Dr. B. Jeyapragash

Associate professor

Contact

Address : Department of Library and Information Science

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli – 620 024

Tamil Nadu, INDIA

Employee Number : BDU1710891

Date of Birth : 30-04-1971

Contact Phone (Office) : +91 2407037 Extn. 465

Contact Phone (Mobile) : +91 9944981455

Contact e-mail(s) : bjeyapragash@gmail.com

Academic Qualifications: M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.

S. No. Degree Course Institution/University year

1 Ph.D Library and

Information Science

Bishop Heber College, Bharathidasan

University 2013

2 M.Phil Library and

Information Science Annamalai University, Chidambaram 2004

3 M.L.I.Sc Library and

Information Science

Bishop Heber College, Bharathidasan

University 1994

PASSED NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET) FOR LECTURESHIP IN DECEMBER 1996 CONDUCTED BY UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION.

Teaching Experience: 11 Years

Research Experience: 05 Years

Additional Responsibilities

1. Placement Coordinator - Department of Library and Information Science

Areas of Research

Library Automation and Networking

Digital Libraries

Institutional Repositories

Open Source Software’s

Research Supervision / Guidance

Program of Study Completed Ongoing Research Ph.D. 02 05

M.Phil. 26 03 Project PG 31 0

UG / Others Nil Nil

Publications

International National Others Journals Conferences Journals Conferences Books /

Chapters / Monographs /

Manuals 31 17 11 51 03/11

Cumulative Impact Factor (as per JCR) :

h-index : 5

i10 index : 1

Total Citations : 65

Publications in Journal

International - 31

1. Jeyapragash, B and Rajkumar, T (2019). "Research Contributions and Utilization

of ResearchGate by Central Universities in India: An Analytical Study", Library

Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 2985.

https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2985

2. Jeyapragash, B., Muthuraj, A and Kannan, P (2019). "An analysis of Indian

Research Information Network System (IRINS)", Library Philosophy and Practice

(e-journal). 2990. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2990

3. Jeyapragash., B and Rajkumar, T (2019). “Contributions of National Institutional

Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked IIT’s in ResearchGate and Databases: A

Study”. Library Philosophy and Practice.

4. Sivakumaren, K. S., Jeyapragash, B and Issac Arputharaj, J (2019). “Awareness,

Perceptions and Purposed of Academic Social Networking Sites (ASNS) among

the Research Scholars in State Universities of Tamil Nadu”, Library Philosophy

and Practice.

5. Jeyapragash, B and Rajkumar, T (2018). “An Analysis of ResearchGate

Memberships and Publications of State Universities of India”, Journal of Current

Trends in Library and Information Science: International Refereed Journal,Vol 5,

No.1 pp 17-21.

6. Jeyapragash, B Muthuraj,A and Rajkumar, T. (2018). “An Analysis of National

Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) : with Special Reference to Tamil

Nadu Institutions”, International Journal of Science & Humanities, Vol. 1& 2 .

7. Jeyapragash, B Issac Arputharaj, J. (2017) “Awareness of Academic Social

Networking sites (ASNS) among the Research Scholars in Universities of Tamil

Nadu”, Journal of Current Trends in Library and Information Science: International

Refereed Journal, Vol 4, No 1 pp. 9-13.

8. Jeyapragash, B Muthuraj,A and Rajkumar, T. “An Analysis of UGC Approved

Library and Information Science Journals”, International Research; Journal of

Library and Information Science; Vol.7 No.4 pp.626-640, 2017.

9. Jeyapragash., B., Rajkumar, T, and Muthuraj, A..(2016). “Research Output

Analysis of Electronic Theses and Dissertations with Special Reference to

Shodhganga”, International Refereed Journal, Journal of Current Trends in Library

and Information Science, Vol.3 , Issue No. (1&2).pp 16-20. ISSN: 2348-8395.

10. Jeyapragash., B., Muthuraj, A., and Rajkumar, T.(2016). “Research Publications in

Open Access with Special Reference to Directory of Open Access Journal an

Analysis”, International Refereed Journal, Journal of Current Trends in Library and

Information Science, Vol.3, Issue No. 1&2.pp 4-9. ISSN: 2348-8395.

11. Jeyapragash, B, Adhisivam,S. and Srinivasan,V.(2015)” Design and Development

of Subject Gateway for Life Sciences, SALIS Journal of Library and Information

Science, Volume No. 7(1) pp.31-36.

12. Jeyapragash, B and Issac Arputharaj, J. (2015) “Social Networking Tools for

Research Scholars: An overview” Indian Journal of Science, Vol.21 (74) pp. 560-

564. ISSN: 2319-7730.

13. Jeyapragash, B (2015). “Reference Management Tools for Effective Research:

With Special Reference to MENDELEY”, International Journal of Science &

Humanities, Vol. 1(1A) pp. 387-396. ISSN: 23949236.

14. Jeyapragash, B and Umaiyorubagam, R. (2015). “Initiatives and Roles of

Information Library Network (INFLIBNET) in the Digital Era”, International

Journal of Science & Humanities, Vol. 1(1A) pp. 533-544. ISSN: 23949236.

15. Dr.B.Jeyapragash and Dr. K.S. Sivakumaren (2014). “Implementation of Open

Source Software for ICT Based Library Services in Engineering and Arts &

Science Institutions: A Comparative Study”, International Refereed Journal,

Journal of Current Trends in Library and Information Science, Vol.1, Issue No. 1.pp

38-43. ISSN: 2348-8395.

16. R. Kanagarasu and B. Jeyapragash (2014). “The Global perspective on Open

Source Software Research: A Scientometric Study”, International Journals of

Library Science, Vol.10, Issue 1; pp: .ISSN: 0975-7546.

17. K.M. Ravichandran, K.S. Sivakumaren, B. Jeyapragash, and S. Swaminathan (2013).

“Information Search Pattern of Engineering and Arts & Science Students in

Web Environment: A Comparative Study” International Research: Journal of

Library & Information Science| Vol.3 No.1.pp 88-101. ISSN: 2249 - 0213.

18. K. S. Sivakumaren, B. Jeyapragash, S. Swaminathan & G. Karthikeyan (2012)A

Study on Library and Information Science Research: Purpose and Motivation

Factors, International Research Journal of Library & Information Science, Vol.2No1.

19. K. S. Sivakumaren, B. Jeyapragash, S. Swaminathan, & G. Karthikeyan (2012) A

Study on Open Access Journals in Library and Information Science: With

reference to DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), International Journal of

Library Science, Volume 6; Issue No. 2.

20. K.S.Sivakumaren, B.Jeyapragash&S.Swaminathan (2012) Publishing Attitudes of

LIS Professionals:A study , Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science,

Vol.1,No.2, pp-79-83.

21. K.S.Sivakumaren,S.Swaminathan,B.Jeyapragash, G.Karthikeyan (2012)Research

Skills among LIS Research Scholars in Tamil Nadu : A study.Vol

2(1).URL:http://ijidt.com/index.php/ijidt/article/view/115.

22. Sivakumaren, K. S., S. Swaminathan, B. Jeyapragash, and G. Karthikeyan

(2011)Barriers to Library and Information Science Research: A study among

Research Scholars, Brazilian Journal of Information Science, Vol 5, No 2.

23. K.S. Sivakumaren, Dr. V. Geetha and B. Jeyapragash (2011) ICT Facilities in

University Libraries:A Study, Library Philosophy and Practice, vol.

30, http://unllib.unl.edu/LPP/

24. B.Jeyapragash, Dr. V. Geetha, K.S.Sivakumaren and S. Gopalakrishnan (2011)

Assessment of Open Source Software(OSS) Training Among LIS Professionals

Working in Engineering Institutions, vol 1 (2), pp 49-58.

25. Sivakumaren, K.S.; Swaminathan, S.; Jeyapragash, B.; &Geetha, V. (2011). Usage of

library resources and services among LIS research scholars in Tamil Nadu,

India. Chinese Librarianship: an International Electronic Journal, 33.

