CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

PROF. N.LAXMAN RAOUGC- EMERITUS FELLOW

DEPT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCEOSMANIA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD-500007

CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME Prof. N. LAXMAN RAO

DATE OF BIRTH 9 October 1948

PRESENT ASSIGNMENT UGC EMERITUS FELLOW

Department of Library and Information Science, Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff CollegeOsmania University, HYDERABAD-500007

Phone + 91-40-27682290, e-mail: naglaxman@yahoo.com

naglaxman@gmail.com

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS Dr. N Laxman Rao(for correspondence) Plot No. A-194, Ravindra Nagar,

Habsiguda, Hyderabad - 500 007, INDIA

Phone +91-40-2717 1565; +91-924-654-7599(M)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. Osmania University, 1993.M.Sc. (Information Management) University of Sheffield (UK), 1991.M.Lib.Sc Banaras Hindu University, 1971.M.A. Osmania University, 1980.LL.B. Osmania University, 1972.B.Sc. Osmania University, 1968.

TRAINING

Advance Course on Copyright World Intellectual Property Organization, 2005 and other rightsGeneral Course on Intellectual World Intellectual Property Organization, 2002 Property E-learning through Web Technologies C-DAC, Hyderabad, 2002Data Processing Techniques Technical Teachers Training Institute,

Madras,1989.Management Development Program British Council Library, Calcutta, 1983.FORTRAN, ECOBOL Osmania University, 1978. (Short term Courses)

LIBRARY EXPERIENCE: May 1984 to May 1985. Deputy Librarian (In charge Librarian)Kakatiya University, Warangal

ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 35 Years

Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, Osmania University, Hyderabad (2006-8).

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Formerly Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University,

1992 - 95.

Chairman, Board of Studies in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, 1995-97, 2001-3 and 2006-8.

Taught Bachelors, Masters and M.Phil. Courses in Library & Information Science.

Areas of Teaching- Management, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Cataloguing. Earlier Taught – Research Methodology, Reference Service.

Recognized Supervisor for Ph.D. and M.Phil. Scholars in the faculties of Social Sciences and Business Management, Osmania University.

Member for paper setter committee for IAS examination and paper valuer for IFS examination conducted by UPSC.

Associated with paper setting and Selection Committees of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission and Staff Selection Commission

Member, Selection Committee at UPSC

Delivered key note address on Human Resource Development in Indian Academic Libraries at International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL), organized by University of Delhi during 5-8, Oct 2009.

President, Knowledge Connect for Empowerment, a registered Society for service

Member, Osmania University Library Automation Committee.

Member, Program Committee of the IRMA (Information Resource Management Association), 2005 International Conference held at San Diego, CA (USA), May 15-18, 2005.

Member, UGC Committee for regulatory framework for creation of Metadata for Doctoral Thesis and promoting electronic submission of thesis.

Director, 50th ALL INDIA LIBRARY CONFERENCE of Indian Library Association on Knowledge Organization in Digital Environment in Libraries: Introspect and Prospect, 1-4 December 2004.

Director, National Seminar on Development of Public Libraries in India, 28 Feb- 2 March 2005, organized by City Granthalaya Samstha, Hyderabad.

Director, National Seminar on Changing Role of Public Libraries, 22-23 Jan 2005, organized by State Central Library, Hyderabad.

Coordinator, Workshop on Developing Digital Library using Dspace jointly organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University and INFLIBNET during 28 June to 3 July 2004.

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Course Director, Workshop on Digitization of Print Materials, jointly organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University and NISSAT, during 24-31 Jan 2002.

Course Director, Second Workshop on Management of Computerized Libraries for Executives, Organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University jointly with INFLIBNET DURING 3-10 February, 1995.

Coordinator, Refresher Course for Librarians and Teachers in Library and Information Science, organized by the Academic Staff College, Osmania University, Feb. 1994, Oct. 1996, Feb 2003 and Jan 2004.

Academic Advisor to Educational Consultants India Ltd (EdCIL) and British Universities India Consortium to advise the students intending to study in UK (1997).

Member, Program Advisory Committee of PG Diploma in Library Automation & Networking, offered by University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.

Member, UGC Curriculum Development Committee.

UGC-NET, SLET (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra) – Associated as Paper setter and Evaluator.

