Librarian
Galgotias University
Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months
Responsibilities:
• Manage University Library Infrastructure, Helpdesk and Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
• Oversee all aspects of e-resources (books, journals and databases) through their
lifecycle: e-trials, license, negotiations, acquisition, maintenance, renewal and
cancellation
• Collaborate with web master and manage the e-resources acquisition process
• Administer Knimbus system for single point search and Remote Access authentication
• Oversee the metadata development on Dspace in the Institutional Repository
• University Coordinator for uploading PhD thesis on the Indian electronic thesis and
dissertation repository (Shodhganga)
• Provide research support and plagiarism certificate to the GU research community
• Administer workshops for library orientation, literature search and database usage
• Promote the library’s resources to users, with: Web OPAC Service, Digital Library and
Online Search Service, and Multimedia Resource Service
• Collection development and faculty liaison with the departments
• Usage data management for statistical reports and user studies for analysis purpose
• Organization of Information Literacy Programs and Publicity Programs
• Develop GUL Manual (policies and procedures)
Achievements/ Projects undertaken:
• Lead the migration of GUL RF Campus data into KOHA ILMS, converted 125, 000 item
records into KOHA ILMS in two months’ time
• Lead successfully the Remote Access project for 13500 registered users
• Initiated innovative online services through GUL Webpage and App
Led a team of 35 employees as the Head of the Department of Central Library, looked after the day-to-day
affairs of the KL University Library System (KLULS) and sections that collectively supports the teaching,
research and extension programs of the University.
Responsibilities
• Overall In-charge of KLULS
• Supervises, train and evaluates Library staff
• Development of oversees policies, and procedures
• Administrative control over Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
• Collaborate with IT staff to integrate library systems and processes
• Oversee licensing for software, eBooks, and databases to ensure compliance
• Present Library Budget and benchmarking resources as per the statuary norms and
other requirements
• Schedule library orientation sessions, training sessions and workshops on literature search
• Provide the staff requirement to HR as per University Policy
• Secretary to Library Advisory Committee
• Member of the Academic Council of the University
Responsibilites:
• Evaluate and develop the print and digital collection
• Liaise with departmental academic staff, external organisations and suppliers
• Select, catalogue, classify and process acquisitions
• Manage budgets, purchases and resources
• Implementation of Symphony Integrated Library System (ILS)
• Design and develop ILS training modules and materials
• Manage upgrade and support of library systems and web services
• E-Resource management including renewals and access management
• Teach library patrons to search for information using databases and standard sources
• Oversee cost-effective printing solutions for 120 Computer systems of Resource Centre
• Usage data management for statistical reports and user studies for analysis purpose
• Support independent research and learning
• Promote the library's resources to users
Achievements:
• Classified books and other materials using Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system
• Selected, catalogued and weeded library materials
• Prepared bibliographies, indexes, reading lists and guides
• Performed manual, online reference searches to assist users in accessing library materials and arranged interlibrary loans
• Implemented the fully functional ILS modules on LibSys platform
• Instructed and trained the library staff on the functions of libray software applications
• Ph.D. thesis submitted in the fulfilment of PhD in Library & Info. Science (2007-2013) Topic: GROWTH OF I.T. LITERATURE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE JOURNALS (1981-2005): AN INFORMETRICS STUDY.
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
Bachelor of Library & Information Science
Bachelor of Arts Subjects: Sociology, Economics & English Literature