Dr. S. THANUSKODI. Professor& Head

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1 Dr. S. THANUSKODI Professor& Head Contact Address : Department of Library and Information Science Alagappa University Karaikudi Tamil Nadu, INDIA Employee Number : Date of Birth : Contact Phone (Office) : Contact Phone (Mobile) : Contact (s) : thanuskodi_s@yahoo.com & thanusdde@gmail.com Skype id : thanuskodi Academic Qualifications: M.A., B.Ed., M.L.I.S., M. Phil., Ph.D., M.L. Teaching Experience: 21 Years Research Experience: 14 Years Additional Responsibilities 1. Head of the Department Areas of Research 1. Information and Communication Technology & Classification Practice 2. User Studies & Bibliometrics

2 Research Supervision / Guidance Program of Study Completed Ongoing Research Ph.D M.Phil Project PG Publications International National Others Journals Conferences Journals Conferences Books / Chapters / Monographs / Manuals h-index : 12 i10 index : 14 Total Citations : 505 Funded Research Projects Completed Projects S. No Agency From Period To 1 ICSSR 1/6/ /5/2015 Project Title Awareness and Use of E-resources among Social Scientists of Alagappa University and its affiliated colleges. Budget (Rs. In lakhs) 3.0 Lakhs Ongoing Projects S. No Agency Period Project Title Budget (Rs. In From To lakhs) 1 UGC 1/6/ /5/2018 Information Literacy Skills among Library and Information Science Professionals in India Lakhs

3 Distinctive Achievements / Awards 1. Received the UGC Research Award for the period for the research topic entitled Information Literacy Skills among Library and Information Science Professionals in India. Events organized in leading roles Number of Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Events organized: Organising Secretary - ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Application and Relevance of E-Resources in Academic Libraries, Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 8 th February, Organising Secretary - ICSSR Sponsored National Workshop on Open Source Software for Academic, Special and Public Libraries Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 23 & 24 th January, Convener - UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Knowledge Management in Electronic Environment: Opportunities and Challenges Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science Alagappa University, Karaikudi on March, Organising Secretary - National Seminar on Role of LIS Professionals in Developing Information Literacy Skills in the Digital Era Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University in association with the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and Indian Library Association (ILA)on 19 th & 20 th March, Organising Secretary - National Conference on Research Methodology in Library and Information Science [NCRMLIS 2016] Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University in association with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) on 11 th & 12 th March, Organising Secretary - National Conference on Information for All: Changing Role of Public Libraries in Digital India Initiatives [NCIFA 2016] Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University in association with the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) on 2 nd & 3 rd September, Organising Secretary - World Book and Copyright Day 2013 Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 17 th April, 2013.

4 8. Organising Secretary - International Literacy Day 2016 Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 8 th September, Organising Secretary - International Literacy Day 2017 Organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 8 th September, Events Participated Conferences / Seminars / Workshops: International Conference on e-resources in Higher Education: Issues, Developments, Opportunities & Challenges at Department of Educational Technology and Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, TN., India on February UGC National Conference on Collaborations and Strategic Alliances For the Development of Libraries in various Institutions of Higher Education at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore on 26 & 27 February UGC-National Workshop on Open Source Software for LIS Professionals at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar on 5 th & 6 th March International Conference on Innovation Driven Librarianship: Expectations of Librarians and Library Users at SRM University, Chennai, India on June National Conference on Next Generation Digital Libraries and Web Technologies: Challenges and opportunities organized by Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore with SALIS on August 20-21, National Seminar on Emerging Dimensions of Higher Education: Challenges and solutions organized by Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on September 11-12, International Conference on Information Management: Envisioning the Future Libraries. Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Dindigul 7 th & 8 th October th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & 11th COLLNET Meeting, October 19-22, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, India. 9. UGC National Conference on Academic Librarianship in India in 21 st Century: Challenges and Opportunities at Department of Library and Information Science, Annasaheb Gundewar College, Nagpur on 23 rd January 2011.

