Prof. Akhandanand Shukla

Designation: Professor

Department: Library and Information Science

Qualifications:

  • B. Sc. - VBSPU, Jaunpur, 2002
  • M. Lib. & Inf. Sc. – BHU Varanasi, 2005
  • Ph. D. – BHU Varanasi, 2009

Doctoral Degree

Degree Awarded in 2009 on “Evaluating Indian Academic and Research Library Websites based on Web Impact Factor Analysis” from Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

Website: http://akhandanandshukla.in/

Areas of Specialization

Webometrics, Digital Libraries, Knowledge Organisation (Classification Theory), Information Technology

Areas of Research Interest

Webometrics, Digital Library, Information Technology, Information Seeking Behaviour, Bibliometrics, Scientometrics

 Fellowships

  • Senior Research Fellow (SRF) of University Grants Commission, New Delhi from January, 2008 to December, 2009.
  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF) of University Grants Commission, New Delhi from January, 2006 to December, 2007.

Teaching Experience

  • , Department of Library & Information Science, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Since 5th October, 2023 to date, I have been teaching the following subjects:
    • Knowledge Management
    • Information and Communication Technology
    • Foundations of Library & Information Science
  • Associate Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur. From 10th December, 2019 to 4th October, 2023. Subjects taught are:
    • Knowledge Organization (Classification Practice)
    • Informetrics and Scientometrics
    • Web based Information Resources

Digital Library & Content Management Systems – Practical

  • Personality Development and Communication Skills
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, from 22nd July, 2010 to 9th December, 2019. Subjects taught are:
    • Knowledge Organization (Classification Theory)
    • Information Technology Applications
    • Introduction to Information Technology
    • Information & Communication Technology Practice
    • Content Management & Digital Library – Theory & Practical
    • Library and Information Technology Management (M. Phil.)

Research Projects

Sponsored Research Projects

  • ICSSR sponsored Minor Research Project on the topic “Mapping of Social Sciences Research across the Globe: A Scientometric Assessment based on Scopus during 1996-2016” for the duration of 2017-2018

Publications

Journals – International / National (Peer Reviewed & Indexed / Abstracted)

  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Sakate, D M. (2023). Scholarly Communications on “Mizo” in Global Context: A Scientometric Analysis through Scopus. Journal of Indian Library Association (JILA). 59(3), 23-36.
  • Moyon, NG Thermi, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2023). Research Trends of Middle East Countries in Library and Information Science: A Scientometric Study. Library Waves. 9(1), 81-93.
  • Das, T K, Behera, M, Makwana, J & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Scientometric Discovery of Research Contributions of the Journal “Nature Climate Change” during 2011-2020. Library Herald. 60(3), 51-67.
  • Moyon, NG Thermi, Shukla, Akhandanand, Ngurtinkhuma, R K., Ravi, S. (2022). Scientometric Mapping of Library and Information Science Research among SAARC Countries during 2012-2021. RBU Journal of Library and Information Science. 24. 30-36.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2022). Research Output of LIS Faculty Members of Central Universities of India: An Assessment. IASLIC Bulletin. 67(1), 41-52.
  • Lallawmawmi, Lalngaizuali, & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Role of Human Resource Management on Employee’s Well-Being: A Case Study of Central Library, Mizoram University. Library Herald. 60(1), 137-147.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2022). Research Performance of LIS Academia from Central Universities of India: A Glance from Scopus. Library Herald. 60(1), 106-125.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2021). Exploring Research Performance of Library and Information Science Faculties in Google Scholar: A Scientometric Assessment. Journal of Indian Library Association. 57(3), 121-138.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2021). Research Contribution and Impact of Indian LIS Academia in Scopus: A Study of Central University of India. College Libraries (WBCLA). 36(2), 3-29.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2021). A Scientometric Analysis of Education Research in the Global Context. Mizoram Educational Journal. 7(1/2), 1-9.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2021). Research Performance of Indian LIS Faculties from Central Universities: A Scientometric Exploration through the Lens of Web of Science (WOS). Library Progress (International). 41(1), 79-94.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2019). Measuring the Coverage of LIS Academia in Google Scholar and Microsoft Academic: A Scientometric Comparison. International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries. 4(2), 11-18.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2019). Contribution of Library and Information Science Research in Scientific Research of Middle East Countries: A Scientometric Assessment. KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management. 6(2), 194-203.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Sialai, S. (2019). Users’ Opinion towards Status of ICT Application in College Libraries of Aizawl City. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 6(2), 62-72.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2019). Performance of Scholarly Communications on “Urban Studies” in Global Perspective: A Scientometric Assessment. International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 9(1), 49-58.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Lalthlengliana, O. (2019). Bibliometric Study of Publications in Conference Proceedings of CALIBER Conventions during 2008-2015. International Journal of Information, Library and Society. 8(1), 16-27.
  • Lalthlengliana, O & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Publications of CALIBER Convention 2009: Bibliometric Study. MZUJHSS. 4(2), 25-34.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Lalengmawia, R. (2018). Research Output Analysis of Science and Technology Faculty Members of Mizoram University. Library Waves. 4(2), 90-105.
  • Moyon, NG Thermi & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Research Contribution of DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology (DJLIT): A Bibliometric Assessment. Librarian. 25(1), 47-58.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2018). Scholarly Communications of Mizoram University on Web of Science in Global Perspective: A Scientometric Assessment. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1857.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Maurya, S K. (2018). Performance of Scholarly Communications of LIS in Global Perspective: A Scientometric Assessment. Library Progress (International), 38(2), 199-210.
  • Lalthlengliana, O & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Bibliometric Study of Publications of CALIBER Convention 2008. Library Waves, 4(1), 35-42.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2018). OPEC countries: research performance across nations in Library and Information Science. International Journal of Information Science and Management, 16(2), 101-110.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Maurya, S K. (2018). Research Performance of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Countries in Library and Information Science: A Scientometric Analysis. COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management. 12(1), 73-81.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Dawngliana, Jacob MS. (2018). Do Online Professional Forums Promote Professional Contents Effectively? An Analytical Study of New Millennium LIS Professionals (NMLIS). International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 8(1), 61-70.
  • Verma, N K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Usability Analysis of Indian Institutes of Management Libraries Websites: An Evaluative Study. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 5(1), 23-32.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Lalrinenga, C. (2018). Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University: A Study. KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management. 5(1), 45-54.
  • Lalengmawia, R & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2017). Theoretical Perspectives of Research Output based on Literature Review. Library Waves. 3(2), 108-118.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Moyon, NG Thermi. (2017). Measuring Research Productivity of International Journal of Digital Library Services (IJODLS) by using Bibliometric Indicators. International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 7(4), 325-337.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Maurya, S K. (2017). Plagiarism Detection and Avoidance Consequences in Academic World. Journal of Advanced Research in Library & Information Science (JOARLIS). 4(4), 6-13.
  • Verma, N K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2017). Usability Analysis of Central Universities Libraries Websites of North-East India: An Evaluative Study. Journal of Advanced Research in Library & Information Science (JOARLIS). 4(4), 37-41.
  • Moyon, NG Thermi & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2017). Research Output Analysis of International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology (IJIDT) through Bibliometric Approach. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1604.
  • Maurya, S K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2017). Research Trends in Library and Information Science in African Countries: A Scientometric Assessment. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 4(2), 20-28.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Lalrinenga, C. (2017). Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management, Mizoram University: A Study. Library Waves. 3(1), 52-67.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2017). Do index pages attract higher backlinks? An analytical study of library websites. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1531.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Moyon, NG Thermi. (2017). International Research - Journal of Library and Information Science: A Bibliometric Analysis. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1530.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Moyon, NG Thermi. (2016). Bibliometric Assessment of Scholarly Communications of Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS). Library Waves. 2(2), 68-79.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2016). Changing dimensions in development of open access repositories: an analytical study of OpenDOAR. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 3(1), 42-49.
  • Verma, N K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2015). Institutional repository software and their use by the national institutes of India: a survey. Library Waves. 1(1), 33-41.
  • Vanlalfeli & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2015). Conceptual approach to webometrics: an exploratory study. ABHIYANTRIKI: An International Journal of Engineering & Technology. 2(1), 8-21.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Pal, M K. (2014). Future prospects of public utility services through mobile clouds. ABHIYANTRIKI: An International Journal of Engineering & Technology. 1(1), 9-18.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Vanlalfeli. (2014). Webometric development in web impact factor studies: a literary review. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 1(3), 28-36.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Vanlalfeli. (2014). Webometric analysis of library websites of Indian Institutes of Technology. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 1(2), 34-48.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Tripathi, Aditya. (2014). Backlinks analyses of institutes of national importance and premier management institutions library websites. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary. 2(7), 560-575.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Tripathi, Aditya. (2010). Establishing content awareness evaluation criteria for library websites: a case study of Indian academic library websites. Annals of Library and Information Studies. 57(4), 403-416.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2010). Extension areas of library in modern era. Research Digest. 5(1), 78-81.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Tripathi, Aditya. (2009). Webometric analysis of institutes of national importance of India. IASLIC Bulletin. 54(3), 165-180. [Full text].
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2009). Measuring effectiveness of institutional websites: a case study of central universities of India. Research Digest. 4(3), 66-75.

