Dr. Manjunatha Keralapura, B.Sc. MLibSc, PhD
I am working as librarian at T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal since 1986. Mangalore University, Mangalore awarded me Ph.D. degree in library and Information Science in July 2002 for my Doctoral research study on "Quality of Library and Information Services: A study of Customer Satisfaction in Academic Libraries" carried out under the supervision of Dr. D. Shivaligaiah, Dept of LIS, Mangalore University. In April 2003, I had organized an AICTE sponsored national seminar on "Challenges in delivering Quality Services in Management and Technical Libraries" at TAPMI, Manipal. the edited version of the selected papers presented in the seminar have been published as book by M/s Allied Publishers Ltd, Chennai. In 2007, I successfully completed a Govt. of India sponsored research project on "Impact of technology on quality of services in technical and Management libraries in Karnataka" awarded by department of scientific and industrial research (DSIR) Under TIFP scheme. The complete report is available at DSIR website.
I Started my career as technical professional in Central Food & Technological Institute, Mysore (CFTRI) in 1982. Then worked as Asst. Librarian in Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal from 1982 to 1986. In 1986, I joined TAPMI as Librarian and worked one year for Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management studies, Harihar during 1999. At TAPMI, I contribiuted significantly to the overall development of in-house library automation software and bar-coded circulations and overall growth of the library. Prior to 1995, I organized a weeklong workshop for librarians on CDS/ISIS and coordinated another state level weeklong workshop on "Preparing Academic Librarians for 21st Century" organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. I had participated in many conferences/seminars for paper presentations and published many articles in journals.
Edcuational Qualifications:
1. PhD in Library & Information Scinence from Mangalore Uiversity awarded in 2002
2. PGDMM from Mysore University (distance edu) in 1994
3. B.Lib. Sc & M. Lib.sc from Mysore University in 1980-82
4. B.Sc. from Mysore University during 1977-80
5. PUC: from Karnataka State Pre Univ Board, 1975-77
6. High School from K.S. Board, 1972-75
My areas of interest: LIS Education and Research, Service Qualtiy, library technology, library administration, and social networking.
I Started my career as technical professional in Central Food & Technological Institute, Mysore (CFTRI) in 1982. Then worked as Asst. Librarian in Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal from 1982 to 1986. In 1986, I joined TAPMI as Librarian and worked one year for Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management studies, Harihar during 1999. At TAPMI, I contribiuted significantly to the overall development of in-house library automation software and bar-coded circulations and overall growth of the library. Prior to 1995, I organized a weeklong workshop for librarians on CDS/ISIS and coordinated another state level weeklong workshop on "Preparing Academic Librarians for 21st Century" organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. I had participated in many conferences/seminars for paper presentations and published many articles in journals.
Edcuational Qualifications:
1. PhD in Library & Information Scinence from Mangalore Uiversity awarded in 2002
2. PGDMM from Mysore University (distance edu) in 1994
3. B.Lib. Sc & M. Lib.sc from Mysore University in 1980-82
4. B.Sc. from Mysore University during 1977-80
5. PUC: from Karnataka State Pre Univ Board, 1975-77
6. High School from K.S. Board, 1972-75
My areas of interest: LIS Education and Research, Service Qualtiy, library technology, library administration, and social networking.