5 10. Symposium on ELIS-2011 Envisioning Library and Information Services at University Library, Anna University, Chennai on 17 th March, International Conference on Quality Enhancement in Distance Education for Life Long Learning Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 26 th & 27 th March, National Seminar on Emerging Library and Information Technologies, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, 9 10 December, National Conference on National Conference on Innovative Library Services in Digital Era organized by Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi with SALIS on 19-21, January, LIST 11 th National Conference on 100 Years of Library and Information Science Education in India. DLIS, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, 18 th February, International Conference on Electronic Publications (ICEP) organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, 1 2 nd March, International Seminar on Knowledge Management for Technical Education Central Library, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, 19 th January, International Conference on Open Access Scholarly communication Reincarnated: A Futuristic Approach Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 19 th & 20 th August, National Conference on Next Generation Library Services, Central Library, Justice Basher Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous),Chennai, 16-17, August, National Seminar on Lead the Change: Innovative Information Professionals in the Digital Age. University Library,Dravidian University, Kuppam, 7-8 th March, National Conference on Electronic Resources and Academic Libraries at St. Xavier s College of Education (Autonomous), Palayamkottai on 22/10/2016. Other Training Programs 1. Short term course for Researchers to prepare on Research Projects (Minor / Major) at the UGC Academic Staff College, University of Madras, Chennai from 10/10/2011 to 14/10/ Tutor Training Programme attended at Annamalai University from 5 th to 8 th January 2010 organized by CYP Asia Centre, Chandigarh in collaboration with Annamalai University.

6 Overseas Exposure / Visits 1. Attended and presented the papers in the 16 th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL XVI) at Bangkok, Thailand on th June, Membership in Professional Bodies 1. Life Member: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) 2. Life Member: Indian Library Association (ILA) 3. Life Member: Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) 4. Life Member: Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Sci. (IATLIS) 5. Life Member: Society for Information Science (SIS) 6. Life Member: Madras Library Association (MALA) 7. Life Member: Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Editorial Board 1. International Journal of Advanced Library and Information Science 2. Library Philosophy and Practice (International) 3. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science. 4. International Journal on Information & Communication Technology 5. International Journal of Information Technology and Knowledge Management. 6. International Journal of Knowledge Management & E-learning 7. International Journal of Information Technology and Management Research. 8. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 9. International Journal of Library Science and Information Management (IJLSIM). Advisory Board 1. Editorial Advisory Board Member in ST. Anne Mary Publications. 2. E3 Journal of Business Management and Economics. 3. e-library Science Research Journal. Academic Bodies (such as Board of Studies etc.,) 1. Senate Member, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 2. Chairman, Board of Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. 3. Member, Board of Studies, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar. 4. Member, Board of Studies, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai. 5. Member, Board of Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy 6. Member, Board of Studies, Bishop Heber College, Trichy

7 Others 1. Chairman, Question Paper Setter Board, Periyar University and Annamalai University. 2. Member, Question Paper Setter Board, University of Madras, Madurai Kamaraj University, Bishop Heber College and AVVM Sri Pushpam College. 3. Member, Ph.D. Doctoral Committee, Bharathidasan University, Bharathiar University, Periyar University, Bishop Heber College. Resource persons in various capacities Number of Invited / Special Lectures delivered: Delivered invited talk on Open Source Resources in RRLF Training Programme to the Public librarians of Sivagangai District on 28/7/ Delivered invited talk on Impact of ICT in Library and Information Centres in National Seminar on Electronic Information Management and Dissemination in Digital Era: Opportunities and Challenges at Department of Library and Information Science, Periyar University on 17 th March, Delivered special lecture on Library and Information Science Education in the 21st Century in the Inauguration of Library and Information Science Association (LISA) at Department of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 10 th July, Delivered invited talk on New Frontiers in ICT Based Library Services in the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Disseminating Information among Library Users in the College Libraries at Department of Library and Information Science, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Vellore District on 27 th August, Delivered invited talk on How to improve the Librarians Skill in RRLF Training Programme to the Public librarians of Sivagangai District on 12/12/ Delivered invited talk on Handling Children with Special Needs in RRLF Training Programme to the Public librarians of Sivagangai District on 19/12/ Delivered invited talk on Innovative Electronic Information Services in National Conference on Impact of Electronic Resources on Teaching, Learning and Research: Issues & Opportunities organized by Central Library and DDE, Alagappa University on th April, 2015.

