Department of PG Studies and Research in Library and Information Science
The Department of Library and Information Science was established in December 1993 offers two years M.Sc degree course in Library and Information Science since its inception. The course is designed to suit to the changing needs of the modern society. Greater emphasis has been laid in the curricula on IT oriented areas and practical aspects. To facilitate this, the department is equipped with necessary classrooms, furniture and equipments. It has an independent computer lab with 15 systems and Internet facility. So far, the department has produced more than 300 students and many of them have occupied good positions in Central/State Government departments, public/private enterprises, higher education institutions, R&D organizations and multinational companies. Some of them also have moved abroad. The department is also offering M.Phil and Ph.D. program in Library and Information Science in regular mode and M.L.I.Sc & B.L.I.Sc program in distance mode. It is active in teaching, training and consultancy activities. It has organized many national level seminars, conferences, workshops and UGC sponsored Refresher Courses in Library and Information Science.
Chairman
Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR
Year of Establishment
1993
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in Library and Information ScienceKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA 08282-257319 08282-256255 lib_science@kuvempu.ac.in
Teaching Faculty of Library and Information Science in Kuvempu University
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Dr. Biradar B.S. Professor
Qualification:M.A., M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Information Technology, Bibliometrics, Information Sources and Services, Public Libraries -
Dr. Padmamma S SENIOR PROFESSOR
Qualification:M.A., M.L.I.Sc.,PhD.,,
Area of Specialisation: Library & Info. Society,Academic Library, Public Libraries, IPR -
Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR PROFESSOR
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D.,,
Area of Specialisation: Information Technology, IPR, Management, -
Dr. Santhosh Kumar K T Professor
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Library Sources and Services, Classification and Cataloguing, Information and Communication Technology -
Dr. Geetha M Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.Sc., NET, Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Information Sources, Cataloguing, ICT, Research Methodology -
Dr. Arun Kumara T S Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.Sc.,KSET., NET., PGD LAN., Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Information and Communication Technology, Scientometrics, Information Sources, Library Management -
Dr. Shilpa B S Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.Sc., KSET., Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Information Sources, Scientometrics, ICT, Information Systems and Services
Research Project of Library and Information Science in Kuvempu University
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design and Development of Kuvempu University Digital Repositories | UGC | Dr B.S. Biradar | Mr. Kotesh Banateppanavar | 815200 | Completed |
| 2 | Union Catalogue of Reference Sources in College Libraries of Shimoga City | Kuvempu University | Dr. B.S. Biradar | -- | 10000 | Completed |
| 1 | A Study on Impact of ICT Skills on Academic Performance of Faculty Members in Selected Colleges Affiliated to Kuvempu University | University Grants Commission (UGC) | Dr. K.T. Santhosh Kumar | Nil | 130000 | completed |
| Sl No | Faculty | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID | Mode of Ph.D. | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Research Topic | Likely date of completion of Ph.D | Availing Fellowship | Funding Agency of Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science | Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR | Chandrashekhar K.L | Part Time | 148 | 2013-11-28 | Awareness and use of AICTE mandated e-resources among Post Graduate students of autonomous Engineering colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka | 2018-12-30 | NO | nil |
| 2 | Science | Dr. Biradar B.S. | Sadashiva Naik | Part Time | 149 | 2013-11-28 | Use of library resources and services in selected Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka | 2013-11-28 | NO | -- |
| 3 | Science | Dr. Biradar B.S. | Shreedhar S | Part Time | 150 | 2013-11-28 | Evaluation of chemical science web resources: An evaluative study | 2018-11-28 | NO | -- |
| 4 | Science | Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR | Shankaranand Hiremath | Part Time | 151 | 2013-02-11 | Indian Institute of Management Libraries Web-OPAC: an evaluative study | 2018-03-01 | NO | NIL |
| 5 | Science | Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR | Shashidhar A.K. | Part Time | 152 | 2013-11-28 | Availability, accessibility and use of Online resources among Bio-science research scholar and faculty members of universities in Karnataka | 2018-12-30 | NO | nil |
| 6 | Science | Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR | Sandesh Kumar | Part Time | 153 | 2013-11-28 | Use of library resources and services in BEd colleges affiliated to Kuvempu University | 2018-12-30 | NO | NIL |
| 7 | Science | Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR | Chamansab | Part Time | 154 | 2013-11-28 | Mapping of Chemical science literature with reference to Web-of-science citation database: a scientometric study | 2018-06-30 | NO | nil |
| 8 | Science | Dr. Biradar B.S. | Maruthi G | Part Time | 155 | 2013-11-28 | Information use pattern by faculty members of degree colleges affiliated to Kuvempu University | 2018-11-28 | NO | -- |
| 9 | Science | Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR | Narasappa | Part Time | 367 | 2016-03-05 | Use of information resources and services by teachers of Pre-university colleges in Shivamogga District: a Study | 2020-03-05 | NO | nil |
| 10 | Science | Dr. P DHARANI KUMAR | Shivakumar A.S | Part Time | 370 | 2016-05-03 | Use of newspaper and magazines by the faculty members of first grade colleges affiliated to K.U. | 2018-03-12 | NO | NIL |
| 11 | Science | Dr. Biradar B.S. | Manjunath S | Part Time | 781 | 2010-06-26 | Engineering Colleges Libraries of Karnataka: An Evaluation based on National and International Standards | 2018-06-26 | NO | -- |
| 12 | Science | Dr. Santhosh Kumar K T | Channabasappa Adhaar: 459710977736 | Part Time | LIS-280 | 2015-01-14 | Performance, motivation and job satisfaction of library professionals in engineering colleges affiliated to VTU | 2025-12-14 | NO | No |
| 13 | Science | Dr. Santhosh Kumar K T | Santhosh Kumar Adhaar: 821921065683 | Part Time | LIS-366 | 2016-03-05 | An assessment of resources and services of college libraries in changing information scenario with special reference to Kuvempu University | 2025-03-04 | NO | No |
| 14 | Science | Dr. Santhosh Kumar K T | Anupama Kulakarni Adhaar: 223940307598 | Part Time | LIS-96 | 2022-07-12 | Scientometric analysis of literature on Acoustics, 2004-2025 | 2026-07-11 | NO | No |
| 15 | Science | Dr. Santhosh Kumar K T | Veena H.M. 507265873734 | Part Time | LIS-961 | 2021-08-30 | Assessment of library resources and facilities in government first grade colleges of central Karnataka | 2026-08-29 | NO | No |
| 16 | Science | Dr. Santhosh Kumar K T | Shankarappa N Adhaar: 956141173228 | Part Time | LIS-962 | 2021-08-30 | Information literacy skills among the students of Bachelor of Education colleges affiliated to Davangere University | 2026-08-29 | NO | No |
| 17 | Science | Dr. Santhosh Kumar K T | Kishora H.V. Adhaar: 405373141494 | Part Time | LIS-97 | 2022-07-12 | Role of libraries, archives and museums in the preservation, conservation and promotion of cultural heritage in coastal Karnataka | 2026-07-10 | NO | NA |