Official Website  - www.avinuty.ac.in

ORCID                  -  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9670-7881

Researcher ID     -  https://publons.com/researcher/3854417/mahalakshmi-krishnaswamy/

Google Scholar   -  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Hv25FUMAAAAJ&hl=en

Vidwan ID            -  https://avinuty.irins.org/profile/192943

Research Gate    -  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mahalakshmi-Krishnaswamy

Life member of ILA (Indian Library Association)

Life member of SALIS (Society for the Advancement of library and Information Science)

Life member of ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education)

Books (1)

1. Techno stress,” by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2012. (ISBN: 978-3-659-11334-5), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/ru/book/978-3-659-11334-5/technostress

Book Chapters (2) 

1. Knowledge Management and Academic Libraries, Published as a series in “Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering,” Springer, 2012. (Online ISBN:  978-81-322-1007-8), pp.785-790, K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-81-322-1007-8

2. Velu Nachiyar, Published in “Aalumaigal,” Almighty Book Company, Chennai.2014.(ISBN:978-81-920309-7-5).pp.21- 24,K.Mahalakshmi 

Journal Articles-International (4)

1. Human Aspect of Technology with special reference to Library Professionals of Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu: A Case Study, AJIST, Vol.1 No.1, January-June 2011. (ISSN: 2331-6108), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

2. Ergonomics and techno Stress among Library Professionals of Engineering Colleges of Anna University, SJLIM, Vol.40, 2011. (ISSN: 0085-6118), K.Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. Indexed in Library and Information Science and Technology Abstracts & Ebscohost. www.las.org.sg/wp/sjlim/ergonomics-and-technostress-among-library-professionals-of-engineering-colleges-of- anna-university/ 

3. Impact of Technology on Physical and Mental Health of Library Professionals in Engineering Colleges of Anna University, Tamilnadu, IPCSIT,Vol.39,2012.(ISSN: 2010-460X), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2 . Indexed in CNKI, Ebscohost, WorldCat, Google Scholar, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, Crossref, ProQuest and Engineering & Technology Digital Library. www.tecnostress.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Impact-of-Technology-on-Physical-and-Mental-Health-of-Library.pdf 

4. University Library Websites of Coimbatore District: A Study on Content Evaluation, JALIS, Vol.4, No.2, April-June 2015. (ISSN: 2277-2219), K.Mahalakshmi. Global Impact Factor 2013 (0.411). jalis.in/pdf/4-2/Maha.pdf 

Journal Articles-National (8)

1. Techno Stress and Librarians, SRELS Journal of Information Management, Vol. 48, No.4, August 2011 (ISSN: 0972-2467), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. www.srels.in/index.php/sjim/article/view/44116 

2. Causes of Techno Stress in the Workplace: A study with special reference to Library Professionals of Anna University, Tiruchirappallirappalli, SALISJIMT, Vol.2, No.1, Jan-Jun, 2011 (ISSN: 0975-4105), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. 

3. Techno stress among library professionals of Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore, Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.5, No.3, July-September, 2011(ISSN: 0973-7081), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2  https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:pjolis&volume=5&issue=3&article=002

4. Ergonomics and Library Professionals: A Study, SRELS Journal of Information Management, Vol. 48, No.6, December 2011(ISSN: 0972-2467), Dr.S.Ally Sornam1, J. Issac Arputharaj2 & K.Mahalakshmi3.  http://www.srels.in/index.php/sjim/article/view/43978

5. Perception of Technology: A Study on Library Professionals of Anna University of technology, SRELS Journal of Information Management, Vol. 49, No.3,June 2012(ISSN:0972-2467), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. http://www.srels.in/index.php/sjim/article/view/43986

6. Ergonomics and Techno stress: A study among Library Professionals in engineering Colleges of Anna University of Technology, Tiruchurappalli, KELPRO Bulletin, Vol.16,No.1,June 2012 (ISSN: 0975-4911), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. https://www.kelprobulletin.in/Journals_more.php?page=27

7. Misleading Impact Factor: It’s time to find a better way to Publish Researcher’s Work, University News,Vol.54,Iss.49,December 2016 (ISSN:0566-2257) K. Mahalakshmi 

8. COVID-19 and Academic Libraries in India: Are we future Ready? Research Highlights, Vol.30, No.4, October      2020(ISSN: 2231-2374), K.Mahalakshmi.