8 8. Delivered the keynote address at the workshop entitled Style Manuals in Research organised by the Library and Information Science Wing of the Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, on 22 nd August, Delivered the invited talk on Use of ICT in Legal Research at the national Conference on Contemporary Legal Education in the Globalized World organised by the Central Law College, Salem, on 17 th -18 th September, Conference Director in the National Conference on Information Services for Disadvantaged: Opportunities and Challenges at Bishop Heber College (Autonomous) Trichy on 15 th February, Rapporteur General in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Application of Quantitative and Qualitative Indicators for Effective information Management in Academic Libraries at Dept. of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University on th March, Rapporteur General in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Advancement of Science Through Scientometrics at Dept. of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University on th March, Others 1. No. of PhD Thesis evaluated : No. of PhD Public Viva Voce Examination conducted : 25 Recent Publications 1. Thanuskodi S, (2011), Internet Use by Researchers: A Study of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Library Philosophy and Practice (International), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Library use and Information Seeking Behaviour of Faculty Members of Government Arts and Science Colleges in Salem, International Journal of Library Science Vol.4(A11), Thanuskodi S, (2011), User Awareness and Use of E-Journals among Education Faculty Members in Chennai: A Survey, International Research Journal of Library and Information Science Vol.1 (1), Thanuskodi S and Ravi S, (2011), Use of Internet by the Social Science Faculty of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India, Library Philosophy and Practice (International), 1-9.

9 5. Thanuskodi S, (2011), User awareness towards using information and communication technology (ICT) in government arts and Science Colleges in Southern Tamil Nadu: An analytical study, International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research. Vol. 2(6), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Higher education in India: Challenges and opportunities, International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research. Vol. 2(6), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Bibliometric Analysis of the Indian Journal of Chemistry, Library Philosophy and Practice (International), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Use of Electronic Resources by Users in the Faculty of Dentistry, Annamalai University: A Study. Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST) Vol.1(1), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Internet use among distance learners in the changing higher education environment at the Bharathiar University, India, International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies,Vol. 1(1) pp Thanuskodi S, (2011), Use of ICT among Faculty Members of Self Financing Engineering Colleges in the Changing Higher Education Environment, Library Philosophy and Practice (International), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Library Herald Journal: A Bibliometric Study, Researchers World Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce, Vol.2 (4), Thanuskodi S, (2011), The use of ICT in government law college libraries in Tamil Nadu: A study. E3 Journal of Business Management and Economics. Vol. 2(5), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Reading Habits among Library and Information Science Students of Annamalai University: A Survey, International Journal of Educational Sciences. Vol.3 (2), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Lack of ICT infrastructure as a barrier to resource sharing in Indian public libraries, International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies, Vol. 1(5), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Internet use among the faculty members and the students in the Professional Colleges at Tirunelveli Region: an analytical study, Educational Research, Vol. 2(13), Thanuskodi S, (2011), ICT Literacy among Library Professionals in the Engineering College Libraries of Tamil Nadu: An Analytical Study, International Journal of Digital Library Services, Vol.1 (2), Thanuskodi S, (2011), User Awareness and Use of Online Journals at the Annamalai University Library: A Survey, International Journal of Information Research, Vol.1 (2),

10 18. Thanuskodi S and Ravi S, (2011), Utilization of Digital Resources by Faculty Members and Research Scholars of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology. Vol. 31(1), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Use of Internet in Tamil Nadu State Central Library (Connemara Public Library): A study, Indian Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 5 (1), Thanuskodi S, (2011), User Awareness and Use of Online Journals among Education Faculty Members in Coimbatore District: A Survey, Journal of Communication. Vol.2 (1), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Information Search Pattern of Doctoral Students in the Electronic Environment: An Investigation among the Science Doctoral Students in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Gyankosh: the Journal of Library and Information Management Vol.2(1), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Effectiveness of Library Services of College Libraries in Chennai City, Information Age. Vol.5 (2), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Usage of Electronic Resources at Dr T.P.M. Library,Madurai Kamaraj University: A Case Study, DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology. Vol. 31 (6), Thanuskodi S, (2011), Webometric Analysis of Private Engineering College Websites in Tamil Nadu, Journal of Communication. Vol.2 (2), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Use of E-resources by the Students and Researchers of Faculty of Arts, Annamalai University, International Journal of Library Science, 1(1), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Citation Analysis of Doctoral Research in Botany Submitted to Annamalai University, International Journal of Library Science, 1(1), Thanuskodi S, (2012), A Webometric Analysis of selected Institutes of National Importance Websites in India, International Journal of Library Science, 1(1), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Awareness and Usage of UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium among Faculty Members of State Universities in Tamil Nadu: A Survey, International Journal of Information Science, 2(3), Thanuskodi S, (2012), The Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Faculty Members, International Journal of Information Science, 2(4): Thanuskodi S, (2012), Collection Development Practices in Selected Engineering College Libraries in Tamil Nadu, India: A Survey, International Journal of Opinion in Physical Sciences, 1(1), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Electronic Information Sources and Services in Anna University Libraries in Tamil Nadu: A Study, International Journal of Library Science, 1(3),

