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Name : Dr. Rushmanasab Gurikar
Designation: Librarian
Email : rrgurikar@gmail.com; rushmanasaba.gurikar@mp.gov.in
Contact : 8817184110
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Educational Qualification
PhD from Karnataka University, Dharwad
CBSC- UGC NET and JRF (Dec. 2015)
PG Diploma in Book Publishing from Indian Institute of Skill Development and Training (2025)
PGDCA from Dr C.V. Raman University, Bilaspur
UGC NET form University Grant Commission (June 2012)
MLISc from Karnataka University, Dharwad
B A (Bachelor’s Degree in Arts), from Karnataka University, Dharwad
Work History
Librarian at PM College of Excellence - Pt. J. N. Govt. College, Nepanagar (MP)
Librarian at JNV, Palin (Kurung Kumey, Arunachal Pradesh)
Assistant Professor at Dept. of Library and Information Science, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (CG)
Library Assistant at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
Book Publications
Gurikar, R. and Hadagali, G. S. (2023). Open Access Scholarly Communication in Indian Higher Education. Yesh Publication, New Delhi, 2023 ISBN - 978-93-85647-98-7
Gurikar, Rushmansab and Kumbar, B. D (2014). Karnataka Public Library System in India: A Case with Koppal District. Lambert, Germany, 2014 p-86, ISBN-978-3-659-17746-0
Research Papers in Journals
Gurikar, R. and Hadagali, G. S. (2021). Use of Open Source Software in Indian Institutional Digital Repositories: A Study, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 4608. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4608 ISSN: 1522-0222
Gurikar, R. and Hadagali, G. S. (2020). The Re3data.org: Reservoir of Open Access to Research Data, International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries. 05 (01), p- 16-26 ISSN Number: 2456-1827
Hadagali, G. S. and Gurikar, R. (2019). Use of Open Access Scholarly Literature by the Research Scholars in University Environment, Journal of Indian Library Association, 55(3), p. 45-53 https://www.ilaindia.net/jila/index.php/jila/article/view/344 ISSN (P) 2277-5145
Gurikar, R. and Tiwari, B. (2018). The Chhattisgarh Public Libraries Legislation: A Critical Analysis, Journal of Indian Library Association, 54(4), p.205-210 https://www.ilaindia.net/jila/index.php/jila/article/view/181 ISSN (P) 2277-5145
Gurikar, R. and Hadagali, G. S. (2018) Reading Habits and Leisure Use of Public Library: A Study, Journal of Library and Information Science. 43 (02), p. 280-292, ISSN 0970-714 X
Gurikar, R., Hadagali, G. S. and Mulimani, Renuka S, (2018). Journal of Information Science: A Bibliometric Analysis. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 1974. http://digitalcommons. unl.edu/libphilprac/1974 ISSN: 1522-0222
Gurikar, R. (2016) Role of Library and Google in Dissemination of Information in Indian School of Business: A Case Study, SRELS Journal of Information Management, 53(3), pp. – 203-207 http://www.srels.org/index.php/sjim/article/view/73015 ISSN: 0972-2467
Gurikar, R. and Gurikar, R. (2015) Use of Library Resources and Services by Karanatak University Research Scholars: A Case Study, DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 35(5), pp. 361-367 ISSN: 0974-0643
Gurikar, R. and Mukherjee, B. (2015) Information Technology Usage Scenario in Academic Libraries of Higher Education in Chhattisgarh: Challenges and Opportunities, DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 35 (4), pp. 273-280 ISSN: 0974-0643
Gurikar, R. (2015). Problem and Prospects of Public Library System in Karnataka State with Special Reference to Koppal District, Professional, Journal of Library and Information Technology, 05 (01) Jan-Jun, 2015 ISSN-0976-7274 p. 30-38
Gurikar, R. and Lamani, M. B. (2014). Challenges Ahead of Public Libraries in Karnataka State, International. Journal of Library and Information Studies, 4(04) Oct-Dec, 2014 http://www.ijlis.org/img/2014_Vol_4_Issue_4/52-59.pdf ISSN: 2231-4911 p-52-59
Gurikar, R. (2014). Effective use of the Internet for knowledge Retrieval in college libraries. International Journal of Digital Library Services, 04(3) p. 133-147 http://www.ijodls.in/uploads/3/6/0/3/3603729/vol-4_issue-3_part-2.pdf ISSN:2250-1142 (Online) 133-147
Research Publications in Conferences
Gurikar, R., Hadagali, G. S. and Harake, S.(2021) Growth and Development of Scholarly Open Access Repositories in the BRI CS Nations: A Study. presented at International Conference on Marching Libraries from Traditional to Hybrid (2021) held at Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad
Gadad, R. and Gurikar, R. (2015) Libraries Services, Users Requirements and Social Media: Building Relationships via Social Networks, National Conference on Library Information Science & Information Technology for Education, ISBN: 1-63102-455-8, 27-August, 2015, MODERN ROHINI EDUCATION SOCIETY; Web Conference, pp 1-5
Gurikar, R. and Gadad, R. (2014) Web 2.0 Applications among the University Libraries of Karnataka: An Awareness Study presented at 59th ILA International Conference, 21-23 Feb, 2014 IIT Roorkee ISBN-81-85216-48-7, pp 371
Book Chapters
Gadad, Raju., Gurikar, R and Sakat, Supreet (2025). Information Awareness and Use Pattern of Open Access Resources among Medical Students in Post-Corona Pandemic, In: Studies on Bibliometrics, Scientometrics and Webometrics. Ed. by Dr. Maneesh Kumar Bajpai, Prof. Sharad Kumar Sonkar, Dr. Ashish Kumar Srivastav, Devyani Publishers, New Delhi, 2025 ISBN - 978-93-93751-73-7.
