DR. SANTOSH KUMAR TUNGA

[ M. Com., B. Ed., M. Lib. Sc., Ph. D. ]

Dr. Tunga is serving as a ‘Librarian’ with Associate Rank and GB Member at Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati-743165, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India from November, 1998, before that he served as ‘Project Assistant’ at Library, Documentation & Information Science Division of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata in 1997. Dr. Tunga obtained Ph. D. degree from Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS), University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal in 2015. He has experience in teaching as Guest Teacher in DLIS, University of Kalyani since 1999, as ‘Academic Counselor’ in DLIS, Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) in the Personal Contact Programme (PCP) of B.L.I.Sc. since 2009 and as Course Writer & Academic Counselor at Director of Open & Distance Learning (DODL), University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India, during 2009-2010, for Teaching M Phil Course. He guided 17 M.L.I.Sc. Dissertations submitted to DLIS, University of Kalyani, NSOU and IGNOU. He has 57 Research Publications in various National and International Journals and Conferences, and 4 Books to his credit in the field of LIS. He has also participated in various National and International Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and also different training programmes. His area of interest lays in Bibliometric Analysis, E-resources, Information Seeking Behaviour, Information Sources, System & Services, and also Library Statistics. He is the Life Member of Indian Library Association (ILA), Delhi, Indian Association for Special Libraries & Information Centre (IASLIC), Kolkata, Delhi Library Association (DLA), Madras Library Association (MALA), Chennai, West Bengal College Librarians’ Association (WBCULA), Kolkata and Bengal Library Association (BLA), Kolkata. He has obtained Academic/Research Identity such as ORCID: 0000-0001-5534-4861, Scopus Author ID: 57223084392, Google Scholar ID: p5gQTWwAAAAJ, Web of Science Research ID: ABH-9073-2020, SSRN Author ID: 4827937 and Vidwan ID: 176188.

Residing at: 25C- Punyananda Sarani, Mission Para, P.O. + P.S. - RAHARA, Kolkata-700118, West Bengal, India. WhatsApp No: 9432080868, E-mail: tungask@gmail.com




ACADEMIC / RESEARCH IDENTITY

Google Scholar ID: p5gQTWwAAAAJ

ORCID: 0000-0001-5534-4861

SSRN Author ID: 4827937

Scopus Author ID: 57223084392

Scope Database Author ID: 0000 0014 3577

Vidwan ID: 176188

Web of Science Research ID: ABH-9073-2020



PUBLICATIONS (59)


TOTAL NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS

JOURNAL ARTICLES = 28 (10 International, 18 National)

[4 UGC Approved List of Journals & 5 UGC CARE Listed Journals]

BOOKS = 4 ( 1 International & 3 National)

BOOK CHAPTER = 3

SEMINAR PAPERS = 11 (2 International & 9 National)

RC & OP PAPERS = 4

MAGAZINE ARTICLES = 3

M Phil STUDY MATERIALS = 3 (DODL, Univeristy of Kalyani)

SLIDESHARE = 3


  1. BOOK PUBLICATIONS (Total No. 4)

1.1. International Book (1)


1) Tunga, S. K. (2017, Nov.). Research Trends of the Indian Horticulture Scientists. Germany: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing [ISBN: 978-620-2-07145-1].

https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/gb/book/978-620-2-07145-1/research-trends-of-the-indian-horticulture-scientists

1.2. National Book (3)

1) Tunga, S. K. (2019, Feb.). Statistical Methods in Library and Information Science Research. Kolkata: Prove Prakashani [ISBN: 978-83658-69-5]


2) Tunga, S. K. (2018, July). An Introduction to Library Statistics. Kolkata: Gyandarpan. [ISBN: 978-81-932050-4-4]


3) Tunga, S.K. & Dasgupta, S. (2016, March). Literature Use Pattern of the Horticulture Researchers. Kolkata: Bharat Vidya International. [ISBN: 978-81-91002-9-5].

https://www.amazon.in/Books-Santosh-Kumar-Tunga/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ASantosh+Kumar+Tunga


  1. BOOK CHAPTER (3)


1) Tunga, S. K. (2021, December). Redesigning Academic Libraries for the Impact of Digital Technologies: New and Future Roles of Information Professionals. In S. K. Bera, S. Naskar & A. Bijali (EDs.), Digital Transformation of Higher Education in India (pp.47-59). Bilasur, Chhattisgarh: Rudra Publications. [ISBN: 978-93-91333-56-0]

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358847858_Redesigning_Academic_Libraries_for_the_Impact_of_Digital_Technologies_New_and_Future_Roles_of_Information_Professionals


2) Tunga, S. K. (2021, April). Planning, Development and Characteristic of Digital Library: An Indian Perspective. In S. Naskar, S. K. Bera & A. Bijali (Eds), Application of ICT in Academic Library Services: A Sustainable Library Development in Pandemic Situation (pp. 106-116). Kolkata: Prova Prakashani. [ISBN: 978-93-83658-93-0]

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351606796_Planning_Development_and_Characteristic_of_Digital_Library_An_Indian_Perspective


3) Tunga, S. K. (2021, January). Exponential Growth of Higher Education Institutions in West Bengal, India: An Evaluative Study. In A. Das (Ed), Aspects of Quality Enhancement in Higher Education (pp. 84-93). Kolkata: Prova Prakashani. [ISBN: 978-93-83658-93-0]


  1. JOURNAL ARTICLES (Total No. 28)

3.1. International Journal Articles (10)

1) Tunga, S.K. (2022, Jan. - June). Application of Bradford's Law of Scattering to the Economics Literature during 2011-2020. International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM). [E-ISSN: 2008-8310, ISSN: 2008-8302]. 20(1), 493-507. UGC CARE Listed

https://ijism.ricest.ac.ir/index.php/ijism/article/view/2362/494


2) Tunga, S. K. (2021, July-Sept.). Information Use Pattern of Researchers in Economics: A Citation Analysis 2007-2016. International Journal of Information Dissemination & Technology (IJIDT) [ISSN: 2229-5984 (P), 2249-5576(O)], 12(3), pp.87-91. www.ijidt.com/10.5958/2249-5576.2022.00017.6


3) Tunga, S.K. (2021, Jan. - June). COVID-19 Pandemic and Online Library Services: A Web Analysis of National Institute Library Webpages. International Journal of Information Studies and Libraries (IJISL). [ISSN: 2456-1827]. 6(1), 51-60.

http://www.publishingindia.com/IJISL/107/30939/2021/


4) Tunga, S.K. (2021, July). COVID-19 and Web-based Services: A Content Analysis of Library Associaions' Webpages of India (2021). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) [ISSN: 1522-0222] UGC CARE Listed https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/5953


