Research & Publications
Some of my interesting lectures, talks and presentations...
2022
Institutional Rankings, Institutional Publications - Role of Librarians
RDM & Libraries: Exploring the WHAT, WHY and HOW
Research Data Management & Role of Libraries
2021
The Power of Words: Interpersonal Communication Skills for Academic Librarians (Timestamp: 1:43)
What do books say to us? Significance of literary resources in shaping career
The Ayes (Will) Have It...!! Surviving the disruption with innovation
(K)night in the Library
Libraries and/in Digital Humanities
Personality Development for Library Professionals
Library: The learning hub (for Samagra Shiksha, A.P.)
2020
The Resilient and Agile Librarian
The Skill of Skill Management (Timestamp: 25:30)
Research Performance of Institutes in a Challenging Research Environment: The 5Ws & 1H for Library Professionals
Application of Scientometric tools for assessing research quality of the Institute
The Journey of a River: Sharing my experience of librarianship
What does the Industry expect from You? Personality Development for Library Professionals
eBooks: Are we there yet?
2019
Interpersonal skills for LIS professionals
2018
From Libraries to Learning Hubs: Transforming spaces and services
2017
From Libraries to Learning Hubs: Designing Library Spaces for Learning
2013
Vendor Empanelment for Books at IIT Jodhpur Library: An experience and a best practice
2008
Knowledge Management for Spiritual Awakening, and Libraries
Publications
Journal Articles
Patel, K. J., Prakash, K. and Parekh, Y. R. (2021). Open Educational Resources: An overview. Towards Excellence. Vol. 13, Issue 2, June 2021, pp. 295-306, ISSN - 0974-035X.
Prakash, K. (2019). International Conference on Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries (CLSTL 2019), 28 February – 02 March, 2019, IIT Gandhinagar: A Report. Annals of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 66, June 2019, pp. 80-82, ISSN - 0975-2404 (Online); 0972-5423 (Print).
Prakash, K. (2018). A Report on National Conference on Role of Academic Libraries for Excellence in Research (ROALER) 2018. Annals of Library & Information Studies, Vol. 65, March 2018, pp. 85-86. ISSN - 0975-2404 (Online); 0972-5423 (Print).
Prakash, K. (2010). A systems approach for dealing with resistance to change: With reference to Library and Information Professionals (LIPs) working in academic and research sector libraries in India. International Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences, 1(2), 103–116. ISSN - 20798407.
Prakash, K. (2009). Managing employee resistance to change in Library and Information Centres: A systems approach. Indian Management Research Journal, 1(2), 20–33. ISSN - 09752285.
Prakash, K., & Bhatnagar, S. D. (2007). Emerging knowledge based innovations: With special reference to micro credit. Bank Quest: The Journal of Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, July 2007. ISSN - 00194921.
Prakash, K., & Swarup, K. S. (2006). Knowledge Management in Universities through Institutional Repositories: Opportunities and challenges. DEI Journal of Science and Engineering Research, 13(1&2), 203–211. ISSN - 09700463.
Books (Authored)
Prakash, K. (2010). Changing roles in the changing information world: A study of change and its management for library and information professionals. Saarbrücken: LAP Lambert Publishing. ISBN - 9783843368636.
Book Chapters
Prakash, K. (2011). Library Support to Distance Learners: Case of a University’s Distance Library Services in India. In S. Huffman, S. Albritton, B. Wilmes, & W. Rickman (Eds.), Cases on Building Quality Distance Delivery Programs: Strategies and Experiences (pp. 122–134). Hershey: IGI Global. ISBN - 978160960119.
Prakash, K., Pannone, J. A., & Swarup, K. S. (2010). Building Digital Libraries: Role of Social (Open) Software. In T. Ashraf, J. Sharma, & P. A. Gulati (Eds.), Developing Sustainable Digital Libraries: Socio-Technical Perspectives (pp. 90–107). Hershey: IGI Global. ISBN - 9781615207671.