URL:http://www.iclc.us/cliej/cl33SSJG.pdf

26. Prabu,R., Srinivasaragavan,S., and Jeyapragash. B., (2011). World Literature on

Semantic Web Research: A Scientometric study based on Science Citation

Index. International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, VolI(1)

(ISSN: 2229-5984).

27. Sivakumaren, K.S., Jeyapragash,B.,Dr.S.Gopalakrishnan and Dr.V.Geetha

(2011).Attitudes towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

among Library professionals in and around Chennai. International Journal of

Information Dissemination and Technology, VolI(2) (ISSN: 2229-5984).

28. Sivakumaren, K.S., Jeyapragash,B.,Dr.V.GeethaDr.S.Gopalakrishnan(2011). ICT

training for LIS professionals working in Engineering Institutions in Chennai:

A Study, International Research: Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol 1

(1). (ISSN: 2249 – 0213)

29. Sivakumaren, K.S ,. Swaminathan, S., Jeyaprakash, B. and Karthikeyan, G.

(2011). Research trends in Library and Information science in Tamil nadu: A

Study, International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 3(12), pp.373-376, (ISSN:

0975-833X).

30. Sivakumaren,K.S., Jeyapragash,B.,Dr.V.Geetha and

Dr.S.Gopalakrishnan(2010).Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Skills among Library Professionals in Anna University Library, Chennai, SALIS

Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol ( 2) 1-4. pp 49-53.

31. Jeyapragash,B., Sivakumaren, K.S., Dr.V.Geethaand Dr.S.Gopalakrishnan

(2010). Awareness of Open Source Software among LIS professionals: A Study,

SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol (2) 1-4.pp 25-30.

National - 11

1. Jeyapragash, B., Muthuraj, A and Rajkumar, T (2019). “Implementation of

Research Information System at Bharathidasan University”. Asian Journal of

Information Science and Technology. Vol. 9 No. S1, pp. 37-40.

2. Jeyapragash, B., and Rajkumar, T (2019). “An Analysis of Research Productivity

of Indian Institute of Technology’s (IITs) with Special Reference to

ResearchGate”. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, Vol. 9 No. 2, ,

pp. 58-62.

3. Jeyapragash, B., Rajkumar, T and Muthuraj, A (2018). Research Contributions of

Indian Universities in ResearchGate: An Analysis. Journal of Advances in Library

and Information Science, Vol. 7. No.1, pp.01-06.

4. Jeyapragash, B., Rajkumar, T and Muthuraj, A (2017). An Analysis of e-content

modules: with special reference to e-PG Pathshala. IALA-Journal, Vol. 5, No. 2, PP

1-6.

5. Jeyaprakash, B (2015). “Scientometric Mapping of Research on Infection

Diseases with Special Reference to SARS: A Global Perspective”, IALA-Journal,

Vol. 3(1), ISSN: 2319-1392

6. Sivakumaren K.S., Jeyaprakash B., Swaminathan S. & Karthikeyan G.,

(2012).“Publication pattern of library and information science professionals: a

study”. International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, 2(3),

160-165.

7. Jeyapragash.B and Dr.Geeth.V (2011). “Barriers in Implementation of Open

Source Software in Engineering College Libraries in Trichy and Coimbatore

Districts of Tamil Nadu: A Survey”, Kelpro Bulletin Vol. 15 (2).

8. Jeyapragash, B., Srinivasaragavan,S., Prabu, R and Sivakumaren, K.S (2011). “Usage

of Electronic Resources at Bharathidasan University Library: A Study”. Pearl: A

Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.5 (2) (ISSN: 0973-7081).

9. R. Prabu, Srinivasaragavan,S and Jeyapragash,B (2011). “Design and

Development of OnlineUnion Catalogue towards resource sharing.”

Information Age,Vol 5 (1)p37-39, (ISSN : 0973-7073).

10. Sivakumaren, K.S., Jeyapragash,B., Dr.V.Geetha and Dr.S.Gopalakrishnan (2010).

“Barriers in the utilization of ICT based resources: A study among LIS

professionals”. Journal of Current Trends in Education and Research, Vol 2.

(2)(ISSN: 0975-1114).

11. Jeyapragash, B., and Prabu,R (2010). “Evaluation of World Wide Web search

engines: A comparative study”. SALIS Journal of Information Management and

Technology, Vol 1 (1) (ISSN: 0975-4105).

Research Articles in Proceedings

International Conference - 17

1. “Research Performance of Current Faculty members of Bharathiar University:

with Special Reference to Web of Science” Two Day International Conference on

Reshaping Librarianship: Innovations and Transformations organized by Arignar

Anna Central Library, Bharathiar University at Coimbatore on 16th and 17th Aug

2019.

2. “An Analysis of ResearchGate Profiles of Bharathiar University” Two Day

International Conference on Reshaping Librarianship: Innovations and

Transformations organized by Arignar Anna Central Library, Bharathiar University

at Coimbatore on 16th and 17th Aug 2019.

3. “An Analysis of Research Project Contributions of Alagappa University” Two

Days International Conference on Enhancement of Technology and Innovations in

Contemporary Libraries (ICETICL – 2019) organised by Department of Library

Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 24 - 25 April 2019.

4. “Open Science Frame Work (OSF): An Open Source Project Management

Repository” Two Days International Conference on Enhancement of Technology

and Innovations in Contemporary Libraries (ICETICL – 2019) organised by

Department of Library Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 24 -

25 April 2019.

5. “Research Data Management System: with Special Reference to Dataverse” at

MANLIBNER-2018 International Conference on EMERGING TRENDS IN

LIBRARIANSHIP ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT organized by

Indian Institute of Management at Trichyon 10th to 12th December 2018.

6. “Implementation of Research Information System at Bharathidasan

University ” at MANLIBNER-2018 International Conference on EMERGING TRENDS

IN LIBRARIANSHIP ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT organized

by Indian Institute of Management at Trichyon 10th to 12th December 2018.

7. “Medical & Health Sciences Research Information System: with Special

Reference to INFIBNET “VIDWAN” Database” at International Conference

on Libraries Beyond Borders: Innovative Trends, Issues and Challenges in

Knowledge Dissemination organized by Christian Medical College, Vellore and

LISSASPAC at Vellore on 18th – 19th Aug 2017.

8. “An Analysis of Profile Management System with special reference to VIDWAN

DATABASE” at International Convention on Automation of Libraries in Education

and Research Institutions organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Gujarat and Anna

University at Chennai on 2nd – 4th Aug 2017.

9. “Profile Management System: with Special Reference to VIVO” at UGC

Sponsored Two Day International Conference on “Knowledge Resources and Library

Technologies (ICKReLT-2017)” organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 24th and 25th

Feb 2017.

10. “Massive Online Open Course (MOOCS) Initiatives in India: An Overview” at

UGC Sponsored Two Day International Conference on “Knowledge Resources and

Library Technologies (ICKReLT-2017)” organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 24th and 25th

Feb 2017.Published a paper titled on

11. “Acdemic Social Networking & Online Tools for Research” at International

Seminor on Digital Literacy, Information Security and Trending Media in a Academic

Cubicles organized by Department of Library, St. Justin’s College of Education,

Madurai, Tamilnadu, India on 4th & 5th November, 2016.

12. “Author Identifiers for Researchers: An Overview” at International Conference

proceedings on Re-Engineering of Library Resources and Services: Challenges and

Opportunities (ICRLRS -2016) organized by Library & Information Science Wing,

Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar,

Tamilnadu, India on 5th & 6th February, 2016.

13. “Archival of Digital Collections at Bharathidasan University Library Using

Dspace” at International Conference Proceedings on Open Access-Scholarly

Communication Reincarnated: A Futuristic Approach by DLIS, Bangalore University,

Bangalore on 19th -20th August 2013.

14. Bharathidasan University Library Network: A boon for Effective Resource

Sharing in Digital Era organized by Open University of Srilanka, Colombo, Srilanka

on 14th and 15th July 2010.

15. Open Source Learning Management System: A Milestone In Knowledge Society,

organized by Department of LIS and Department of Educational Technology,

Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 19th &20th of Feb 2010.