5) Tunga, S. K. (2021, April - June). Library Services in Digital Environment: Challenges and Strategies in COVID-19 Pandemic Situation. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science (JALIS), 10(2), 94-101. http://jalis.in/pdf/10-2/Tunga.pdf


6) Tunga, S.K. (2021, March). Reengineering of Libraries in COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities. International Journal of Library and Information Studies (IJLIS), 11(1), 65-71.

http://www.ijlis.org/img/2021_Vol_11_Issue_1/65-71.pdf


7) Tunga, S.K. (2021, February). Content Analysis of Library Websites of National Institutes in West Bengal, India: An Evaluative Study. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), [ISSN: 1522-0222] UGC CARE Listed https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/5120


8) Tunga, S.K. (2020, December). Author Productivity and the Application of Lotka's Law in the Field of Horticulture. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) [ISSN: 1522-0222] UGC CARE Listed https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4770


9) Tunga, S.K. (2013, November). Publishing Trends of Indian Horticulture Scientists: A Case Study of the Doctoral Dissertations during 1991-2010. International Journal of Library and Information Science (IJLIS), 5(10), 401-409.

https://academicjournals.org/article/article1381239677_Tunga.pdf


10) Tunga, S. K. (2013, September). Journal Citations in Horticulture Doctoral Dissertations: A Case Study 1991-2010. International Journal of Information Research (IJIR), [ISSN: 2249-8273], 3(1), 62-78.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349338183_Journal_Citations_In_Horticulture_Doctoral_Dissertations_A_Case_Study


3.2. National Journal Articles (18)


1) Tunga, S. K. (May, 2022). New Directions for Libraries and Library Professionals during COVID-19 Lock down Period. Journal of Information Management [ISSN: 2348-1765(P), 2348-1773(O)] Peer-reviewed, 8(2), 107-115.

http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2348-1773.2021.00014.X


2) Tunga, S. K. (2021, July-Dec). Economica 2011-2020: An Citation Pattern. Gyankosh: Journal of Library and Information Management (GJLIM), [ISSN: 22229-4023(P), 2249-3182(O)], 12(2), 50-61.

DOI: 10.5958/2249-3182.2021.00014.9

https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:gyankosh&volume=12&issue=2&article=006

3) Tunga, S. K. (December, 2021). Plagiarism and Its Consequences in Academic Integrity: Crisis and Cure. Look East [ISSN: 2231-0029], 7(1), 108-117. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360311869_Plagiarism_and_Its_Consequences_in_Academic_Integrity_Crisis_and_Cure


4) Tunga, S. K. (2021, December). Library Websites in West Bengal: An Evaluative Study. Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) [ISSN: 2278-3482 (P), 2456-9399 (O)], 10(2), 26-35.

Article DOI : 10.5958/2456-9399.2021.00011.0


5) Tunga, S. K. (2021, December). Role of Academic Libraries in ELearning Process in India. KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management (KJLIM) [ISSN: 2348-0858(P) 2455-8060(O)], 8(2), 89-95.

http://indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:kjlim&volume=8&issue=2&article=005


6) Tunga, S. K. (2021, November). Lotka's Law and Author Productivity in the Economic Literature: A Citation Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS) [ISSN: 2231-6094], 11(2), 1-8. https://ojs.trp.org.in/index.php/ijiss/article/view/2998/2389


7) Tunga, S. K. (2021, March). Content Analysis of Library Websites of State Aided Universities in Kolkata, West Bengal: An Evaluative Study. College Libraries, [ISSN: 0972-1975], 36(1), 39-51. [Peer reviewed UGC-CARE Listed Journal] http://www.wbcla.org.in/publication/journal/


8) Tunga, S. K. (2018, March & June). Journal Article Self Citation in Horticulture Research 1991-2010: A Citation Study. College Libraries [ISSN: 0972-1975], 33(1-2), 62-72. [Peer Reviewed UGC Approved List of Journals Journal No. 41162]

http://www.wbcla.org.in/publication/journal/


9) Tunga, S. K. (2018, Jan-June). Characteristics of Book Self-citation in Horticulture Research 1991-2010: A Citation Study of Doctoral Dissertations. Gyankosh: Journal of Library and Information Management [ISSN: 2229-4023], 9(1), 15-23. [UGC Approved List of Journals Journal No. 41117]

http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:gyankosh&volume=9&issue=1&article=002


10) Tunga, S. K. (2017, March). Conference Proceedings as a Source of Scientific Information in Horticulture: A Citation Analysis. RBU Journal of Library and Information Science [ISSN: 0972-2750], 19, 92-102. [UGC Approved List of Journals, Serial No. 351 and Journal No. 45237]

http://rbu.ac.in/home/page/102 or http://dlis.rbu.tripod.com/news.html


11) Tunga, S.K. (2017). Content Analysis of Doctoral Dissertations Used by the Indian Horticulture Scientists 1991-2010. CU Journal of Information Studies [ISSN: 0973-5771], XIX, 42-48. [UGC approved List of Journals Journal No. 41153]

https://www.caluniv.ac.in/digital-lib-dev/ebook/ebook_catalog.php?cat=27&page=7


12) Tunga, S. K. (2016, Sept. & Dec.). User Education Programmes: Experiences of the Rishi Bankim Library. College Libraries [ISSN: 0972-1975], 31(3-4), 61-65. http://www.wbcla.org.in/publication/journal/


13) Tunga, S. K. & Dasgupta, S. (2014, July). Horticulture Literature Cited in Doctoral Dissertations: An Obsolescence Study. E-Library Science research Journal [ISSN: 2319-8435], 2(9), 1-7. https://figshare.com/authors/Santosh_kumar_Tunga/605573


14) Tunga, S.K. (2014, April). Use of Citations by Researchers in Horticulture: A Study of the Dissertations 1991-2010 [In Bengali]. Granthagar [ISSN: 0017-324X], 64(1), 12-15.


15) Tunga, S. K. (2014, April). Authorship Pattern and Degree of Collaboration in Journal Articles: A Citation Study of Doctoral Dissertations 1991-2010. Information Studies [ISSN: 0971-6726], 20(2), 85-96.

https://search.proquest.com/openview/bfe1884def662a00d4224851e4fa1115/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=1016348


16) Tunga, S. K. & Dasgupta, S. (2013, Sept.). Information Use Pattern of Researchers in Horticulture: A Citation Analysis of Doctoral Dissertations 1991-2010. IASLIC Bulletin [ISSN: 0018-8441], 58(3), 142-158. http://www.iaslic1955.org.in/Default.aspx?PageId=126


17) Tunga, S. K. (2013, June). Application of Bradfrod's Law of Scattering to the Horticulture Literature: A Citation Study of Doctoral Dissertations 1991-2010. SRELS Journal of Information Management [ISSN: 0972-2467], 50(3), 305-316.

http://www.srels.in/index.php/sjim/article/view/43748


18) Tunga, S. K. & Sarkar, L. (2012, June). Digital Library Education: Role in Higher Education and Research in India. [In Bengali]. Granthagar [ISSN: 0017-324X], 62(3), 72-76.



