P a g e 1 Dr.B.T. Sampath Kumar Associate Professor, Dept. of Studies and research in Library and Information Science Tumkur University, Tumkur, Karnataka, INDIA Total Number of Publications : 75 International journals : 09 National journals : 19 International Conference : 11 National conference/ Seminar : 33 Article in Editorial book : 01 Conference Proceedings edited : 02 Citations: : 17 (Google scholar) International Journals 1. Persistence and Half-life of URL citations cited in LIS Open Access Journals, Aslib Proceedings: New Information Perspective, Vol. 64, NO. 5, 2012. (Emerald Publications, UK) 2. Availability and Persistence of Web Citations in Indian LIS Literature. The Electronic Library, Vol. 30, No.1, 2012. (Emerald Publications, UK) 3. Use of ICT in College Libraries in Karnataka, India: A Survey. Program: Electronic library and Information system. Vol. 44, No.3, pp.271-282, 2010, (Emerald Publications, UK) Citations: 5 4. Perception and Usage of E-Sources and Internet by Indian Academics: A Comparative Study. The Electronic Library, Vol. 28, No.1, 2010. pp. 137-156. (Emerald Publications, UK)
P a g e 2 5. Precision and Relative Recall of Search Engines: A Comparative Study of Google and Yahoo! Singapore Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 38, 2009. pp. 127-134. (Singapore Journal) 6. Web Citation Behaviour in Scholarly Electronic Journals in the Field of Library and Information Science. Webology, 5(2), Article 54, June 2008. Available at: http://www.webology.ir/2008/v5n2/a57.html (Iranian Journal) Citations: 8 7. Internet use and its impact on the Academic Performance of University Teachers and Researches: A Comparative Study, Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, Emerald Publications, (Accepted for publication) 8. Search engines and their Search Strategies: The Effective Use by Indian Academics, Multicultural Education & Technology Journal, Emerald Publications, (Communicated)) 9. Decay and Half-life Period of Online Citations cited in Open Access Journals, International Information and Library Review, Elsevier publication, (Communicated) 10. Research Articles Published in Current Science, 1999 2008: A Bibliometric Study. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science. (Communicated) National Journals 11. Evaluating the Searching Capabilities of Search Engines and Meta Search Engines: A Comparative Study. Annals of Library and Information Studies. Vol. 57, June 2010. pp. 87-97. 12. Evaluation of Web based Information Sources: An Analytical Study with Particular Reference to Physics Reference Sources. SRELS Journal of Information Management. Vol. 46(4) December 2009, pp. 435-448.
P a g e 3 13. Physical Science Reference Sources on the Web: An Evaluative Study. Library Herald. Vol. 46, (4), December 2008, pp.295-307. 14. Use of web based sources in scholarly electronic journals in the field of library and information science: a citation analysis. Annals of Library and Information Studies. Vol. 55, June 2008, pp.145-152 15. Students and Faculties Information Searching Behavior: Use of Search Engines for Retrieval of Scholarly Information. Library Herald. Vol.46 (1), March 2008. pp.21-30. 16. Use of Search Engines by Research Scholars and Faculty Members of Physics departments in the Universities of Karnataka State. Annals of Library and Information Studies. Vol. 55, March 2008. pp.62-68. 17. Impact of Web-based Learning Technology on Distance Education: With Special Reference to LIS Education. Journal of Library and Information Technology. Vol.3 (2), 2007. pp.39-47. 18. A Study of Internet Usage by Students and Faculties in Kuvempu University. Library Herald. Vol. 44(4), 2006.pp.283-294. 19. Information Retrieval Performance of Internet Search Engines: A Comparative Study of Google and Yahoo. Kuvempu University Science Journal. Vol. 3 (1), June 2006. pp. 1-7. 20. Internet Search Engines: A Comparative Study and Evaluation Methodology. SRELS Journal of Information Management. Vol.43 (3), 2006. pp.231-241. 21. Use of Internet by Physicists in Universities of Karnataka State: A Comparative Study. ILA Bulletin. Vol. 41 (4), 2005. pp. 25-40.
