Curriculum Vitae
Name: Dr. Vidyarani M.P.
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science
Karnataka State Open University,
Mukthagangothri, Mysuru - 570006
Email: vidyamalavalli@gmail.com
Phone Number: 9036876145
Qualification: M.L.I.Sc., K-SET, Ph.D.
Field of Research: e-resources
Qualification Institution University/Board
Ph.D. Library& Information science University of Mysore
Manasagangothri, Mysoru
M.L.I.Sc Library& Information science, University of Mysore
Manasagangothri, Mysoru
K-SET Library& Information science University of Mysore
Manasagangothri, Mysoru
BBM Maharani’s arts and commerce University of Mysore
college for women’s
Project: “Use of E-journals by the researchers: A case study of University of Mysore”.
Working Experience: Worked as a librarian at Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital,
Bangalore for about 1year 8 months.
Teaching Experience: 1 Year, Presently working as Assistant Professor in Department of
Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Karnataka State Open University.
Self – Learning Materials:
Written Self-Learning Materials for M.Lib.I.Sc. First and Second Semester (CBCS Scheme)
M.Lib.I.Sc. 1st Semester- MLIDSC-1.1 Public libraries (Unit-4 & Unit-8)
M.Lib.I.Sc. 2st Semester- HC 2.2 Digital Libraries (Unit- 4 & Unit-16)
M.Lib.I.Sc. 2st Semester- MLI- HC 2.1: Library Automation (Unit- 7, Unit-10 and Unit 11)
Details of Study Materials Edited
MLIDSC-2.2. Informetrics (Block-03)
MLI-SEC (P) -Web Content Management (Block-1&2)
Publications:
1. 58th ILA International Conference on: Next Generation Libraries: New Insights and
Universal Access to Knowledge |2013 |Evaluating the Use of E - Journals at
University of Mysore in the area of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics: A Study
Khaiser Nikam Vidya Rani Hasan Mahamed.
2. International Journal of Library and Information Studies Vol.8(2) Apr-Jun, 2018
ISSN: 2231-4911 UGC Approved/Jr.No.64344 --- http://www.ijlis.org 288 | P a g e Use
of Open Access and Licensed E-Books by the Researchers in Academic and Research
Institutes in Karnataka.
3. Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology ISSN: 2231-6108 Vol.9 No.2,
2019, pp. 76-80 © The Research Publication, www.trp.org.in
Book Chapters:
Book Name: Library and Information Services for all, Dr. Vidyarani M.P. Reflections on
personal libraries of some popular books.
Seminars / Conferences / Workshops Attended
Seminars / Conferences
1. International conference on “Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics and 11 th
COLLNET meeting” held at the University of Mysore, Mysore, India during October 19-
22, 2010.
2. Conference on “Information Unbounded -The past, the Percent and the future of
Information sciences” Organized by the Department of Studies in Library and
Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore Information and Library Science
Alumni Network (MILAN) during June, 18-20, 2015.
3. National Conference on “Digital Libraries, Library Automation and Open Course Ware:
Issues and Best Practices” organized by the Department of Studies in Library and
Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore during 10 th 11th November 2017 as a
part of UGC SAP (DRS-II) activities.
4. International Conference on “Knowledge Organization on Academic Libraries (I-KOAL
2018)” held on November 26-27, 2018 at Savitribai Phule- DST Auditorium, University
of Hyderabad.
5. Design and development of self- learning material for open distance learning-in
Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru 15th and 16th November 2021[webinar].
6. NEP-2020-Changed Scenario of Teacher Education -Karnataka State Open University,
Mysuru held on 12th November 2021 [webinar].
7. Introduction to artificial intelligence, Machine learning and application Karnataka State
Open University, Mysuru - 21st March 2022. [Webinar].
8. Cloud computing and computer graphics in Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru
26th March 2022 [Webinar]
Workshops
1. Workshop on “The Use of Plagiarism Detection Tool and Academic &Research Quality
Indicators” organized by Mysore University Library, Manasagangothri, Mysore on 24th
July 2014.
2. UGC Sponsored 1 week short term course on “Research Methodology for Science” from
17th to 23rd March 2017.Organized by UGC- Human Resource Development Center,
University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore.
3. Work shop on “Communication Theory and Research” organized by UGC-UPE
University with Potential for Excellence Focus Area II Project. University of Mysore,
Mysore from December 4th to 6th 2017 at Vijnan Bhavan, University of Mysore, Mysore
4. “Two day National Workshop on Library Automation on College Libraries Using Koha”
organized by the Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University
of Mysore, Mysore-570006 during January 11th ,12,2018.
5. Workshop on “Preservation Conservation on Manuscript and Books in a Globalized
Word” held on 19th March 2019 organized by Mysore University Library,
Manasagangothri, Mysore.
6. Workshop on “Stock verification and Loss of Books in Libraries” held on May 29th ,
2019 at Mysore University Library, Manasagangothri, Mysore.
7. Workshop on “Understanding Research Metrics Using Scopus Database” organized by
the Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore,
Mysore- 570006 during 30th September 2019.
8. Workshop on “Innovation and sustainable library services in the Digital Era” Organized
by CSRI Central Food Technological Research Institution (CSRI-CFTRI) in association
with ICSSR Associated by AFST (I), Mysore at CSRI_CFTRI on 4th Feb 2020.
9. Two days workshop on “Word Press: A content management system” held on 14th to 15th
December 2021, organized by Department of Studies and Research in Library and
Information Science, KSOU, Mysore. [webinar]
10. Workshop on “Formulation and testing of hypothesis and Application of Statistical
methods: Hands on Training on SPSS software” held on 15-16th December 2022
organized by Mysore University Library, Manasagangothri, Mysore.
Special participation
Participated in the volunteer programme under “Tent Library” concept by Govt, of Karnataka
department of Public instruction, Education Dept., Health Dept., Dept. of Public Libraries with
Karnataka Forest dept. held at Elephant camp, Mysoru Palace ground, Mysoru.
Examination related work
Question Paper settings and Evaluation for UG and PG
Professional Memberships
1. Karnataka Library association (KALA) Life Member
2. Mysore Library and Information Scientist Association (MyLISA) Life Member
3. Mysore Information and Library Science Alumni Network (MILAN) Life Member