  1. CONFERENCE/SEMINAR PAPERS (Total No. 11)


4.1.International Level (2)

1) Tunga, S.K. (2018, March). Exponential Growth of Higher Education Institutions in West Bengal, India: An Evaluative Study, paper presented in International Conference on Libraries and Teaching Aids in Higher Education for Quality Enhancement, organized by Dept. of Lib. & Inf. science, NSOU in collaboration with Byanjanbarna Foundation, Kolkata, on 30-31st March, 2019 at Seminae Hall, NSOU.


2) Tunga, S.K. & Chandra, S. (2011, January). Data Mining and Its Application in Digital Environment, paper presented in International Conference on Digital Library Management (ICDLM) [ISBN: 978-81-7993-413-5], organized by TERI, New Delhi & RRRLF, Kolkata, held at Science City, Kolkata on 11-13 January, 2011.

4.2. National Level (9)


1) Tunga, S.K. (2018, February). Statistical Methods in LIS Research: A Fundamental Approach. Invited paper presented in 332nd Lecture, organized by Study Circle Division, IASLIC, Kolkata on 1st February, 2018 at IASLIC Meeting Room.


2) Tunga, S.K. (2014, Sept.). Weeding as a Part of Collection development: A Guide for School Library. Invited paper presented in 2nd ABSLA National Seminar 2014 [ISBN: 978-93-5196-959-4], organized by All Bengal School Librarians' Association at Dr. SP Mukherjee Institution, Phoolbagan, Kolkata-54, on 6-7 September, 2014.


3) Tunga, M. & Tunga, S. K. (2012, January). Managerial Roles of Digital Librarians in Digital Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities. paper presented in national Seminar on Users' Attitude in the Changing World: teachers' Role [ISBN: 978-81-924009-0-7], p. 207-215, organized by satyapriya Roy College of Education, Salt lake City, Kolkata on 21-22nd january, 2012.


4) Tunga, S.K. (2012, January). Users' Attitude Towards effective use of Electronic resources: A case Study of RBCEC. paper paper presented in national Seminar on Users' Attitude in the Changing World: teachers' Role [ISBN: 978-81-924009-0-7], p. 104-114, organized by satyapriya Roy College of Education, Salt lake City, Kolkata on 21-22nd january, 2012.


5) Biswas, B. C.; Tunga, S. K. & Chandra, S. (2011, July). Human Resource Development and Its Application in Library and Information Centres: Some Issues. paper presented in AICTE Sponsored National Seminar on Efficient Use of E-resources: Present & Future [ISBN: 978-81-921808-9-2], organized by Narula Institute of Technology(NIT), Agarpara, Kolkata, on 11th July, 2011.


6) Tunga, S.K. (2011, July). Use and Impact of E-resources ar Rishi Bankim Cahandra Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal: A Case Study. paper presented in AICTE Sponsored National Seminar on Efficient Use of E-resources: Present & Future [ISBN: 978-81-921808-9-2], organized by Narula Institute of Technology(NIT), Agarpara, Kolkata, on 11th July, 2011.


7) Tunga, S.K. & Chandra, S. (2010, November). Library software selection: an Analysis with Special reference to SOUL 2.0. Paper presented in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on E-resource Management in Academic Libraries, organized by Central Library, Barrackpore R S College & All Bengal Principals' Council, at Barrackpore RS College on 26-27th November, 2010.


8) Tunga, S. K. & Tunga, M. (2010, March). Digital Library Education in LIS: Some Theoretical Aspects. Paper presented in National Seminar on Vision of Library & Information Science Education for Modern India [ISSN: 0973-5771], Organized by Dept. of Lib & Inf Sc, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, on 19-20th March, 2010.


9) Tunga, S.K. & Tunga, M. (2010, February). The Role of Academic Libraries in Community Development with Special reference to Community Information Needs. Paper presented in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Role of College Library in Community development, organised by Central Library, Mahishadal Girls College & WBCLA, held at Mahishadal Girls College, Purba Medinipur, on 5-6th February, 2010.



5. MAGAZINE ARTICLES (Total No. 3)

1) Tunga, S. K. (2019, December). Career Guidance Courses: A Discussion for College Students (In Bengali). Sarathi: College Magazine 2016-2018, RBC Evening College, 31-36.


2) Tunga, S. K. (2016, December). The Importance Role of the College Cooperative Society: A Discussion. Golden Jubilee Celebration Souvenir, 26-28.


3) Tunga, S. K. & Sarkar, L. (2015, May). Our College Library. Sarathi: College Magazine 2015, 40-41.



6. PAPERS IN REFRESHER COURSES & ORIENTATION PROGRAMME (Total No. 4)

1) Tunga, S. K. (2008, August). Collection Development for E-Information Resources in Rishi Bankim Library: Problems & Prospects. Paper Presented in Refresher Course during 23/07/2008 to 12/08/2008, organized by DLISc, Jadavpur University & UGC-ASC, Jadavpur University on 11th August, 2008.


2) Tunga, S. K. (2006, September). Management of Academic Library Services: Some Theoretical Aspects. Paper presented in Refresher Course during 01/09/2006 to 21/09/2006, organized by DLISc, University of Calcutta & UGC_ASC, University of Calcutta on 19th September, 2006.


3) Tunga, S. K. (2003, November). Bench Marking: Its Need and Application in Library & Information Centres. Paper presented in 57th Orientation Programme during 27/11/2003 to 24/12/2003, organized by UGC-ASC, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, on 20th December, 2003.


4) Tunga, S. K. (2001, September). Total Quality Management (TQM) and Its Application in Library & Information science. Paper presented in Refresher Course during 04/09/2001 to 25/09/2001, organized by DLISc, University of Calcutta & UGC_ASC, University of Calcutta on 24th September, 2001.

7. CONTRIBUTED SLIDE SHARE (Total No. 3)

1) Tunga, S. K. (2021). Data Mining and Its Application in Library and Information Science. Visit at

https://www.slideshare.net/santoshKumarTunga/data-mining-and-its-application-in-library-and-information-science-248365814


2) Tunga, S. K. (2021). Statistical Methods in Library and Information Science. Visit at

https://www.slideshare.net/santoshKumarTunga/statistical-methods-in-library-and-information-science-a-fundamental-approach


3) Tunga, S. K. (2021). Weeding as a Part of Collection Development: A Guide for Libraries. Visit at

https://www.slideshare.net/santoshKumarTunga/weeding-as-a-part-of-collection-development-a-guide-for-libraries




OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

1) Serving as “Guest Teacher/Faculty” in the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India since 2000 for teaching in BLISc and MLISc classes.