Member, National Advisory Committee for Organising National Conference on Information Management in e-libraries organized by IIT, Kharagpur, 26-27 Feb, 2002.

Chairman, National Convention on Automation of Libraries in Higher education and Research Institutions (CALIBER-2002).

Member, National Advisory Committee, International Symposium om Emergig Trends & Technologies in Libraries and Information Centres, Dec 18-20, 2008.

Member, Advisory Committee for International Conference on Knowledge for All : Role of Libraries and Information Centres, Novemebr 12-15, 2008.

Formerly Member, Osmania University Library Committee (1994-95).

Member, Editorial Board, Collnet Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management.

Member, Editorial Board, Standards in Information Management.

Member. Editorial Advisory Committee, Journal of Library and Information Technology

AWARDS

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Received Parvataneni Gangadhar Rao Memorial Award for the service rendered in the field of Library and Information Science for the year 2008 given by the Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad

Received IATLIS National level Award namely-- “IATLIS-Motiwale Best Teacher Award- 2006”

Professional Affiliations and Resource Person:

Visitor’s (President of India) Nominee on Selection Committee for Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Visitor’s (President of India) Nominee on Selection Committee for Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

Resource Person at Academic Staff College - Osmania University, Hyderabad; Karnataka University, Dharwad; University of Mysore, Mysore; Nagpur University, Nagpur; University of Poona, Pune, Mangalore University, Mangalore; Andhra University, Vishkhapatnam; Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; and Sambalpur University, Burla.

Resource Person to Dr B R Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad; Indira Gandhi Open University, New Delhi; Kakatiya University, Warangal; North Eastern Hill University, Shillong and Lucknow University, Lucknow; Pt Ravishanker Shukla University, Raipur; Guru Ghasidass University, Bilaspur; University of Bombay, Mumbai, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad; University of Pune, Pune; Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi; Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi; Assam University, Silchair; Jawaharlal Technology University, Hyderabad; University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad; Kumaon University, Nainital; BR Ambedkar Central university, Lucknow; IIT, Chennai and IIT, New Delhi.

Formerly Member, Library Development Committee, Nagaland University (2003-06).

Formerly Member, Board of Studies, Nagpur University, Nagpur (1994-99); Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad (1994-98); Gulbarga University, Gulbarga; University of Mysore, Mysore; SV University, Tirupati (1999-2001); Berhampur University, Berhampur (2000); Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad; Sambalpur University, Burla (1998); North Eastern Hill University, Shillong; SK University, Anantapur, Kakatiya University, Warangal and Kuvempu University, Shankerghatta, Karnataka University, Dharwad ( 2002-5); and Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam (2003-6); MS University, Baroda (2005-08).

Formerly Faculty Member in Osmania University; Research and Development Committee in LIS, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal; Faculty of Arts, MS University, Baroda; School of Management, Economics and Library and Information Science, NEHU, Shillong; Faculty of Social Sciences, Nagpur University, Nagpur and Faculty of Social Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal.

Formerly Member, State Library Advisory Committee, Hyderabad.

Formerly Chairman, Examination Board; University of Madras, Chennai and Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.

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Life Member

1 Academy of Library Science and Documentation (ALSD), Hyderabad.2 Andhra Pradesh Library Association (APLA), Vijayawada.3 Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), Calcutta.4 Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS).5. Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi.6. Society for Information Science (SIS), New Delhi.7. Association of Government Librarians and Information Specialists (AGLIS), New

Delhi.8. Warangal Library Association (WLA), Warangal.9. Indo-American Centre for International Studies (IACIS), Hyderabad.10. Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.11. Indian Science Congress.12. Computer Society of India (CSI).13. Banaras Hindu University Alumni Association, Hyderabad.14. Osmania Graduates association, Hyderabad.15. University of Sheffield Alumni Association (India).16. Association of British Scholars (ABS), AP Chapter,17. Formerly Member, Association of Commonwealth Archivists & Records Managers.

Member

1. American Library Association.2. Special Library Association, USA

POSITIONS HELD

1. President, Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Association (2001-5).

2. President (2001-03), Vice President (1999-2001) and General Secretary (1987-89), Academy of Library Science and Documentation, Hyderabad.

