Dr. Niraj R. Patel: Educational Qualification
Dr. Niraj R. Patel: Educational Qualification
Dr. Niraj R. Patel: Educational Qualification
Niraj R. Patel
Educational Qualification:
PhD. (Library and Information Science), (2014) Gujarat Vidhyapith of Ahmedabad
M.Phil (Library and Information Science), (2006) Sardar Patel University of Vallabh Vidhyanagar
Certificate in Computing (CIC), (2002), Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
M. Lib. & Inf. Sc., (2001), Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar
B.Com. (2006), Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Work experience:
Academic: 18 years (at present MICA)
Industry: 2 Months
Affiliations:
Life Member of Gujarat Granthalaya Seva Sangh
Publications
Conference/Seminar
1) Yagnik, S. R., Patel, N. R. & Zala, L. N. (2010). Newspaper database management at MICA’s
Knowledge Exchange & Information Centre. In R. C. Gaur, F. Zarndt, D. R. Gupta, & K. Gaur
(Eds.). IFLA international newspaper conference 2010: Digital preservation and access to news
and views – conference papers 25th – 28th February, 2010 (pp 112 ‐116). New Delhi: IGNCR &
IFLA.
2) Patel, N. R., Yagnik, S. R. & Zala, L. N. (2009). WINISIS is a boon: No cost for automation at
School libraries. In R. Bharucha, P. Shah & R. Kumbar (Eds.) Role of school librarians in
education. Seminar organised jointly ADINET and J.G. Intentional School on 15th November,
2009 (pp. 41‐45). Ahmedabad: ADINET.
3) Yagnik, S. R. & Patel, N. R. (2007). Best practice performed by Knowledge Exchange &
Information Centre at MICA. In R. Bharucha (Ed.), Seminar on Best Practice. on 11th August,
2007, Ahmedabad: ADINET, INFLIBNET & AMA.
4) Zala, L. N. & Patel, N. R. (2006). Library portal: a gateway of information. In TAV Murthy (Ed.),
Dynamic interoperable web based information systems, 2nd‐4th February 2006, (pp. 636‐642).
Karnataka: Gulbarga University.
5) Yagnik, S. R., Thomas, A. K. & Patel, N. R. (2001). Digitisation of the MICA library. In M.K.R.
Naidu, A. Jamberkar, S.M. Salgar, & T.S. Kumbar (Eds.), Creation and Management of Digital
Resources 15th‐16th March 2001, (pp. 91‐99). Pune: Pune University
Articles in peer‐reviewed Journals
1) Zala, L. N. & Patel, N. R. (2009, June). The rural information centre: A gateway for sustainable
development. SRELS Journal of Information Management, 46(2), 179‐188
2) Zala, L. N. & Patel, N. R. (2006 Jan). Application of WINISIS/GENISIS software in Newspaper
Clippings. DESIDOC Bulletin of Information technology, 26(1), 17‐26
3) Patel, N. R. & Zala, L. N. (2005, Apr.‐Jun.). Digitization project of collection of MICA library: a
case study in the context to newspapers, television commercials, dissertations and print ads. ILA
Bulletin, 41(2), 5‐10.
Presentations
1) WINISIS is a boon: No cost for automation at School libraries. Seminar on Role of school
librarians in education. ADINET and J.G. Intentional School on 15th November, 2009 at
Ahmedabad: ADINET.
2) Best practice performed by Knowledge Exchange & Information Centre at MICA. Seminar on
Best Practice, 11th August, 2007 at Ahmedabad: ADINET, INFLIBNET & AMA.
Training & Workshop
1) I have attended workshop on KOHA during 15th to 17th October 2015 at NIT, Rourkela.
2) I have attended training course on ABCD during 04th November 2013 to 08th November 2013
at NISCAIR, Delhi.
3) I have attended training course on Greenstone Digital Library Software during 08th December
2008 to 13th December 2008 at IIMK, Kozhikode.
4) I have attended training course on Workshop on using open source software in library during
11th May 2006 to 13th May 2006 at ADINET, Ahmedabad.; Study prescribed by ADINET.
5) I have attended training program on Website Designing and Hosting during 16th June 2003 to
20th June 2003 at INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad.; Study prescribed by INFLIBNET.
6) I attended training program on Advanced Course on CDS/ISIS & WINISIS during 16th August
1999 to 27th August 1999 at M. S. University, Vadodra.; Study prescribed by NISSAT.
Attended Seminar/Conference
1) I have attended seminar on Library services and social development on 27th February 2016,
at Gujarat Vishvakosh Trust, jointly organized by ADINET and Gujarat Granthalaya Seva Sangh.
2) I have attended one day seminar on Library as a Learning Space : Role and Relevance of
Libraries in the future on 22nd August 2015, at Nirma University, organized by ADINET
3) I have attended international conference on Entrepreneurial Approaches to Librarianship on
26th to 28th August 2013, at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI) and
Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) are jointly organized the conference.
4) I have attended conference on28th Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information
Science on 26th to 28th November 2011, at Gujarat University.
5) I have attended seminar on Networking Libraries in Gujarat for Resource Sharing on 27th
August 2011, at AMA, organized by ADINET
6) I have attended seminar on Information Literacy and Changing Landscape of Libraries on 29th
August 2009, at AMA, organized by ADINET
7) I have attended international conference on Technology and Management Trends :
Perspectives and opportunities for library professional on 18th to 20th September 2006, at
Nirma University and Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) are jointly organized the
conference.
Teaching Experience
1) Visiting Faculty at BLISc, Gujarat University
2) Visiting Faculty at MLISc, Gujarat Vidhyapith