2) Serving as “Academic Counselor” in the DLISc, Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), Kolkata, West Bengal, India since 2008 for teaching in BLISc classes.

3) Serving as “Examiner / Observer / Question Setter / Scrutinizer” in different Universities as follows:

a) He has been selected as Question Setter and Examiner in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia since 1999


b) He has also selected as Examiner, Observer and Scrutinizer in Department of Library and Information Science, Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) since 2008

4) Selected as “Subject Expert” in Library & Information Science(LIS) of the West Bengal State University(WBSU) , Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata-700126 on the Screening /Selection Committee for College Librarians of three different Colleges under CAS as follows:

a) Selected Subject Expert as University Nominee of the West Bengal State University, Berunanpukuria, Malikapur, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata-700126, West Bengal, on the Screening Committee for Career Advancement to the next higher scale of Dr. Joydip Chandra (Stage I–II), Librarian, Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College, Kolkata-700120, on 10th January, 2018. www.brsnc.org

b) Selected Subject Expert as University Nominee of the West Bengal State University, Berunanpukuria, Malikapur, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata-700126, West Bengal, on the Screening Committee for Career Advancement to the next higher scale of Smt. Rakhi Chakraborty (Stage I–II), Librarian, East Calcutta Girls’ College, Lake Town, Kolkata-700089 on 22nd March, 2017.

c) Selected Subject Expert as University Nominee of the West Bengal State University, Berunanpukuria, Malikapur, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata-700126, West Bengal, on the Selection Committee for Career Advancement to the next higher scale of Sri Bhudev Bag (Stage III –IV), Librarian, Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya, Manirampore, Barrackpore, Kolkata-700120, on 6th February, 2017.

5) Elected as “Vice-Chairman” & “Board of Directors” of RBC College Employees’ Co-operative Credit Society Ltd, Naihati, North 24 Parganas, since 2015 for 4 years

6) Acted as “Course Writer” of M Phil Course Materials on Library & Information Science in Directorate of Distance Learning (DODL), University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal [www.klyuniv.ac.in] such as:

a) Paper-I: Group A - Research methodology, Module-3: Quantitative Analysis-Unit-6: Data Organization: Tabulation, Graphical Representation, Frequency Distribution, pp. 1-24.

b) Paper-I: Group A - Research methodology, Module-3: Quantitative Analysis-Unit-7: Statistical Techniques: Measure of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Correlation, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Testing of Statistical Significance, Use of software, pp. 1-40

c) Paper-I: Group A - Research methodology, Module-3: Quantitative Analysis-Unit-8: Bibliometrics, Informetrics, Scientometrics and Webometrics Methods, pp.1-19

7) Selected as “Chairperson” of One Technical Session of UGC CPE Funded National Seminar on “Research Ethics: Purview of Library”, Organized by IQAC & Central Library, Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College, Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas on 15th February, 2020.

8) Selected as “Chairperson” of One Technical Session of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Exertion to Establish Knowledge Society: Responsibility of Academic Libraries”, Organized by S S College of Education, Shimurali, Nadia, In collaboration with CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, on 24th September, 2016.

9) Elected as Governing Body (GB) Member of RBC Evening College, Naihati since 2022 for 3 years.


10) Elected as Secretary, Teacher’s Council of RBC Evening College, Naihati as follows:

a) Elected as Secretary, Teachers’ Council of Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College (RBCEC), Naihati, for the year 2018


b) Elected as Secretary, Teachers’ Council of Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihti, for the year 2019.

11) Selected as “Convener” of the following Sub-Committees of Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, North 24 Parganas:

Ø Backward Students & Tutorial Sub-Committee

Ø CBCS Sub-Committee

Ø Library Sub-Committee

Ø Monitoring Sub-Committee

Ø Purchase Sub-Committee

Ø Routine Sub-Committee

Ø Seminar Sub-Committee

12) Selected as “Joint-Convener” of the following Sub-Committees of Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, North 24 Parganas:

Ø Plan Formation Sub-Committee

13) Selected as “Member” of the following Sub-Committees of Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, North 24 Parganas:

Ø Academic Sub-Committee

Ø Admission Sub-Committee

Ø Building & Development Sub-Committee

Ø Departmental Journals Sub-Committee

Ø EVNET

Ø Examination Sub-Committee

Ø IQAC

Ø Research Sub-Committee

Ø Screening Sub-Committee

Ø Sexual Harassment Sub-Committee

Ø Student Grievance Redressal Cell

13) Selected as “Editor” of “Towards Library-Centric Education in Secondary Level: Proceedings of the 2nd ABSLA National Seminar 2014, organized by All Bengal School Librarians’ Association (ABSLA), held at Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Institution, Phoolbagan, Kolkata-700054 on September 6-7, 2014. [ISBN: 978-93-5196-959-4] www.absla.org

EXPERIENCES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


1) Serving as College Librarian with Associate Rank, Scale of Pay Rs. 37,400/- to 67,000/- & AGP Rs. 9,000/- [Present Academic Level 13A Pay Matrix of Rs. 1,71,400/-] at Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati-743165, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India, since 21st November, 1998 to present. Visit at www.rbcec.in

2) Appointed on 28th January, 2019 as University Librarian, Scale of Pay Rs. 37,400/- to 67,000/- & AGP Rs. 10,000/- at Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol-713340, P.O.- Kalla, Paschim Budwan, West Bengal, India, Date of Joining: No; www.knu.ac.in

3) Appointed on 2nd March, 2000 as Librarian for Govt. College, Scale of Pay Rs. 8,000/- to 13,500/- & AGP Rs. 6,000/- at Taki Govt. College, Taki, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India; Education Directorate, Govt. of West Bengal appointment, Date of Joining: No. https://wbhed.gov.in

4) Selected as Project Assistant, Gross Pay Rs. 2,500/- per month at Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), 203-B. T. Road, Kolkata-700108, West Bengal, India, since 6th November, 1997 to 20th November, 1998; www.isical.ac.in

5) Selected as Graduate Library Apprentice, Gross Pay Rs. 700/- per month , at Technical Teachers’ Training Institute (TTTI), Sector-III, Salt lake, Kolkata-700106, West Bengal, India, since 7th July, 1997 to 5th November, 1997. www.nittrkol.ac.in

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE



1) Completed Ph D work entitled “Doctoral Dissertations on Horticulture in Agricultural Sciences in West Bengal: A Bibliometric Study 1991-2010” registration on 26th April, 2011 and awarded on 8th September, 2015, under Department of Libary and Information Science (DLIS), University of Kalyni, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India. https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/102394

2) Guided / Supervised 17 (seventeen) M L I Sc Dissertations (Master) submitted to Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), University of Kalyani, NSOU and IGNOU during 2008 to 2018.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE



