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Name Dr. Soumen Mallik Designation Assistant Professor Department Name LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Office Phone No +91 3222 298-429 / Centrex Extn. 429 Email ID soumen.mallik@gmail.com Fax - Mobile No 919476432869 Personal Website Address Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur 721102

Educational Qualification Degree Name Institute Year of passing/awarded Ph.D. Vidyasagar University 2014 Title of the Ph. D. Thesis Genetics and Leukemia Research: Influence of the Success of Human Genome Project – A Scientometric Mapping Approach

Specialization/Research Area Field of Specialization Research Area/ Areas of Interest Scientometrics LIS Education Information Retrieval

Course/ Subject Taught Information Retrieval System/MLISc. Information Services (Practice)/BLISc MARC21/BLISc.

Conference/ Symposium /Journal Paper / Books Published International Publication Title Published in Year Published by Who should be a librarian? Neuropsychology, Prefrontal Cortex and Aging of LIS entrants Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 18 - 19:79-93(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) 2014 Vidysagar University, Midnapore India Importance of Librarianship. In JANA (Pijush Kanti) and MALLIK (Soumen), Ed. Glorious 100 Years of LIS Education in India: Introspect and Prospects. p 187- 200. ISBN: 978-81-923452-0-8 2013 Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. Towards a Sustainable Development of Scientific Temper of India: Introduce Information Education in School Curriculum Pre-Proceedings: International Conference on science communication for Scientific Temper, 10-12 January, 2012,pp 357-365 2012 National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR National Publication Title Published in Year Published by Prospect of Public Libraries in Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In Paul, S. (2019). Role of Public Library in Archiving the Cultural Heritage of Bengal.(ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3) Page No. 11-18 2019 Rohini Nandan: KOlkata Information Awareness Amongst the Potato Farmers of Paschim Medinipur District in West Bengal, India: A Case Study. In Paul, S. (2019). Role of Public Library in Archiving the Cultural Heritage of Bengal. (ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3) Page 36-44 2019 Rohini Nandan: KOlkata Dilemma of Potato Growers in Paschim Medinipur District of West Bengal: Information Dearth, Miscommunication or Information Illiteracy? - An Analysis with the Wilsons Model Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 23:60-72(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) 2018 Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. Human Library: Concept and Prospect Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 22:62-69(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) 2017 Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. Research Trends in Library and Information Science : Analysis of ALIS and DJLIT Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 20-21:18-31(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) 2017 Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. Introduction of Community Information Service by the Public Libraries : A Survey on Information Activity in Potato Farming. (ISSN: 09723668) Public Libraries in India in 21st Century: IASLIC All India Conference, 31st, Banaras, 2017, Special Publication No. 56, 108-116. (ISSN: 09723668) 2017 IASLIC, Kolkata. Managing stress in Librarianship through motivational thoughts of Swamiji In SARKAR, (Milan Kumar) Ed. Influence of Vivekanandas philosophy on stress and time management for library professionals. p 81-88. ISBN-978-81-923636-2-2 2015 Central Library, K.D.College of Commerce and General Studies, Midnapore, West Bengal, India. Impact of Human Genome Project in international collaborative research on leukemia genetics. Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 16 - 17:1-27(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) 2013 Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University Television news librarianship: Importance and prospect. Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science,15:102-113. 2011 Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University A proposal for LIS education at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi IATLIS 2010: XXVII National Conference on Emerging challenges and lingering issues in LIS education, research and training, 27th Pune,2010, pp 134-141 2010 Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala iSchools and LIS educations system. Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.10-14, 79-86 2009 Vidyasagar University Information sources in academic law libraries in India. Annals of Library and Information Studies,2008, Vol 5, pp 196-203. 2008 National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor. Proceedings of the SiS2003: Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information Science,21st,Roorkee,2003,.pp 571-90. 2003 Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Other Publication Books Published Title of the Book Published by Year Role Glorious 100 Years of LIS Education in India: Introspect and Prospects. (ISBN: 978-81-923452-0-8) Dept. of Lib. and Inf Science, Vidyasagar University 2013 Editor

Ph. D. Thesis Guidence Ongoing / Submitted Ph. D. Thesis Scholar Name Thesis Title Co Supervisor Status Complete in Year Pankoj Kumar Sarker Studies on the Library Services of Scientific and Technological Universities in Bangladesh and Recommendation for Model Information Framework in Light of Vision 2021   Ongoing   Bibek Mahata An Analytical Study of Potato Cultivation, Information Literacy and Market Economy of Potato Farmers in Paschim Medinipur District   Ongoing   Sumit Kumar Manna Evaluation of the Impact of Research on Rice and Jute in Selected ICAR Laboratories during 2004-2015 and the Reaction on the part of the Recipient of Information/Beneficiaries from the Technology Transfer   Ongoing   Saswata De Health Information Infrastructure in Jangal Mahal, West Bengal   Ongoing   Parnab Chatterjee An Analysis to the Philosophy of Bertrand Russell and his contribution to the Universe of Knowledge   Ongoing