Conference -International (6)

1. International Conference on e-Resources in Higher Education: Issues, Development, Opportunities & Challenges, presented a paper titled Partnership and LIS Schools, Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirappalli,19th & 20th February 2010, Dr.S.Ally Sornam1  & K. Mahalakshmi2.

2. CALIBER-2011. Towards Building a Knowledge Society, Presented a Poster titled Digital Library Initiatives at Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women: A Case Study, Goa University, Goa, 2nd-4th March,2011(ISBN:978-93-81232-01-9), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

3. ICCCTAM-2012. Presented a paper titled Awareness & Application of Cloud Computing in Libraries in Indian Context: A study among librarians of Engineering Colleges of Coimbatore District, BITS Pilani, Dubai campus, Dubai, 8th-10th December, 2012. K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. (DOI 10.1109/ICCCTAM.2012.6488083). Page(s): 114-118.(Print ISBN: 978-1-4673-4415-9). INSPEC Accession Number:  13413447 ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6488083 

4. ICISTA-2013. Presented a paper titled The Impact of Personality Type on Techno stress: A Study among the Library Professionals of Engineering Colleges of Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore. Macau, China during Jun 17-19, 2013 (ISBN Online: 978-90-78677-68-0). K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. Indexed in EI/Compendex and CPCI.www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/icista-13 

5. MANLIBNET-2013. Presented a paper titled Untapped Resources: A Study of Access to Awarded Ph.D theses in University Libraries of Coimbatore District, EDI Ahmedabad,26-28th December 2013.(ISBN:978-93-80574-56-1). K. Mahalakshmi.

6. ETD 2015. Presented a paper titled Awareness and Use of Reference Management Tools among the Research Scholars of the Avinashilingam University: A Study, JNU, New Delhi, 4th-6th November 2015.(ISBN:978-93-84869-84-K. Mahalakshmi.

Conference-National (17)

1. Library Resources and Management in Digital Era, presented a paper titled E-Publishing with HTML, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, 14-15th February, 2004, K. Mahalakshmi1 & J.P.Nirmala2.

2. READIT-2005. Presented a paper titled Education through Video Conferencing with Special Reference to Engineering Colleges of Coimbatore, IGCAR, Kalpakkam, 13-15th July, 2005, K. Mahalakshmi1 & J.P.Nirmala2.

3. SALIS-2006. Presented a paper titled Use and User perception of E-journals in Avinashilingam Deemed  University: A Case Study, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 8-10th June, 2006. (ISBN: 81-903838-0-9), K. Mahalakshmi.

4. Decision Making and New Investments in Knowledge Resources Centres, presented a paper titled Risk  Management in Libraries: A Strategy to Success, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, 19-21st March, 2009 (ISBN: 978-81-906267-4-3), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

5. Innovative, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Techniques in Digital Era, presented a paper titled Strategies for writing a good research paper, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, 13th February, 2010.(ISBN: 978-8371-266-8). K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

6. SALIS-2010. Next Generation Digital libraries and Web technologies: Challenges and Opportunities, presented a paper titled Use and User’s perception of Digital Library of Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology,Coimbatore,19-21st August,2010.(ISBN: 81-903838-4-1). K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

7. Best Practices in Library and Information Centres, presented a paper titled Best Practices in the Engineering College Library of Avinashilingam Deemed University: A Case Study, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, 26th February,2011(ISBN:978-81-8371-363-4). K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam

8. SALIS-2011. Paper titled Capacity Building for Library Professionals in the Changing Scenario, National    College of Engineering, Kovilpatti, held on 13-15th October, 2011 (ISBN:978-81-903838-5-1), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

9. Emerging library and information technologies 2011 (ELITE 2011), TANUVAS, Madras, 09th-10th December, 2011. Presented a paper titled “Use of Social Networking Sites: A Study among University Library Professionals in Coimbatore District.” (ISBN: 978-81-922103-0-8), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2. 