1) Serving as Guest Teacher in Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), University of Kalyai, Kalani, Nadia, West Bengal, India, since 1999 to present for teaching BLISc and MLISc classes. www.klyuniv.ac.in

2) Serving as Academic Counselor in Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), Kolkata, West Bengal, India, since 2008 to present for teaching BLISc classes. www.wbnsou.ac.in

3) Acted as Course Writer & Academic Counselor at Director of Open & Distance Learning (DODL), University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India, during 2009-2010, for Teaching M Phil Course and Writer of printed M Phil Course Materials (3 Modules). www.dodl.klyuniv.ac.in

4) Acted as Examiner at Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS), Rabindra Bharati University (RBU), Kolkata, West Bengal, India, during 2015. www.rbu.ac.in

MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATIONS

Madras Library Association (MALA), Ground Floor, LLA Building, 735-Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002, Tamil Nadu, India; Life Member (No.- 3290), since 14/11/2021.

www.madraslibraryassociation.com


Indian Library Association (ILA), A/40-41, Flat No-201, Ansal Building, Dr. Mukherjee Road, Delhi-10009, India; Life Member (EL-16087), since 2020. www.ilaindia.co.in

Bengal Library Association (BLA), P-134 CIT Scheme 52, Kolkata-700014, West Bengal, India, Life Member (L2144), since 2010. www.blacal.org

Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centre (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata-700054, West Bengal, India.

Life Member (2004-L(Z6)), since 2004. www.iaslic1955.org.in

Teachers’ Council, Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India, Ordinary Member, since 1998. www.rbcec.in

West Bengal College Librarians’ Association (WBCLA), 24B- Bechu Chaterjee Street, Kolkata-700009, West Bengal, India, Life Member, since 1999. www.wbcla.org.in



ATTENDED & PARTICIPATED COURSES

  1. Six months “Ph. D. Course Work”, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, during session 2012-2013.

  2. Twenty Two (22) Days UGC-Sponsored Foundation Course on “Human Rights”; organized by Department of Economics, Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, North 24 Parganas, held on 17th March to 7th April, 2008.

  3. UGC-Sponsored “Refresher Course”; Organized by Academic Staff College, Jadavpur University, held on 23rd July to 12th August, 2008.

  4. UGC-Sponsored “Refresher Course”; Organized by Academic Staff College, University of Calcutta, held on 1st September to 21st September, 2006.

  5. UGC-Sponsored “Orientation Program” ; organized by Academic Staff College, University of Calcutta, held at ASC, 92 APC Road, Kolkata-9, on 27th November to 24th December, 2003.

  6. UGC-Sponsored “Refresher Course”; Organized by Academic Staff College, University of Calcutta, held on 4th September to 25th September, 2001.

  7. One year course in “Computer Application” at Calcutta Computer Centre of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Calcutta, held between 30th December, 1994 and 10th January, 1996.


ATTENDED & PARTICIPATED WOKSHOPS

1) Workshop on “Workshop for Dissertation Guides (MLIS)”, organized by School of Professional Studies, Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), held at Regional Centre, Kalyani, on 4th June, 2019.

2) Workshop on “Use of Open Access Resources”, Organized by Rishi Bankim Library, Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, held at Seminar Hall on 29th September, 2018.

3) Workshop on “CBCS: Implementation at Institutional Level”; jointly organized by IQAC & Teachers’ Council, R B C Evening College, Naihati, held at Kamalakanta Sabhaghar on 24th April, 2018.

4) Workshop on “Financial Education”; organized by Department of Commerce, RBC Evening College in collaboration with Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), held at Seminar Hall on 6th April, 2018.

5) Workshop on “NMEICT Project Library Automation and Resource Sharing Network”; Organized by MHRD, Govt. of India and Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB, CSIR), Kolkata-32, held on 15-18 June, 2012.

6) Workshop on “Development of Libraries in Digital Environment”; Organized by Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Salt Lake, held on 6-11th April, 2009.

7) Workshop on “Widening the Landscape of Higher Education: INFLIBNET Awareness for Colleges”; organized by Eastern Regional Office, UGC, held at UCSTA, 92, A P C Road, Kolkata-9, held on 8th November, 2005.

8) Workshop on “Universal Decimal Classification (Medium Edition)”; organized by IASLIC and DLIS, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-32 under the NISSAT Manpower Development Programme of DSIR, Govt. of India held during 30th January to 11th February, 1995.


ATTENDED ONLINE FDP / LDP / SHORT TERM COURSE / TRAINING COURSE / WORKSHOP / AWARENESS PROGRAMME

  1. Online Training Course for “Digital Preservation of Rare Documents”, organized by Dept. of Library, Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Salt Lake City, held on 9th December, 2020 to 11th December, 2020.

  2. State Level Online Workshop on “Use of Open Access E-Resources in Higher education”, organized by Dept. of Library, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, held on 30th September, 2020.

  3. One Day Training on “Financial Literacy Awareness Programme”, organized by National Stock Exchange, Mumbai & Gurukul EduTech, Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 29th September, 2020.

  4. National Level User Awareness Programme on “Accessing E-Resources From NDLI for Students, Teachers & LIS Professionals”, organized by Dept. of Library, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, held on 13th September, 2020.

  5. One Week Faculty Development Program on “Data Analytics with R Programming”, organized by Teachers Mitraa Trust, held on 3rd September, 2020 to 8th September, 2020

  6. Five Days Online E-Course on “Understanding Research and Its Ethics”, organized by Dept. of Geography & Dept. of Economics, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, held on 2nd September, 2020 to 6th September, 2020.

  7. Two Days State Level FDP-2020 on “Quality Sustenance and Enhancement Parameters-NAAC and NIRF Ranking Framework”, organized by IQAC, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu, held on 6th August, 2020 to 7th August, 2020.

  8. Three Days National Level FDP on “Electronic Resources for Teaching Learning and Research”, organized by Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Centre, Shri S R Kanthi Arts, Commerce &Science College, Karnataka, held on 30th July, 2020 to 1st August, 2020.

  9. One Week Online Short Term Course on “Library and Information Science”, organized by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University(MSU), Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Madras Library Association (MALA), Chennai, held on 17th July, 2020 to 24th July, 2020.

  10. National Level Online Workshop on “Digital Library Services for Students in Pandemic Environment”, organized by Library & Information Centre, Govt. First Grade Women’s College, Dharwad, Karnataka, held on 18th July, 2020.

  11. Three Days International “Virtual Librarian Development”, organized by MANLIBNET & SES, Telengana, held on 25th June, 2020 to 27th June, 2020.

  12. One Day “Online Faculty Development Programme: Issues & Challenges”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA) & Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, held on 14th June, 2020.

  13. 16th International “Research, Publishing and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) during COVID-19 Lockdown”, organized by DLIS, Punjab University, Chandigarh, Punjab, held on 12th June, 2020.