3. Vice President, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres, Calcutta, (1994-96).

4. Editor, ALSD Newsletter (1987-89).5. Chairman, Indian Library Association, Central Sectional Committee on Library and

Information Science Education (1996-98).

6. Member, College Governing Body (Osmania University Nominee):-Manjeera College of Education, Patancheru (2003-5).-Gokul College of Education, Nalgonda (2003-5)-St.Vincent Education Society, Ghatkeshwar (2002-4).-Institute of Library Science, Hyderabad (1997-99 and 2001-03).-Central Institute of Library Science, Hyderabad (1997-9).-Sri Chaitanya Degree College, Chityal(1999-2001).-Gouthami Degree College, Bolarum, Hyderabad (2001-3).-Blooms College of Hotel Management & Technology, Hyderabad (2004-6)-Manpower Development College, Secunderabad (2004-6).-Vidya Sagar Degree College, Vikarabad (2005-7).

7. Member, Selection Committee (Osmania University Nominee):-Sri Sarada Degree College for Women, Hyderabad (1999-2003).-Pragati Mahavidyalaya Degree and PG College, Hyderabad (2004-6)-Bharat PG College for Women, Hyderabad (2005-7).

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8. Member, Selection Committees of Several Universities, IITs, Colleges and Institutions.9. President (2006-11), Vice-President (2004-06) and Secretary (1998-2002), Association

of British Scholars, Hyderabad Chapter 10. Member, IASLIC Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee, 2003.

Institution of National Award:

Instituted a National Level Annual Award, namely IATLIS- Mrs. Ratna Laxman Rao Best Woman Teacher / Professional Award, to be awarded by Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS).

Founder, Moderator & owner of two listserve namely nmlis and iatlis, which has more than 2600 members.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED (outside India)

Attended TSTI (Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and India) Workshop on Library and Information Research, Taipei, Sept 1-2, 2008.

Attended American Library Association Annual Conference- 2008 at Anaheim, USA during July 2008.

Attended 58th IFLA Conference, 1992. 49th FID Conference and Congress, 1998; and several Local, Regional and National Conferences and Seminars.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED (Within India)

Organised / Attended / Chaired sessions in more than 600 International / National / Local Seminars / Conferences.

Delivered Presidential Address and Valedictory address at National Seminar on Strategies and Standards for Knowledge Resource Centers, Coimbatore, 27-28 Jan 2006 and many other Seminars / Conferences.

Delivered Keynote address at National Conference on Library Resources Management in Digital Era, Tiruchirapalli, 14-15 February, 2004.

Delivered Keynote address at National Seminar on Challenges in Delivering Quality services in Management and Technical Libraries, Manipal, 25-26 April, 2003

PUBLICATIONS

1. List of papers presented at National, Regional and Local Seminars/ Conferences and published in books and journals is enclosed.

2. Contributed to BLISc Course Material as Course Writer for Management and as Editor for Cataloguing for Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. Course Writer for MLISc course of IGNOU.

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3. Course Editor, Masters Program in Library and Information Science of Dr. B R Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad. Course 02: Management of Information Systems and Services.

4. Authored a radio talks for Dr. B R Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad and Akashvani.

5. Participated in Television Programs produced by Dr.BR Ambedkar Open University, ETV and Doordarshan Kendra, Hyderabad.

VISITS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Visited United Kingdom, USA, France, Netherlands and Belgium. Visited Library of Congress (Washington), British Library (London), British Library Document Supply Centre (Bostan Spa), Bibliothica Nationale (Paris), National Library, Taiwan; National Library, Malaysia and Several University and Public Libraries in UK, USA, Europe and Taiwan.

OTHER INTERESTS1984-86 Secretary, University College of Arts and Social Sciences

Teachers Association, Osmania University, Hyderabad.1986-87 Asst. Chief Warden, Osmania University Hostels, Hyderabad1980-84 & 1985-86 Warden, Osmania University Hostels.2005-07 Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University.

IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR 2010

Was Guest of Honor and delivered keynote address at National Seminar organized by Special Library Association and Dept of Library and Information Science, Bundhelkhand University, Jhansi on Jan 16, 2010.

Delivered Key Note address at National Seminar on Information Literacy organized by St Ann’s College for Women at Hyderabad during 28-29 Jan 2010.

