CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Rupak Chakravarty

Assistant Professor & Chairperson (w.e.f. March 01, 2015)
Department of Library & Information Science
Panjab University, Chandigarh- 160014, INDIA
Email: [email protected]. 7696602011(M)

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In-charge : Department Library, Department of Library & Information

Science. Panjab University

In-charge : Placement Cell, Department Library, Department of Library &

Information Science. Panjab University

Assistant Coordinator : Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking

PGDLAN, University School of Open Learning (USOL),
Panjab University. (2009 - 2014)

Guest Faculty : Master of Public Health at Centre for Public Health

(I.E.A.S.T.), Panjab University. Paper: Health Informatics.

Academic Counsellor : Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS,), IGNOU

Study Centre, Panjab University.

Qualifications:

Ph.D., Master of Library & Information Science (MLibISc.) (Gold Medalist), Bachelor of
Library & Information Science (BLib.ISc.), BSc. (Hons) (Mathematics), Diploma in
Software Technology & Systems Management (DSTM).

PhD Topic: Developing Open Access Institutional Repositories for Scholarly

Communications: Role of University Libraries in India.

Research Areas:

Application of ICT in libraries, Library Automation, Free Open Source Software (FOSS),
Digital Library, Digital Reference Service, Library Portal Development, Management of
Library & Information Centres, Information & Communication, Dewey Decimal
Classification, Information Sources, Open Access, Institutional Repositories (IRs), Web 2.0,
Library 2.0. Scientific Networking, Public Health Informatics.

Research Guidance (Ph.D.)

Ongoing:
 1. Shivani Kaushal: Usage of N-LIST E-resources: An Evaluative study of Select
Degree Colleges affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh. (2012 - )
2. Jyoti Sharma: Research Output of Library and Information Science Faculty: a
Bibliometric Study of Select North Indian Universities
3. Azra Fazal: Tentative Topic: Research Literacy (yet to be registered)

4. Shalini Wasan: Tentative Topic: Webometric Analysis (yet to be registered)

5. Vandana: Tentative Topic: Reading Habit (yet to be registered)

Past Profile: Assistant Librarian, Panjab University Library. Reference Section and
Periodicals Section. (June 28, 2001 to 8 November 2006)

Publications: JOURNALS

2015

1. Publication Productivity of Mathematics in Select Universities of Chandigarh and

Punjab: A Scientometric View. International Journal of Information Library &
Society, Publishing India Group. ISSN No.: 2278-0386. Volume 4, Issue 1, January,
2015. Volume 4, Issue 1, January, 2015. (Co-author: Jyoti Sharma)

2014

1. N-LIST E-Resources and Membership trends in Degree Colleges Affiliated to Panjab

University, Chandigarh in North India: A Survey. Journal of Advanced Research in
Library and Information Science. Volume1, Issue 1, 2014. (Co-author: Shivani
Kaushal)

2. Designing and Developing Department-Cum-Centre for Womens Studies and

Development Library Websites: A Practical Approach using Web 2.0 Service.
International Journal of System and Software Engineering. Publishing India Group.
ISSN No.: 2321-6017. Volume 2, Issue 2, 2014

3. New England Journal of Medicine - A Bibliometric Study. ACADEMICIA: An

International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (A Double Blind Refereed &
Reviewed International Journal). ISSN 2249 7137. Vol. 4, Issue. 5, May 2014 (Co-
authors: Jyoti Sharma & Navneet Kaur)

4. Role of Libraries in Facilitating Reading Habits: Use of All Inclusive Assistive

Technologies. KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management. ISSN 2348-
0858, Volume I Issue I, January - June 2014, Volume I, Issue I, pp. 28-33. (Co-author:
Prof. Preeti Mahajan)

2013
5. Research Output in the Field of Business, Management and Accounting: A
Scientometric Study of Selected North Indian Universities. International Journal of
Emerging Trends of Library and Information Society (ISSN No. 2320-5040) Vol. 1,
Issue -1 (January- March) 2013 (Co-author: Jyoti Sharma)

6. Application of web 2.0 tools in IIT and IIM libraries of India: a study. SRELS Journal
of Information Management, Volume 50, No. 1, February 2013: 23-34. (Co-author:
Kiran Chopra)

2012

7. Usage Pattern of Academic Search Engines: A Survey of Research Scholars of

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. International Journal of Library and
Information Studies: An online Journal. ISSN: 2231-4911. Volume 2, Issue 3, July-
September 2012.