16. Bharathidasan University Library Network (BARDLIBNET):A proposed model

for resource sharing among affiliated colleges of Bharathidasan

University, organized by B.S. AbdurRahman Crescent Engineering College, Chennai

on 22-24 January 2008.

17. Library and Information Science Education through E-Learning at International

conference conducted by IASLIC at Mumbai on 21-25 February 2005.

National - 51

1. “SLIMS: An Open Source Library Management System” National Conference

on MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES FOR LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS: TRENDS &

OPPORTUNITIES organised by P.G and Research Dept. of Library and

Information Science, Bishop Heber College at Tiruchirappalli on 2nd March

2019.

2. “Contributions of Research Projects by Faculty Members of Bharathidasan

University” National Conference on MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES FOR

LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS: TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES organised by P.G and

Research Dept. of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College at

Tiruchirappalli on 2nd March 2019.

3. “Research Contribution and Utilization of ResearchGate by State

Universities of Kerala” Two Days National Conference on Innovations and

Transformations in Libraries (NCITL 2019) organised by Department of Library

and Information Science, University of Calicut on 22-23 February 2019.

4. “Research Presence of the Alagappa University in ResearchGate” at Raja

Rammohun Roy Library Foundation Sponsored National Conference on “Role of

Libraries in Creating a Knowledge Society” organized by Department Library

and Information Science & SALIS, Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 7th and

8th September 2018.

5. “Research Support Service by using Profile Management System: with

special reference to VIVO” at Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation

Sponsored National Conference on “Role of Libraries in Creating a Knowledge

Society” organized by Department Library and Information Science & SALIS,

Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 7th and 8th September 2018.

6. “Presence of Analytics and Metrics in Citation Databases” One Day National

Conference on “ From Traditional Libraries to Present Libraries: Challenges and

Opportunities” cum Felicitations to Dr. P. Raghavan Organized by Academic

Library Association in Collaboration with National College (Autonomous) at

Tiruchirappalli on 7th April 2018.

7. “Online Collaborative Enhanced Research Tool With Special Reference to

Dimensions” One Day National Conference on “ Role of Social Media in

Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges” Organized by PG Dept of Library and

Information Science, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous) at Tiruchirappalli on

10th March 2018.

8. “Analysis of National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF): with Special

Reference to Tamil Nadu Institutions” One Day National Conference on “

Quality Indicators for Library and Information Services” Organized by Dept of

Library and Information Science, Islamiah College (Autonomous) and Academic

Library Association (ALA) at Vaniyambadi on 26th Jan 2018.

9. “Mendeley: Reference Management Tool for Researchers” One Day National

Seminar on “Online Tools for Research” organized by G.Ramachandran Library,

Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University at Dindigul on 11th January

2018.

10. “Research presence of the Gandhigram Rural Institute in Research

Gate” One Day National Seminar on “Online Tools for Research” organized by

G.Ramachandran Library, Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University at

Dindigul on 11th January 2018

11. “Implementation of Remote Access at Bharathidasan University” Two Day

National Conference on “Connecting Digital Divide through Academic and Public

Libraries” organized by Department of Library, Sri Sarada Niketan College of

Science for Women and SALIS at Karur on 1st & 2nd December 2017.

12. “An Analysis of E-Content Portal with Special Reference to Vidya-Mitra”

Two Day National Conference on “Connecting Digital Divide through Academic

and Public Libraries” organized by Department of Library, Sri Sarada Niketan

College of Science for Women and SALIS at Karur on 1st & 2nd December 2017

13. “An Analysis of Profile Management System with special reference to

VIDWAN DATABASE” at International Convention on Automation of Libraries in

Education and Research Institutions organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Gujarat

and Anna University at Chennai on 2nd – 4th Aug 2017

14. "An Analysis of Shodhganga Electronic Theses and Dissertations Database”

at National Conference on Role of Libraries in Making Digital India (SALIS 2017)

organized by Central Library, Thiagarajar College of Engineering & Society for

the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) at Madurai on 7th

– 8th July 2017.

15. “Digital Preservation of Indian Repositories: with Special Reference to

Open DOAR” at UGC Sponsored National Conference on Innovative Preservation

Practices in Libraries, Archives and Museums organized by Bishop Heber College

(Autonomous) at Tiruchirappalli on 24th March 2017.

16. “Electronic Resource Management Tools: with Special Reference to Open

Source Software” at Two Day National Conference on “Issues, Challenges and

Opportunities of Library Resource Management (CICOLRM-

2017)” organized by G.T.N. Arts College at Dindigul on 10th & 11th Feb 2017.

17. “Altmetrics: A Special Metrics for Article Level Analysis” at National

Conference on “Electronic Resources and Academic Libraries Exploring New

Trends, Technologies, Practices, Services and Management (NCERAAL 2016)

organized by St. Xavier College of Education and Society for the Advancement of

Library and information Science (SALIS) PalayamKottai, Tirunelveli on 21-22

Oct 2016.

18. “Overview of Resource Discovery Tools: with special reference to Open

Source Software” at Two days National Conference on Electronic Resources and

Academic Libraries Exploring New Trends, Technologies, Practices, Services and

Management organized by Rev. Fr. Utarid Library, St. Xavier’s College of

Education (Autonomous), Tirunelveli. Jointly with Society for the Advancement

in Library and Information Science (SALIS) at Tirunelveli Chapter on 21 – 22

October 2016.

19. “Altmetrics: A Special Metrics for Article Level Analysis” at Two days

National Conference on Electronic Resources and Academic Libraries Exploring

New Trends, Technologies, Practices, Services and Management organized by

Rev. Fr. Utarid Library, St. Xavier’s College of Education (Autonomous),

Tirunelveli. Jointly with Society for the Advancement in Library and Information

Science (SALIS) at Tirunelveli Chapter on 21 – 22 October 2016.

20. “International Library Consortia: with Special Reference to Public

Libraries” at Raja Rammohun Roy Libray Foundation supported National

Conference on Information for All: Changing Role of Public Libraries in Digital

India Initiatives (NCIFA 2016) organized by Department of Library and

information Science, Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 2-3 September 2016.

21. “An Overview of National and International Public Library Services” at Raja

Rammohun Roy Libray Foundation supported National Conference on

Information for All: Changing Role of Public Libraries in Digital India Initiatives

(NCIFA 2016) organized by Department of Library and information Science,

Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 2-3 September 2016.

22. “Google Scholar: A Scientometric Analysis” at DRDO supported National

Conference on Creativity, Innovation and Transformation in Libraries (SALIS

2016) organized by K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology and Society for the

Advancement of Library and information Science (SALIS) Tiruchengode on 8-9

July 2016.

23. “Utilization of Academic Social Networking Site by Bharathidasan

University with Special Reference to Research Gate” at DRDO supported

National Conference on Creativity, Innovation and Transformation in Libraries

(SALIS 2016) organized by K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology and Society for

the Advancement of Library and information Science (SALIS) Tiruchengode on

8-9 July 2016.

24. “Online Tools for Research: with Special Reference to Data Collection” at

National Conference on Research Methodology in Library and information

Science (NCRMLIS 2016) organized by Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 11-

12 March 2016.

25. “Statistical Analysis Tools: An Overview” at National Conference on Research

Methodology in Library and information Science (NCRMLIS 2016) organized by

Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 11-12 March 2016.

26. “Funding Agencies for Higher Learning and Research: An Overview” at

14th National Conference on “Issues and Challenges in Higher

Education” organized by Bishop Heber College (Autonomous) at Tiruchirappalli

on 27th Feb 2016.

27. “Managing Scholarly information for Effective Research using Reference

Management Tools” in TEQIP-II & DRDO-INMAS Sponsored Two days National

Seminar on “Scientific Publication and Evaluation: Writing Research Papers,

Citation Analysis and Plagiarism” at Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT),

Coimbatore on 27th & 28th October, 2015

28. “Citation Analysis Tools: An Overview” at National Conference onInnovative

Librarianship in the Knowledge Society: Enhancing Teaching, Learning and

Research (NCILKS) organized by Sri Krishna Engineering and Technology and

IALA, Tamilnadu on 15-16 May 2015.