Acted as member of syllabus design committee for Master program for Assam university, Silchar during 12-13 Feb 2010.

Delivered Key Note address at National Seminar of MANLIBNET-2010 organized by Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Secunderabad on 15 Feb 2010.

Member, Selection Committee for IIT, Ropar on 18 March 2010

Director, Dept of Library and Information Science Golden Jubilee Seminar.

Delivered lectures at Aligarh Muslim University on 19-20 March 2010.

Chairman Of two sessions at International Symposium of ETTLIS-2010 during June 3-5, 2010 at Jaypee University of Information Technology, Wakhanghat, HP

Member, Selection Committee, Bastar University, Jagdalpur, Chattisgarh on July 5, 2010.

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Delivered lectures at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, Algiarh Muslim University and Osmania university for the participants for UGC-Orientation courses in July 2010.

Delivered lectures at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad for participants of Refresher Course in July 2010.

Delivered lecture at Aligarh Muslim University in UGC refresher course.

Inagurated the UGC- Orientation program at Academic Staff College, University of Pune Pune on Sept 7, 2010.

Met, welcomed and felicitated Mr Paul Sellers, Director, British Council (South India) as President of Association of British Scholars, Hyderabad chapter.

Acted as Expert for scrutiny and fund recommendation of the Minor research projects and seminars / workshops proposals to UGC regional office, Bangalore, Covering the two States Karnataka and Kerala on 22 Sept 2010.

Delivered lecture at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad to the participants of UGC-Orientation program on October 1, 2010.

Delivered a lecture at Academic Staff College, Osmania University to participants of the Orientation Program on 8 October, 2010.

Delivered lecture at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad to the participants of UGC-Refresher course on October 26, 2010.

Delivered Keynote address at National Seminar on Making Library Service Reach to the Unreached organized during 28-29 Oct 2010 by the Dept of Library and Information Science, Manipur University, Imphal. Also chaired the PANEL DISCUSSION at the same seminar.

Advisor for National Seminar on Open Access Resources to be organized by Kasturba Gandhi Womens College, Secunderabad during 19-20 Nov 2010

Member, National Advisory Committee for 12 th MANLIBNET ANNUAL CONVENTION to be held at Jaipur during 22-24 November 2010.

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Prof. N . LAXMAN RAO : LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

1. Integrating Bioinformatics Information Resources: Management of Information

through ClusteringPaper authored jointly with Mr Shriram, Rohit Kumar Surekha and Puneet Sharma for presentation at IEEE students technology symposium at IIT Kharagpur during 3-4 April 2010.

2. Information Resources for Education, Training and Research in Agricultural Bioinformatics

Paper authored jointly with Shriram and published in Indian Journal of Agricultural Library and Information Services. V25 ( 2) July-Dec 2009 p 1-7.

3. Link based Integrated Bioinformatics Resource Access- IBIRA

Paper authored jointly with Mr Shriram, Rohit Surekha, Puneet Sharma and presented at International Conference on Academic Libraries held at University of Delhi, Delhi, 5-8 Oct 2009.

Sustainable Quality Academic Library Services in Developing Countries : Creating Possibilities through ICT. Paper authored jointly with Mr DV Singh and published in Information Management, Edited by Bernard F Kubaik and Antoni Korowicki. Gdansk (Poland) : Gdansk University Press, 2009, pp 506-19. 4. Looking for Bioinformatics Information in e-learning environment:

Perspective on librarian’s role in management of information with web 2.0 technology.

Paper authored jointly with Mr. Shriram presented at International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) - e-Society Conference, Barcelona, Feb 25-28, 2009.

5. Application of ICT for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) in School Library

Paper authored jointly with Ms Charu Mathur presented at National Seminar on Role of School Libraries in Quality Education organised by NCERT, Feb 10-11, 2009

6. Taking well to Thirsty : Library Toolbar- Changing of the Users Environment into New

Environment.Paper presented jointly with Mr Shri Ram and Sanjay Kataria at the International Conference on KNOWLEDGE NETWORKING IN ICT ERA, organized atChennai, Jan 23-24, 2009.

7. Library and Information Science Research in Asian Region : Prospects of Indian collaboration with regional institutions

Paper presented at TSTI Workshop on Library and Information Research at National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan, Sept 1-2. 2008.