P a g e 4 22. Chemical Technology Literature: An Obsolescence Study. Annals of Library and Information Studies. Vol.50 (4), November 2003.pp.156-162 23. Information Use Pattern by Sericulture Scientists: A Case Study of Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute Library, Bangalore. SRELS Journal of Information Management, Vol.40 (3), September 2003, pp.255-265. 24. Evaluation of Information Services and Facilities offered by D.V.S. Polytechnic College Library: A Case Study. CLIS Observer, Vol.20 (3 & 4), 2003, pp.99-104. 25. World Wide Web: Search Strategies for effective information retrieval. Kuvempu University Science Journal, Vol.2 (1), June 2002, pp.1-8. 26. Environmental Science Literature: An Obsolescence Study. Kuvempu University Science Journal, Vol.1 (1), June 2001, pp.98-105. 27. Information Seeking Behavior of D.V.S. Polytechnic College Library Users: A Case Study. KELPRO Bulletin. Vol.5 (2), 2001, pp.6-9. 28. Information Use by Library Professionals: A Scientometric Analysis, ILA Bulletin, Vol. 36 (1), 2000, pp.19-23. 29. Periodicals Use Pattern by Teachers and Research Scholars of Kuvempu University: A Case Study. SRELS Journal of Information Management. Vol. 37(4), December 2000, pp.301-314.
P a g e 5 International 10. PAPERS IN Conferences CONFERENCES/SEMINARS PROCEEDINGS 1. Impact of Web Sources on Indian Scholarly Communication: A Citation Analysis for presenting in 6 th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics, held at University of Mysore, Mysore during October 19-22, 2010 Mysore, India. 2. Content Analysis of Indian Institute of Management Library Websites: A Comparative Study in Seventh International CALIBER-2009 on E-Content Management: Challenges and Strategies organized by Pondicherry University, Pondicherry during 25 th to 27th February 2009. 3. Evaluation of Web Resources: An Analytical Study with Particular Reference to Science and Social Science Dictionaries in International Conference on Knowledge for All: Role of Libraries and Information Centres at Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai during 12-15 November 2008. 4. Use of Electronic Information Sources by the Academic Community: A Comparative Study in Sixth International CALIBER-2008 on From automation to transformation organised by University of Allahabad library, Allahabad during 28 th February to 1 st March 2008. 5. WWW Searching Tools: An Evaluation of Features of Selected Searching Tools. Paper Presented in International Conference on Information Management in a Knowledge Society organased by IASLIC during 21 st to 25 th February 2005.
P a g e 6 International Conference Abstracts 6. Relevancy and Ranking of Web pages in Google, Yahoo and Altavista: A Comparative Study for presenting in 8th International CALIBER 2011 on Towards Building a Knowledge Society: Library as Catalyst for Knowledge Discovery and Management, during 2-4 March 2011, Goa University, Goa. 7. Scholarly Use of Web resources in LIS Literature: A Citation analysis for presenting in 8th International CALIBER 2011 on Towards Building a Knowledge Society: Library as Catalyst for Knowledge Discovery and Management, during 2-4 March 2011, Goa University, Goa. 8. Empowering LIS Professionals: Challenges and Opportunities with special reference to India in International Conference on "Transforming Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow" during 15 th -16 th June 2009, Bayview Beach Resort, Pulau Pinang Malaysia organised by University Sains Malaysia 9. E-Learning in Distance Education: A Technological Boon for Learners in International Conference on Information Management for Global Access organized by Organized by TERI in partnership with Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, New Delhi during 5th to 8th December 2006. 10. Role of E-learning in Digital Environment in International Conference on Information Management for Global Access organized by Organized by TERI in partnership with Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, New Delhi during 5th to 8th December 2006. 11. Consortia Approach for Content Sharing: A Strategy in First International Convention CALIBER 2003 on Mapping Technology on Libraries and h People
P a g e 7 organised by Nirma Education and Research Foundation Ahamadabad during 13th to 15th February 2003. National Conferences/ Seminars 12. Use of URL citations in LIS scholarly Publications: A Citation Analysis in national conference on Knowledge Society: Innovations in Librarianship (ILAKSIL 2012) organized by St.Agnes Centre for Post Graduate Studies & Research, Mangalore, Karnatakaduring 23 rd -25 th February 2012. 13. Cyber Crimes: New Challenges to LIS Professionals in the Cyber World in national conference on Knowledge Society: Innovations in Librarianship (ILAKSIL 2012)organized by St.Agnes Centre for Post Graduate Studies & Research, Mangalore, Karnatakaduring 23 rd -25 th February 2012. 14. Search engines literacy among Engineering and Management academics in National Conference on Competencies for higher learning and higher research held at Tumkur University, Tumkur during 21-22 October, 2011. 15. Applications of Google Groups in providing effective Library Services. Presented in National Conference on Collection Management in Changing Context: Problems and Prospects held at Shivamogga during 19-20 August 2011. 16. Google Groups: New Technology based Tool for Teaching and Learning in National conference held at KSOU, Mysore on 30 th March 2011. 17. Web 2.0: An Innovative Technology for LIS Education for presenting in XXVII National Conference of the IATLIS on Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training, during 17-19 November 2010, University of Pune, Pune