8. Collection and Services in Childrens Section of the Public Libraries in Chandigarh.

PEARL - A Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 6, No. 3, July- September
2012: 115-120. Print ISSN: 0973-7081, Online ISSN: 0975-6922. DOI:
10.5958/j.0973-7081.6.3.010.

9. Traditional Knowledge and Innovation Management Strategies in India: Recent

Trends. Journal of Knowledge & Communication Management, Volume 2,
Number 1 April 2012 pp. 63-73. Print ISSN: 2277-7938, Online ISSN: 2277-7946.
DOI: 10.5958/j.2277-7938.2.1.004

10. Paid Open Access: A Comparative Study of Selected International Publishers,

International Journal of Digital Library Services. (IJODLS). 03/2012; 2(1):96-134.
ISSN: 2250-1142. (co-author Dimple Sharma)

2011

11. Self-Archiving in Open Access Institutional Repositories: Whose court is the ball
in? International Journal of Information Research (IIJR). Volume 1, No. 1, Sep. 2011

12. Open Access Journal Initiatives in India. International Journal of Information

Dissemination and Technology (IJIDT). Jan-Mar 2011. Co-author: Prof. Preeti
Mahajan)

2010

13. Preserving traditional knowledge: Initiatives in India IFLA Journal December 2010
36: 294-299, doi:10.1177/0340035210388246. (Co-author : Prof. Preeti Mahajan)

2005

14. E-Resources for Indian Universities: New Initiatives. SRELS Journal of Information
Management. 42 (1), 57-72. 2005. (Co-author: Sukhwinder Randhawa)
Journal Review:

Served/serving as Reviewer in many journals including

International Journal of Library and Information Science. (Open Access Journal).

(ISSN: 2141-2537, DOI: 10.5897/IJLIS).
International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science (IJALIS)
Collaborative Librarianship
International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology

Current Science (IISc)

Collaborative Librarianship International Journal of Information Dissemination and

Technology Advanced Research Journal Of Library, Information And Archival
Studies (GARJLIAS)

IGI Global

Member: Editorial Board

1. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences (JoALS), (print and electronic). URL:

www.stmjournals.com
2. International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science (IJALIS)

3. ELK Asia Pacific Journal of Library Management and Information Technology

(EAPJLMIT) (http://www.elkjournals.com/EAPJLMIT.asp)
4. Member National Advisory Board: e-Library Science Research Journal (LSRJ)
(http://www.lsrj.in/Default.aspx)
5. Journal of Advanced Research in Library & Information Science, ADR Publications,
Division of AS Research & Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
URL: http://science.adrpublications.com/index.php/JoARLIS/index
6. Member Advisory Board: Diviner-A Research Journal of Humanities

Conference Presentations
1. Emerging Library Automation Partners - Web 2.0, Cloud Storage and SaaS: a case for
LIS Schools and Automation of Mid-Sized Libraries at National Seminar on
Application of Information and Communication Technology for Library Sustainability
in Digital World., Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies
(BUEST), Baddi. April 3, 2015 (Best Paper Award)

2. Use of OpenCourseWare (OCW) for Effective Curriculum Implementation: A

Practical Approach for Teachers. National Conference on Curriculum Innovations
and Challenges in Technical Education. The National Institute of Technical Teachers
Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh. 24-25 March, 2015

3. Invited Speaker: Topic - Application of Information and Communication Technology

in Promotion of Information Literacy. 28th National Conference on Information
 Literacy in Digital Age, Haryana Library Association (HLA). Geeta Institute of
Management & Technology Kanipla, Kurukshetra (Haryana). March 14-15, 2015