Conference Proceedings - International

  • Das, T. K., Makwana, J.C. & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Quantitative analysis of scientific literature on climate change in India: A scientometric study. In Babbar, P. et al. (Eds.), 16th COLLNET Conference 2022 on “Metrics, Indicators, Mapping and Data Visualizations in Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics” (pp. 398-408). Delhi: B K Books International.
  • Lalrindika, R. & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2019). Research Output of Faculty Members of Mizoram University: Cross-Sectional Evaluation. In Jain, P. K. et al. (Eds.), 6th International Conference of Asian Libraries (ICoASL-2019) on “Libraries and Librarianship in Digital Plus Era” (pp. 297-306). New Delhi: Ane Books Pvt Ltd.
  • Maurya, S K, Ngurtinkhuma, R K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Scientometric Sketch of Faculty’s Research Performance of Library and Information Science: A Study of Mizoram University, Aizawl. In Madalli, Devika P. & Prasad, A. R. D. (Eds.) “Exploring the Horizons of Library and Information Sciences: From Libraries to Knowledge Hub” (pp. 379-395). Documentation Research and Training Center, Bangalore.
  • Dawngliana, Jacob MS & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Content Analysis of Scholarly Communications over Online Forum: A Longitudinal Study of New Millennium LIS Professionals (NMLIS). In Proceedings of 4th International Conference (ICCLIST-2018) on “Contemporary Innovations in Management, Library, Social Science and Technology for Virtual World” (pp. 59-67). Modern Rohini Education Society, New Delhi.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Dawngliana, Jacob MS (2017). Library Professionals’ Scholarly Communications over Online Forum: Content Analysis of New Millennium LIS Professionals (NMLIS). In Proceedings of 11th International CALIBER 2017 on “Re-Envisioning Role of Libraries: Transforming Scholarly Communication" (pp. 266-281). INFLIBNET Center, Gandhinagar & Anna University, Chennai.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Malsawmkimi (2017). Mapping of Open Access Library and Information Science Journals on Scopus: A Scientometric Assessment. In Proceedings of 1st International Conference on “Transforming Library” 2017 (pp. 504-517). CIT Kokrajhar, Assam.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Pal, M K. (2015). E-Content development strategies in electronic environment: an exploration. In Proceedings of International Conference on "Emerging Technologies and Future of Libraries: Issues & Challenges" (pp. 29-41). Gulbarga University, Gulbarga.
  • Verma, N K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2015). Evaluating growth and development of open access repositories: a case study of OpenDOAR. In Proceedings of International Conference on "Knowledge Organisation in Academic Libraries" (pp. 59-69). LPA, New Delhi & Manipal University, Jaipur.
  • Majumdar, Amrita & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2008). Web 2.0: implications on library. In Proceedings of 6th International CALIBER 2008 on "From Automation to Transformation" (pp. 462-468). University of Allahabad, Allahabad.
  • Parihar, Shiva & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2008). RSS feed: information straight to the users. In Proceedings of 6th International CALIBER 2008 on "From Automation to Transformation" (pp. 729). University of Allahabad, Allahabad.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2007). Use of information and communication technology for bridging the digital divide. In Proceedings of 5th International CALIBER 2007 on "Information and Knowledge Management in Networked World" (pp. 804). Panjab University, Chandigarh. [Abstract].