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8. Library and Information Science Education in India

Contributed to the Souvenir of 53rd All India Library Conference of Indian Library Association, Hyderabad Dec 13-16, 2007, P41-43.

9. National Libraries and International cooperation

Paper contributed at National Seminar on National Library as an intellectual resource at National Library, Kolkata. November 13-14, 2006.10. Knowledge sharing activities in Indian Libraries.

Paper contributed to Library Trends. V 54(3), Winter, 2006, p 463-484.

11. Building Digital Library Collections in Academic Libraries.

Paper contributed jointly with Ms S. Sudhamani to Technology Management in Libraries. Hyderabad : Allied, 2006

12.Issues in quality in Library and Information Education in India.

Paper contributed to Quality Education in Library and Information Science. Ed by N.Laxman Rao and S.Sudarshan Rao. Hyderabad : IATLIS, 2006. pp 13-22.

13.Building Library Public Relations through National Library Week Celebrations

Paper contributed to Journal of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, V1, August, 2004.

14.Strategies for Globalization of LIS Education.

Paper contributed jointly with S.Sudarshan Rao to Globalization of Library and Information Science Education. Ed by N.Laxman Rao, S.Sudarshan Rao and J.Yadagiri Reddy. Hyderabad : IATLIS, 2004. pp 11-16.

15. Information Technology in globalization of LIS education.

Paper contributed jointly with K.Renuka to Globalization of Library and Information Science Education. Ed by N.Laxman Rao, S.Sudarshan Rao and J.Yadagiri Reddy. Hyderabad : IATLIS, 2004. pp 114-122.

16. Education and Training for Information Managers in Competitive Environment.

Paper contributed jointly with V.Vishwamohan to Manpower development for Information Management in Competitive Environment. Ed. By N. Laxman Rao, V.Vishwamohan, S.Sudarshan Rao and P.Padhi. Hyderabad: IATLIS, 2003, p 24-29.

17.Impact of e-documents and e-publishing on LIS Education.

Paper Contributed jointly with S.Sudarshan Rao to Changing Dimensions of LIS Education. Ed by N.Laxman Rao, V.Vishwamohan and S.Sudarshan Rao. Hyderabad : IATLIS, 2001, pp 21-25.

18.Internship in LIS Education: A case study of Osmania University, Hyderabad.

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Paper Contributed jointly with S.Sudarshan Rao to Changing Dimensions of LIS Education. Ed by N.Laxman Rao, V.Vishwamohan and S.Sudarshan Rao. Hyderabad : IATLIS, 2001, pp 64-75.

19.Use of Internet for improving Library Services.

Paper Contributed jointly with M K Prasanna to National Seminar on Internet Technologies organized by the Dept. Of Library and Information Science, University of Madras, August 3-31, 2000.

Published in SRELS journal of Information Management, V 38(1), March 2001.

20. Library and Information Science Education in India through Distance mode : Need for norms and Standards.

Paper presented jointly with CR Karisiddappa at 49th FID Conference and Congress (Pre-Congress / Education & Training Seminar, 1998 at New Delhi.

21. Distance Education in India: Few observations. Paper contributed to Librarianship Today and Tomorrow : Dr. S.C.Verma Festschrift. Ed by U C Sharma and M R Rawatani. New Delhi: Ess Ess, 1997, pp. 84- 89

22. Information technology as an instrument for Resource Mobilisation in LICs. Paper contributed jointly with the N Ratna Rao to Information Technology and its impact on LIS Education and Library Management. Ed by AAN Raju, N Laxman Rao and S Sudarshan Rao. Delhi: Delta, 1997, pp. 179-184.

23.Facilities for Professional Education and Training in Hyderabad.

Published in IATLIS - AGLIS National Seminar Souvenir, 1996, pp. 13-

24. Role of Public Libraries in National and Social Movements in Pre-independent India: A Study with reference to Andhra Pradesh.

Paper presented at the ILA Conference, Bangalore, 1994.

Revised paper published in Public Library Systems: Services and Networks, Vol. 1. Ed by LS Ramaiah et al . New Delhi : Ess Ess, 1997, pp. 258-69.

25.Introduction of a Course on On-line Searching in Indian University Libraries.