4. Measuring Visibility and Scientific Influence in Animal Science and Zoology: A

Scientometric Study at 9th Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON 2015). Panjab
University, Chandigarh February 25-27, 2015

5. The Future We Want: a Comparative study of E-Governance in Selected Counties -

China, Japan, Republic of Korea, India and Singapore. 5 th Chandigarh Social Science
Congress (CHASSCONG) on the theme Governance: Issues, Challenges and
Strategies with Reference to India. Panjab University, Chandigarh. February 20-21,
2015

6. Research Data Management (RDM): Need for a Policy and Current Initiatives at
IMTECH-SIS 2014 31st Convention & Conference of SIS (Society for Information
Science) on BIG DATA Mining: The Concepts, Methods and Applications. CSIR -
Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh. November 27 - 29, 2014.

Publications: Conference Proceedings

2014

1. Emerging Library Automation Partners - Web 2.0, Cloud Storage and SaaS: a case for
LIS Schools and Automation of Mid-Sized Libraries at National Seminar on
Application of Information and Communication Technology for Library Sustainability
in Digital World., Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies
(BUEST), Baddi. April 3, 2015.

2. Research Data Management (RDM): A Systematic Approach to Big Data Challenge in

R&D and Higher Education. National Conference on Transforming Dimensions of
IPR: Challenges for New Age Libraries, Library and Information Professional
Summit (LIPS 2015). National Law University, Delhi. National Law University
Delhi Press (NLUD Press) Libraries 23-24 January, 2015

3. Understanding, Detecting & Preventing Plagiarism: Effective Tools & Measures. In

Proceedings of the 59th ILA International Conference, Organized by MGCL IIT
Roorkee and Indian Library Association (ILA). 22-24 February 2014. ISBN (Co-
author: Prof. Preeti Mahajan)

2013

4. Role of Social Media and Web 2.0 for publishing Library E-Newsletter: A Practical
Approach. National Seminar on Libraries in the Digital Eraorganized by
Chandigarh LibrariansAssociation (CLA) on 11 October 2013. ISBN No. 978-81-
 909943-6-1.

5. Social Networking in Libraries: A Case Study of Post Graduate Students and Research
Scholars of Panjab University Library, India. In S. Thanuskodi (Ed.), Challenges of
Academic Library Management in Developing Countries (pp. 112-130). Hershey, PA:
Information Science Reference. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4070-2. Chapter 9. 2013

6. Competency Status and Trends among Library Professionals of Panjab University

Chandigarh: A Study. National Seminar on Libraries in the Digital Era organized by
Chandigarh LibrariansAssociation (CLA) on 11 October 2013. ISBN No. 978-81-
909943-6-1. (Best Paper Award) (Co-author: Jyoti Sharma)

2012

7. "Information Literacy: a Journey from Ethical Burdens to Academic Liberalization" in

Two-Day National Seminar on Ethical Tensions for Academics, Researchers, and
Publishers in Information Society organized by Department of Library and
Information Science on 31 January - 01 February 2012, Punjabi University, Patiala.

6. "Open Access to Reference Service: Establishing FREE Digital Reference Services in

Public Libraries using Web 2.0 Tools" in Two-day UGC sponsored 27th Conference
of Haryana Library Association On Managing Libraries in Information Technology
Era on 17-18 February 2012 at Indira Gandhi National College, Ladwa
(Kurukshetra), Haryana.

7. "Traditional Knowledge and Innovation Management Strategies: New Initiatives for

the 'Bhrata' - The New Resurgent India" at S D College, Ambala in two days
interdisciplinary UGC sponsored National Seminar on Defining Knowledge And
Knowledge Systems: Past, Present And Future on March 12-13, 2012.

8. Role of Digital Libraries in Protecting Intellectual Property Rights: An Initiative in the

Era of University Access to Knowledge. In the proceedings of Recent Advances in
Digital Information Communication Technology (RADICT-2012), LINGAYAS
University, Faridabad 9th 10th November, 2012. ISBN 978-81-909-73281.

