Prof. Durga Sankar Rath

Prof. Durga Sankar Rath

Professor
Department
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Contact
+91 3222 298-426 / Centrex-426
Educational Qualification
Degree Name Institute Year of passing/awarded
Ph. D. Vidyasagar University 2003
ADIS Indian Statistical Institute 1997
M.Com. Vidyasagar University 1991
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Design and Development of Heuristic based Expert System for Automatic Identification of Bibliographic Data Elements from Title Pages of Documents
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Description of Experience
Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since Dec., 2012
Reader, Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since Aug., 2005
Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata since Dec., 1999
Information Officer, Satyam Computer Services Ltd, Hyderabad since Nov, 1997
Asst. Manager, Information Services, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad (Regional Centre of UNIDO) since 1997
Specialization/Research Area
Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) Detailed Description
Field of Specialization Computer application in LIS
Field of Specialization Library Classification
Research Area/ Areas of Interest Application of Artificial Intelligence in LIS
Course/ Subject Taught
Course Name
Computer applications in Library and Information Services
Library Classification
Resource Description
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
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Controlled Terms VersusUncontrolled Terms in Resource Description: A Comparative Study Based onSocial Science Books. International DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology. Vol. 44 (3), 2024, pp. 158-167. pISSN: 0974-0643 eISSN: 0974-4658. Jul, 2024 DESIDOC Co-Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE, Others
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ICT Practical components in LIS curriculum: trend and advancement analysis of selected Indian Universities National Journal of Indian Library Association. Vo. 59(4), 2023. Pp. 51 – 62. ISSN(P): 2277-5145, ISSN(Online)2456-513X Oct, 2023 ILA Co-Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: Others
Article's Web Link: . https://journal.ilaindia.net
Retrieval effectiveness of Scopus and Web of Science based on three types of subject metadata: a comparative study in Economics International Annals of Library and Information Studies. Vol. 70 (3), 2023, pp. 132-145. ISSN: 0975-2404 (Online); ISSN: 0972 – 5423 (Print) Sep, 2023 NIScPR Co-Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE, Others
Article's Web Link: .DOI: 10.56042/alis.v70i3.2492.
Data Cleansing, Standardization and data Migration Framework for Proprietary to Open-Source ILMS in India International Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management). Vol.60 (4). August, 2023. ISSN: 2583-9314 (Online) Aug, 2023 SRELS Co-Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE, Others
Article's Web Link: DOI: https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2023/v60i4/170811
Towards Designing a Framework for Migration of Transaction Data of ILMS: Issues and Challenges. International KELPRO BULLETIN. Vol. 27, 1. June, 2023. ISSN: 2582-497X (Online); ISSN: 0975 – 4911 (Print). Jun, 2023 KLA Co-Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE, Others
Article's Web Link: URL: https://kelprobulletin.in/Journals_more.php?page=65
Assessing the sufficiency of resources and benefit and willingness to join and share the resources for the regional college library network: a study of college libraries affiliated to Vidyasagar University International Library Philosophy and Practice.2021. pp. 1 - 17. ISSN: 1522-0222 Oct, 2021 LPP Co-Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE, Others
Article's Web Link: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/6552/
Shared print repository programme for least need library materials: an overview National Library Herald. Vol. 59 (3), 2021. pp. 215 - 225. pISSN: 0024-2292, oISSN: 0976-2469. Sep, 2021 ILA Co-Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE, Others
Article's Web Link: DOI: 10.5958/0976-2469.2021.00033.6
Use of college libraries under Vidyasagar University: a study through Garrett ranking technique National RBU Journal of Library and Information Science. vol. 23, 2021. pp. 15 - 21. ISSN: 0972-2750. Jul, 2021 RBU Co-Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE, Others
Article's Web Link: URL: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/66027491/rbu-jr-lis-v23-2021-full-text-e-copy