29. “Open Source Software for Plagiarism with special reference to Viper” at

UGC sponsored two days National Seminar on "Advancement of Science Through

Scientometrics" by Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai

University, Chidambaram on 27- 28th March 2015.

30. “E - Books Management Software with special reference to Calibre” at Two-

day National Seminar on Role of LIS professionals in Developing Information

Literacy oraganized by Department of Library and Information Science,

Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 19 - 20 March 2015.

31. “Social Networking Tools for Research Scholars: an overview” at National

Conference on "Advancement in Library and Information Science & Technology:

Challenges and Opportunities", organized by Society for the Advancement of

Library and Information Science Professionals and B.S.AbdurRahman University

at Chennai on 10 - 11 July, 2015.

32. “Role of INFLIBNET in Digital Era” at UGC-Autonomous funded one day state-

level workshop on “Management of Cyber Information” organized by

Department of Library, Islamiah College, Vaniambadi on 19th February 2015.

33. “Citation Analysis Tools: A special reference to Google scholar Citations” in

Trends in Library and Information Science (A Festschrift Volume in Honour of

Prof. A. Manoharan) by Almighty Book Company, Chennai. 2014.

34. “Design and Development of Subject Gateway for Life Sciences” at ‘TEQIP II

Sponsored National Conference on Reaching the Unreached (SALIS 2014)’ at

Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) on 8th & 9th August 2014.

35. “Knowledge Management through Information Analysis tools” in UGC

sponsored National seminar on Knowledge Management in Electronic

Environment: Opportunities and Challenges at DLIS,Alagappa University,

Karaikudi, on 21-22 March 2014.

36. “Open Source Software (OSS) for Differently Abled Library Users: An

overview” at 13th National conference on Information services for the

Disadvantaged: Challenges and Opportunities organized by PG and Research

Department of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College,

Tiruchirappalli on 15.02.2014.

37. “Citation Analysis Tools: A special reference to Google scholar Citations” in

Trends in Library and Information Science ( A Festschrift Volume in Honour of

Prof. A. Manoharan) by Almighty Book Company, Chennai. 2014.

38. “Implementation of Open Source Software for Learning Management

System” in DLIS, Bharathidasan University: with Special reference to MOODLE”

at National Conference on Next Generation Library Services(NGLS) organized by

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for women(JBAS) Chennai and SALIS,

Chennai at JBAS college Chennai on 6-17 August 2013.

39. Social Media Tools for Information Sharing. In proceedings of the National

Conference on Developing Skills for Knowledge Resource Centers Management.

40. Open Source Software in LIS Education and Library Operations: An

Overview. In proceeding of the National Conference on 100 Years of LIS

Education in India. pp. 254-259

41. Open Journal System special reference to OJS. In proceedings of the

National Conference on Open Source Integrated Library System. In

Proceeding of the National Conference on Open Source Integrated Library

Systems.pp 127-132.

42. Open Source Reference Management Tools: a special reference to

MENDELEYin National Conference on Networking of Libraries, Resources,

Technologies and Users in the Knowledge Society at National Engineering

College, Kovilpatti on 14th October 2011.

43. Indian literature on anthropometry research: a scientometric study based

on science citation index, UGC sponsored national conference on Emerging

trends in physical education and sports sciences by Dept of Physical education

on 12th march 2011.

44. Collaboration of FOSS in Libraries UGC sponsored National Conference

organized by Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyala College of Education, Coimbatore,

on 24th & 25th Feb 2010.

45. Application of Open Source Software in Contemporary Libraries organized

by CUSAT, Cochin on 24th & 25th November 2009.

46. Plagiarism Detection On Internet organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, Annamalai University on 26th & 27th, March 2009.

47. E-learning 2.0: shaping the education Organized by Gopi Arts & Science

College, GopiChettipalayam on 26th September 2009.

48. Role Of Online Plagiarism Detection Tool In The Context Of Copyright

Environment organized by Dept. of Library & Information Science, Bishop

Heber College on 19-21 March 2009.

49. Refresher Course: A study on curriculum for working Academic Library

Professionals organized by Dept. of Library & Information Science, Bishop

Heber College on 19-21 March 2009.

50. Web-based Library Services at Bharathidasan University in the information

Environment: A study organized by Sethu Institute of Technology on 6th -7th

February 2009.

51. “Design and Development of E-Learning Materials with Special reference to

Library Science” at LIST 5th National Conference on “Preparing Library and

Information Science Professionals to meet the Emerging Challenges in

Knowledge Society” Organized by PG and Research Department of Library and

Information Science, Library and Information Science Association (LISA) and

Alumini Association of Library and Information Science (AALIS), Bishop Heber

College at Tiruchirappalli on 17th &18th Mar 2006.

Book Publication

International Publisher

1. Balasubramani Jeyapragash and Venkatraman Geetha Open Source Software

for Library Applications. LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016. ISBN: 978-3-

330-03116-6

National Publisher

1. Jeyapragash, B Academic Social Networking and Online Tools for Research, 2017.

ISBN: 978-81-932961-5-8

2. Jeyapragash, B .UGC-NET Library and Information Science Objective type Questions

and Answers. Chennai: Almighty Book Company, 2011. ISBN: 978-81-920309-0-6.

Publications in Edited Books

1. Jeyapragash, B (2019) “An Analysis of Scholars Profiles at Central University of

Tamil Nadu: With Special Reference to Indian Research Information Network

System (IRINS)” at Innovative Librarianship published by Dominant Publishers and

Distributors Pvt.Ltd.

2. Jeyapragash, B (2019) “Research Presence of the Bharathidasan University in

ResearchGate” at Innovative Librarianship published by Dominant Publishers and

Distributors Pvt.Ltd.

3. Jeyapragash, B (2019) “Research Presence of the Christian Medical College

Vellore in ResearchGate" at Felicitations to Dr. J. Joyson Soundarajan Volume on

“Visualizing Library Services in 2030” published by Christian Medical College.

4. Jeyapragash, B (2019) “An Altmetric Analysis of Global level Highly Cited

Articles" at Felicitations to Dr. J. Joyson Soundarajan Volume on “Visualizing Library

Services in 2030” published by Christian Medical College.

5. Jeyapragash, B (2018) “Mendeley: Reference Management Tool for

Researchers” at (Online Tools for Librarians) published by Dominant Publishers

and Distributors Pvt.Lt.

6. Jeyapragash, B (2018) “Research presence of the Gandhigram Rural Institute in

Research Gate” at (Online Tools for Librarians) published by Dominant Publishers

and Distributors Pvt.Ltd.

7. Jeyapragash, B (2016) Author Identifiers with Special reference to Open Researcher

and Contributor ID (ORCID) ‘Research Trends in LIS (A Festschrift Volume in

Honour of Prof.V.Geetha.)’ published by AALIS and PG & Research Dept. of Library

and Information Science.

8. Jeyapragash, B (2015) Academic Social Networking Sites for Research ‘Library and

Information Services: Advancing with Technology (Festschrift in Honour of

Dr.A.Hariharan and S.Surianarayanan)’ published by Dr.A.Hariharan and

Dr.S.Surianarayanan Felicitation Committee and SALIS.

9. Jeyapragash, B (2014) Citation Analysis Tools: A Special Reference to Google Scholar

Citations ‘Trends in Library and Information Science,( A Festschrift Volume in

Honour of Prof.A.Manoharan.)’ published by Almighty Book Company, Chennai.

10. Jeyapragash, B (2013) Open Source Software for Contemporary

Libraries‘Advancing Boundaries of Knowledge of Library Science and

Information Technology (A Commemoration Volume in Honour of Prof. K.

Balasubramanian on the occasion of his 81st Birth Day)’ published by Prof. K.

Balasubramanian, Commemoration Volume Organizing Committee, Parvathy

Nilayam, Coimbatore.