9. Creating Self- Generated Resources: an Initiative of RBCEBTW. In the proceedings of

Recent Advances in Digital Information Communication Technology (RADICT-
2012), LINGAYAS University, Faridabad 9th 10th November, 2012. ISBN 978-81-
909-73281. (1st author: Shivani Kaushal)

10. Academic growth in Library and Information Science between India and China: a
Comparative Study. In the proceedings of Recent Advances in Digital Information
Communication Technology (RADICT-2012), LINGAYAS University, Faridabad,
9th 10th November, 2012. Pg No. 297-301. ISBN 978-81-909-73281.
11. The Budgetary Model Initiatives in Engineering Colleges: a Self-Reliant Approach.
International Conference at MANLIBNET 2012 at IIM Indore. 11 th -13th Oct, 2012.
ISBN 978-93-80574-40-0 (1st author: Shivani Kaushal)

12. New Trends In Legal E-Databases: A Voyage To Legal Education And Profession.
National Conference on Knowledge Organization in Academic Libraries (KOAL-
2012) on 29 September, 2012. Organized By Library Professional Association (LPA),
New Delhi (Co-author: Shalini Wasan).

13. Users Satisfaction In Terms of Library Collection In AC Joshi Library: A Case Study
of Students of Zoology Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. National
Conference on Knowledge Organization in Academic Libraries (KOAL-2012) on 29
September, 2012. Organized By Library Professional Association (LPA), New Delhi
(Co-author: Shalini Wasan).

14. From SNS (Social Networking Sites) to SSN (Scientific Social Networking): a study
of selected Web 2.0 Applications. In proceedings of National seminar on Information
Communication Technology Applications in Library Services. Divisional Library
(South), Sector 34, Chandigarh on 13th August 2012. (Best Paper Award).

15. Usage and Perception of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Environment: A Case
Study of Panjab University Library, Chandigarh, India. National Conference on K-
2012: Creating Digital Library In Globalized E-Society Organized by Society for
Information Research and Studies (SIRs); Venue: Indian Social Institute, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi. 28 July, 2012. Pg No. 285-297. ISBN-978-81-921867-4-0. (Co-author:
Shalini Wasan).

16. Usage of E-Journals among Research Scholars and PG Students at Panjab University
Library: A Case Study. National Conference on K-2012: Creating Digital Library In
Globalized E-Society Organized by Society for Information Research and Studies
(SIRs); Venue: Indian Social Institute, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 28 July, 2012. Pg No.
297-301. ISBN-978-81-921867-4-0. (Co-author: Shalini Wasan)

2011

17. Institutional Repositories: Strengthening Scholarly Communication through Open

Access. In the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on e-Learning,
University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, 27-
28 June 2011. (Co-Author: Shalini Wasan).
17. Open Access Movement: Some International Initiatives. In the proceedings of the
International Conference on Digital Libraries and Knowledge Organization (ICDK
2011). February 14-16, 2011, MDI, Gurgaon, NCR, India. (Co-author: Prof. Preeti
Mahajan).

2009

18. Digital Learning Commons: proposal for Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. In
Singh, Jagtar and Kaur, Trishanjit (Eds.), Envisioning Employable LIS courses in
Developing Countries for the Emerging Knowledge Society. November 25-27, 2009.
Burdwan: IATLIS (Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information
Science). (pp.337-347) (Co-author: Preeti Mahajan)

2008

19. Karisiddappa, C.R., B.D. Kumbar (Eds.). (2008). Learning Management

System: Teaching and Learning in an Online Environment: Proceedings of the
XXV IATLIS National Conference on Changing Face of LIS Education:
Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

20. OpenCourseware: Learning Beyond Classroom. In Mahajan, Preeti, Vohra, Ranjana

& Chakravarty, Rupak (Eds.), Trends and Strategic Issues for Libraries in Global
Information Society. (pp.111-119). Patiala: Twenty First Century Publications. 2008
(Co-author: Sukhdeep Kaur)

21. Information Literacy in the Knowledge Society: Empowering Learners for a Better
Tomorrow. In Mahajan, Preeti, Vohra, Ranjana & Chakravarty, Rupak (Eds.), Trends
and Strategic Issues for Libraries in Global Information Society. (pp.303-314).
Patiala: Twenty First Century Publications. 2008.