Measuring the applicability of user-generated social tags along with expert-generated LCSH descriptors in sociology: a heuristic study International Annals of Library and Information Studies. Vol. 68, March 2021, pp. 28 - 38. Jan, 2021 NISCAIR Impact Factor:
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Data Migration, RFID Integration and Implementation of Koha: a case study of NIT Rourkela International Annals of Library and Information Studies. Vol. 68, March 2021, pp. 47 - 55 Jan, 2021 NISCAIR Impact Factor:
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User-generated Social Tags versus Librarian-generated Subject Headings: a comparative Study in the domain of History. National DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology. Vol.. 40(3). Pp. 176 - 184. pISSN: 0974-0643 eISSN: 0974-4658. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.40.03.15413. Jan, 2020 DESIDOC Impact Factor:
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Social tags versus LCSH descriptors: a comparative metadata analysis in the field of Economics. National DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology. Vol.. 34(4). Pp. 145 - 151. pISSN: 0974-0643 eISSN: 0974-4658. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.39.4.14291. Jan, 2019 DESIDOC Impact Factor:
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Diffusion of ICT among the University Libraries in West Bengal: a study in the light of Innovation Diffusion Theory. National Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 22. Pp. 28-46. ISSN: 0972-8570. Jan, 2018 VUJLIS Impact Factor:
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Factors affecting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption in the University Libraries in West Bengal (India). National Journal of Management. Vol. 5(3). Pp. 216 – 225. P: ISSN: 2347-3940 ISSN (Online): 2347-3959. Jan, 2018 Journal of Management Impact Factor:
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ICT Infrastructure and Human Resource pattern in Central Library of Jadavpur University and University of Calcutta: a comparative study.Periodic Research. Vol. 7(1), Aug., 2018. Pp. 115 – 129. P: ISSN: 2231-0045 and E: ISSN: 2349-9435. National Periodic Research. Vol. 7(1). Pp. 115 – 129. P: ISSN: 2231-0045 and E: ISSN: 2349-9435. Jan, 2018 Periodic Research Impact Factor:
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Parameters and standards for ICT adoption: a study among the university libraries of West Bengal. National RBU Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 20. Pp. 52– 66. ISSN: 0972-2750. Jan, 2018 RBUJLIS Impact Factor:
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Weeding out: a systematic review on what practiced and best practices. National Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 23. Pp. 43-59. ISSN: 0972-8570. http://inet.vidyasagar.ac.in:8080/jspui/handel123456789/93. Jan, 2018 VUJLIS Impact Factor:
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Changing Paradigm of Consortia: a retrospectiveanalysis National IASLIC Bulletin, Vol. 62 (2): pp. 114 - 126. ISSN: 0018-8441. Jan, 2017 IASLIC Impact Factor:
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Information Literacy Competency with particular reference to Information Search Skills among the Research Scholars and Faculty Members of the University of Burdwan: an analytical study International Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology, Vol. 7 (2).Pp. 70 – 78. ISSN (print): 2231 – 6108. Jan, 2017 AJIST Impact Factor:
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Evaluation of staff training acquired by the employees of Jadavpur University Central Library in respect of present requirement: a study. International Journal of Information Retrieval and Management. Vol. 5(10), 2017. Pp. 12 -14. ISSN: 2320-2548. International International Journal of Information Retrieval and Management. Vol. 5(10). Pp. 12 -14. ISSN: 2320-2548. Jan, 2017 IJIRM Impact Factor:
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An Investigation of Information Literacy Competency among the Post-Graduate Students of Arts Faculty of Vidyasagar University National VU Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 20 -21, pp. 124 - 146. ISSN: 0972-8570 Jan, 2016 VU Impact Factor:
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Assessing the need for a Regional Library Consortium: a case study in the colleges of North Bengal National SRELS Journal of Information Management, Vol. 53 (4): pp. 329 - 334. ISSN (Print): 0972- 2467 and ISSN (online): 0976 - 2477. Jan, 2016 SRELS Impact Factor:
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Little Magazines of Midnapore: the alternative sources of Social Science Information National RBU Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 17; pp. 11 - 30.ISSN: 0972-2750 Jan, 2015 RBU Impact Factor:
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Visual Information Seeking and Digital Libraries National IASLIC Bulletin, Vol. 60 (1): pp. 3 - 15. ISSN: 0018-8441. Jan, 2015 IASLIC Impact Factor:
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From Maunsell to Lubetzky: a journey back in search of the root of FRBR among the cataloguing codes of Anglo-American origin. National Annals of Library and Information Studies. 61 (1), March, 2014. Pp. 7 – 14. ISSN: 0975-2404 (Online); ISSN: 0972 – 5423 (Print). Jan, 2014 NISCAIR Impact Factor:
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Visual Representation of Information and Modern Libraries National VU Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 18-19: pp. 94-101. ISSN: 0972-8570 Jan, 2014 VU Journal of Library and Information Science Impact Factor:
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Relevance in Web searching: a journey beyond Information Retrieval National LIBRARIAN, Vol. 21(2): pp. 25 - 31. ISSN: 0972-3978 Jan, 2014 Jadavpur University Impact Factor:
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Novelty in RDA: a comparative analysis of the rules of AACR2 and RDA. National In IASLIC Bulletin. 58, 4; December, 2013. Pp. 242 – 252. ISSN: 0018-8441. Jan, 2013 IASLIC Impact Factor:
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Scientometric study on carbon nanotube in India. National In SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2013. Vol. 50 (5). Oct. ISSN: 0972 – 2467 and Online ISSN: 0976 – 2477. Jan, 2013 SRELS Impact Factor:
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Dynamism in Descriptive Cataloguing Codes: sequence and consequence. National In RBU Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 15, 2013. Pp. 4 – 11. ISSN: 0972-2750. Jan, 2013 DLIS, RBU Impact Factor:
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Cosmology research in India: a scientometric study. International In Library Philosophy and Practice, 2013, Summer Issue, Paper – 996. ISSN: 1522 – 0222. Jan, 2013 Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Impact Factor:
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Use of e-journals and other e-resources in the colleges of Hill and Dooars / Terai Region of North Bengal with special reference to N-LIST National In VU Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 16 – 17, 2011-12. Pp. 39 – 51. ISSN: 0972-8570. Jan, 2012 DLIS, VU Impact Factor:
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Role of Dynamism in the growth and development of Descriptive cataloguing codes with special reference to AACR. National In VU Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 16 – 17, 2011-12. Pp. 75 – 86. ISSN: 0972-8570. Jan, 2011 DLIS, VU Impact Factor:
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Measuring Conflicts among Bibliographic Data to Facilitate Automatic Identification. National IASLIC Bulletin. Vol. 56(4); December, 2011. pp. 195 – 210. ISSN: 0018-8441. Jan, 2011 IASLIC Impact Factor:
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An analytical study of MarcOnt, a reference bibliographic ontology. National In Proceedings of XXVIII All India Conference of the IASLIC – 2011. ISSN: 0972-3668. Jan, 2011 IASLIC Impact Factor:
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Relation of OCR generated content and IR: analysis of a few case studies. National In LIBRARIAN . Vol. 17, 2010. p. 30 – 40. ISSN: 0972-3978. Jan, 2010 DLIS, JU Impact Factor:
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Organizing Information in the Digital Era National VU Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 15, 2010. pp. 13-17. ISSN: 0972-8570. Jan, 2010 DLIS, VU Impact Factor:
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Social Tagging for books in public libraries: an alternative cost-effective way of cataloguing. National VU Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol10-14, 2009. pp. 39 – 46. ISSN: 0972-8570. Jan, 2009 DLIS, VU Impact Factor:
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Access can reach till exit. National RBU Journal of LIS. Vol. 8, 2004. ISSN: 0972-2750. Jan, 2004 DLIS, RBU Impact Factor:
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Heuristics for identification of bibliographic elements from title pages. International Library Hi Tech. Emerald Publishers. Vol. 22(4), 2004. ISSN: 0737-8831. Jan, 2004 Emerald Impact Factor:
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Heuristics for identification of bibliographic elements from verso of title pages. International Library Hi Tech. Emerald Publishers. Vol. 22(4), 2004. ISSN: 0737-8831. Jan, 2004 Emerald Impact Factor:
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A DCG Parser for Automatic Extraction of Bibliographic Descriptive Elements from Title pages of Monographs. International IFLA International Cataloguing and Bibliographic Control. Vol. 32(4), 2003. ISSN: 1011-8829. Jan, 2003 IFLA Impact Factor:
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Book Published
Title of the Book Published by Published on Role Details
Cataloguing in the new era: gazing through the Bodleian catalogues to RDA Ess Ess, New Delhi. ISBN-13: 978-8193359761; ISBN- 10: 8193359763 Jan, 2018 Author Indexing:
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Expert System for Automatic Cataloguing. VDM Verlag, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-34246-8. Jan, 2011 Author Indexing:
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Access to Social Science Information Prova Prakashani, Kolkata. ISBN: 81-86964-95-9 Jan, 2009 Editor Indexing:
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Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
Scholar Name Thesis Title Name of the Co Supervisor Status Date
Amalendu Das Obsolescence: a study on weeding out in selected university libraries of west Bengal Awarded Dec, 2024
Vinod Mishra. Designing a standard-driven framework for ILMS data migration in India. Awarded Dec, 2023
Avisek Chowdhuri. Challenges and Possibilities of Resource Sharing among the College Libraries affiliated to the Vidyasagar University. Awarded Jul, 2023
Kalyan Sundar Samanta. User-Generated Metadata versus Expert-Generated Metadata in Social Science: A Comparative Study. Awarded Jan, 2023
Gatikrishna Batabyal Developing Information Literacy Framework for University libraries in West Bengal. Prof. P K Panigrahi Awarded Jan, 2019
Joydeb Das Evaluation of the existing pattern of staffing in the University Libraries of West Bengal in the context of Total Quality Management: a comparative Study Awarded Jan, 2019
Sambit Kumar Hazra Adoption of ICT by the university libraries in West Bengal: an analytical study using Innovation Diffusion Theory Awarded Jan, 2019
Anila S A faceted model for visual representation of information Devika P Madalli Awarded Jan, 2016
Biswajit Adhikary Little Magazine: importance as the source of social science information Awarded Jan, 2016
Ratna Nandi Towards developing a prototype model college library consortium: a feasibility study for colleges in North Bengal Prof. P K Panigrahi Awarded Jan, 2015
Subhankar Biswas A critical study of Descriptive Cataloguing Codes from AACR2 to RDA, with special reference to their development and dynamism. Awarded Jan, 2014
Research Project
Worked as Funding Agency Amount in Rs. Duration Period Status
Co-PI DST 1454200 2 years 2018-2020 Ongoing
Investigator UGC 50000 2 years 2013-2015 Complete
Invited Lectures
Title Organized By Venue Date
Bridging the Gap between Library Services and Library Education UGC-HRDC, University of North Bengal Google Suit Jan, 2021
Content Creation for MOOC: challenges and opportunities UGC-HRDC, Jadavpur University Google Suit Jan, 2021
e-Learning: Content Creation and Delivery Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata Jan, 2020
Public Library for Substantial Development DLIS, RBU and RRRLF Sharada Sabhagriha, Rabindra Bharati University Jan, 2019
Transforming Academic Libraries UGC-HRDC, University of Calcutta University of Calcutta Jan, 2018
Rights Management in building Institutional Repository Assam College Library Association, Guwahati, Assam Guwahati College, Guwahati Jan, 2017
Implications of Big Data in managing learning resources UGC HRD Centre, NBU North Bengal University Jan, 2017
Public Libraries in India in 21st Century and SIG Discussion IASLIC Banaras Hindu University Jan, 2017
Open Access: the road to freedom SIS CSIR-IICB, Kolkata Jan, 2017
Membership of Learned Society
Title/Name of the Society
Bengal Library Association
Indian Association for Special Libraries and Information Centres
Indian Library Association
Association with Professional Bodies
Type of Professional Activity Period
Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin 2015 to 2021
Member and Resource person in various Professional Development Workshops of Bengal Library Association 2000 to 2021
Awards
Award Name Awarded by Date
IASLIC-Ranganathan Medal for the Best Article, 2011 Indian Association for Special Libraries and Information Centres Jan, 2011
Gold Medal in BLISc Vidyasagar University Jan, 1994
Gold Medal in M.Com. Vidyasagar University Jan, 1991