10. SALIS 2012.Presented a paper titled Personality type of LIS students: A Study, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, held on 19-21st January, 2012(ISBN: 978-81-903838-6-8), Dr.S.Ally Sornam1, C.Manjula2 & K. Mahalakshmi3

11. LIST 2012. Presented a paper titled Six sigma and its applications in library services, Bishop Heber College,       Tiruchirappalli, held on 18.02.2012. (ISBN: 978-81-920309-20), K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

12. SALIS 2013. Presented a paper titled Physical Symptoms and Effects of techno stress: A Study among          Library Professionals of Anna University of technology, Coimbatore, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed     College for Women, Chennai, held on 16th-17th August,2013.(ISBN:978-81-903838-8-2), K. Mahalakshmi1 &  Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

13. LIST 2014.Presented a paper titled Resources and Facilities for the Visually Challenged Users in Academic Libraries with Special Reference to Avinashilingam University Library, Bishop Heber College,Tiruchy held on February 2014.(ISBN :978-93-8076-732-1). K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

14. Festschrift Volume in Honour of Prof.A.Manoharan. Published a paper titled Bibliometric Study of Indian Journal     of Nutrition and Dietetics (IJND) 2005-2010,Bishop Heber College,Tiruchy held on 12.04.2014. (ISBN:978-81-     920309-1-3). K. Mahalakshmi1 & Dr.S.Ally Sornam2.

15. SALIS 2014.Presented a paper titled Knowledge Creation Building Bibliography of Text and Reference Books    with Special Reference to Home Science, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore held on 8th -9th August,2014.(ISBN: 978-81-903838-9-9),K.Mahalakshmi.

16. NCILKS 2015.Presented a paper titled Scientometric Analysis of Ergonomics Literature, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology held on 14-16th May 2015.(ISBN: 978-93-83069-21-7). K.Mahalakshmi

17. SALIS 2015. Presented a paper titled Remote access to Library Resources (Print & E-Resources): A Study, B.S.Abdur Rahman University held on 10-11th July 2015. (ISBN: 978-93-85469-00-8). K.Mahalakshmi. Awarded Best Paper.

18. Festschrift Volume in Honour of Dr.A.Hariharan and Dr.S.Suriyanarayanan. Published a paper titled Bibliometric Study of Research Highlights 2006-2011. Bishop Heber College, Tiruchy held on 26.09.2015.(ISBN:978-93-85469-01-5). K. Mahalakshmi

In-house Responsibilities

Google Scholar Profile 

A profile has been created and maintained in Google Scholar for the Avinashilingam Institute and information has been given to the IQAC while required.

Library committee Member

Member of E-resources Hub

Other Responsibilities- Board of Studies Member

Nominated member of board of studies of the Department of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli with effect from 11.06.2013.

Office Bearer of Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS)

EDITOR

1. Trends in Library and Information Science: A festschrift Volume in Honour of Prof.A.Manoharan, Almighty Book Company, Chennai, 2014. (ISBN: 978-81-920309-1-3).

2. National Conference on Contemporary Dimensions in Library and Information Science, AIHS&HEW, Coimbatore, 27.01.2018(ISBN:978-93842-348-6-7)

ASSOCIATE EDITOR 

1. Information Services for the Disadvantaged: Opportunities and Challenges, Almighty Book Company, Chennai.2014. (ISBN: 978-81-8076-732-1).

