Dr.N.Sundar

Librarian

Thiagarajar College of Preceptors (Govt.Aided),

Madurai - 625009

Profile

Holds Ph.D. in Library and Information Science with a focus on Information Management. Over 15 years of professional experience in supervising & developing automated library with RFID technology in the field of LIS profession which included 2 years of teaching & 13 years of extensive multicultural experience in an academic libraries. Worked as Assistant Professor and Interim Library Director at American Univeristy in the Emirates, Dubai - UAE. Received cash award for the faculty best performance for the academic year 2016-17. Also organized many Library Distinguished Guest Speaker Series, Book-Fair, Book Review series and library visits.


An expert on implementing open source software for Library automation (KOHA), Institutional Digital Repository (DSpace), Learning Management System (Moodle) and Content Management System for library Website (Google Sites).


Expertise :- Library Automation; Budgeting; Policy Making; Collection Development; Reference Services: Information Literacy; Content Management System; Documentation; Implementing Open Source Software ;

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D - Library & Information Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamilnadu, India, (2010 – 2015).

  • M.L.I.Sc - Master of Library and Information Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamilnadu, India, (2003 - 2004).

  • B.L.I.Sc - Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamilnadu, India, (2002 - 2003).

  • B.Sc (Chemistry) - Bachelor of Science, Arul Anandar College, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India, (1999 - 2002).

Professional Experience

Thiagarajar College of Preceptors, Madurai

Position: Librarian (Sep 4, 2019 to Present)

British Applied College Umm Al Quwain, UAE. (BTECH Pearson)

Position: Librarian & Educational Resources Manager (Sep 15, 2018 to July 11, 2019)

American University in the Emirates, Dubai, UAE.

Position: Assistant Professor – Library Science Course (Sep 15, 2016 to May 19, 2018)

American University in the Emirates, Dubai, UAE.

Position: Interim Library Director (Oct 17, 2016 to Dec 16, 2017)

Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus, RAK, UAE.

Position: Librarian (June 7, 2012 to Sep 14, 2016)

Biotechnology University College, Dubai, UAE.

Position: Senior Librarian (Nov 9, 2010 to Mar 31, 2012)

SP Jain Center of Management, Dubai, UAE.

Position: Librarian (June 27, 2009 to Oct 31, 2010)

Manipal University, Dubai, UAE.

Position: Sr.Library Assistant (September 14, 2006 to May 25, 2009)

Amex Information Technologies Ltd., Chennai.

Position: Executive – Digital Library (March 6, 2006 to Jun 30, 2006)

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai.

Position: Library Assistant (July 12, 2004 to February 28, 2006)

Stay Focused : Be on Track

Creating Dynamic Website and eProfile Using Google Sites

Acted as resource person on 27.05.2021

Acted as resource person on 23.05.2021