Conference Proceedings - National / Regional / Local

  • Sahu, Komal & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2023). Curriculum Development in Library and Information Science Education in India: Changing Needs in the Context of NEP 2020. In Rath, P., Kumar, A. & Singh, M. K. (Eds.), National Education Policy 2020: A Forward-Looking Vision for LIS Education and Services (pp. 99-111). New Delhi: Today and Tomorrow Printers and Publishers.
  • Moyon, NG Thermi & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2020). Mapping the Scholarly Communications of Library and Information Science Research in China. In Sulochana, A. et al. (Eds.), Digital Scholarship (pp. 68-74). Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
  • Kumar, Vinit & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2020). Collaborative Authoring Platforms for Scholarly Communications: An Overview. InSulochana, A. et al. (Eds.), Digital Scholarship (pp. 54-58). Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
  • Ravi, S & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2020). Self-Effacing Leadership in Digital Era. In Sulochana, A. et al. (Eds.), Digital Scholarship (pp. 33-38). Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
  • Verma, N K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2019). Usability Analysis of India's Top 20 NIRF Accredited Institution’s Library Websites: An Evaluation. In Keshava et al. (Eds.), 9th KSCLA National Conference on “Library in the Life of the User”(pp. 612-618). Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2018). Evaluating Online Visibility of Library and Information Science Academia in Central Universities of North-East India: A Scientometric Study based on Google Scholar. In 11th Convention PLANNER 2018 “Rejuvenate Academic Library as a Social Hub” (pp. 75-84). INFLIBNET Center, Gandhinagar.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Sialai, S. (2015). ICT application in academic libraries. In Proceedings of National Seminar on "Future of Academic Libraries: Issues & Challenges" (pp. 62-71). UPRTOU, Allahabad.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2014). Library 2.0 application in library services: a comparative study of Central Universities and Indian Institutes of Technology of India. In Proceedings of National Seminar of Sri Shakti Degree College on "Opportunities and Challenges of the Institutional Library in Rural Areas" (pp. 200-209). Sri Shakti Degree College, Ghatampur, Kanpur.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2014). Use of Library 2.0 tools and techniques in academic libraries of India: a survey of central universities of India. In Proceedings of 2nd National Conference of Society for Promotion of Libraries, Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP- 2014) on "Libraries: Towards Digital Paradigm " (pp. 1-8). DLIS, CSJM University, Kanpur.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Pal, M K. (2014). Cloud computing: an approach towards library & information centers. In Proceedings of 2nd National Conference of Society for Promotion of Libraries, Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP- 2014) on "Libraries: Towards Digital Paradigm " (pp. 156-159). DLIS, CSJM University, Kanpur.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Verma, M K. (2014). Digital divide and agricultural knowledge society. In Proceedings of National Conference of Agricultural Librarians and User Community (NCALUC - 2014) on "Agricultural Information Management in Digital Era" (pp. 171-173). Nehru Library, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2012). Library resources and its utilization: a study of Mizoram University central library. In UGC Sponsored Regional Seminar on "Resource Mobilization for College Libraries in North-East Region" (pp. 24-36). Govt. Aizawl North College, Aizawl.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2012). Delivering library services through modern ICT tools &techniques. In UGC Sponsored National Workshop on "Use of Modern Technology for Skill Development in Higher Education" (pp. 18-25). Moran College, Sivasagar.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Tripathi, Aditya. (2012). Library 2.0: tools &techniques. In National Seminar on “Innovative Challenges in Information Services" (pp. 74-85). Deptt. of Library & Information Science, University of Jammu, Jammu.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Singh, S N. (2011). Emerging technologies: a gateway to future libraries. In Proceedings of National Conference on Agricultural Librarians and User Community (NCALUC - 2011) on "Transformation of Agricultural Libraries in Collaborative Era" (pp. 115-125). Satyanand Stokes Library, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan.

Book s (Authored / Edited / Festschrift Volumes)

  • Sivaraman, P., Vijayakumar, K., Shukla, Akhandanand, Sanjeevi, K., Natarajan, R. (2022). Recent Perspective on Technology Transfer in Library Science Education (Edited Volume). Polur, Tamil Nadu: Vivekanandha International Book Publishers. ISBN - 978-81-956952-6-3.
  • Sulochana, A, Shukla, Akhandanand, Murali, T, Sudhier, K G, Dhanyasree, V K, Ravi, S, & Brahma, M. (2020). Digital Scholarship (National Conference Volume). Thiruvarur: Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu. ISBN – 978-93-5406-205-6. [Edited Conference Volume].
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Tripathi, Aditya. (2015). Webometric studies and libraries. New Delhi: EssEss Publications. ISBN – 978-81-7000-746-3. [Authored Book].
  • Verma, M K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2015). Information Resource Management in Digital Librarianship (Festschrift Volume in Honour of Dr. J. L. Saini). New Delhi: Shree Publishers & Distributors. ISBN – 978-81-8329-762-2. [Edited Volume].
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Verma, M K. (2015). Librarianship: A Journey from Clay Tablet to Fablet. New Delhi: Shree Publishers & Distributors. ISBN – 978-81-8329-763-9. [Edited Volume].

Book Chapters (Edited / Festschrift Volumes)

  • Sahu, Komal & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). E-learning: an approach headed towards making Atmanirbhar Bharat. In Goswami M. P. et al. (Eds.), Atmanirbhar Bharat and Media: On the Road to Success (pp. 56-66). New Delhi: Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers.
  • Kumar, Praveen & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Role of libraries in self-reliant India. In Goswami M. P. et al. (Eds.),  Atmanirbhar Bharat and Media: On the Road to Success (pp. 96-105). New Delhi: Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers.
  • Sahu, Komal & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Open Access Tools and Services Provided by the Academic Institutions Libraries during COVID-19 Pandemic. In Dhanavandan S. (Ed.), Ingenious Librarianship: Enriching Self-Reliance (pp. 387-397). New Delhi: Today and Tomorrow Printers and Publishers.
  • Sahu, Komal & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Research Data Management: Role of Academic Libraries. In Sivaraman, P. et al. (Eds.), Recent Perspectives on Technology Transfer in Library Science Education. (pp. 67-72). Polur, Tamil Nadu: Vivekanandha International Book Publishers.
  • Aysha Mahira, C.M. & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Use of library website as a resource among the postgraduate students of Central University of Tamil Nadu. In Dhanavandan S. (Ed.), Digital Librarianship and Social Media(pp. 61-67). New Delhi: Studera Press.
  • Sahu, Komal & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Digital revolution and electronic resource management systems in libraries. In Dhanavandan S. (Ed.), Innovative Librarianship: Impetus to Digital Convergence (pp. 161-170). New Delhi: Today and Tomorrow Printers and Publishers.
  • Kumar, Praveen & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2022). Entrepreneurship practices in India with special reference to library services. In Dhanavandan S. (Ed.), Innovative Librarianship: Accelerating Open Access (pp. 165-172). New Delhi: Today and Tomorrow Printers and Publishers.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2021). Scientometric Mapping of Library and Information Science Journals on Scopus: An Assessment. In Sinha, M. K. (Ed.), Managing University and Institutional Libraries in 21st Century, Vol. 2: Metrics and Users Study (pp. 396-418). New Delhi: Shree Publishers and Distributors.
  • Lalrindika, R. & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2021). Research Output of School of Economics, Management and Information Science, Mizoram University: A Study. In Sinha, M. K. (Ed.), Managing University and Institutional Libraries in 21st Century, Vol. 2: Metrics and Users Study (pp. 337-352). New Delhi: Shree Publishers and Distributors.
  • Verma, N K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Usability Analysis of Academic Library Websites: A Conceptual Approach. In Tripathi, A, Ansari, Mohd. Shoaib & Gupta, J. K. (Eds.), Recent Trends in Libraries in Networked Environment: Challenges and Opportunities’ for Librarianship in 21st Century (pp. 11-24). New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
  • Moyon, NG Thermi & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Bibliometric Analysis of Open Access LIS Journal “Trends in Information Management”. In Singh, A. K. (Ed.), Information Technology for Library and Information Services (pp. 1-22). New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Sialai, S. (2018). Status of ICT Infrastructure in College Libraries of Aizawl City: A Study. In Singh, A. K. (Ed.), Information Technology for Library and Information Services (pp. 23-43). New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2018). Library and Information Science Research Performance of Asian Region: A Scientometric Analysis. In Khaparde & Sonwane (Eds.), Library & Information Science Research: Perspectives and Strategies (pp. 63-74). New Delhi: Regency Publications.
  • Maurya, S K, Shukla, Akhandanand & Ngurtinkhuma, R K. (2017). Rural Public Library System in Mizoram. In Singh, Ch. Ibohal (Ed.), Dynamics of Rural Librarianship in Twenty-First Century [Essays in Honour of Dr. N. Giridhari Singh] (pp. 41-46). Kolkata: Levant Books.
  • Verma, N K & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2015). Use and impact of knowledge management in present era: an overview. In Prasad, H. N. et al. (Eds), Librarianship in 21st Century [L M P Singh Festschrift Volume] (pp. 336-352). New Delhi: Ess Ess Publication.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2015). Electronic resource management through library & information science consortium: managerial aspects. In Singh, Sonal et al. (Eds), New Dimensions in the Management of Information Systems: A Festschrift Volume in honor of I R Kumar (pp. 163-171). New Delhi: KBD Publications.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2014). Initiatives for bridging the digital divide: a review. In Parashar, V. & Wishwakarma, M. L. (Eds.), Current Trends of Libraries in ICT Era (pp. 71-79). Delhi: Research India Publications.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand & Pal, M K. (2014). Implications of digital rights management in libraries & information centers. In Parashar, V & Wishwakarma, M L. (Eds.), Current Trends of Libraries in ICT Era (pp. 109-117). Delhi: Research India Publications.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2013). User's information seeking behaviour in changing context with reference to Mizoram University. In Satpathi, S K et al. (Eds.), Strategic Issues in Library Management (pp. 183-197). New Delhi: Avon Publications..
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2012). Virtual communication tools: a new mode of learning through web technology. In Karisidappa, C R & Padhi, P. (Eds), Information Control and Management in Digital Environment: Prof. K. C. Panda Festschrift Volume (pp. 175-179). New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers.
  • Shukla, Akhandanand. (2010). Future of open source library solutions. In Tripathi, Aditya et al. (Eds.), Open Source Library Solutions (pp. 259-280). New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.