2. Advancement in Library and Information Science & Technology: Challenges and Opportunities, B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai &  SALIS (Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science), Chennai, 2015. (ISBN: 978-93-85469-00-3).

SUBJECT EXPERT

1. Acted as an expert (outside) of Technical Committee for the purchase of Anti Plagiarism Software-iThenticate & Web ofScience (Biological Abstracts), TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during 2018-2019 -till date.

RESOURCE PERSON

• Resource person for NET/SET Preparatory Programme for LIS held on CSI Women Christian College at Erode on 17.06.2012.

• Resource person for NET/SET Preparatory Programme for LIS held on Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 23.09.2012.

• Resource person for NET/SET Preparatory Programme for LIS held on Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem on 08.12.13

• Resource Person for State Level Workshop on “Information and Communication Technology Skills (ICT Skills) and Knowledge Management (KM Skills) in Digital Environment for Librarians” held on Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore on 20.12.14.

• Resource Person for the Research Convention entitled “Research Ethics, Methods, Post Research Methods” held on Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 20.02.2016.

• Resource Person for the Seminar on “Practices on Digital Services for Nation Building “ held on Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 3-4th March 2016.

• Invited Talk on “ Social Networking Tools for Innovative Library Services” for National Conference on “Creativity, Innovation and Transformation in Libraries” held on K S Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode on 8th-9th July 2016.

• Resource person for NET/SET Preparatory Programme for LIS held on Kongunadu College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 18.02.18.

• Resource Person for the Research Convention entitled “Research Ethics, Methods, Post Research Methods” held on Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 02.02.2019.

• Resource Person for the Students Induction Programme 2019, held on Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 24.06.2019.

• Resource Person for the Guest lecture titled “Academic Publishing: Pen to Print” organized by the Department of Printing Technology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 15.10.2019.

• Resource Person for the Three-day workshop for the development of manual for the Training Programme on Modernization of Library services of Teacher Education Institutions organised at IUCTE, RIE, Mysuru from 23rd to 25th October 2019.

• Resource Person for the Training Programme on Modernization of Library Services of Teacher Education Institutions organised at IUCTE, RIE, Mysuru from 19th to 21st December 2019.

• Resource Person for the Training Programme on modernization of library services of Teacher Education Institutions organized by IUCTE, RIE, Mysuru during 2nd to 3rd of March 2020.

• Resource Person in the Webinar on Reengineering Libraries: Innovate, Connect and Transform held on 28.06.2020 organised the SALIS.

• Resource Person for the Students Induction Programme 2020, held at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 08.10.2020, 13.10.2020 & 14.10.2020.

• Resource Person in the Webinar on Statistical Techniques for Research held on 29.10.2020 organised by the PG& Research Department of Library & Information Science, Vellalar College for Women, Erode.

• Resource Person for the “UGC STRIDE sponsored five days online Training programme” gave a session on Misleading Metrics: It’s time to find a  better way to publish Researcher’s Work on 15.02.2021, Dept. of Physical Education, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Resource Person for the “UGC STRIDE sponsored five days online Training programme” gave a session on Publication Ethics on 17.02.2021, Dept. of Special Education, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Resource Person for the Part I Paper 4 titled “Research & Publication Ethics,” for the Research Scholars of Jan 2021 Batch, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore during March-May 2021.

• Resource Person for the Research Scholars & handled session on “Installation of Endnote Web” on 22.04.2021

• Resource Person for the Students Induction Programme 2021, held at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 13.09.2021.