  14. Two Days National Level “Librarianship Development Through Best Practices (LDBP)”, organized by Gujrat Power Engineering and Research Institute (GPERI), Ahmedabad- Mehsana, Gujarat, held on 28th May, 2020 to 29th May, 2020.

  15. One Day “COVID-19 Online Awareness Programme”, organized by NSS, SPW Degree & PG College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, held on 17th May, 2020.

  16. Five Days “ International Virtual Librarian Development Programme(LDP)”, organized by Management Library Network (MANLIBNET), Hyderabad, Telangana, held on 11th May, 2020 to 16th May, 2020.


ATTENDED NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL WEBINARS / ONLINE SEMINARS / WEB SEMINARS

  1. One-Day National Level Webinar on “Dalit Society and marginal People in Medieval Bengali Literature”, organized by Dept. of Bengali, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, India, held on 18th November, 2020.

  2. One-Day International Level E-Seminar on “English Language for Non-Native Speakers”, organized by Dept. of English, Govt. RBR NES PG College, Jashpurnagar, Chhattisgarh, held on 28th October, 2020.

  3. One-Day State Level Webinar on “Remembering Vidyasagar: In Society and Reform”, organized by Teachers’ Council, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, held on 10th October, 2020.

  4. One Day National Webinar on “Gender Issues Impact on Society, Culture & Media”, organized by Cultural Sub-Committee, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, held on 22nd September, 2020.

  5. International Webinar on “Exploratory Analysis and Visualization of Text Data for Research Using Open Source Tools”, organized by Central Library, Manipur University, Manipur, held on 21st September, 2020.

  6. International Webinar on “Recent Advances in Infection and Immunity”, organized by Dept. of Biological Sciences, Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, held on 31st August, 2020.

  7. One Day National Level Webinar on “The License Elements of Creative Commons: The Librarians Perspective”, organized by Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Centre, Shri Shankar Arts & Commerce College, Navalgund, Karnataka, held on 26th August, 2020.

  8. One Day National Webinar on “ICT in Libraries”, organized by SCS College & SSDM Mahavidyalaya, Maharashtra, held on 25th August, 2020.

  9. International Webinar on “Panoramic View on Libraries and Librarianship and It’s Future”, organized by School of Studies in LIS, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, held on 21st August, 2020.

  10. Webinar on “Post COVID-19 Employment and Employability”, organized by Students’ Placement Sub-Committee, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, held on 19th August, 2020.

  11. One Day National Webinar on “Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in Virtual Platform in New Normals”, organized by IQAC, RBC Evening College, Naihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, held on 8th August, 2020.

  12. National Level Webinar on “Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19”, organized by Department of Commerce, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal held on 27th July, 2020.

  13. Webinar on “Mapping the Future Pathway of College Library Service During the Post COVID-19”, organized by Library, IQAC, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 25th July, 2020.

  14. National Level Webinar on “DNA Nanotechnology: Challenges and Scopes”, organized by Department of Physics, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, held on 24th July, 2020.

  15. National Webinar on “UGC & UGC CARE: Basics”, organized by M M Gandhi Arts & Commerce College, Kalol-Gujarat, Gujarat held on 24th July, 2020.

  16. Webinar on “Transformation of AACR2 into RDA”, organized by Library Association of Bangladesh, Bangladesh held on 21st July, 2020.

  17. Webinar on “Staying Safe During Pandemic”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA), p-134, CIT Scheme-52, Kokata-14, West Bengal, held on 19th July, 2020.

  18. National Level webinar on “Information Literacy: Power of Open Access & Open Source”, organized by Rishi Bankim Library, RBC Evening College, Naihati, West Bengal, hled on 18th July, 2020.

  19. International Webinar on “Successful Research Papers: From Concept to Submission”, organized by Central Library and R & D Cell, Kakatiya Institute of Tech. & Sc., Telangana In Association with Global Information System Technology(GIST), New Delhi, held on 13th July, 2020.

  20. Webinar on “Preparation for NIRF Ranking”, organized by held on Bengal Library Association (BLA), Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 12th July, 2020.

  21. National Webinar on “Use of E-Resources & Digital Learning: The Need of Time”, organized by Library, Sant Tulsidas P. G. College, Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, held on 12th July, 2020.

  22. Webinar on “Institutional Waste management: An Essential Parameter for NAAC”, organized by Gurudas College, Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 11th July, 2020.

  23. International Webinar on “Reading Habits of People of West Bengal and Bangladesh: An Overview”, organized by Magrahat College, Magraht, West Bengal, held on 10th July, 2020.

  24. Webinar on “Development with Optical Character Recognition for Printed Bengal at British Library”, organized by National Library, Government of India, held on 9th July, 2020.

  25. Webinar Series 6 on “ Research Data Management in Higher Education Institutions”, organized by Federation of Health Science Librarians’ Association (FHSLA), hled on 9th July, 2020.

  26. P N Panikar Foundation Webinar on “COVID-19 and Digital Libraries”, organized by P N Panikar Foundation, Kerala, held on 8th July, 2020.

  27. Webinar on “Reorientation of Information Literacy in the LIS Centres”, organized by Central Library, Sudhiranjan lahiri Mahavidyalaya in Collaboration with WBCLA, Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 8th July, 2020.

  28. State Level Webinar on “Integration of Open Access Resources in Library Services”, organized by IQAC, Central Library, Mahadevananda College, Barrackpore, West Bengal, held on 7th July, 2020.

  29. Webinar on “Digital Reconstruction of Tamples”, organized by P N Panikar Foundation, Kerala in Association with NDLI, held on 6th July, 2020.

  30. International Webinar on “How COVID-19 will Change the Way-Business Manage Workforce and Cater to Customer”, organized by Vijaygarh Jyotish Roy College, Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 5th July, 2020

  31. Webinar Version 8th” Library Service in the Post COVID-19”, organized by MALI & McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, held on 4th July, 2020.

  32. Webinar on “Technical Writing: How to write a Technical Papers”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA), P-134, CIT Scheme-52, Kolkata-14, West Bengal, held on 4th July, 2020.

  33. International Webinar on “Role of the Libraries in Encouraging Reading Habits”, organized by Readers Club International in Association with Children’s Literature Research Centre, Tripura, held on 30th June, 2020.

  34. International Webinar on “Library Services during Pandemic Situation”, organized by BLA, Kolkata & Patuakhali Science & Technology University, Bangladesh, held on 28th June, 2020.

  35. Webinar on “Installation and Customization of KOHA: A Beginners’s Approach”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA), Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 27th June, 2020.

  36. 7th Webinar on “Ranking Institutions of Higher Education: Performance Parameters and role of Librarians”, organized by Odisha Library Academy (OLA), Odisha, held on 27th June, 2020.

  37. 9th Webinar on “Online Education: Access to E-Resources and Bridging the Digital Divide”, organized by National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur, Rajasthan & Association of Indian Law Libraries(AILL), held on 27th June, 2020.