Worked as a Resource Person

  • Resource person for ICSSR sponsored two day National Seminar on “Achievements of Indian Women: With Reference to Villages, Youth, Environment, Defence & Economy”, organized by Central Library, BRM Government Model College, Doomdooma, Tinsukia held on 7th – 8th November, 2023.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Pondicherry University, Puducherry held on 31.01.2023.
  • Resource person for Short Term Course on MOOCs, organized by Jadavpur University, Jadavpur held on 30.01.2023.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by University of Mysore held on 12.11.2022.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Mizoram University, Aizawl held on 12.10.2022.
  • Invited speaker for the RRRLF sponsored National Conference on Changing Information Landscape and Its Transformation in LIS Education (NCTLISE-2022) held on 2nd – 3rd September 2022, organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal held on 13.11.2021.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal held on 09.11.2021.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Pondicherry University, Puducherry held on 14.09.2021.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Pondicherry University, Puducherry held on 14.09.2021.
  • Resource person for National Webinar on “Employment in LIS: Status, Skills and Competencies” organized by Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur on 9th July, 2021.
  • Resource person for Short Term Course on MOOCs, organized by Jadavpur University, Jadavpur held on 27.02.2021.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune held on 24.02.2021.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune held on 23.02.2021.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Pondicherry University, Puducherry held on 15.01.2021.
  • Resource person for UGC-HRDC sponsored 7thRefresher Course in Library & Information Science, organized by Gauhati University, Guwahati held on 07.01.2021.
  • Resource person (Invited Lecture) for National Web-Conference on “Future of Libraries in Digital Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Librarianship in Post COVID Era” organized by Chhattisgarh Library & Information Science Network (CLISNET), held on 14th August, 2020.
  • Resource person (Invited Guest) for FICCI-COE Webinar on “Know Your Career (KYC) Episode 5: Library and Information Science (LIS) Profession in India: Career Prospects Part-II” organized by Centre of Excellence for Career Counselling, FICCI-Model Career Center, Greater Noida, 18th August, 2020.
  • Resource person (Invited Talk) for 5th Webinar organized by Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi and Haryana Library Association (HLA) on “Embracing the Future: Transitions in Higher Education” held on 16th May, 2020.
  • Resource person for Remedial Coaching for LIS students at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl held during September, 2019.
  • Resource person for 5 days National Workshop on “Trends in LIS Research: Approaches and Methods” in collaboration with INFLIBNET Center, Gandhinagar and sponsored by DRDO, New Delhi & ICSSR-NERC, Shillong held during 11th – 15th March, 2019.
  • Resource person for 5 days National Workshop on “Trends in LIS Research: Approaches and Methods” in collaboration with INFLIBNET Center, Gandhinagar and sponsored by DRDO, New Delhi & ICSSR-NERC, Shillong held during 11th – 15th March, 2019.
  • Resource person for UGC sponsored Short Term Course on “MOOCs” held on 26.10.2018.
  • Resource person for Remedial Coaching for LIS students at Department of Library &Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl held during October, 2018.
  • Resource person for Central Reference Library (Ministry of Culture), Government of India, Kolkata sponsored Two Days National Seminar on Compilation of Bibliography held at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl during 30th October, 2017 – 1st November, 2017.
  • Resource person for Remedial Coaching for LIS students at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl held during October, 2017.
  • Resource person for Remedial Coaching for LIS students at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl held during April, 2017.
  • Resource person for National Workshop-cum-Training Program on “Knowledge Organisation” held on 29.10.2015.
  • Resource person for UGC sponsored Short Term Course on “Digital Library & E-Resource Management” held on 21.08.2015.
  • Resource person for UGC sponsored Short Term Course on “Digital Library & E-Resource Management” held on 19.08.2015.
  • Resource person for UGC sponsored Short Term Course on “Digital Library & E-Resource Management: Issues and Challenges” held on 18.08.2015.
  • Resource person for UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl held on 29.11.2014.
  • Resource person for Remedial Coaching for LIS students at Department of Library &Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl held during August, 2012.
  • Resource person for Remedial Coaching for LIS students at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl held during August and September, 2011.
  • Resource person for Remedial Coaching for LIS students at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl held during August and September, 2010.