• Resource Person for the Research Scholars & handled session on “Installation of Endnote Web” on 31.08.2021

• Resource Person for Marketing of Research for the Faculty members of  Department of Education on 22.09.2021

• Resource Person for Exploring Web of Science & Grammarly for the Faculty members of Department of Education on 29.09.2021

• Resource Person for Profile Updation in ORCID & VIDWAN(Demo) for the Faculty members of Department of Education on 06.10.2021

• Resource Person for Profile Updation in ORCID & VIDWAN(Hands on Session) for the Faculty members of Department of Education on 21.10.2021

• Resource Person for the National Webinar on “Introduction to Sherpa RoMEO:Online Resource, organized by the Library,The Gandhigram Rural Institute,Gandhigram-624 302 on 17.11.2021 @11.00am-12.30pm

• Resource Person for the Research Convention & handled a session on Ethics in Research & Publication, organized by the Avinashilingam Institute for HomeScience and Higher Education for Women,Coimbatore on 18.11.2021 @11.45am-1.00pm

• Resource Person for the webinar on Open access Resources and its role in Writing a review paper, organized by the Library, Sakthi Institute of Information and Management Studies, Pollachi and NDLI on 25.11.2021 @ 3.30pm-4.30pm

• Resource Person for the “UGC STRIDE sponsored five days online Training programme” gave a session on Misleading Metrics: It’s time to find a better way to Publish Researcher’s Work
  on 30.03.2022, Dept. of Information Technology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Resource Person for the “UGC STRIDE sponsored five days online Training programme” gave a session on Publication Misconduct on 01.04.2022, Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Resource Person for the FIP (II Phase) gave a session on Information Literacy & Plagiarism Tools on 06.04.2022, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Resource Person for the Hands-on Session on Endnote Web Installation on 19.11.2022, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.

• Resource Person for the Research Convention on 25.11.2022, handled session titled “Ethics in Research & Publication”, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Resource Person for Research Visibility through Academic Identifiers: Online Training Programme on 22.12.2022, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Guest Lecture on “Role of Reading Habits in Younger Minds” on 20.01.2023, Dept. Of Physical Education, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Resource Person for “ Online Tools for Research,” on 24.02.2023, Dept. of Home Science Extension, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.

• Resource Person for “Choosing the Right Journal for Publication,” on 02.05.2023, School of Education, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Resource Person for “Hands on Session on Mendeley: A reference Management Tool,” on 08.05.2023, School of Education, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

RAPPORTEUR 

•  UGC Sponsored National Conference Academic Library Planning in Higher Education and Resurgence: Role of E-Resources, Gobi College of  Arts and Science, Gobi.28.02.14-01.03.14.

• SALIS 2014.Assistant Rapporteur General, National Conference on Reaching the Unreached, Coimbatore Institute of technology, 8th-9thAugust,2014.

• ICRLIT 2019, Technical Director, International Conference on Reshaping    Librarianship: Innovations and Transformation, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 16th-17th August 2019.

BOARD OF STUDIES-MEMBER

      Nominated member of board of studies of the Department of Library and

      Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli with effect

      from 11.06.2013.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE –MEMBER 

1.  TEQIP Sponsored Application of Web 2.0, Lib 2.0, and Social Media for

Academic Library and Information Services, CIT, Coimbatore.19th

October, 2013

2. SALIS 2014. National Conference on Reaching the Unreached. CIT, Coimbatore held on 8th -9th August,2014 

3. SALIS 2016. National Conference on Creativity, Innovation and  Transformation in Libraries held on K S Rangasamy College ofTechnology, Tiruchengode on 8th-9th July 2016.

ORGANISER 

• National Conference on "Contemporary Dimensions on   Librray and Information Science," 27.01.2018.(ISBN: 

• National Webinar on “Information Access for Professional Development & Research Collaboration” in collaboration with the INFLIBNET Centre,Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 03.06.2020 & 04.06.2020.

• National Webinar on “X MIND:Mind Mapping Tool” on 16.09.2020.

• National Webinar on “Rewiring your Brain: Reading Books” in association with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science(SALIS), Chennai on 02.07.2021

• Workshop on What, Why & How of Information Literacy @ Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium in blended mode. This workshop is as part of the Minor Research Grant titled " Assessing Information Literacy of the PG Students and Research Scholars of AIHS & HEW, Coimbatore.”