  38. National Webinar on “The Role of Libraries in Online Teaching and Learning”, organized by Govt. Degree College, Haripur, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, held on 26th June, 2020.

  39. International Webinar Series 3rd on “The Analogue and the Virtual: Where is the Librarian?” & “Research Support Service in Academic libraries Confirmation”, organized by RTLA & Informatics Publication Ltd., New Delhi, held on 25th June, 2020.

  40. State Level Webinar on “Virtual Learning: Layers and Players”, organized by Sarojini Naidu College for Women, Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 25th June, 2020.

  41. National Webinar on “Strategies to Enhance Research & Academic Visibility: Role of Libraries and Information Centres”, organized by Bunts Sangha’s S. M. Shetty College, Powal, Maharastra, held on 23rd June, 2020.

  42. International Webinar on “Name Indexing of Bengali Writers”, organized by Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB) & Bengal Library association(BLA), Kolkata, held on 21st June, 2020.

  43. Two Days International Virtual Conference on “Role of Libraries Professional During Noval COVID -19: Issuues & Challenges”, organized by SKSS, RFI, UPLA, Uttar Pradesh, held on 21st June, 2020.

  44. OLA 6th Webinar on “Strategic Library Reopening in a pandemic World”, organized by Odisha Library Association (OLA), Odisha, held on 20th June, 2020.

  45. Collaborative Webinar on “Towards Web-Based Teaching & Learning: Opportunities & Challenges”, organized by Bengal library Association (BLA), Kolkata, West Bengal & Sri Chaitanya College, Habra, West Bengal, held on 20th June, 2020.

  46. International Webinar on “Tomorrow’s Habit (Agami Diner Avyas)”, organized by IQAC, Dept of Physiology, Dept. of Economics & Science Innovation Centre, Vijaygarh J. Roy College, Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 19th June, 2020.

  47. Webinar on “VuFind, Open Source and the power of Community”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA), Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 19th June, 2020.

  48. Webinar on “Legal Education Pedagogy and Role of E-learning Tools in the Post COVID -19”, organized by Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Bihar & AILL, held on 19th June, 2020.

  49. National Webinar on “Impact of COVID-19 on Teaching Learning Environment”, organized by IQAC, Banwarilal Bhalotia College, Asansol, West Bengal, held on 17th June, 2020.

  50. Web Seminar on “FOLIO: The Next Geberation Open Source Platform for Your OPAC, ILS/ LMS”, organized by EBSCO Information Services, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066, India, held on 16th June, 2020.

  51. Webinar on “J-Gate @E-Shodhsindhu-One Platform to Discover All Scholarly E-Journal Literature”, organized by Informatrics Publishing Ltd, Bengalore, Karnataka, held on 15th June, 2020.

  52. 6th Webinar on “The Emerging Role of Libraries in Data Curation”, organized by Association of Indian Law Libraries (AILL), held on 14th June, 2020.

  53. Webinar on “Self-Publishing”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA), P-134, CIT Scheme-52, Kolkata-14, West Bengal, 13th June, 2020.

  54. Webinar 5 on “SOPs/ Protocols for Reopening and Functioning of the Libraries during COVID-19”, organized by Odisha Library Acaddemy (OLA), Odisha, held on 13th June, 2020.

  55. National Webinar on “Cyber Security”, organized by RN Patel I. School of Law & Justice, Gujarat, held on 9th June, 2020.

  56. International Webinar on “Stepping Towards Success: To be Successful LIS Professional”, organized by Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc., Panjab University, Chandigarh, Panjab, held on 9th June, 2020.

  57. 5th Webinar on “Virtual Library Services Combating Digital Learning and Knowledge”, organized by Damodaran Sanjivayya National law University (DSNLU) in association with Association of Indian Law Libraries (AILL) & Andhra Pradesh Library Association (APLA), Andhra Pradesh, held on 8th June, 2020.

  58. Three Days National Webinar on “Digital Learning and Online Library Services”, organized by DLIS, Govt. Bilasa Girls P G College, Bilaspur, Odisha, held on 6th June to 8th June, 2020.

  59. Webinar on “How to Write a Successful Project Proposal to Funding Agency”, organized by Dept of Library, K S Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, held on 6th June, 2020.

  60. Webinar-2020 on “Library in a Smart City”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA), P-134, CIT Scheme-52, Kolkata-14, West Bengal, held on 6th June, 2020.

  61. Webinar-4 on “KOHA: What’s New in KOHA 20.05”, organized by Odisha Library Academy (OLA), Odisha, held on 6th June, 2020.

  62. Webinar on “Towards Drafting a COVID-19: Pandemic Model Guideline for Govt. Libraries”, organized by Central Govt. Library Association (CGLA), held on 5th June, 2020.

  63. International Webinar on “Information Dissemination during and after COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives from India and Srilanka”, organized by Bhaikhan Singh Nabha Library, SGGS College, Chandigarh, Punjab, held on 4th June, 2020.

  64. Three-Day International Webinar on “Post COVID-19: Challenges & Opportunities of Libraries and Library Professionals”, organized by DLIS, Andhra University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, held on 3rd June to 6th June, 2020.

  65. National Webinar on “Digital Learning through National Digital Library of India (NLDI)”, organized by E-Knowledge Resource Centre, MIT WPU, Maharashtra, held on 2nd June, 2020.

  66. National Webinar on “Preparedness in Re-opening Academic Libraries in Prevailing COVID-19 Environment”, organized by SPB Eng Medium College of Commerce, Athwa, Surat, Gujarat, India, held on 1st June, 2020.

  67. Webinar on “Advancement in Extending Library & Information Services”, organized by P. College of Engineering, held on 1st June, 2020.

  68. MPLA 11th Webinar on “Various ICT Initiatives by INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar”, organized by Madhya Pradesh Library Association(MPLA), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, held on 31st may, 2020.

  69. Webinar on “Reengineering of Libraries in COVID-19”, organized by DLIS, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, held on 30th may, 2020.

  70. Webinar on “Plagiarism Tool for Regional Language”, organized by Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi-110067, held on 30th May, 2020.

  71. Webinar on “Academic Libraries and Librarianship & Libraries Towards Excellence”, organized by SLA Asian Chapter, New Delhi, India & Society for Library Professionals (SOLP), East of Loni Road, Delhi, held on 30th May, 2020.

  72. National Webinar on “Status & Reforms in LIS Education in India”,organized by Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc., Dr. B R Amedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, held on 28th May, 2020.

  73. Webinar on “Fine Tuning Your Research Papers: Publication in SCOPUS, WOS Indexed and ABDC Rated Journals”, organized by Bharat Mata College, Edappally, Kochi, Kerala, held on 27th May, 2020.