11. Jeyapragash, B [et.al.]. Library Automation ‘UGC-NET Library and Information

Science Objective type Questions and Answers’. Chennai: Almighty Book

Company, 2011. ISBN: 978-81-920309-0-6.

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Distinctive Achievements / Awards

1. SALIS A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young LIS Award 2015 by Society

for the Advancement of Library and Information Science(SALIS) at National

Conference by KSRCET, Thiruchencode on 08th July 2016.

2. Best Paper Award in National conference by Central Library, B.S.AbdurRahman

University, Chennai and SALIS Chennai on 08th& 9th June 2012.

3. Best Paper Award in National conference by Central Library, Thiagarajar College of

Engineering & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science

(SALIS) at Madurai on 7th – 8th July 2017.

4. Best Paper Award, in National Conference by P.G Department of Library and

Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 10th March 2018.

5. Best Paper Award in National Conference by P.G Department of Library and

Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 2nd March 2019.

Events organized in leading roles

Number of Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Events organized:

1. Workshop - 3

Events Participated (optional)

Conferences / Seminars / Workshops:

1. Conferences - 68

2. Seminar - 07

3. Workshops - 22

Seminar Participation - 07

1. “Accreditation and Quality Management in Library Services: NAAC and NBA

Parameters” Organized by Academic Library Association (ALA) in collaboration

with Daniel Poor Memorial Library, American College at Madurai on 2nd April 2016.

2. “Emerging Technologies in Library Services: Issues and Challenges” organized

by Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University at

Trichy on 14 Feb 2015.

3. “Application of Web 2.0, Lib 2.0 and Social Media for Academic Library and

Information Services” organized by Department Library, Coimbatore Institute of

Technology and SALIS, Coimbatore Chapter at Coimbatore on 19 Oct 2013.

4. “Library and Information Services in the Digital Era” organized by Department

of Library and Information Science, Hindustan University at Chennai on 21 Nov

2011.

5. “’Library Users’ Expectations in Information and Communication Technology

(ICT) Environment” organized by Library, Madras Institute of Technology Campus,

Anna University at Chennai on 7th & 8th Sep 2007.

6. “Information Requirements of Today’s Library User” organized by B.S. Abdur

Rahman Crescent Engineering College at Chennai on 12th Nov 2005.

7. “Content Creation and Management in the Digital Era” organized by Tagore

Engineering College and SALIS on 18th Dec 2004.

Workshop Participation - 22

1. “Digital Technologies for Research Impact and Information Quality” organized

by Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University at

Tiruchirappalli on 22nd and 23rd Aug 2019

2. “Research Information Literacy Programme” organized by Department of

Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on

18th Sep 2019

3. “Digital Learning Resources” organized by Department of Library and Information

Science, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 14rd Dec 2018.

4. "SWAYAM: MHRD portal of MOOC" organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre at Bharathidasan

University on 3rd May 2018.

5. “Content Management System: Drupal” organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 23rd Feb 2017.

6. “Institutional Digital Repository” organized by Central Library, IIT Madras and

National Digital Library Project, IIT Kharagpur at Chennai on 25th & 26th March

2016.

7. “Resources and Technologies for Scholarly Information” organized by

Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University at Trichy

on 12th Aug 2014.

8. “Building Digital Libraries using Dspace” organized by Central Library, IIT

Madras and SALIS at Chennai on 16th & 17th Dec 2014.

9. “Skills Management in Library Services” organized by Indian Academic Library

Association (IALA) and Library, National College at Trichy on 21st April 2013.

10. “DELNET: Resources, Services & Facilities” organized by DELNET and National

Institute of Technology at Trichy on 22 April 2013.

11. “Quality and Value Education” organized by Department of Library and

Information Science and Department of Education, CDE, Bharathidasan University at

Trichy on 23rd – 25th April 2012.

12. “Open Source Library Management Software” organized by Directorate of Public

Libraries, NRCFOSS, AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University Chennai and Bishop

Heber College at Trichy on 30th Jan 2010.

13. “Quality Assurance in Academic Libraries: NAAC and NBA Parameters”

organized by Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) and National College at

Trichy on 10th April 2010.

14. “Access to Library Networks and Scholarly Database” organized by University

Library, Bharathidasan University at Trichy on 16th &17th Dec 2010.

15. “Koha 3.0 – Open Source Solution for Integrated Library

Management”organized by Department of Library and Information Science,

University of Mysore at Mysore on 9th&10th April 2009.

16. “Patent Information” organized by Patent Cell, Bharathidasan University at Trichy

on 29th April 2009.

17. “Scholarly Information Access” organized by University Library, Bharathidasan

University at Trichy on 23rd & 24th Oct 2009.

18. “KOHA: An Open Source Integrated Library System” organized by Library and

Information Centre, KSR Institutions and SALIS (Erode Chapter) at Tiruchengode on

28th & 29th Nov 2009.

19. “Web Page Design” organized by Sri Sai Ram Engineering College and SALIS at

Chennai on 18th& 19th April 2008.

20. “Access to e-Resources and Digital Library Consortium” organized by University

Library, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. and INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad at

Trichy on 1st & 2nd Aug 2008.

21. “Soft Skills for Librarians” organized by P.G Department of Library Information

Science, Bishop Heber College and Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education

(Chennai) at Trichy on 11th Oct 2008.

22. “Accreditation and Certification of Libraries” organized by CSJ Bishop Appasamy

College and SALIS, Coimbatore Chapter at Coimbatore on 10 Oct 2003.

Other Training Programs

1. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Library and Information Science organized by

UGC-HRDC, Bharathidasan University at Trichy on 18th Aug to 06th Sep 2018.

2. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Library and Information Science (III)

organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University at Trichy on 6th

Sep 2011 to 26th Sep 2011.

3. Refresher Course in Library and Information Science organized by UGC Academic

Staff College, Pondicherry University at Pondicherry on 9th Nov 2006 to 29th Nov

2006.

4. UGC Sponsored Orientation Course organized by UGC Academic Staff College,

Pondicherry University at Pondicherry on 2nd June 2005 to 29th June 2005.

Overseas Exposure / Visits

1. Visited Sri Lanka for Implementation of Library Automation at University of

Moratuwa.

Membership in

Professional Bodies

1. Life Member in Indian Academic Library Association

2. Life Member in Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science

3. Life Member in Alumni Association of Library and Information Science

Editorial Board

1. Reviewer of International Journal of Library Science and Information Management

(IJLSIM)

2. Associate Editor of SALIS Journal of Information Management and Technology

3. Editor of Journal of Current Trends in Library and Information Science (JCTL)

4. Editor of Edu Reflector

5. Reviewer of International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology

(IJIDT)

Academic Bodies (such as Board of Studies etc.,)

1. Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University,

Trichy. (From 2008 to till data).

2. Academic Council Member of N.V.K.S.D College of Education, Attoor.

3. Edusys, Trichy(2016).

4. AVVM Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi, Thanjavur(2014).

5. PG Department of Library and Information Science, Vellalar College for

Women (Autonomous), Erode(2013).

Resource persons in various capacities

Number of Invited / Special Lectures delivered: 140

Public - 33

1. One Day Special talk on “Electronic Resources for Teaching, Learning and

Research” by Jamal Mohammad College at Tiruchirappalli on 10th January 2018.

2. “Measuring Citation” One Day International Seminar on Conference on “Re-

inventing Resources for Research” organized by Department of Library, Navarasam

Arts and Science College for Women at Erode on 7th October 2017.

3. “Citation Database” UGC sponsored National Level Conference on “Libraries for

Today and Tomorrow (LFTT): Challenges and Opportunities” organized by

Department of Library, Muthurangam Government Arts College (Autonomous) at

Vellore on 21st July 2017.

4. One Day Special talk on “Electronic Resources for Education and Research” by

Department of Library, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College at Pollachi on 15th

September 2017.