Paper contributed jointly with N Ratna Rao to New Vistas in Library and Information Science: Papers in Honour of Professor G V S L Narasimha Raju. Ed by AAN Raju, LS Ramaiah, N Laxman Rao and TV Prafulla Chandra. New Delhi: Vikas, 1995, pp. 333-346.

26. Designing a large software system.

Paper contributed with N Ratna Rao to New Horizons in Library and Information Science: Dr. V Venkatappaiah Festschrift. Madras : TR Publications, 1994, pp. 515-531

27. Implications of Socio-Economic Factors in Networking of Indian Libraries.

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Paper contributed jointly with PT Dheerendra to Journal of Information Sciences, 4 : 2 (Jan - Mar 1994), pp. 137-144.

28. Collection Management in Indian University Libraries.

Paper contributed jointly with N Ratna Rao to Academic Libraries: Role in the National Development: Festschrift Volume in Honour of Prof. N B Inamdar. Madras: T R Publications, 1993, pp. 83-97.

29. Marketing Higher Education.

Paper published in The Hindu, Dec. 7, 1993, p19.

30.Networking and Communication of Information.

Paper published in Timeless Fellowship: Annual Journal of Library and Information Science, V.15 (1993), pp. 28-56.

Also published in Public Library System: Services and Networks, Vol 2. Ed by LS Ramaiah et al. New Delhi: Ess Ess, 1997, pp 142-71.

31.Rationalization of Periodical Subscription: An Imperative Need.

Paper published jointly with T V Prafullachandra in University News, Mar 22, 1993, pp14-17.

32. Samachara Sevalo Kothakonalu. (New Trends in Information Service).

Paper contributed to Samachara Bharati (Information India) : Dr. Velaga Venkatappaiah Festschrift. Ed by M. Sreeramamurthy and L Venkateswara Rao. Vatluru : Dr. V Venkatappaiah Abhinandana Samithi, 1993, pp. 37-41.

33.Software Selection for Indian Libraries.

Paper published jointly with Nigel Ford in Current Studies in Library and Information Science: Felicitation Volume of Dr. S R Gunjal. Delhi: Manak, 1993.

34. Course on Computer Applications in LIS Curriculum at Masters Degree Level in India.

Paper contributed jointly with C R Karisiddappa to Dynamics of Librarianship: Felicitations of Luminaries in the Profession. Annamalainagar: Department of Library and Information Science, 1992.

35. Library and Information Science Education Policy in India.

Paper presented jointly with C R Karisiddappa at 58th IFLA General Conference, New Delhi, 1992.

Revised paper published in Dynamics of Librarianship, op cit. Also published in Lucknow Librarian, Vol.25 (1-2), Jan-June 93, pp.32-40.

36. Ranganathan’s Concept of Pre-Natal Cataloguing: A Precursor to CIP.

Paper presented jointly with T V Profile Chandler to Seminar on Impact of SR Ranganathan on the Growth and Development of Library and Information Science, 11-12 Aug. 1992, Hyderabad.

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Revised paper published in: Indian Journal of Information, Library and Society, 5: 3-4 (1992), pp. 258-265.

37. Teaching Management in LIS Courses.

Paper contributed jointly with N Ratna Rao to Dynamics of Librarianship, op cit., pp. 318-327.

38. Role of Agricultural Information in Decision Making in Rural India: Few Observations.

Paper contributed to 45th FID Conference, 1990.

Published in Information Management for Rural Development, Ed by P C Bose and H C Jain. Delhi: Shipra, 1994, pp. 24-32.

39.Bibliographical Control in India: The Role of Publishers and Publishers’ Associations.

Paper presented jointly with S Sudarshan Rao at Seminar on Publishing for Prosperity: Role of Libraries and Information Centres, Mar 2, 1989, Hyderabad.

40. Escalation of Prices of Periodicals, Inflation and the Impact on Libraries: Some Suggestions.

Paper presented at a seminar, 1989, Hyderabad.

41. Practical Training in LIS Education: Need for an All-India Policy.

Paper contributed to 7th IATLIS National Seminar on Restructuring of LIS Curriculum, 14-16 Dec. 1989, Rajkot.

Revised paper published in: Restructuring of Library and Information Science Curriculum, Ed. by A Tejomurthy. New Delhi: Concept, 1994, pp. 75-80.