Papers Presented in Seminars / Conferences

International

  • Presented a paper in 4th International Conference (ICCLIST-2018) on “Contemporary Innovations in Management, Library, Social Science and Technology for Virtual World” 21st January, 2018, organized virtually by Modern Rohini Education Society, New Delhi on the topic: “Content Analysis of Scholarly Communications over Online Forum: A Longitudinal Study of New Millennium LIS Professionals(NMLIS)”.
  • Presented a paper in 11th International CALIBER, 2017 on “Re-Envisioning Role of Libraries: Transforming Scholarly Communication” 2nd – 4th August, 2017 held at Anna University, Chennai in association with INFLIBNET Center, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the topic: “Library Professionals’ Scholarly Communications over Online Forum: Content Analysis of New Millennium LIS Professionals (NMLIS)”.
  • Presented a paper in 1st International Conference on “Transforming Library” 8th – 10th July, 2017 held at CIT Kokrajhar in association with Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University on the topic: “Mapping ofOpen Access Library and Information Science Journals on Scopus: Scientometric Assessment”.
  • Presented a paper in International Conference on “Library Services in Knowledge Society: Innovative, Value Added Services and Best Practices” 1st – 3rd March, 2017 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl in collaboration with NEC, Shillong; ICSSR, New Delhi; RRRLF, Kolkata; and INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the topic: “Plagiarism Detection and Avoidance Consequences in Academic World”.
  • Presented a paper in International Conference on “Emerging Technologies and Future of Libraries: Issues & Challenges” 30th – 31st January, 2015 held at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, organized by Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professionals Association in collaboration with Institute of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Studies & Research, Gulbarga University and RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the topic: “E-Content Development Strategies in Electronic Environment: An Exploration”.
  • Presented a paper in International Conference on Knowledge Organisation in Academic Libraries (I-KOAL-2015) on theme “Digital India – Digital Libraries” 2nd – 3rd January, 2015 held at Manipal University, Jaipur, organized jointly by Library Professionals Association (LPA), New Delhi and Manipal University, Jaipur on the topic: “Evaluating Growth and Development of Open Access Repositories: A Case Study of OpenDOAR”.
  • Presented a paper in 6th International Convention on "From Automation to Transformation", CALIBER-2008 held at University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 28th – 29th February & 1st March, 2008 jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and University of Allahabad, Allahabad on the topic: “Web 2.0: Implications on Library”.
  • Presented a paper in 6th International Convention on "From Automation to Transformation", CALIBER-2008 held at University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 28th – 29th February & 1st March, 2008 jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and University of Allahabad, Allahabad on the topic: “RSS feed: Information Straight to the Users”.
  • Presented a paper in 5th International Convention on "Information and Knowledge Management in Networked World", CALIBER-2007 held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, 8th -10th February, 2007 jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and Panjab University, Chandigarh on the topic: “Use of Information and Communication Technology for Bridging the Digital Divide”.

National

  • Presented a paper in National Conference on “Knowledge Transaction in Digital Scholarship”, 10th – 11th April, 2023, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi on the topic: “Exploring the Availability of Research Data Management Services in ICSSR Institutions Libraries: A Survey”.
  • Presented a paper in National Conference on “Digital Scholarship” 12th – 13th March, 2020, organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu and sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi on the topic: “Self-Effacing Leadership in Digital Era”.
  • Presented a paper in National Seminar on “Role of Libraries in Changing Society: Problems and Prospects”, 17th – 18th March, 2016, organized by Govt. T. Romana College and sponsored by UGC, NERO and ICSSR-NER Shillong in collaboration with Mizoram Library Association on the topic: “Emerging ICT Tools: A New Way to Library Services”.
  • Presented a paper in National Seminar on "Role of Library in Higher Education: Problems and Prospects", 29th – 30th October, 2014, organized by Govt. Aizawl North College, Aizawl and sponsored by UGC, New Delhi on the topic: “Institutional Repository Software and their Use by the National Institutes of India: A Survey”.
  • Presented a paper in National Seminar on "Opportunities and Challenges of the Institutional Library in Rural Areas", 5th – 6th October, 2014, organized by Sri Shakti Degree College, Ghatampur, Kanpur and sponsored by NAAC, Bangalore on the topic: “Library 2.0 Application in Library Services: A Comparative Study of Central Universities and Indian Institutes of Technology of India”.
  • Presented a paper in 2nd National Conference of Society for Promotion of Libraries (SPL) on “Libraries Towards Digital Paradigm”, 19th – 20th April, 2014, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, CSJM University, Kanpur and Society for Library Professionals (SLP), New Delhi on the topic: “Use of Library 2.0 Tools and Techniques in Academic Libraries of India: A Survey of Central Universities of India”.
  • Presented a paper in 2nd National Conference of Society for Promotion of Libraries (SPL) on “Libraries Towards Digital Paradigm”, 19th – 20th April, 2014, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, CSJM University, Kanpur and Society for Library Professionals (SLP), New Delhi on the topic: “Cloud Computing: An Approach towards Library & Information Centers”.
  • Presented a paper in Regional Seminar on “Resource Mobilization for College Libraries in North-East Region”, 22nd – 23rd September, 2011, organized by Govt. Aizawl North College, Aizawl and sponsored by UGC-NERO; NEC, Shillong and ICSSR-NERC, Shillong on the topic: “Library Resources and its Utilization: A Study of Mizoram University Central Library”.
  • Presented a paper in National Seminar on “Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS)”, 16th – 17th January, 2009 jointly organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi & Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi on the topic: “Future of Open Source Library Solutions”.

Seminars / Workshops / Conferences    attended / participated

International

  • International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL-2023) on “Transforming Academic Libraries: Evolution, Innovation, Quality, Transfiguration” held at University of Delhi, Delhi, 5th – 8th April 2023.
  • International Webinar on “Digital Possibilities to Improve the Quality of Language Learning” held at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur on 16th June, 2020.
  • 4th International Conference (ICCLIST-2018) on “Contemporary Innovations in Management, Library, Social Science and Technology for Virtual World” held on 21st January, 2018, organized virtually by Modern Rohini Education Society, New Delhi.
  • 11th International CALIBER 2017 on “Re-Envisioning Role of Libraries: Transforming Scholarly Communication” held at Anna University, Chennai, 2nd – 4th August, 2017 jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar and Anna University, Chennai.
  • 1st International Conference on Transforming Library, 8th – 10th July, 2017 held at CIT Kokrajhar, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University and CIT Kokrajhar.
  • International Conference on “Library Services in Knowledge Society: Innovative, Value Added Services and Best Practices” 1st – 3rd March, 2017 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl in collaboration with NEC, Shillong; ICSSR, New Delhi; RRRLF, Kolkata; and INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • International Conference on “Emerging Technologies and Future of Libraries: Issues &Challenges” 30th – 31st January, 2015 held at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, organized by Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professionals Association in collaboration with Institute of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Studies & Research, Gulbarga University and RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • International Conference on Knowledge Organisation in Academic Libraries (I-KOAL-2015) on theme “Digital India – Digital Libraries” 2nd – 3rd January, 2015 held at Manipal University, Jaipur, organized jointly by Library Professionals Association (LPA), New Delhi and Manipal University, Jaipur.
  • 6th International Convention on "From Automation to Transformation", CALIBER-2008 held at University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 28th – 29th February & 1st March, 2008 jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and University of Allahabad, Allahabad.
  • International Conference on "Semantic Web & Digital Libraries", 21st – 23rd February, 2007 organized by Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore.
  • 5th International Convention on "Information and Knowledge Management in Networked World", CALIBER-2007 held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, 8th – 10th February, 2007 jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • 3rd International BHU Alumni Meet & International Seminar on "Education in the 21st  Century and Mahamana's Vision", 6th – 7th January, 2007, organized by Banaras Hindu University in Association with Mahamana Malaviya Mission.

