
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Manages and supervises the overall administration and day-to-day operations of the library. Plan, develop, evaluate, and oversee the library’s print and electronic collections to support teaching, learning, patient care, and research. Ensures the efficient and smooth functioning of all library operations, services, systems, and facilities.
Promotes the use of library resources and services through orientation and awareness programmes. Train students, faculty, and research scholars in conducting effective literature searches using electronic resources. Support students, faculty, and research scholars in their academic and research activities.
Conducts theory and practical classes for the Postgraduate students. Ensures the development of the curriculum to keep up to date with relevant changes. Guides Ph.D. students and postgraduate students in their research and project activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Library and Information Science | I Semester |
| Information Processing: Cataloguing (Theory) | II Semester |
| Information Processing: Cataloguing (Practical) | II Semester |
| Research Methodology | III Semester |
| Electronic Information Resources and Bibliometric Analysis (Practical) | III Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Sri Mahaveer College, Moodbidri | 1987 |
| M.L.I.Sc | Library and Information Science | Mangalore University, Mangalore | 1994 |
| PhD | Library and Information Science | University of Mysore, Mysore | 2002 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Library and Information Science , MAHE,Manipal | Professor | 12/2022 to present |
| Department of Library and Information Science, MAHE,Manipal | Associate Professor | 04/2014 to 12/2022 |
| Department of Library and Information Science, MAHE,Manipal | Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | 09/2011 to 03/2014 |
| KMC Health Sciences Library, Manipal | Chief Librarian | 04/2017 to present |
| KMC Health Sciences Library,Manipal | Senior Librarian | 06/2000- 03/2017 |
| KMC Health Sciences Library,Manipal | Senior Librarian-1 | 04/1996 to 05/2000 |
| KMC Health Sciences Library,MANIPAL | Assistant Librarian | 11/1989-03/1996 |