Prakash, K., & Swarup, K. S. (2008). Development of need based Library & Information Science curriculum: Emerging global trends and opportunities. In R. N. Sharma & R. S. Chilana (Eds.), Challenges for South Asian resources and information services: Essays in honour of Dr. Ravindra N. Sharma. (pp. 80–105). New Delhi: Concept Pub. Co. ISBN - 9788180695278.
Prakash, K., & Swarup, K. S. (2007). E-Learning and Library 2.0: Trends and opportunities for Librarians. In A. B. Tummala, Ramaiah. L. S., Reddy, M. S., & Kumar, H. (Eds.), E-libraries: Problems and perspectives : Festschrift in honour of Shri Ashok Babu Tummala. (pp. 276–298). New Delhi: Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd. ISBN - 9798184242828.
Prakash, K., & Swarup, K. S. (2006). From Librarian to Cybrarian: Journey towards a better society. In A. B. Tummala, Ramaiah. L. S., Reddy, M. S. (Eds.), Developing cyber libraries: Festschrift in honour of professor M. Sankara Reddy. (pp. 28–34). New Delhi: Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd. ISBN - 8177649736.
Conference Proceedings
Patel, K. J., Prakash, K., & Chhatwani, C. (2017). From Pathfinders to Course Guides: Old wine in new bottle. In Kacherki, U. et. al. (Eds.) Proceedings of the National Conference on Library Innovation for Excellence (LIFE 2017), IISER Pune, 16-17 February 2017 (Pp. 219-225). ISBN: 81-7019-569-2.
Prakash, K., & Gupta, D. K. (2010). Web 2.0 applications in reaching out to Asian distance learners. Proceedings of the Pan Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning - PCF6. Presented at the Pan Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning - PCF6, Kochi: Indira Gandhi National Open University & Commonwealth of Learning.
Prakash, K. (2010). Reaching out to distance learners digitally: A case study of Distance Library Services of Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University). Proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Libraries. Presented at the International Conference on Digital Libraries, New Delhi: The Energy Resources Institute (TERI).
Prakash, K. (2010). Use of e-journals under UGC Digital Library Consortium at Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University): A review of problems and prospects. Proceedings of National Conference on Problems of College Libraries in Digital Era. (ISBN - 9789380097992). Presented at the National Conference on Problems of College Libraries in Digital Era, Faridabad: Aggarwal College, Ballabhgarh.
Prakash, K. (2010). Information Literacy as a quality education tool and role of Librarians. Proceedings of National Seminar on Quality Education: Role of Teacher, Technology and Management. Presented at the National Seminar on Quality Education: Role of Teacher, Technology and Management. Sachdeva Institute of Education & Council for Teacher Education, Mathura, 13 February 2010.
Prakash, K. (2009). Deploying systems approach to manage employee resistance to change in library and information centres: A study of Library and Information Professionals (LIPs) of academic and research sectors in India. Proceedings of the International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL 2009). Presented at the International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL 2009), New Delhi: Delhi University Library System.
Prakash, K., & Swarup, K. S. (2009). A systems approach for dealing with resistance to change in Library and Information Professionals (LIPs) in India. Proceedings of Joint International Conference on Applied Systems Research and XXXIII National Systems Conference (ASR-NSC 2009) (pp. 406–412). (ISBN - 9780070148567). Presented at the Joint International Conference on Applied Systems Research and XXXIII National Systems Conference (ASR-NSC 2009), Agra: Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) & Tata McGraw Hill.
Prakash, K., & Swarup, K. S. (2008). Knowledge Management for Spiritual Awakening, and Libraries. SPAWSYS 2008: Souvenir cum Book of Abstracts. Spiritual Awakening: A Systems Approach to Address the Civilizational Crisis (SPAWSYS 2008), organized by Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra, 12-13 January 2008.
Prakash, K., & Swarup, K. S. (2006). Role of libraries in e-learning: Trends and opportunities. Proceedings of National Conference on Information Management in Digital Libraries (NCIMDiL) (pp. 401–408). (ISBN - 8185459649). Presented at the National Conference on Information Management in Digital Libraries (NCIMDiL), Kharagpur: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Prakash, K., & Swarup, K. S. (2005). Libraries as Learning Organizations: The road to quality service. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Management in Knowledge Society. Presented at the International Conference on Information Management in Knowledge Society, Mumbai: Indian Association of Special Libraries & Information Centres.