National / Regional / Local

  • National Conference on “Knowledge Transaction in Digital Scholarship” organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi, 10th – 11thApril, 2023.
  • National Seminar on “National Education Policy: A Forward-Looking Vision for LIS Education and Services” organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl on 1st-3rd March, 2023.
  • ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Atmanirbhar Bharat and Media: On the Road to Success” organised by Department of Media & Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu on 28-29th April 2022.
  • FICCI-COE Webinar on “Know Your Career (KYC) Episode 3: Library and Information Science (LIS) Profession in India: Career Prospects” organized by Centre of Excellence for Career Counselling, FICCI-Model Career Center, Greater Noida, 4th August, 2020.
  • 7th Webinar on “Access and Impact of Information and Research in Digital Context” organized by Indian Library Association, New Delhi in association with Association of Indian Law Libraries, 23rd May, 2020.
  • 4th Webinar on “Reimagining the Libraries for the 21st Century: Learning from the COVID-19 crisis” organized by Indian Library Association, New Delhi, 14th May, 2020.
  • National Conference on “Digital Scholarship” organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, 12th – 13th March, 2020, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.
  • National Seminar on “Social Media and Librarianship: Connecting the Communities” organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, 26th – 28th February, 2020, sponsored by NEC, Shillong; ICSSR, New Delhi; and RRRLF, Kolkata.
  • 9th KSCLA National Conference on “Library in the Life of the User” organized by Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, 1st – 2nd March, 2019 in association with Karnataka State College Librarians Association (KSCLA) and Alumni Association of Library and Information Science, Tumkur University (AALISTU).
  • Two days National Workshop on “EDP for Agro, Alternative and Eco-Tourism”, 26th – 27th October, 2017, sponsored by Ministry of Tourism (Market Research Division), Govt. of India and organized by Department of Commerce, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • One-week National Workshop on “Research Data and Statistical Analysis using R Programming”, 15th – 20th May, 2017, organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar.
  • Two days Training Program on “Latest Trends in Library and Information Science for LIS Teachers of North East India”, 15th – 16th April, 2016, organized by INFLIBNET Centre , Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • National Seminar on “Role of Libraries in Changing Society: Problems and Prospects”, 17th – 18th March, 2016, organized by Govt. T. Romana College and sponsored by UGC, NERO and ICSSR-NER Shillong in collaboration with Mizoram Library Association.
  • National Workshop on “Sustainable Management of Indigenous Knowledge: A North-East Perspective”, 1st – 3rd March, 2016, jointly organized by IGNCA, New Delhi & TERI, New Delhi; and Mizoram University as Knowledge Partner at Mizoram University, Aizawl, India.
  • Seminar on “Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)”, 26th – 27th August, 2015, organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Two day “Workshop cum Training Program on Institutional Digital Repository and Metadata Engineering”, 4th – 5th July, 2015, jointly organized by Centre for Career Development & Lakshminath Bezbaroa Central Library, IIT Guwahati and IIT Kharagpur under National Digital Library project sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India.
  • National Seminar on "Role of Library in Higher Education: Problems and Prospects", 29th – 30th October, 2014, organised by Govt. Aizawl North College, Aizawl and sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.
  • National Seminar on "Opportunities and Challenges of the Institutional Library in Rural Areas", 5th – 6th October, 2014, organised by Sri Shakti Degree College, Ghatampur, Kanpur and sponsored by NAAC, Bangalore.
  • 2nd National Conference of Society for Promotion of Libraries (SPL) on “Libraries Towards Digital Paradigm”, 19th – 20th April, 2014, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, CSJM University, Kanpur and Society for Library Professionals (SLP), New Delhi.
  • National Workshop on “Designing and Management of Web Based Library Services”, 11th – 15th March, 2014, organized by Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, ISI Kolkata and Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • National Workshop on “Human Rights”, 25th March, 2013, organized by Department of Economics, Mizoram University, Aizawl and sponsored by National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi.
  • National Seminar on “Economic Development in North East India: Challenges and Opportunities”, 21st – 22nd March, 2013, organized by Department of Commerce & Department of Economics, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl in collaboration with Department of Industries, Govt. of Mizoram under the sponsorship of UGC-NERO, Guwahati.
  • National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Right with reference to Patents and Copyrights”, 27th – 28th August, 2012, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl and sponsored by INFLIBNET Centre (UGC), Ahmedabad and Defence Research Development Organisation, New Delhi.
  • National Seminar on “Information Resources in 21st Century”, 21st – 23rd March, 2012, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl and sponsored by National Library, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Kolkata.
  • Regional Seminar on “Resource Mobilization for College Libraries in North-East Region”, 22nd – 23rd September, 2011, organized by Govt. Aizawl North College, Aizawl and sponsored by UGC-NERO; NEC, Shillong and ICSSR-NERC, Shillong.
  • Orientation Programme on “Orientation on HIV/AIDS for MZU Faculty”, 12th August, 2011 organised by Saksham, the Global Fund Round-7, Counselling Component, Mizoram University and supported by Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS).
  • National Workshop on “Purvottariya Bhashaon evam Hindi me Takaniki Shabda Nirmaanaur Vaigyanik Lekhan”, 25th – 26th July, 2011 organised by Scientific & Technical Terminology Commission, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education), New Delhi and held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • National Seminar on “Children's Literature of North-East: The Changing Scenario of Reading Habit”, 29th – 30th March, 2011 jointly organised by National Book Trust India, New Delhi & Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Management Development Program cum National Workshop on “Export Marketing & Documentation Procedures”, 15th – 17th February, 2011 jointly organized by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata & Department of Management, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • BHU Alumni Meet (BHUAM 2010) and Seminar on “Higher Education and Sustainable Development: Emerging Challenges and Mahamana's Vision”, 24th – 25th December, 2010 organized by Alumni Cell, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
  • National Workshop on “Knowledge Repository”, 18th – 20th November, 2010 organized by & held at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl and sponsored by RRRLF (Ministry of Culture), Kolkata; NASSDOC (ICSSR), New Delhi & INFLIBNET Centre (UGC), Ahmedabad.
  • One day awareness program on “UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium”, 15th November, 2010 organized by & held at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl in collaboration with INFLIBNET Centre (UGC), Ahmedabad.
  • National Seminar on “Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS)”, 16th – 17th January, 2009 jointly organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi & Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
  • One day seminar on “Benchmarking and Best Practices in Special Libraries” on 2nd February, 2007, organised by SLA Asian Chapter, New Delhi.
  • National Conference on “Community Information Service: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries”, 20th – 22nd March, 2006 organised by & held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi in collaboration with United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI), New Delhi & Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India, New Delhi.
  • National Workshop on “Web Applications to Libraries & Information Centers”, 2nd – 4th  March, 2005 organised by & held at Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