  74. Webinar on “Libraries in New Normal: Challenges and Strategies for Post COVID-19 Pandemic Situation”, organized by EBSCO Information Services, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066, India, held on 26th May, 2020.

  75. Webinar on “Up skilling in the Age of COVID-19”, organized by DLIS, Geeta J. Arts & Science College, Tuticorin, held on 26th may, 2020.

  76. Webinar on “Pedagogy of Technology Integration in Libraries Empowering 21st Century Learning”, organized by Association of Indian Law Libraries (AILL) & Punjab College Librarians’ Association (PCLA), Punjab, held on 24th May, 2020.

  77. Webinar on “Human Resources in Library Profession in Digital Era”, organized by Special Libraries Association (SLA) Asian Chapter, New Delhi, India, held on 23rd May, 2020.

  78. Webinar on “Exordium of SPSS”, organized by LIS Quiz.com & Madras Library Association (MALA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, held on 20th May, 2020.

  79. Collaborative Webinar-2020 on “Maintaining Social Distance- Issues & Challenges”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA) & Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata, West Bengal, held on 19th May, 2020.

  80. Webinar on “Librarian Meet on Post Lockdown Challenges”, organized by Madhya Pradesh Library Association (MPLA), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, held on 17th May, 2020.

  81. Webinar-2020 on “Research Ethics, Integrity and Plagiarism”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA), P-134, CIT Scheme-52, Kolkata-14, West Bengal, held on 9th May, 2020 and 12th may, 2020.

  82. Seven Days E-Lan 2020 Webinar Series on “Library & Allied Subjects in Network”, organized by IQAC, Banwarilal Bhalotia College, Asansol, West Bengal, held on 6th May, 2020 to 12th May, 2020.

  83. Webinar on “Research Data Management (RDM)”, organized by Kerala Library Association (KLA), Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala, held on 1st May, 2020.

  84. Webinar on “Book: A Friend Who Needs No Social Distancing”, organized by National Library, Belvedere, Kolkata-27, West Bengal, held on 23th April, 2020.

  85. Webinar-2020 on “Planning and Implementation of a Digital Repository Using DSpace”, organized by Bengal Library Association (BLA), P-134, CIT Scheme-52, Kolkata-14, West Bengal, held on 20th , 26th and 30th April, 2020.

  86. Webinar on “Current and Emerging Trends in Library Services”, organized by Kerala Library Association (KLA), Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala, held on 17th April, 2020.




ATTENDED & PARTICIPATED SEMINARS / CONFERENCES

  1. One-day Seminar on ‘Glimpses of the Legend-Stephen Hawking’s Work on Black Holes & Big Bang”, Organized by Department of Physics, RBC Evening College, Naihati, held at Seminar Hall on 13th April, 2018.

  2. One-day Seminar on “Milton’s Invocation in Paradise Lost”, Organized by Department of English, R B C Evening College, Naihati, held at Kamalakanta Sabhaghar on 18th April, 2018

  3. UGC-DEB Sponsored Two-Day International Seminar on “Higher Education in the Present Context: Role of Library and Teaching Aids”, Organized by NSOU, DLIS in Collaboration with Byanjanbarna Foundation, Kolkata, held at Seminar Room on 30-31March, 2018.

  4. One-day Seminar on “Judicious Use of Groundwater and Fertilizer in Present Day Agriculture.” Organized by NSS Unit, Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, held at Kamalakanta Sabhaghar on 2nd January, 2018.

  5. Seminar on “GST and Its Impact on our Society.” Organized by Department of Commerce, Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, held at Seminar Room on 21st September, 2017.

  6. West Bengal College Librarians’ Association (WBCLA) 29th Annual General Meeting & Conference, held at Mahabodhi Society, Kolkata, on 26th March, 2017.

  7. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Exertion to Establish Knowledge Society: Responsibility of Academic Libraries”; Organized by Shimurali S College of Education, Shimurali, Nadia & IICB-CSIR, Kolkata-32, held on 24 to 25th September, 2016.

  8. 2nd ABSLA National Seminar on “Towards Library-Centric Education in Secondary Level”, Organized by All Bengal School Librarians’ Association held at Dr. S P Mukherjee Institution, Phoolbagan, Kolkata-54, on 6-7 September, 2014.

  9. UGC-Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Recent Trends in Investment Behavior of Small Investors in West Bengal”; Organized by Department of Economics, RBC Evening College, Naihati, held at Kamalakanta Sabhaghar, on 16th November, 2013.

  10. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Users’ Attitude in the Changing World”; Organized by Satyapriya Roy College of Education, Salt Lake, held at Seminar Hall, on 21-22nd January, 2012.

  11. AICTE Sponsored National Seminar on “Efficient Use of Electronic Resources: Present & Future”; Organized by Narula Institute of Technology (NIT), Agarpara, Kolkata-109, held on 11th July, 2011.

  12. International Conference on “Digital Library & Management”; Organized by TERI, RRRLF & Ministry of Culture, Government of India, held at Science City, Kolkata on 11-13th January, 2011.

  13. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “E-Resources Management in Academic Libraries” Organized by Barrackpore R. S. College, Barrackpore, held on 26-27th November, 2010.

  14. UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on “Knowledge Management Issue and Perspective”; Organized by Department of Library & Information Science and Department of Business Administration, University of Kalyani, held on 25th March, 2010.

  15. National Seminar on “Vision of Library & Information Science Education for Modern India”; Organized by Dept. of Library & Information science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata-73, held on 19-20th March, 2010.

  16. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Role of College Library in Community Development”; Organized by Mahishadal Girls College, Mahishadal, Purba Medinipore, held on 5-6th February, 2010.

  17. National Seminar on “Indian National Bibliography in Roman Scripts vs. Indic Scripts”; Organized by Central Reference Library, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Kolkata, held on 17th December, 2009.

  18. WBCUTA 6th District Conference on “Vision of a New University”, Organized by WEBCUTA, 24 Parganas(North) District, held at RBC College, Naihati, on 11th April, 2008.

  19. Seminar on “Industrialization & Development”; organized by Department of Commerce & Praktanika (Allumni Association), R B C Evening College, Naihati, held at Kamalakanta Sabhaghar, on 24th February, 2007.

  20. Seminar on “Environmental Geomorphology”; organized by Department of Geography, Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, held at Seminar Hall, on 8th October, 2004.

  21. Seminar on “20th Century English Fiction”, Organized by Department of English, Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, Naihati, held at Seminar Hall, on 24th September, 2004.

  22. National Seminar on “IPR & Related Issues”; Organized by Department of Business Administration & Department of Commerce, University of Kalyani, held on 2-3rd September, 2004.

  23. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Automation & Networking of the College Libraries of West Bengal in the Changed IT Environment”; Organized by Maulana Azad College, Calcutta, held on 13 -14th March, 2004.