11 32. Thanuskodi S, (2012), Bibliometric analysis of Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, 2(3), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Use of ICT for Information Creation among Faculty Members of Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India, International Journal of Library Science, 1(4), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Use of Online Public Access Catalogue at Annamalai University Library, International Journal of Information Science, 2(6), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Awareness of Library 2.0 Applications among Library and Information Science Professionals at Annamalai University, India, International Journal of Library Science, 1(5), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Use of Internet by the Faculty Members of Arts and Science Colleges in Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu, India: A Case Study, International Journal of Information Research, 2(2), Thanuskodi S, (2012), E-resources and their usage patterns among the lawyers of the supreme court of India: A case study, SRELS Journal of Information Management. Vol-49(1), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Bibliometric Analysis of DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues, IGI Global, USA, Thanuskodi S, (2012), Awareness of Web 2.0 among Medical College Librarians in Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 6 (1), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Citation Analysis of Doctoral Research in LIS submitted to Annamalai University, Information Age. Vol.6 (1), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Assessing the Efficacy of Library Services of District Central Libraries in Tamil Nadu from Users Perception, DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology. Vol. 32 (6), Thanuskodi S, (2012), Awareness of Web 2.0 among participants of the 3 rd LIS Refresher Course in Bharathidasan University, SRELS Journal of Information Management. Vol-49(6), Thanuskodi S, (2012), ICT Applications in Academic Libraries, SSDN Publishers, New Delhi, pp Thanuskodi S, (2012), Electronic Resources in Legal Profession, SSDN Publishers, New Delhi, pp Thanuskodi S, (2013), Awareness and Use of ICT among Under Graduate Degree Students of Rural Areas in Tuticorin District, India: A Study, International Journal of Information Science, 3(1), 1-6.

12 46. Thanuskodi S and Umamaheswari P, (2013), Bibliometric Analysis of Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, International Journal of Advanced Library and Information Science, 1 (1), Thanuskodi S and Sugathi M, (2013), Use of Internet and Electronic Resources among Paramedical Professionals: A Survey, International Journal of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Research, 2 (9), Thanuskodi S and Amsan E, (2013), Effective Use of E-Resource Materials among Students of JJ College of Engineering and Technology: A Study, International Journal of Digital Library Services, Vol.3 (2), Nachiappan N and Thanuskodi S, (2013), Awareness of Right to Information Act (2005) Among LIS Professionals and Students in Tamil Nadu, International Journal of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 3 (2), Thanuskodi S and Vasanthi M (2013), Library Resources and Services in the Polytechnic College Libraries at Tamil Nadu: A Survey, International Journal of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Research, 2 (3), Thanuskodi S, (2013), Gender Differences in Internet Usage among College Students: A Comparative Study, Library Philosophy and Practice (International), Thanuskodi S, (2013), Current Science Journal: A Bibliometric Study, International Journal of Information Processing and Communication (IJIPC), 1 (2), Thanuskodi S, (2013), Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries, IGI Global, USA, pp Thanuskodi S and Subramaniayan S, (2013), Awareness and Use of E-Resources among Library and Information Science Distance Learners at Alagappa University: A Study, Advancing Library Education:Technological Innovation and Instructional Design, IGI Global, USA, Thanuskodi S. and Saranya C, (2013), Use of Internet among Students and Researchers at Alagappa University, Advancing Library Education:Technological Innovation and Instructional Design, IGI Global, USA, Thanuskodi S, (2013), Availability and usage of ICTs and e-resources by Paramedical Professionals in India: Challenges and ways forward. International Conference on Open Access Scholarly communication Reincarnated: A Futuristic Approach Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore Stephen G and Thanuskodi S, (2014), Use of ICT by Research Scholars: A Survey of Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, International Journal of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 4 (1), Venkatesan M N and Thanuskodi S, (2014), A Scientometric Analysis of Nuclear Power Generation Research: A Study, International Journal of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 4 (3),