42. Professional Advancement: The Role of Local Library and Information Science Organizations / Institutions: A Case Study of Programs Conducted in the Twin-Cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, A.P.

Paper presented jointly with S H K Reddy and L S Ramaiah at the 17th IASLIC Conference, 27-30 Dec., 1989, Jaipur.Revised paper published in Lucknow Librarian.43. Telugu University Library: An Overview.

Paper presented at Seminar on Collective Mobilization of Library Resources, 13-15 Dec. 1987, Hyderabad.

Revised paper published in: Granthalaya Vanarulu. Ed by M V Venugopal and M Sankara Reddy. Hyderabad: Telugu University, 1988.

44. Knowledge of Universe of Subjects for a Librarian.

Paper presented at National Seminar on Universe of Knowledge: Its Structure and Development: Its Relevance in the MLISc Course, 25-28 Nov. 1986, Hyderabad.

45. Public Library Finance in Andhra Pradesh.

Published in Hyderabad City Granthalaya Samstha Silver Jubilee Souvenir Volume, 1986.

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46. Services of Government Libraries in Andhra Pradesh: A Study.

Paper presented at the Seminar on Assessment of Public Library Development in India, 3-6 Mar 1986, Madras.

47. Structural change in the Library and Information Science Educational Programs in India: A View.

Paper presented jointly with V Viswamohan at the Seminar on Restructuring the Course and Introduction of Two-Year Integrated Program of MLISc Course, 10-12 September, 1986, Hyderabad.

48. User Education in University Libraries: A Need.

Paper presented at the UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on User Education in Academic Libraries, 6-9 Nov. 1986, Lucknow.

Revised paper published in User Education in Academic Libraries, Ed by N R Satyanarayana. New Delhi: Ess Ess, 1988.

49. Payment of Salaries by Government of Andhra Pradesh to Zilla Granthalaya Samstha Employees: Its impact.

Paper presented at the 31st All India Library Conference, 1-4 Nov. 1985. Published in a Conference Volume.

50. User Studies and User Education in Indian University Libraries.

Paper presented at the Seminar on International Developments in User Studies and User Education, 22 Jun. 1985, Hyderabad.

51. Professional Activity in Hyderabad.

Published in XI IASLIC National Seminar Souvenir, 1984, pp.26-28.

52. Audio-Visual Aids and Reprographic Services.

Paper presented to Refresher Course on Management of Public Library Services, 13-18 Dec. 1982. Published in mimeographed form.

53. Public Library as Agency for Social and Rural Development.

Paper presented at the Seminar on Library and Communication, 18-20 Mar 1982, Hyderabad.

54. Library Control Records: Library Manual and Authority File.

Paper presented at Refresher Course for Librarians, 1978, Hyderabad.

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Joint Editor for the following books

1. Member, Editorial Advisory Committee of pre-conference volume of All Indian Library Conference (ILA conference) (2004-5) and 53rd All India Library Conference (2007).

2. Technology Management in Libraries : Festschrift in honor of Dr. E.Rama Reddy. Ed by Lakshmana Moorthy, N.Laxman Rao and K Sudhakar Goud. Hyderabad : Allied, 2006.

3. Quality Education in Library and Information Science : Papers and Proceedings of XXII IATLIS Seminar. Ed by N.Laxman Rao and S.Sudarshan Rao. Hyderabad ; IATLIS, 2006.

4. Electronic Publications : Papers of National Seminar on Electronic Publications. Ed by CK Ramaiah, A Lakshmana Moorthy and N.Laxman Rao. Hyderabad : MGNIRSA, 2006.

5. Library Consortia : Papers and Proceedings of National Seminar. Ed by N.Laxman Rao and others. Hyderabad: IATLIS, 2004

6. Knowledge Societies and Libraries : Papers in Honour of Prof AAN Raju. Ed by N.Laxman Rao, S. Sudarshan Rao and TV Prafulla Chandra. New Delhi : Ess Ess Publications, 2004.

7. Globalization of Library and Information Science Education : Papers and Proceedings of XX IATLIS National Conference. Ed by N.Laxman Rao, S.Sudarshan Rao and J.Yadagiri Reddy. Hyderabad : IATLIS, 2004.

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