Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries

Thanuskodi, S.

May 2013 · IGI Global

About this ebook

Academic libraries cater to the diverse needs of scholars, scientists, technocrats, researchers, students, and others personally and professionally invested in higher education. Due to advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT), the vision and mission of academic libraries are changing in developing countries.

Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries provides the latest theoretical frameworks and empirical research into academic libraries, investigating concerns such as illiteracy, budgeting, software development, technical training, and others. In particular, this book will be of use to professionals and researchers working in the field of library and information science who are looking for new methods and best practices in the management of effective academic libraries. This book is part of the Advances in Library and Information Science series collection.

About the author

S. Thanuskodi is currently working as Professor at Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur from September 2024. Prior to joining as Professor at CUTN, he worked as Professor and Head at Department of Library & Information Science, Alagappa University. He has 29 years of rich professional experience in the field of Library and Information Science. He has written 35 Chapters and published 140 research papers in national and international journals. He has contributed around 85 research papers in national and 24 research papers at international conferences and seminars. Apart from these, he has authored two books and edited 16 books to his credit. As per the Google Scholar Citations, he has scored 2730 citations, h-index 26 and i10-index 59. He has guided 23 Ph.D. Scholars, 30 M.Phil. Scholars and 65 Post Graduate students in their research endeavours and 5 Ph.D. research scholars are currently doing their research under his guidance. He is a Life Member of various professional bodies. He has organized around 48 National/International Conferences, Seminars and Workshops funded by the UGC, ICSSR, RRRLF and INFLIBNET. He delivered invited lectures at several seminars and conferences and also acted as the Director, Chairperson and Rapporteur. He is also a member of the Board of Studies in various Universities and Colleges in India and Abroad. He has completed four major Research Projects funded by ICSSR, UGC and RUSA with an outlay of Rs. 108 Lakhs. He has obtained the UGC Research Award for the period 2016-18. He has also received the Algappa Excellence Award for Research during 2016-17 and Vallal Alagappar Research Recognition Award – 2020 for his excellent contribution to research. Prof. S. Thanuskodi has received Outstanding Research Faculty for the academic year 2017-18 by CAREERS 360, New Delhi based on his Scopus publications. He has also received SALIS – National Best LIS Teacher Award 2017 for his Outstanding Contributions, Services and Achievements to the Library and Information Science Profession. He was the Chief Editor of Alagappa University Newsletter and the Publication Officer of Alagappa University during 2012-2015. [Editor]