Prakash, K., & Srivastava, R. (2002). Role of Internet & E-Commerce in the Banking Sector. Proceedings of National Seminar on Commerce Education in the New Millennium (pp. 9–18). Presented at the National Seminar on Commerce Education in the New Millennium, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India & Dibrugarh University.
Poster Presentations
Chhatwani, C., Prakash, K., & Patel, K. J. (2017). E-Book Dummy Project at IIT Jodhpur Library: A Case Study. Poster presented at the National Conference on Library Innovation for Excellence (LIFE 2017), IISER Pune, 16-17 February 2017.
Patel, K. J., Prakash, K., & Chhatwani, C. (2017). E-Book Dummy Project at IIT Jodhpur Library: A Case Study. Poster presented at the National Conference on Library Innovation for Excellence (LIFE 2017), IISER Pune, 16-17 February 2017.
MOOCs [Modules & E-Lectures] & Self-Learning Materials (SLM)
Prakash, K. (2012). Module 22: Library Managers and their Roles. In M.L.I.Sc. P06 Management of Library & Information Centres and Knowledge Centres. e-pg Pathshala: An MHRD Project under its National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT).
Prakash, K. (2012). Module 23: Team Management in Library & Information Centres. In M.L.I.Sc. P06 Management of Library & Information Centres and Knowledge Centres. e-pg Pathshala: An MHRD Project under its National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT).
Prakash, K. (2012). Module 25: Motivating Employees and Users. In M.L.I.Sc. P06 Management of Library & Information Centres and Knowledge Centres. e-pg Pathshala: An MHRD Project under its National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT).
Prakash, K. (2010). Functional English. M.L.I.Sc. M.P. Bhoj Open University, Bhopal.
Prakash, K. (2010). Readability & Text. M.L.I.Sc. M.P. Bhoj Open University, Bhopal.
Prakash, K. (2009). Open Source Software. M.Phil. (LIS). Vardhaman Mahavir Open University, Kota.
Prakash, K. (2009). Core Competencies & HR Issues. M.Phil. (LIS). Vardhaman Mahavir Open University, Kota.
Prakash, K. (2009). Service Quality. M.Phil. (LIS). Vardhaman Mahavir Open University, Kota.
Prakash, K. (2007). Unit 1: Definition and Scope: Functions and Principles of Scientific Management. M.L.I.Sc. Vardhaman Mahavir Open University, Kota.
Prakash, K. (2007). Unit 6: Motivation. M.L.I.Sc. Vardhaman Mahavir Open University, Kota.
Prakash, K. (2007). Unit 7: Participative Management & TQM. M.L.I.Sc. Vardhaman Mahavir Open University, Kota.
Prakash, K. (2007). Unit 10: Change Management. M.L.I.Sc. Vardhaman Mahavir Open University, Kota.
Scholarly Engagement
Served as Reviewer for:
Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology / La revue canadienne de l’apprentissage et de la technologie, during November – December, 2021
International Information & Library Review (IILR) published by Taylor & Francis, UK, during October – December 2015.
Annals of Library & Information Studies, NISCAIR, CSIR, during November 2013.
Served on the Editorial Board of International Journal of Library & Information Management (ISSN-0975-878X) during 2010-11.
Associated with Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra, in transcribing and editing conference proceedings. Transcribed and edited proceedings of SPEEHA 2010 and SPIRCON 2010.
Research Interests
Library & Information Science
Digital Scholarship
Emerging Technologies for Libraries
Human Resources Management in Libraries
Change Management in Libraries
Information Literacy
Research Data/Information Management
Softskills and Personality Development of Library Professionals
Academic Guidance
Masters students interested in the above research areas may reach out to me at kshemaprakash [at] gmail.com, along with their CV and a detailed expression of interest.
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