5. One-Day Workshop on “Citation Analysis Tools and Techniques” organized by PG

Department of Library and Information Science, Vellalar College for Women at

Erode on 22 Jan 2016

6. One Day Special talk on “Expanding content delivery through access to online

resources” organized by Local Library Authority, TASSOSS at Tiruchirappalli on 24

July 2016

7. Training Programme on “Information and Communication technology”

organized by District Library Office at Pudukkottai on 05 March 2016

8. One Day Special talk on “Expanding content delivery through access to online

resources” organized by Local Library Authority, TASSOSS at Tiruchirappalli on 03

March 2016

9. Training Programme on “Installation of Open Source Software” organized by

Department of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College at Trichy on

10 Sep 2015

10. “Online Services for Rural Women” in One Day “Training Program on ICT Enabled

Self Employment for the Rural Women” at Dharmapuram Adhinam Arts College,

Mayiladuthurai on 28th November 2015.

11. “Online Services for Rural Women” in One Day “Training Program on ICT Enabled

Self Employment for the Rural Women” at Sri Venkateshwara Arts & Science

College, Peravurani on 23rd December 2015.

12. “Online Services for Rural Women” in One Day “Training Program on “ICT

Enabled Self Employment for the Rural Women” at Bharathidasan University

Constituent Arts & Science College, Inamkulathur, Trichirappalli on 29th October

2015.

13. Special Lecture on “E-Resources to the Research Scholars” organized by

St.Joseph’s College at Tiruchirappalli on 14 Sep 2015

14. Orientation Programme on “INFLIBNET-NLIST” organized by Agurchand Manmull

Jain College at Chennai on 6th April 2015..

15. Special Lecture on “Utilization of Online Literature” organized by Local Library

Authority, TASSOSS at Tiruchirappalli on 13 Dec 2014

16. One Day Workshop on “Web Designing Tools and Techniques” organized by

Department of Library and Information Science, Vellalar College for Women at

Erode on 30 Sep 2013

17. Training Programme on “Library Automation Using KOHA” organized by Anna

University Library, BIT Campus at Trichy on 26th July 2013

18. Special Talk on “Information Systems and Services” organized by Centre for

Distance Education, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 09 Jan 2013

19. Special Lecture on “ICT Application in Public Libraries” organized by Local

Library Authority, TASSOSS at Tiruchirappalli on 13 Feb 2012

20. Special Lecture on “ICT in Public Libraries and fulfilling the needs of children

with special needs expanding” organized by Local Library Authority, District

Public Library at Tiruchirappalli on 08 Aug 2012

21. Special Lecture on “ICT and Librarianship” organized by Local Library Authority,

District Public Library at Tiruchirappalli on 17 Feb 2012

22. Special Talk on “Information Systems and Services” organized by Centre for

Distance Education, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 08 Feb 2012

23. Special Lecture on “Open Access Technologies for Information Management”

organized by Local Library Authority, District Public Library at Tiruchirappalli on 12

Feb 2012

24. Special Lecture on “Library Automation: A Practical Approach” organized by PG

and Research Department of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College

at Tiruchirappalli on 21 Oct 2010

25. Training Class to Library Science Students for UGC/NET Classes organized by

National College at Tiruchirappalli on 30th -31st July 2010.

26. NET/SLET Preparatory class on Library and Information Science on “Information

Technology” conducted by Society for Quality Education and Research on Trichy on

6th June 2010

27. NET/SLET Preparatory class on Library and Information Science on “Research

Methodology” conducted by Society for Quality Education and Research on Trichy

on 13th June 2010

28. UGC NET/SLET Preparatory Course on Library and Information Science on

“Information Technology” conducted by Dept. of Library and Information Science,

Bishop Heber College at Trichy on 13th Dec 2009

29. Special Lecture on “Information Resources for Engineering Sciences” organized

by the Institute of Engineers at Tiruchirappalli on 28th Dec 2010.

30. Special lecture on “ICT Application in Libraries” conducted by District Public

Library at Tiruchirappalli on 26th May 2010.

31. Special lecture on “Software and Hardware” conducted by Directorate of School

Education, State Training Centre at Puducherry on 10th April 2007.

32. Special lecture on “Hardware and Software” conducted by Directorate of School

Education, State Training Centre at Puducherry on 10th Jan 2006.

33. Special lecture on “Library Software” conducted by Directorate of School

Education, State Training Centre at Puducherry on 8th Jan 2004.

Lectures in Refresher Courses / Faculty Development Courses - 34

1. “Citation Analysis and Reference Management Tools” at Refresher Course in

History, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University,

Tiruchirappalli on 01st Nov 2019.

2. “Academic Social Networking Sites (ASNS)” at Refresher Course in Chemistry,

UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli on 03rd Oct 2019.

3. “Academic Social Networking Sites (ASNS) and “Reference Management Tools”

in a short-term course on MOOCs, E-content and Open Educational Sources for

college/university teachers organized by UGC-Human Resource Development

Centre, University of Madras, Chennai on 21.09.2019.

4. “Citation Analysis” at Refresher Course in Chemistry, UGC-Human Resource

Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 24th Sep 2019.

5. “Citation Analysis” at Refresher Course in Chemistry, UGC-Human Resource

Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 23rd Sep 2019.

6. “Reference Management Tools” in 106 Orientation Course at UGC-Human

Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirappalli on 6th Sep

2019.

7. “Reference Management Tools” in 105 Orientation Course at UGC-Human

Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirappalli on 6th Sep

2019.

8. “Reference Management System and Academic Social Networking Sites” Short

Term Course on Research Methodology, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre,

Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 19 Feb 2019.

9. “Reference Management System and Academic Social Networking Sites” Short

Term Course on MOOCs; E-Content Development, UGC-Human Resource

Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 18 Feb 2019.

10. “Reference Management System” Refresher Course in Teacher Education, UGC-

Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli

on 27 December 2018.

11. “Citation and Plagiarism” Refresher Course in Teacher Education, UGC-Human

Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 05

December 2018.

12. “Citation Databases” Refresher Course in Library and Information Science, UGC-

Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli

on 03 December 2018.

13. “Profile Management System, Academic Social Networking Sites and Online

Tools for Research” Refresher Course in Music and Fine Arts, UGC-Human

Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut at Calicut on 1st Dec 2018.

14. “Mendeley: Reference Management Tool for Researchers” Refresher Course in

Library and Information Science organized by UGC-Human Resource Development

Centre and University of Calicut at Calicut on 23rd November 2018.

15. “Academic Social Networking Sites” Three Days Workshop for Research Scholars

on Information and Communication Technology, UGC-Human Resource

Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 26th Oct 2018.

16. “Reference Management System” Three Days Workshop for Research Scholars on

Information and Communication Technology, UGC-Human Resource Development

Centre, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 24th Oct 2018.

17. “Citation Databases and Reference Management” Orientation Programme

organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University

at Tiruchirappalli on 26th May 2018.

18. “Academic Social Networking Sites and Profile Management System” Refresher

Course in Library and Information Science, Bharathiar University at Coimbatore on

19th May 2018.

19. “Reference Management System” Workshop for Scholars on Information

Technology, UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University

at Tiruchirappalli on 13th Feb 2018.

20. “Citation Analysis and Anti Plagiarism Tools in Research” Short Term Course on

Research Methodology, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathiar

University at Coimbatore on 24th Jan 2018.

21. “Anti-Plagiarism Software and Reference Management System” Refresher

Course on Teacher Education, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre,

Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 22 Jan 2018.

22. “Reference Management System” at Orientation Programme on different

disciplines, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at

Tiruchirappalli on 27th November 2017.

23. “Citation Analysis and Reference Manager” at Refresher course on Applied

Mathematics and Statistics, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathiar

University at Coimbatore on 24th July 2017.

24. “Reference Management” at Orientation Programme on UGC-Human Resource

Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 17th March

2017.

25. “Reference Management” at Orientation Programme on UGC-Human Resource

Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 17th March

2017.

26. “Citation Databases and Reference Management Tools” in Refresher Course of

Department of Statistics at UGC-HRDC, Bharathiar University at Coimbatore on 21

January 2017

27. “Library Resources and Information Science in Mathematical Aspects” at

Refresher course on Applied Mathematics and Statistics, UGC-Human Resource

Development Centre, Bharathiar University at Coimbatore on 26th Sep 2016

28. “Reference Management” at Refresher Course on Library and Information Science

at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Trichy

on 27th May 2016.

