Qualification and Experience

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from University of Calcutta on 30th July, 2014 under supervision of Professor (Dr.) Biplab Chakrabarti. Title of Thesis is ‘Designing a Knowledge Hub on Biotechnology Information for India’

  • Qualified the UGC-NET for Lectureship in 2012.
  • MLIS from University of Calcutta in 2003 securing 66.4% marks. Special Paper: Community Information System and Services.
  • BLIS from University of Calcutta in 2001 securing 62.8% marks.
  • BSc with Zoology (Hons.) from University of Calcutta in 1999 securing 52.6% marks.
  • Higher Secondary from WBCHSE (West Bengal) in 1996 securing 63.8% marks.
  • Secondary from WBBSE (West Bengal) in 1994 securing 71.8% marks.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

  • Passed Praveen Examination under Hindi Teaching Scheme (Exam. Wing) of Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India in 2014.

IT SKILLS

Basic Knowledge: MS-DOS, MS-OFFICE

Database: MS ACCESS

Basic Web Designing: HTML

Library Automation Software: LIBSYS, KOHA, SOUL, e-Granthalaya, CDS/ISIS, WINSIS,

Digital Library Software: Dspace, Greenstone Digital Library Software

PROJECTS

As part of MLIS Curriculum

Title: Information need of Dhibar Community of Pakhirala and Malopara of Gosaba Block.

Year: 2003.

Supervisor: Prof. Biplab Chakraborty

Nature of Job: Survey

Other

Title: Medicinal plants in Midnapore.

Year: 2003.

Supervisor: Mr. Shyamal Gan

Nature of Job: Documentation

WORK EXPERIENCES

1. August 2003 to November 2005 in Guru Nanak Institute of Technology as Trainee Librarian (Act as In-charge of the Library).

2. November 2005 to October 2010 in Academy of Technology, Aedconagar, Hooghly as Librarian (pay scale: 8000-275-13500).

3. 1st November 2010 to 19th November in National institute of Electronics and Information Technology (formerly DOEACC Society Kolkata Centre), Kolkata as Library In-charge (pay scale: 9300-34800 with GP 4200).

4. 20th November 2014 to 3rd May 2017 in Raja Birendra Chandra College, Kandi, Murshidabad (under University of Kalyani) as Librarian (Pay scale: INR 15600-39100 with AGP 6000).

5. Since 4th May 2017 to till date in City College of Commerce and Business Administration, Kolkata (under University of Calcutta) as Librarian (Pay scale: INR 15600-39100 with AGP 6000).

Chief Tasks Handled

  • Book Selection, Processing, Managing online resources of the Library.
  • Supervision of other Library staffs.
  • Library automation.
  • Digital Library formation and maintenance.

SEMINAR ORGANIZED

Act as the Convenor, Organizing Committee of UGC sponsored One day seminar on ‘Right to Information’ and a special session on ‘CAS in Government-aided colleges’ held on 26th March 2017 at Raja Birendra Chandra College, Kandi, Murshidabad.

Other assignments

  • Member, Governing Body, Raja Birendra Chandra College, Kandi.
  • IQAC Co-coordinator in Raja Birendra Chandra College, Kandi since 2015-April’ 2017.
  • Members of different committees in Raja Birendra Chandra College, Kandi, NIELIT, Kolkata and Academey of Technology, Aedconagar, Hooghly.