Gadad, Raju and Gurikar, R (2025). Mapping the Development of Sports Physiotherapy Literature: A Scientometric Analysis. In: Contemporary Innovations: In Library Information Services and Technologies. Ed. by Dr. Anil Kumar Jharotia, Mr. Rajendra Neupane and Ms. H.W. Kusala sajeewani, Integrity Education India, New Delhi, 2025 ISBN - 978-93-48787-95-8.
Gurikar, R. (2018) Usage of Library Resources and Services in University Libraries: A Social Media Perspective. In: Recent Trends in Libraries in Networked Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Librarianship in 21st Century. Ed by Adity Tripati, ESS ESS Publication, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-9387698024
Gurikar, R. and Gautam, Sunil Kumar (2016) Evolution of Information Storage Media in the History of Human Kind: An Overview, In: Contemporary and Innovative Technologies for Libraries in Electronic Environment. Edited by O. Sivasankar Prasad, Lambert, Germany, 2016 ISBN-978-3-659-93633-3 p. 27-41
Participation in Conferences/Seminars/Workshop
Participated in a day Seminar on “Information Literacy and Academic Libraries in the Changed Environment” Conducted by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad On 27 Feb. 2017
Participated in the workshop on ‘Academic Reading and Writing’ organised by Dept of Sociology in association with the Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi and UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Karnatak University, Dharwad from 11-06-2017 to 17-06-2017
Participated in the Workshop on ‘Research Paper Writing Skills under Peer Guidance’ organised by the Human Resource Development Centre, Karnatak University, Dharwad from 07-11-2016 to 12-11-2016
Participated as a Training Instructor in the workshop ‘Digital Solution of Libraries with Open Source Software’ (DOSS) organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science in association with Human Resource Development Centre, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalya Bilaspur (C. G) on June 04-08, 2015
Participated in National Seminar on ‘Science Sensitization among commons: An Academic-Public Library Venture of Chhattisgarh’ organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalya, Bilaspur.In association with Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Ministry of Culture Govt. Of India, and Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology, Raipur 27-29 March, 2015
Participated in ‘Author Workshop’ organised by Springer and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalya Bilaspur (C. G) on 16th December 2014
Presented a paper ‘Web 2.0 Applications among the University Libraries of Karnataka: An Awareness Study’ at the 59th ILA International Conference on Managing Libraries in the Changing Information World: From Surviving to Thriving; Mahatma Gandhi Central Library Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Feb-22-24, 2014: ILA:
Participated in National Seminar on ‘Scientometric Indicators to Evaluate Science and Technology Output of Universities and Premier Universities in India’ Under UGC/SAP/DRS-I organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad during 27-28 December 2013
Participated in the 2nd National Conference on ‘Scientometrics and Knowledge Management’ organised by Prof. S. S Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, and Dharwad. In association with the Institute of Scintomentrics and Prof. S. L Sangam Facilitation Committee on 20-21 April 2013
Participated in a workshop on ‘Organising Learning Resources for Business Schools’ jointly organised by the Association of Indian Management Schools and the Indian School of Business Hyderabad on February 10-11, 2012
Participated in a one-day seminar on ‘User Education and User Studies’ organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad on 7th March 2010
Professional Activities
Refresher Course: UGC-MMTTC, Dr. Harishingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, (A Central University) Sagar, (MP); from 11 January, 2024 - 24 January, 2024
Orientation - Faculty Induction: UGC-HRDC, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (M.P); from July 2023 - August 2023
Induction Training: RCVP Naronna Administrative and Management Academy Bhopal, from 10 January 2022 - 14 January 2022
Life Membership (2021) LIS Academy, Bangalore, Membership Number: LISA/0615
Induction Course: Navodaya Leadership Institute, Chandigarh, from 05 May 2018 - 22 May 2018
Research Area
Open Access; Public Library; User Study; Information Technology; Information Retrieval
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