29. “KOHA” at Refresher Course on Library and Information Science at UGC-Human

Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University at Trichy on 20th May

2016.

30. “Social Bookmarking Tools” at Refresher Course on Library and Information

Science at UGC – Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli

on 13th February 2015.

31. “Reference Management Tools” at Refresher Course on Library and Information

Science at UGC – Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli

on 30th Jan 2014.

32. “Reference Management Tools” at Refresher Course on English at UGC – Academic

Staff College, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 10th Jan 2013.

33. “Reference Management” at Refresher Course on Commerce at UGC – Academic

Staff College, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on 12th Dec 2011.

34. “Innovative Curriculum Designing and Education” organized by Curriculum

Development Cell, Bharathidasan University at Trichy on 13th& 14th Aug 2015.

Invited Talks

National and International - 73

1. “Citation Analysis and Reference Management tools” at Faculty Development

Programme organized by Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College (Autonomous),

Trichy on 21st Oct 2019.

2. “Academic Social Networking Sites (ASNS) and “Reference Management Tools”

in a short-term course on MOOCs, E-content and Open Educational Sources for

college/university teachers organized by UGC-Human Resource Development

Centre, University of Madras, Chennai on 21.09.2019.

3. “Hands-on-training to create various Academic Identity” in Two Day National

Workshop on Academic Identity, Enhancing Research Visibility and Improving

Citations organized by Department of Library, PSG College of Arts and Science,

Coimbatore on 26th Sept 2019.

4. “Citation Analysis, Plagiarism and Research Ethics” One Day Workshop on

Research Ethics and Anti-Plagiarism organised by Research and Development,

Bishop Heber College at Tiruchirappalli on 3rd Sept 2019.

5. “Citation Analysis and Plagiarism” at Research Colloquium Organized by PG &

Research Departments of Computer Science and Commerce, Srimad Andavan Arts

and Science College (Autonomous), Trichy on 26th July 2019.

6. “Plagiarism Detection Tools” Seminar on “E-Resources for Learning Teaching and

Research” organised by Department of Library, Guru Nanak College Chennai on 08th

April 2019.

7. “Profile Management System” Two National Conference on “Innovations and

Transformations in Libraries (NCITL 2019) organised by Department of Library and

Information Science, University of Calicut on 22-23 February 2019.

8. “Swayam and E-resources” Seminar on “Digital Resources for Learning and

Research” organised by Department of English, Bishop Appasamy College of Arts

and Science at Coimbatore on 16th Feb 2019.

9. “Career Advancement Scheme and Citation Analysis” Seminar on “ Insight into

Promotion Criteria: API Score and CAS Filing” organized by Internal Quality

Assurance Cell, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women (Autonomous) at

Virudhunagar on 20th Feb 2019.

10. “Reference Management, Anti-plagiarism and Citation Index” Workshop on

“Applied Research Methodology” in Education organized by Department of

Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University at Tirunelveli on 12th Feb 2019.

11. “Reference Management Tools” Workshop on “Alert and Access of Online

Resources” organised by Dr. G. Ramachandran Library, Gandhigram Rural Institute

– Deemed to be University, Gandhigram at Dindigul on 25th January 2019.

12. “Citation Analysis and Reference Management tools” Workshop on “Professional

Development for Academic Leadership in Curriculum Design” organized by Jamal

Mohamad College at Tiruchirappalli on 18 January 2019.

13. “Reference Management” One Day Workshop on “Plagiarism Detection: A Quality

index to Research Integrity” organised by Department Library, N.V.K.S.D College of

Education at Kanniyakumari on 5th Jan 2019.

14. “Mendeley: Reference Management Tool for Researchers” Short term Training

Programme organized by Department of Populations Studies, Annamalai University

at Chidambaram at Calicut on 28rd November 2018.

15. “Citation Analysis” Short term Training Programme organized by Department of

Political Science and Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai

University at Chidambaram at Calicut on 29rd November 2018.

16. “Mendeley: Reference Management Tool for Researchers” “Resource Person”

One Day National Workshop on “Plagiarism, Reference Management Tools and

SWAYAM” organized by ibrary and Knowledge Centre, Perunthalaivar Kamarajar

Institute of Engineering and Technology (PKIET) at Karaikal on 13th October 2018.

17. "Chair Person" Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation Sponsored National

Conference on “Role of Libraries in Creating a Knowledge Society” organized by

Department Library and Information Science & SALIS, Alagappa University at

Karaikudi on 7th and 8th September 2018.

18. “Citation Analysis and Plagirism” organized by RIT Library, Ramco Institute of

Technology at Rajapalayam on 29th & 30th June 2018.

19. “Social Networking and Online Tools for Research” organized by P.G & Research

Dept. of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College at Tiruchirappalli on

10th March 2018.

20. “Information Technology” Two Day UGC’s NET & TNSET preparatory programme

at EDUSYS at Tiruchirappalli on 17th& 18th Feb 2018.

21. “Open Source Software : KOHA” organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 14th to 16th Feb 2018.

22. “Research Productivity and Plagiarism” organized by Arrupe Library, St. Joseph

College (Autonomous) at Tiruchirappalli on 29th January 2018.

23. Citation Databases and API Scoring System” organized by Sri Ramakrishna

Mission Vidyalaya College of Education at Coimbatore on 25th Jan 2018.

24. “Bibliographic Tools” organized by Library, Holy Cross College at Tiruchirappalli

22nd Jan 2018.

25. “Mendeley: Reference Management Tool for Researchers” One Day National

Seminar on “Online Tools for Research” organized by G.Ramachandran Library,

Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University at Dindigul on 11th January 2018.

26. “Electronic Resources for Teaching, Learning and Research” by Jamal

Mohammad College at Tiruchirappalli on 10th January 2018.

27. “Academic Social Networking Tools for Research” Two Day National Conference

on “Connecting Digital Divide through Academic and Public Libraries” organized by

Department of Library, Sri Sarada Niketan College of Science for Women and SALIS

at Karur on 1st & 2nd December 2017.

28. “CAS-Career Advancement System”, “PBAS-Performance Based Appraisal

System” and “Citation Analysis” One Day National Seminar on “Quality Assurance

Indicators in Higher Education” organized by Department of Library, Salem

Sowdeswari College at Salem on 27th October 2017.

29. “CAS-Career Advancement System” and “PBAS-Performance Based Appraisal

System” One Day National Seminar on “Improving your API Scores based on UGC

Regulations” organized by Department of Library, KSRCT at Tiruchengode on

28th August 2017.

30. “E-Resources for Research and Reference Management Tool- Mendeley” One

Day Workshop on “Utilization of E-Resources and Evaluation in Research” organized

by Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore on 08th April 2017.

31. “Citation Analysis” UGC Sponsored One Day Workshop on Training Programme for

Library Users organized by Department of Library and Information Science,

Annamalai University at Chidamparam on 30th March 2017.

32. “Dspace” Five Day National Workshop on Digitization of Resources using Open

Source Software:DSpace organized by Department of Computer Science and

INFLIBNET, Central University of Taminadu at Thiruvarur on 20th & 24th March

2017.

33. “Citation Analysis” Two Day National Workshop on Scientometric Analysis: Tools

and Techniques organized by Arignar Anna Central Library, Bharathiar University at

Coimbatore on 17th & 18th March 2017.

34. “Reference Management Systems” in One Week Workshop on Research

Methodology and SPSS organized by Publication Division in association with Indian

Academic Researchers Association, Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli on

17th March 2017

35. “Open Digital Archives” Two Day State Level Seminar on Digitization of

Information Resources in Academic and Public Libraries (DIRAPL-2017) organized

by Central Library, Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 16th & 17th March 2017.

36. “Recent Trends and Technologies” Five Day National Workshop on Digitization of

Resources using Open Source Software Eprints organized by Department of Library

and Information Science, Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 06th & 10th March

2017.