13 59. Venkatesan M N and Thanuskodi S, (2014), Nuclear Power Generation Research seen through Scopus: A Scientometric Analysis, International Journal of Digital Library Services, Vol.4 (4), Thanuskodi S, (2014), Internet Use among University Students: A Survey in Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management. Vol. 1(1), Thanuskodi S, (2014), Bibliometric Analysis of D-Lib Magazine, e -Library Science Research Journal. Vol. 2(6), Thanuskodi S, (2014), Use of ICT among Distance Learners: An Investigation among the Social Science Students in Annamalai University, Indian Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 8 (1), Thanuskodi S and Pandiselvi P, (2014), Information Needs on Rural Women: A Study of Tamil Nadu, India, e -Library Science Research Journal. Vol. 2(8), Ashokkumar A and Thanuskodi S, (2014), Usage of Ophthalmology Books among Medical Professionals in Anna Centenary Library, Chennai: A Study, e -Library Science Research Journal. Vol. 2(9), Thanuskodi S, (2014), Web Citation Analysis of Selected Electronic Journals of Education. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 8 (2), Thanuskodi S Nachiappan N and Rajesh Kumar M (2014), Reading Habits among Graduate Students of Pudukottai District, Tamilnadu: A Survey, SRELS Journal of Information Management. Vol. 51(3), Thanuskodi S, (2014), Handling of Internet Services and Resources by Social Scientists at Affiliated Colleges of Bharathiar University, Journal of Research in Librarianship. Vol.1 (1), Stephen.G and Thanuskodi S, (2014), Use of Social Networking Sites among the Students of Engineering & Education Colleges in Karaikudi. A Study,. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science, Vol. 3(4), Stephen G and Thanuskodi S, (2015), NGOs are Service Sector of the world: Information needs of NGOs: A special survey of Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai Districts in India, E3 Journal of Business Management and Economics. Vol.6 (1), Venkatesan M N and Thanuskodi S (2015), Wind Power Generation Research output Analysis: seen through Scopus, International Journal of Next Generation Library and Technologies. Vol.1 (2), Stephen G and Thanuskodi S, (2015), Awareness and Usage of N-LIST by Minority Institutions Graduate Students in Ramanathapuram District: A Study, International Journal of Library Science and Information Management (IJLSIM). Vol.1 (1), Thanuskodi S, (2015), Gender Differences in Social Media Usage among College Students: A Comparative Study, e -Library Science Research Journal. Vol. 3(6), 1-16.

14 73. Thanuskodi S, (2015), Handbook of Research on Inventive Digital Tools for Collection Management and Development in Modern Libraries, IGI Global, USA, pp Thanuskodi S and Alagu A, (2015), Awareness and Use of Social Media: A Case Study of Alagappa University, Social Media Strategies for Dynamic Library Service Development; IGI Global, USA, Thanuskodi S, (2015), Usage of Social Media among LIS students in India, 16th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians meeting and general conference (CONSAL XVI), Bangkok, Thailand, Thanuskodi S, (2015), Professional Competencies and Skills for Library and Information Professionals: A Present-Day Scenario, 16th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians meeting and general conference (CONSAL XVI), Bangkok, Thailand, Thanuskodi S, (2016), Awareness and Use of E-Resources among Social Scientists of Alagappa University and its Affiliated Colleges, Library Philosophy and Practice (International), Thanuskodi S and Naseehath S, (2016), A Webometric Analysis of Medical Tourism Websites in Kerala, Library Philosophy and Practice (International), Thanuskodi S, (2016), Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses in Legal Research Submitted to Selected Universities in Kerala, Indian Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 10 (2), Kalyani S and Thanuskodi S, (2016), Students Use and Access Pattern of Social Networking Sites by Alagappa Institute of Management, Karaikudi A Study, e- Library Science Research Journal. Vol.5 (2), 1-9.