Seminars / Workshops / Conferences   organized

National

  • Webinar on “Ethics in Education and Research”, 6th – 7th June, 2020 organised jointly with Bodhisattava Dr B R Ambedkar Library, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida and Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur and hosted by EBSCO Information Service.
  • “National Conference on Digital Scholarship”, 12th – 13th March, 2020 organized at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur & sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.
  • “National Workshop on Trends in LIS Research: Approaches and Methods”, 11th – 15th March, 2019 organized at Mizoram University, Aizawl in collaboration with Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat and sponsored by DRDO, New Delhi and ICSSR-NERC, Shillong.
  • “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on “Research Ethics, Plagiarism and Reference Management”, 11th – 13th April, 2018 organized at Mizoram University, Aizawl & sponsored by Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Bibliometrics and Research Output Analysis”, 11th – 13th April, 2017 organized at Mizoram University, Aizawl & sponsored by Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Dspace”, 6th – 8th September, 2016 organized at Mizoram University, Aizawl & sponsored by Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Koha”, 21st - 23rd June, 2016 organized at Mizoram University, Aizawl & sponsored by Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Kolkata.
  • “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Koha”, 6th – 12th September, 2011 organized at Mizoram University, Aizawl & sponsored by Central Reference Library, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Kolkata.

 

Supervision of Dissertations / Theses

MLIS Dissertations

  • Saba Shreeram P. (2023). Disseminating Cultural Heritage through Virtual Reality [P211914].
  • Shivendra Sekhar. (2023). Open Access Publications of National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER): A Study [P211916].
  • Greeshma G. (2022). Information Seeking Behaviour of Users of State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram: A Study [P191905].
  • Aysha Mahira CM. (2022). Use of Library Website as a Resource among Students of Central University of Tamil Nadu: A Study [P201903]..
  • Anu Francis. (2021). Growth and Development of St. Mary’s Arts and Science College Library, Cherupanathady: A Study [P191903].
  • Anbumalar B. (2021). Digital Literacy Awareness among Undergraduate Students of Government College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam: An Assessment [P191902].
  • Adeena M. K. (2021). Data Management Tools and Techniques: A Study [P191901].
  • Lavanya K. (2020). Global Health Emergency: Documentation on Spread of COVID-19 [P181905].
  • Karam Shekar. (2020). Subject Gateways in Library and Information Science [P181904].
  • Joona Thommi. (2020). Software, Devices and Applications used by Differently-Abled for Information Seeking and Education [P181903].
  • Divya Veeramani. (2020). Transactional Analysis of Books in Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu: A Study [P181902].
  • M. Dhivya Bharathi. (2020). Evaluation of E-books User Interfaces [P181901].
  • R. Lalrohlui. (2012). Library Services Provided by the Mizoram College of Nursing: A Case Study[Lib - 10/112: 14.06.2012]
  • Lawmtluanga. (2012). Growth and Development of Government Aizawl College Library: A Case Study [Lib -10/102: 14.06.2012]
  • Lalhlimpuia. (2012). Information Sources and Services Provided by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Library Thuampui, Aizawl: A Case Study [Lib - 10/110: 10.06.2012]
  • H. Lalmuankimi. (2011). Information Seeking Behaviour of PG Students and Research Scholars of School of Social Sciences of Mizoram University: Study [Lib -09/82: 24.06.2011]
  • Lalchhanchhuahi Kawlni. (2011). Information Seeking Behaviour of PG Students and Research Scholars of School of Economics, Management and Information Sciences of Mizoram University: Study [Lib -09/86: 24.06.2011]

M. Phil. Dissertations

  • R. Lalrindika. (2019). Research Output of the Faculty Members of the School of Economics, Management and Information Science, Mizoram University.
  • Malsawmkimi. (2018). Mapping of Library and Information Science Journals on Scopus: A Scientometric Assessment.
  • Oliver Lalthlengliana. (2017). Bibliometric Study of Publications in Conference Proceedings of CALIBER Conventions during 2008-2015.
  • NG Thermi Moyon. (2017). Bibliometric Study of Indian Open Access LIS Journals in Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
  • R. Lalengmawia. (2016). Research Output of Science and Technology Faculty Members of Mizoram University.
  • C. Lalrinenga. (2015). Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management and School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University: A Comparative Study.
  • S. Sialai. (2015). Application of ICT in College Libraries of Aizawl City.
  • Vanlalfeli. (2014). Library Websites of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): A Webometric Study.

Ph. D. (Ongoing)

  • Ammaji Rajitha / Use Patterns of E-resources by Scientists of Indian Council of Agricultural Research Institutes in Telangana: A Study.
  • Abhijit Roy / Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through Data Carpentry Approach.
  • Komal Sahu / Reorienting Library and Information Science Curriculum in India: A Feasible Curriculum Development Model for the Modern Landscape.
  • Praveen Kumar / Job Satisfaction and Challenges among Librarians of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan: A Study.
  • NG Thermi Moyon / Scientometric Mapping of Library and Information Science Research across the Asian Nations.

Ph. D. (Awarded)

  • Nitesh Kumar Verma. (2019). Usability Analysis of Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institutes of Management Libraries’ Website: An Evaluative Study.
  • Jacob MS Dawngliana. (2018). Library Professionals’ Communication over Online Forum: Content Analysis of New Millennium LIS Professionals (NMLIS).

