Dr. Soumen Mallik
Associate Professor
HOD
Department
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Contact
+91 3222 298-429 / Centrex-429
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Vidyasagar University | 2014 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Genetics and Leukemia Research: Influence of the Success of Human Genome Project – A Scientometric Mapping Approach |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Assistant Professor of the Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since February 2, 2010 |
| Associate Professor of the Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since February 2, 2022 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Scientometrics |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | LIS Education |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Information Retrieval |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| MARC21/BLIBISc. |
| Information Retrieval System/MLIBISc. |
| Content Creation through Documentation Techniques (Practice)/BLIBISc |
| Information Sources, Products and Services/MLIBISc. |
| Open Knowledge System/MLIBISc |
| Dissertation/MLIBISc |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
| Author' Name | Title | Publication Type | Published in | Published on | Publisher's Name | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rationality of Working Days for Online LIS Course: A Student Centric Solution | International | LIBRARY HERALD, Vol 61, Issue 3, pp-30-35, Print ISSN- 0024-2292 | Jan, 2023 | Delhi Library Association (DLA) | Sole Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: DOI: 10.5958/0976-2469.2023.00025.8 | |
| 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) | National | Page No. 11-18 | Jan, 2019 | Rohini Nandan: KOlkata | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| 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) | National | Page 36-44 | Jan, 2019 | Rohini Nandan: KOlkata | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Dilemma of Potato Growers in Paschim Medinipur District of West Bengal: Information Dearth, Miscommunication or Information Illiteracy? - An Analysis with the Wilsons Model | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 23:60-72(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) | Jan, 2018 | Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Human Library: Concept and Prospect | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 22:62-69(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) | Jan, 2017 | Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Research Trends in Library and Information Science : Analysis of ALIS and DJLIT | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 20-21:18-31(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) | Jan, 2017 | Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Introduction of Community Information Service by the Public Libraries : A Survey on Information Activity in Potato Farming. (ISSN: 09723668) | National | Public Libraries in India in 21st Century: IASLIC All India Conference, 31st, Banaras, 2017, Special Publication No. 56, 108-116. (ISSN: 09723668) | Jan, 2017 | IASLIC, Kolkata. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Managing stress in Librarianship through motivational thoughts of Swamiji | National | 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 | Jan, 2015 | Central Library, K.D.College of Commerce and General Studies, Midnapore, West Bengal, India. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Who should be a librarian? Neuropsychology, Prefrontal Cortex and Aging of LIS entrants | International | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 18 - 19:79-93(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) | Jan, 2014 | Vidysagar University, Midnapore India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Importance of Librarianship. | International | 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 | Jan, 2013 | Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Impact of Human Genome Project in international collaborative research on leukemia genetics. | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 16 - 17:1-27(ISSN: 0972 – 8570) | Jan, 2013 | Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Towards a Sustainable Development of Scientific Temper of India: Introduce Information Education in School Curriculum | International | Pre-Proceedings: International Conference on science communication for Scientific Temper, 10-12 January, 2012,pp 357-365 | Jan, 2012 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Television news librarianship: Importance and prospect. | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science,15:102-113. | Jan, 2011 | Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A proposal for LIS education at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi | National | IATLIS 2010: XXVII National Conference on Emerging challenges and lingering issues in LIS education, research and training, 27th Pune,2010, pp 134-141 | Jan, 2010 | Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| iSchools and LIS educations system. | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.10-14, 79-86 | Jan, 2009 | Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Information sources in academic law libraries in India. | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies,2008, Vol 5, pp 196-203. | Jan, 2008 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor. | National | Proceedings of the SiS2003: Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information Science,21st,Roorkee,2003,.pp 571-90. | Jan, 2003 | Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: |
Book Published
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Manna | Century old Public Libraries in West Bengal Established During 1800-1899 : An Exploratory Study | . | Ongoing | Sep, 2026 |
| Anima Mahata | Designing a Model Framework for Measuring User Behaviour in a Digital Library | . | Ongoing | Jul, 2026 |
| Subhendu Kar | Development of Information System on Local History of the Undivided Midnapore District of West Bengal , India during 1947 -2022 | . | Ongoing | Apr, 2025 |
| Parnab Chatterjee | An Analysis to the Philosophy of Bertrand Russell and his contribution to the Universe of Knowledge | Awarded | Nov, 2023 | |
| Bibek Mahata | An Analytical Study of Potato Cultivation, Information Literacy and Market Economy of Potato Farmers in Paschim Medinipur District | Awarded | Oct, 2023 | |
| 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 | Awarded | Aug, 2023 |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Life Member - Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres | 2013 - 14 |
| Life Member (Membership No. 529) - Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) | 2010 -11 |
| Life Member - Delhi Library Association | 2009 - 10 |
| Member- Ranganathan Researc Circle, New Delhi | 2002 to 2010 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion. | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 |
| Roadmap for ensuring the quality of Library and Information Science Education and Research | Jan, 2017 | Presented Paper - "Traits of LIS Research Entrants" | Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, January 27-28, 2017 |
| Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Pre-requisites of Knowledge Economy | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 |
| Revival from Peril: Towards Resurrection of Public Library System in West Bengal | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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. |
| Organising Documents in Public Libraries | Jan, 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 | Jan, 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 |
| National Seminar on Organizing documents in Public Libraries | Jan, 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 | Jan, 2010 | Attended | University District Committee, WEBCUTA, held at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore on February 12, 2010 |
| 21st Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information Science | Jan, 2003 | Presented paper - "Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor" | IIT, Roorkee |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion. (March 28-29, 2019) | Jan, 2019 | Jt. Organizing Secretary | . |
| UGC and RRRLF - Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on - "Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Prerequisites of Knowledge Economy. | Jan, 2017 | Jt. Organizing Secretary | University Grants Commission and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation |
| National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and challenges | Jan, 2011 | Organising Secretary | UGC |
| National Seminar on Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and Prospects | Jan, 2011 | Jt. Organising Secretary | UGC and Raja Rammohun Roy Foundation, Kolkata |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| INSDOC(CSIR) Scholarship, 2002 | Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), CSIR, India | Jan, 2002 |
| National Scholarship | National Scholarship Scheme 1993-94 | Jan, 1994 |