Association with Professional Bodies Type of Professional Activity Period Life Member - Delhi Library Association 2009 - 10 Member- Ranganathan Researc Circle, New Delhi 2002 to 2010 Life Member (Membership No. 529) - Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) 2010 -11 Life Member - Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres 2013 - 14

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended/Organised Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop Year Role Held at and Organiser Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion. 2019 Presented Paper - Librarianship in Digital Environment is all about Instinct, Pedagogy and Innovation Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 28-29, 2019 The Symbiotic Reciprocation Between School Library and Public Library: Rejuvenation of Peoples University in Knowledge Society 2019 Presented Paper - Rejuvination of Public Libraries through Academic Assistance to Community Children: A Roadmap for Inclusive Growth in India. Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 22-23, 2018 Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Pre-requisites of Knowledge Economy 2017 Presented Paper - "Public Libraries in the era of Knowledge Economy: Priorities and Responsibilities". Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 23-24, 2017 Personality Development and Communication Skill : Tools for the Present Era 2017 Presented Paper - "Professional Training in Library and Information Science (LIS) : A win-win Situation for Tech-Savvy Millennials". Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, March 03-04, 2017 Roadmap for ensuring the quality of Library and Information Science Education and Research 2017 Presented Paper - "Traits of LIS Research Entrants" Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, January 27-28, 2017 Revival from Peril: Towards Resurrection of Public Library System in West Bengal 2016 Presented Paper - "Towards the Resurgence of Public Libraries in West Bengal". Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 28-29, 2016 National Mission on Libraries: Disseminating Knowledge for the Developing Societies 2015 Presented Paper - "Lacunae in National Mission on Libraries" Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 12-13, 2015 LIS Education: Structure, Infrastructure and Superstructure 2014 Presented Paper - "Recommendation for policy decision and infrastructure facilities on lifelong learning in school and public library librarianship in India". Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, February 20-21, 2014 Influence of Vivekananda’s Philosophy On Stress and Time Management Of Library Professionals 2013 Presented Paper - "Managing Stress in Librarianship through motivational thoughts of Swamiji". Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, March 22-23, 2013 Professionalism in librarianship: issues and challenges in 21st Century 2013 Presented Paper - "Dress and appearance management for inculcating professionalism in 21st century librarianship". Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore. International Conference on science communication for Scientific Temper 2012 Presented Paper -"Towards a Sustainable Development of Scientific Temper of India: Introduce Information Education in School Curriculum" National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR, held during 10-12 January, 2012 A century of LIS Education in India 2012 Prsented Paper - "India Vision 2020 emphasizes self-learning in elementary education: Redesign LIS Education". Department of Library and Information Science, University of Burdwan, Burdwan,, held During February 02-04, 2012 National Seminar on Tagorean concept on library activities and services 2011 Presented paper- "Educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore and self-regulated learning process: An inspiration of modern library services." Central Library, K D College of Commerece and General Studies, Midnapore, held during December 17-18, 2011 National Seminar on Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and Prospects 2011 Presented paper- "A model LIS education program to encompass the future information paradigm." Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During December 08-09, 2011. National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and challenges 2011 Presented Paper - "Participatory web user community: The biggest threat of future libraries". Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During March 17-18, 2011. National Seminar on Organizing documents in Public Libraries 2010 Presented Paper - "Analysis of library services to predict the nature of user community and type of resource management in Public Libraries. " Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During March 11-12, 2010 National Seminar on Modern trends in higher education: Meeting the challenges 2010 Attended University District Committee, WEBCUTA, held at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore on February 12, 2010 Organising Documents in Public Libraries 2010 Presented Paper - "Analysis of library services to predict resource management in Public Libraries" Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 11-12, 2010 XXVII National Conference on Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training held during November 17-19, 2010 2010 Presented Paper -"A proposal for LIS education at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi" Dept. of Library and Information Science and Jayakar Library, University of Pune in association with IATLIS 21st Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information Science 2003 Presented paper - "Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor" IIT, Roorkee Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised Title of the Conference/Seminar/Workshop Year Role in the Event Funding Agency Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion. (March 28-29, 2019) 2019 Jt. Organizing Secretary . UGC and RRRLF - Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on - "Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Prerequisites of Knowledge Economy. 2017 Jt. Organizing Secretary University Grants Commission and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation National Seminar on Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and Prospects 2011 Jt. Organising Secretary UGC and Raja Rammohun Roy Foundation, Kolkata National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and challenges 2011 Organising Secretary UGC

Awards Award Name Awarded By Year INSDOC(CSIR) Scholarship, 2002 Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), CSIR, India 2002 National Scholarship National Scholarship Scheme 1993-94 1994

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