Responsibilities under University / Department Administration

  • Member, Academic Council, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong since 05.10.2023.
  • Member, School Board, School of Economics, Management and Information Sciences, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong from 05.10.2023 to 03.10.2025.
  • Member, Academic Council, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from 12th January, 2021 – 4th October, 2023.
  • Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from 12th January, 2021 – 27th September, 2023.
  • Chairperson, Curriculum Development Committee, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from 12th January, 2021 to 27th September, 2023.
  • Chairperson, Departmental Research Committee, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from 12th January 2021 to 27th September 2023.
  • Chairperson, Board of Studies, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from 28.04.2021 to 27.09.2023.
  • Nodal Officer/Coordinator for IGNOU Learning Support Center at Central University of Tamil Nadu from 9th June 2022 to 3rd October 2023.
  • Member, PhD Entrance Exam Committee-2022, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
  • Member, Quarters Allotment Committee (QAC), Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur for the period 05.01.2022 to 04.01.2024.
  • Member, Committee for Framing Examination Manual and Revising the CBCS Regulations, Central University of Tamil Nadu since 21st October, 2021.
  • Member, Committee for Preparation and Printing Convocation Literature/Brochure and Invitation Cards, 6th Convocation of CUTN, 2021.
  • Committee Member, Criteria-VI (Governance, Leadership & Management) of NAAC-SSR, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from 1st July, 2020 to 4th October, 2023.
  • NAAC Coordinator of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from 1st July, 2020 to 4th October 2023.
  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of Commerce, Mizoram University, Aizawl from 17.10.2019 to 16.10.2022. (Worked till 9th December, 2019).
  • NAAC Coordinator of the Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl since August, 2019 – 2023. (Worked till 9th December, 2019).
  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl  from 27.09.2016 to 26.09.2019.
  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl  from 27.09.2010 to 26.09.2013.
  • Member, School Board, School of Economics, Management and Information Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl  from 20.03.2011 to 19.03.2014.
  • Coordinator/In-charge for E-Book Resource Center (E-Book Digital Library) of Mizoram University since February, 2019. (Worked till 9th December, 2019).
  • Coordinator for Mizoram University Research Portal since December, 2018. (Worked till 9th December, 2019).
  • Co-coordinator for Mizoram University Cell for Alumni Association from Department of Library & Information Science since December, 2011. (Worked till 9th December, 2019).
  • Departmental Coordinator for Open Elective Courses under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl. (Worked till 9th December, 2019).
  • Convener, Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Syllabus Design Committee, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl since July, 2012. (Worked till 9thDecember, 2019).
  • Member Coordinator, M. Phil. Admission Committee, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl for 2012 & 2013 Academic Sessions.
  • Member Coordinator, Ph. D. Admission Committee, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl for 2014 & 2018 Academic Sessions.
  • CBCS Counselor/Mentor, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl since March, 2013. (Worked till 9th December, 2019).
  • Member, M. Phil. Admission Committee, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl for 2017 & 2018 Academic Sessions.
  • Member, MLIS Admission Committee, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2015 Academic Sessions.
  • Departmental Counselor/Mentor for MLIS Students, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl since 2012. (Worked till 9th December, 2019).

Editorial Board Member / Reviewer of Books & Journals

  • Editorial Board Member/Reviewer of the LIS journal “Library Progress (International)”.
  • Editorial Board Member/Reviewer of the LIS journal “Library Waves”.
  • Editorial Board/Committee Member. Librarianship in 21st Century (LMP Singh Festschrift Volume).
  • Editorial Board Member/Reviewer of the Journal of Advanced Research in Library and Information Science.
  • Editorial Board Member/Reviewer of the Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences.

All India Radio/ Doordarshan Program

  • DOORDARSHAN discussion (Talk Show) on the topic “Desh Ki Akhandata Mein Hindi Ka Yogdan” at DDK Aizawl. The program telecasted on September, 2019 (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM) on DD Aizawl.
  • DOORDARSHAN discussion (Talk Show) on the topic “Hindi Diwas” at DDK Aizawl. The program telecasted on 21st September, 2018 (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM) on DD Aizawl.
  • DOORDARSHAN discussion (Talk Show) on the topic “International Day for the Deaf” at DDK Aizawl. The program telecasted on September, 2017 on DD Aizawl.

Extra-Curricular Activities / Awards / Appreciations

  • Chaired a session in ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Achievements of Indian Women: With Reference to Villages, Youth, Environment, Defence & Economy” organized by Central Library, BRM Government Model College, Doomdooma in collaboration with IQAC, BRM GMC, Doomdooma, Tinsukia on 7th – 8th November, 2023.
  • Co-chair, in a technical session of National Seminar on “National Education Policy: A Forward-Looking Vision for LIS Education and Services”, 1st – 3rd March 2023 organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Chaired a session in ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Innovative Librarianship: A Foresight on Atmanirbhar Bharat (NSIL-2022)” organized by Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu on 29th – 30th July 2022.
  • Chaired a session in ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Atmanirbhar Bharat and Media: on the Road to Success” organized by Department of Media & Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu.
  • Chaired a session in International Webinar on “Pandemic Pedagogy: Teach from Home Students at Home” organized by Universal Briefing on 4th October, 2020.
  • Designed a blog “DLIS CUTN NEWS” for the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur (https://dliscutnnews.blogspot.com/).
  • Convener, Webinar on “Ethics in Education and Research”, 6th – 7th June, 2020 jointly organized with Central Library, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida and DLIS, CUTN.
  • Co-organizing Secretary, “National Conference on Digital Scholarship”, 12th– 13th March, 2020 held at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
  • Co-chair, in a technical session ofNational Seminar on Social Media and Librarianship: Connecting the Communities”, 26th – 28th February, 2020 organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Individual Executive Member of the Governing Body of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) for the term 2017-2019.
  • Executive Committee Member of Mizoram University Teachers’ Association (MIZUTA) for the term of April, 2016 - March, 2018.
  • Workshop Co-coordinator, “National Workshop on Trends in LIS Research: Approaches and Methods”, 11th – 15th March, 2019 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Workshop Co-coordinator, “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Research Ethics, Plagiarism and Reference Management”, 11th – 13th April, 2018 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Workshop Co-coordinator, “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Bibliometrics and Research Output Analysis”, 11th – 13th April, 2017 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Workshop Co-coordinator, “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Dspace”, 6th – 8th September, 2016 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Workshop Coordinator, “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Koha”, 21st -23rd June, 2016 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Conceptualized, designed and developed a website for Mizoram University Research Portal and working as Coordinator. (http://rp.mzu.edu.in).
  • Designed a website for Mizoram University Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences and working as Journal Website Consultant. (http://mzuhssjournal.in).
  • Designed a blog “DLIS MZU NEWSLETTER” for the Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl (http://mzunewsletter.blogspot.com).
  • Workshop Coordinator, “National Workshop-cum-Training Program on Koha”, 6th – 12th September, 2011 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
  • Designed a blog “DLIS BHU NEWS” for the Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (http://dlisnews.blogspot.com).
  • Designed a Website for the Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (http://www.bhu.ac.in/lis.html, presently not existed).
  • Received Gold Medal in Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc.) program of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 2004-2005.
  • Secured second position in Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc.) program of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 2003-04.

Professional Membership

  • Life Member of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC), Kolkata.
  • Life Member of Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi.
  • Life Member of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS).