Department of Library and Information Science
MISSION STATEMENT:
In support of the University's mission, the Department of Information and Library Science provides exemplary education to develop leaders who collect, organize, preserve, manage, and disseminate information in all formats. We do this by instilling values and beliefs in service to our communities in a global society.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
- To train students with the advanced knowledge in library and information science with knowledge of Information Technology application in libraries and information centers.
- To developed skills among students to discharge professional responsibilities in libraries and information centers.
- To familiar with advanced information processing techniques.
- To provide efficient services to the users of modern libraries.
- To produce professionals to fulfill the requirements of this region in specific and the country as a whole.
- To encourage research in library and information science and to train and produce professionally qualified staff for different positions in library and information science departments and academic and research libraries.
TEACHING FACULTIES:
- Dr. Sau. Vaishali Prafulla Gudadhe
Reader & Head
Mobile: 9403740095
E-mail: vchoukhande@rediffmail.com
Research Field: User Study, Information Technology, Information Systems
- Mr. Ravindra D Sarode
Lecturer
Mobile: 09423612877
E-mail: smilerdx@rediffmail.com
Research Field: Library & Information Science, Management, IT
COURSES: (Annual Pattern)
1) BLISc. Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Any Graduation
Capacity: 30 Students
2) MLISc. Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: BLISc. Pass
Capacity: 20 Students
During the tenure of the course every student has to take up practical course based on the common papers (Paper: Information Technology: Application). The students have to complete project work for successful completion of the course.
3) Certificate Courses:
- Library Automation
- Library Networking
BASIC & ADVANCE FACILITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT:
The department provides basic as well as advanced research facilities for P.G. learners and researchers.
RESEARCH CONSULTANCY & EXTENSION:
AREAS OF RESEARCH & PROJECTS:
LIST OF COMPLETED RESEARCH
Completed research:
S N |
Name of Researcher |
Title of Research |
Year of |
1 |
Dr. P. M. Gajway |
History of public Library movement in Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra w.e.f. 1850-1970 |
2001 |
2 |
Dr. P. P. Deshmukh |
Citation Analysis of Ph.D. thesis submitted to P.K.V. during 1990-1994 |
2001 |
3 |
Dr. M. R. Kherde |
A critical study of synthesis in DDC. |
2002 |
4 |
Dr. V G Choukhande |
Analytical Study of information needs and use pattern of faculty members and research scholars of Amt. University |
2003 |
5 |
Dr. K. O. Mandgaonkar |
College Library Finances: A critical study of college Lib. under to jurisdiction of Amt. Uni. |
2004 |
6 |
Dr. Rewati Khokale |
Bibliomatric analysis of PhD thesis awarded to Amravati university Amravati: a study of information flow in some selective disciplines. |
2007 |
7 |
Dr. Amit S Tankar |
Role of Public Lib. as community centers and their services to society to society in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state. |
2007 |
8 |
Dr. S. M. Rokade |
Information services in Agricultural Uni.Lib. & Indian council of Agricultural Lib. & Research Institute lib. In Inf. Sci. in Maharashtra. |
2007 |
9 |
Dr. Nilesh Gawande |
Literature use pattern in doctoral research at IIT Bombay: A bibliomatric study during 1995-2000 |
2008 |
10 |
Dr. Sanjay Wagh |
HRD of library Personnel in the perspective of IT: A study of University Library in Maharashtra. |
2008 |
11 |
Dr. Harsha Patil |
Use of IT in Library & Information Science schools in India |
2008 |
RESEARCH STUDENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT:
S N |
Name of Researcher |
Title of Research |
Year of |
1 |
Mr. Anup B Bhosale |
Application of IT in Agricultural and non-agricultural university libraries in Maharashtra. |
2005 |
2 |
Mr. Ravindra D Sarode |
Organizational Development of Non-agricultural University Libraries in Maharashtra. |
2004 |
3 |
Mr. Rajesh Wankhade |
User Education programme in Indian Libraries |
2004 |
4 |
Ku. S. A. Dhopte |
Content analysis of dissertation of the Amravati University (1993-2003) |
2004 |
5 |
Mr. Ajay M Kamble |
Centennial Public Libraries in Vidarbha region: A critical study |
2005 |
6 |
Mr. Brijesh Burghate |
A study of ongoing consortia projects in India means of resource sharing |
2004 |
7 |
Mr. Atul Wankhade |
Indian Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide |
2006 |
8 |
Ku. Sonali Deshmukh |
Contribution of library professional in Maharashtra in the publication of literature on LIS |
2004 |
9 |
Ku. Neeta Kene |
Evaluation of time lag between publication of Information and its use in University libraries in Maharashtra |
2004 |
10 |
Mr. Mahendra Y Mete |
Open Source Initiative in Indian Libraries: a Critical Study |
2006 |
11 |
Mr. Milind Anasane |
A study of Engineering College libraries in Maharashtra |
2006 |
12 |
Mr. Sachin D Sakharkar |
Users’ Satisfaction towards sources and library services with special reference to ICTin colleges affiliated to SGB Uni. Amt. |
2009 |
13 |
Mr. R. R Kambale |
Impact of LIS education on the development of libraries in colleges affiliated to SGB Uni. Amravati |
2009 |
RESEARCH PAPERS DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS:
S N |
Name of |
Theme |
Name of Journals/ Bulletin |
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National |
International |
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1 |
Dr. V G |
An Analytical study of information needs and use pattern of faculty members and Research scholars of Amravati University |
Indian Library Association Bulletin, New Delhi 40 (3) |
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Library Professional’s Computer Literacy and Use of Information Technology Application in College libraries of Amravati City |
Indian Association and Special Libraries & Information Centre, Calcutta50 (3) |
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Information Products and Services & Generation of Resources International Library Movement |
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IT& Heritage 29, (2), ISSN 0970-0048 |
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PARTICIPATION OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN CONFERENCES/SEMINARS /SYMPOSIA/ ORIENTATION PROGRAMME /REFRESHER COURSES:
S N |
Name of the faculty |
Number of Seminar, Conferences, Symposia, Workshops |
Orientation |
Refresher |
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National |
International |
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1 |
Dr. V G Choukhande |
30 |
7 |
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1 |
2 |
Mr. R D Sarode |
7 |
6 |
1 |
1 |