2007

22. Digital Content Creation: How Libraries can shift the Paradigm. In Chatterjee,
Amitabha and others (Eds.), Digital Media and Library Information Services. (pp.115-
124). 2007. Kolkata: IASLIC (Indian Association of Special Libraries and
Information Centres) (Co-author: Preeti Mahajan)

23. E-Books as a tool for Scholarly Communication: Emerging Trends and Technologies.
In Manoj Kumar K. (Ed.), Information and Knowledge management in Networked
World. (pp.554-569). Ahmedbad: INFLIBNET. 2007 (Co-author: Preeti Mahajan)
 2006

24. Marketing and Promotion of Academic Library Services in India: Catching the
Missed Bus. In Anil Kumar, H. (Ed), Technology and Management Trends:
Perspectives and Opportunities for Library Professionals. (pp.227-246 ) Mumbai:
Allied Publishers. 2006. (Co-author: Preeti Mahajan)

18. Chakravarty, Rupak & Sukhwinder Randhawa. (2006). Academic Search Engines:
Librarian's Friend and Researcher's Delight. In Manoj Kumar K. (Ed.), Digital
Preservation, Management and Access to Information in the Twenty First Century.
(pp.496-517). Ahmedbad: INFLIBNET.

25. Institutional Repositories: a Perspective for Indian Universities. In Manoj Kumar K.

(Ed.), Digital Preservation, Management and Access to Information in the Twenty
First Century. (pp.41-53). Ahmedbad: INFLIBNET. 2006. (Co-author: Preeti
Mahajan)

Publications: BOOK CHAPTERS

Edited Book: Mahajan, Preeti, Vohra, Ranjana & Chakravarty, Rupak (Eds.). (2008). Trends
and Strategic Issues for Libraries in Global Information Society. Patiala:
Twenty First Century Publications, 2008.

2013

1. Digital Repositories as Harbingers of Open Access in India: A Study In T. Ashraf, &

P. Gulati (Eds.) Design, Development, and Management of Resources for Digital
Library Services (pp. 191-218). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-2500-6. Chapter 17

2. Open Access Strategies: New Paradigms for Scholarly Communication (2013) (Book
Chapter). Strategic Issues in Library Management. Edited by: Swain, C., Satpathy, S.
K., & Rautaray, B. (pp. 223-236). New Delhi: Avon Publications.

2011
3. Open Content (Knowledge) and Licensing (Chapter in book titled Paradigm Shift in
Technological Advancement in Librarianship, Swain, N. K. (Ed.) 2011, Jodhpur:
Scientific, ISBN: 978-81-7233-745-2.) (co-author: Atasi Chakravarty)

2010

4. The Invisible Web: Challenges and Solutions in Challenges and Changes in

Librarianship: Papers in Honour of Professor Sewa Singh / Edited by Prof. Dr. A.
Amudhavalli and Dr. Jasmer Singh. 1st ed. Delhi, B. R. Publishing Corporation. 2010.
23 cm. 2 Vols. Contents: vol. 1. xl, 492 p. ills. vol. 2. xl, 493-1091 p. Ills.

2009

5. Open Access Information Products for LIS Researchers. In Singh, Jagtar, Inder Vir
Malhan and Kaur, Trishanjit (Eds.), Library and Information Science in the Digital
Age: Essays in Honour of Prof. M.P. Satija. 2009. (Co-author: Preeti Mahajan)

2006

6. How to Promote Library Services: Academic Libraries in India. In Mullins, James L.

(Ed.), Library Management and Marketing in a Multicultural World. (pp.138-158 ).
Hague: IFLA. 2006. ISBN-13: 978-3-598-22032-6. 2007 (Co-author: Preeti Mahajan)

EXTENSION LECTURES

Invited Lecture:

1. Designing content rich library portals using free web tools A practical approach.
Divisional Training Centre, Haryana Institute of Public Administration, Panchkula on
27.1.2014

