day national conference on ‘Impact of electronic resources on academics’ at Sree Venkateswara University Tirupati on 19th January 2019.
16 Article on ‘Influence of social media on academic libraries’ has been selected for presentation at National Seminar on ‘Transition of Academic Libraries between Physical and Digital Contexts’ at S.V.A. Government College (M) at Srikalahasthi in Chittoor District of A.P. on 29-30 March 2019.
Workshops & Training Programmes attended:
1 Participated in State Level ‘INFLIBNET Regional Training Programme on Library Automation (IRTPLA)’ at ANGRAU College of Fishery Science Muthukur, SPSR Nellore-Dist. in association with INFLIBNET Centre Ahmadabad on 5th June, 2003.
2 Took part in UGC sponsored Three- Week Refresher Course in Library and Information Science conducted by UGC-ASC, at Osmania University, Hyderabad during 22.11 2004 to 11.12.2004.
3 Attended a workshop on ‘E-Granary Digital Library Solutions’ at RMK Engineering College, Gummidipundi, Tamilnadu on 13.03.2006.
4 Attended a workshop conducted by DELNET on ‘Services and Sources of DELNET’’ at Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati in A. P. on 25th June, 2016.
5 Attended a workshop on ‘KOHA: Library Management Software’ conducted at IIT Mumbai in association with National Virtual Library, Ministry of Culture Government of India on 29 September, 2018.
Seminars/Workshops Conducted:
1 Organized State level one day seminar on “Recent trends in Library and Information Science” at V.R.College Nellore, SPSR Nellore District, A.P. in association with SALIS Nellore Chapter on 17th Dec, 2016.
2 Conducted a workshop on ‘KOHA:Library Management Software’ in association with National Virtual Library of India, Ministry of Culture Government of India and IIT Mumbai at Our institute ‘Geethanjali Institute of Science and Technology’ Nellore on 12 October, 2018.
3 Organized Library Orientation programmes to the 1st year students joined in the college.
Positions held:
President: Nominated as president for ‘Geethanjali Telugu Sabha’ in our college for the last four years and conducted various programmes in our college for the promotion of Telugu language and culture among young generations. Organizing activities every year in various occasions.
World Poetry Day: Organized world poetry day in our college by inviting Sri Perugu Ramakrishna, a renowned poet as chief guest on 21 March 2018.