37. “DSpace” Two Day National Workshop on “Digitization of Information Sources in

Libraries (DIS) using Open Source Software OSS) in Academic Institutions”

(DILOSSAI-2016) organized by in association with Central Library, Alagappa

University at Karaikudi on 15th and 16th Dec 2016.

38. “Citation Analysis and Plagiarism Tools” One Day National Seminar on “Writing

Research Papers, Predatory Journals, Copyright, Plagiarism, Citation Analysis and

Impact Factor” organized by Department of Library and Readers Club,

K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology at Tiruchengode on 19th November 2016.

39. “Emerging Trends & Technologies on Libraries” Two Day National Seminar on

“CRISS-Crossing the Digital Revolution: the Choices and Challenges for Libraries in

India” organized by Department of Library, PSG College of Arts and Science at

Coimbatore on 16th & 17th November 2016.

40. “Academic Social Networking and Online Tools for Research” Two Day National

Seminar on “Digital Literacy, Information Security and Trending Media in Academic

Cubicles” organized by Department of Library and Information science, St.Justin’s

College of Education at Madurai on 4th & 5th November 2016.

41. “DSpace: An Open Source Software for Institutional Repository” Three Days

Programme on “Modern Library Practices” organized by National Institute of

Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR)” at Chennai on 31 Oct 2016

and 01 Nov 2016.

42. “Writing Research Papers, Citation Analysis and Plagiarism Tools” One Day

National Seminar on “Research Publication and Evaluation: Writing Research

Papers, Citation Analysis and Plagiarism” organized by College Library, Chikkanna

Government Arts College and SALIS, Coimbatore Chapter at Tirupur on 7th October

2016.

43. “Plagiarism Tools” One Day National Seminar on “Predatory Journals, Copyright

and Plagiarism “organized by Department of Library, Nandha College of Technology

in Association with the SALIS (Erode Chapter) at Erode on 16 September 2016.

44. “Social Networking/ Online Tools for Research” RRRLF supported National

Conference on “Information for All: Changing Role of Public Libraries in Digital India

Initiatives” (NCIFA 2016) organized by Department of Library and information

Science, Alagappa University at Karaikudi on 2-3 September 2016.

45. “Social Networking/ Online Tools for Research” UGC Sponsored One Day

Workshop on “Library Technologies for Teaching, Learning and Research”

organized by Department Library and Information Science, Bharthidasan University

at Trichy on 12 August 2016.

46. “Content Management Systems” DRDO Supported National Conference on

“Creativity, Innovation and Transformation in Libraries (SALIS 2016)” organized by

Department Library, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology and SALIS at

Tiruchengode on 8th and 9th July 2016.

47. “Citation Databases” National Seminar on “Open Access for Research and

Education” organized by Department Library, Guru Nanak College and SALIS and

Society for Open Access Promotion (SOAP) at Chennai on 24th March 2016.

48. “Reference Management” One Day National Workshop on “Fundamentals of Thesis

Writing” organized by DRBCCC Hindu College at Chennai on 30th March 2016.

49. “Harvesting of Social Networking/ Online Research Tools for Effective

Research” One Day National Seminar on “Harvesting Web Resources & Academic

Publishing” organized by CMC (Vellore) and Department of Library and Information

Science, Islamiah College (Autonomous) at Vaniyambadi on 26th December 2015.

50. “Managing Scholarly Information for Effective Research using Reference

Management Tools” National Seminar on “Research Publications and Evaluation:

Writing Research Papers, Citation Analysis and Anti-Plagiarism” jointly organized by

SALIS and Justice Basheer Ahmad Sayeed College for Women at Chennai on 7th

November 2015.

51. “Reference Management Tool-Mendeley” Two Day National Seminar on

“Scientific Publication and Evaluation: Writing Research Papers, Citation Analysis

and Plagiarism” organized by Department of Library, Coimbatore Institute of

Technology and Jointly with DRDO-INMAS and SALIS at Coimbatore on 27th& 28th

October 2015

52. “Reference Management Tools” One Day Seminar on “Online Information

Resources and Harvesting Techniques” at organized by Taramani Campus Library,

University of Madras at Chennai on 14th May 2015.

53. “ICT” Training Programme on “ICT Enabled self Employment training for Rural

Women” organized by Library, Bharathidasan University Constitutent Arts and

Science College at Inamkulathur on 29th October 2015

54. “NLIST and e-Resources” One Day Training Programme on “E-Resource Awareness

Programme” organized by Arrupe Library, St.Joseph’s College at Trichy on14th

September 2015.

55. “Reference Management Tools” Two Day National Workshop on “Search

Techniques and online resources for research & References and Bibliographical

Styles” organized by Holy Cross College at Tiruchirappalli on 07th January 2015.

56. “Reference Management Tools” One Day State Level Seminar on “ Virtual Libraries

and Research Tools & Techniques” organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, Islamiah College (Autonomous) and University of Madras and

Taramani Campus Library, (Chennai) at Vaniyambadi on 20th March 2015.

57. “Open Access Resources for Teaching, Learning and Research” One Day

National Seminar on “E-Resources for Teaching, Learning and Research” organized

by K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (Autonomous) at Tiruchengode on 6th

December 2014.

58. “Open Access Resources for Research and Education” One Day National Seminar

on “Open Access for Research and Education” organized by Guru Nanak College,

Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS ) and

Society for Open Access Promotion (SOAP) at Chennai on 18th October 2014.

59. “Social Bookmarking Tools for Research” One Day National Level Workshop on

“Resources and Technologies for Scholarly Information” organized by Department

of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University at Trichy on 12th

August 2014.

60. “Citation Databases” National Workshop on “Impact of Information Technology on

Scientometric Studies” organized by Department of Library and Information

Science, Bharathidasan University at Trichy on 17th Feb 2014.

61. Application of Social Media in LIS: Requirements and Issues” One Day Seminar

on “Application of Web 2.0, Lib 2.0 and Social media for Academic Library and

Information Services” organized by Department of Library, Coimbatore Institute of

Technology and SALIS at Coimbatore on 19th October 2013.

62. “E-Resources for Effective Teaching and Research” One Day Workshop on “

Electronic Resources for Effective Teaching, Learning and Research” organized by

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education at Coimbatore on 4th May

2013.

63. “Information Resources and Teaching Resources” One Day Seminar on “Effective

Usage of e-Resources” organized by PPG Institute of Technology at Coimbatore on

28th March 2012.

64. “KOHA” Three Day National Workshop on “KOHA: An Open-Source Software for

Library Management System” organized by Department Library, St.Xavier College

(Autonomius) at Tirunelveli on 10th & 11th March 2011.

65. “Information Technology” UGC-NET/SET Preparatory class organized by Bishop

Heber College Library, Bishop Heber College at Trichy on 17th August 2011.

66. “Technologies for Automation and Networking” One Day Seminar on “Open

Access Technologies for Information Management” organized by Arrupe Library,

St.Joseph’s College at Trichy on 18th& 19th June 2011

67. Department of Public Libraries, Tiruchirappalli. Web 2.0 and Role of

Librarians in Digital Era 20th May 2010

68. “Library Resources” Two Day Seminar on “Enhancing the utility of Library

Resources” organized by A.V.C.College at Mayiladuthurai on 20th& 21st Feb 2009.

69. “Information Technology” UGC-NET/SET Preparatory class organized by Bishop

Heber College Library, Bishop Heber College at Trichy on 17th August 2011.

70. “Technologies for Automation and Networking” One Day Seminar on “Open

Access Technologies for Information Management” organized by Arrupe Library,

St.Joseph’s College at Trichy on 18th& 19th June 2011

71. “Information Resources for Teaching and Learning” in National Conference on

“Recent Advancements in Science and Humanities” at United Institute of

Technology, Coimbatore on 18-19 March 2011.

72. “Web Resources for Higher Education” “Career Guidance and Placement

Activities” organized by Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University at

Coimbatore on 24th Feb 2011.

73. Two Day Preparatory Programme for NET/SET for LIS Professionalsorganized by

CN College at Erode on 25th & 26th July 2009.