2. Application of Social Media in Libraries. Divisional Training Centre, Haryana

Institute of Public Administration, Panchkula on 27.1.2014
3. Role of free & Open Source Softwares (FOSS) in Library Automation and
Management. Navodaya Leadership Institute (NLI) J.N.V. Campus, Chandigarh on
29.1.2014

4. Role of E-Resources in Enhancing Research: a review of NLIST D.A.V. College

Chandigarh on 20.2.2014

5. Scholarly E-Resources for Collection enrichment and online services in college

libraries. Divisional Training Centre, Haryana Institute of Public Administration,
Panchkula on 24.3.2014

6. Internet as a tool for literature searching: The SMART way Divisional Training
Centre, Haryana Institute of Public Administration, Panchkula on 24.3.2014

7. Enhancing Research Productivity through E-Literacy: Role of Library & Open

Access, Dept. of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh on 12.5.2014

8. Sharing Research through collaboration Platforms: A case of Academic Networking,

Dept. of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh on 19.5.2014

9. Solving Scholarly Communication Crisis: An Open Access Approach, Department of

Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh on 10.4.2013

10. Reaping the benefits of Scientific Networking Department of Education, Panjab

University, Chandigarh on 11.4.2013
11. Addressing the problem of plagiarism from the perspective of Research Scholars:
Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh on 11.4.2013

12. Library Automation: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Zonal Institute of Education &
Training (ZIET) Chandigarh on 1.1.2013

13. Digital Library: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Zonal Institute of Education &
Training (ZIET) Chandigarh on 13.6.2013.

14. Scholarly E-Resources in Laws: Current Trends & New Opportunities University
Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, Chandigarh on 9.10.2012

15. Combating the Plagiarism Epidemic, Department of Sociology on 5.12.2012

16. Scientific Networking for Professional Development: Emerging Trends, Dept. of

Sociology, Panjab University, Chandigarh on 10.12.2012

17. Harnessing Library resources while taming the web: Emerging Trends Dept. of
Bio-Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh during the Refresher course from
23.11.2012 to 13.12.2012

18. Free & Open Source Software for Application in the Libraries in the Training
programme on Building Digital Libraries held at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of
Public Administration, Punjab (MGSIPAP), Chandigarh on February 26, 2008.

19. Open Source Softwares in the Training programme on Building Digital Libraries held
at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab (MGSIPAP),
 Chandigarh on June 13, 2007.

20. Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Library Management: 360 0

Librarian in the Training Prgramme for Librarians of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
(NVS), at Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Chandigarh on January 29, 2007.

21. Academic Search Engines and Digital Reference in the Workshop-cum-symposium

on the Role of Information Technology for the Advancement of Social Science
Research at Centre for Rural Research and Industrial Development (CRRID),
Chandigarh, during December 20-23, 2006.

22. Enhancing Pedagogy with Modern Technologies in the AICTE-sponsored short

training programme Organized by University Institute of Engineering & Technology
(UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh during February 13-24, 2006.

23. Resource Person: UGC-Refresher Course, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

Training Programmes/Workshops/Faculty Development Programmes/Courses

UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme organized by Academic Staff College,

Panjab University, Chandigarh, during June 1-28, 2006. (Grade A).

UGC Sponsored Refresher Course organized by Academic Staff College, University

of Rajasthan, Jaipur, during November 19 to December 08, 2007. (Grade A).

National workshop on Building Digital Libraries: Application of DSpace organized by

Developing Library Network (DELNET), New Delhi, during April 22-25, 2006.

Short term course on Use of e-Resources organized by Central Library, IIT, Roorkee,
during December 16-18, 2003.

Pre-Convention Tutorial on Developing Digital Collections organized by INFLIBNET

at Nirma Education and Research Foundation Ahmedabad, on February 13, 2003.

Developer:
LIS-Portal (http://dlispu.webs.com).

It is a portal for LIS professionals and students to remain updated and attain new
information regarding Library Resources, Open Access Journals, IRs, FOSS and LIS
research. (http://dlispu.webs.com)