P a g e 8 18. Online Teaching and Learning System: An Effective tool for Higher Education, Paper presented in the national seminar on Assimilating Recent Developments of ICT in Education, organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Education, Kuvempu University during 8-9 October 2010. 19. Open Source Software for Libraries: Some Issues in 55 th ILA National Conference on Library & Information Science in the Digital Era held at BIMTECH, Greater Noida, New Delhi during January 21-24, 2010. 20. Google Groups: A New Dimension for providing Effective Library Services in 55 th ILA National Conference on Library & Information Science in the Digital Era held at BIMTECH, Greater Noida during January 21-24, 2010 21. Status of Library Automation in Science College Libraries: A Survey in National Seminar on Challenges to academic librarians in the emerging technological environment on 31 st October organised by Kamala Nehru College, Shivamogga on November 2009. 22. Web Portals and Forums: Powerful tools for Providing Web Based Library Services in 23 rd IASLIC National Seminar on Library Profession in Search of a New Paradigm held at Bose Institute, Kolkata during December 10 13, 2008. 23. Information Seeking Behavior of Faculty Members of J.N.N. College of Engineering, Shivamogga: A Study in 23 rd IASLIC National Seminar on Library Profession in Search of a New Paradigm held at Bose Institute, Kolkata during December 10 13, 2008. 24. Continuing Professional Development for LIS Professionals in Today s Technological Environment in XXV IATLIS National Conference on Changing face of Library and
P a g e 9 Information Science Education: Learning styles and teaching methods held at Punjab University, Chandigarh during November 27-29, 2008. 25. E-Learning in Distance Education: A Technological Boon for Learners in National Conference on Information Management in Digital Libraries (NCIMDiL) organized by Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur during 2 nd to 4 th August 2006. 26. Impact of Web-based Learning Technology on Distance Education: With Special Reference to LIS Education in XXIII-IATLIS National Conference on Building curriculum with a difference: A vision for Library and Information Science education in 21 st century organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala during 23 rd to 25 th November 2006. 27. Building Curriculum with ICT in Teaching and Learning Library and Information Science in XXIII-IATLIS National Conference on Building curriculum with a difference: A vision for Library and Information Science education in 21 st century organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala during 23 rd to 25 th November 2006. 28. Use of Learning Technology in LIS Education in XXII IATLIS National Conference on Quality education in Library and Information Science, organized by Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli during 24 th to 26 th November 2005. 29. Planning and Designing of Digital Libraries in 4 th ASSIST National Seminar on Digital Resources and Services in Libraries organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri Shivamogga during 30th April and 1st May 2004.
P a g e 10 30. Digital v/s Virtual Libraries in 4 th ASSIST National Seminar on Digital Resources and Services in Libraries organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri during 30 th April and 1 st May 2004. 31. Marketing of Library Resources and Services in 49 th All India Library Conference on Responding to users; need in changing information landscapes: Sojourn of libraries from Palm-leaf to Palm-top organized by Bundelkhad University, Jhansi during 29 th December 2003 to 1 st January 2004. 32. Educating the Students for the 21 st Century in XX IATLIS National Conference on Globalisation of library and information science education organised by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Madras, Chennai during 21 st to 23 rd November 2003. 33. Search Engines: Guidelines for Successful Search in First Convention PLANNER- 2003 on Automation of Libraries in North East Region: Trends, Issues and Challenges organized by North Eastern Hill University, Shilong, Meghalay during 6 th to 7 th November 2003. 34. Web based Information Resources: Parameters for Evaluation in 48 th All India Library Conference on Electronic information environment and library services: A contemporary paradigm organized by NIMHANS Bangalore during 22 nd to 25 th January 2003. 35. Teaching Methods and Techniques: A Model for LIS Teachers in XIX IATLIS National Seminar on Manpower development for information of management in competitive environment organized by Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar during 1 st to 3 rd December 2002.
P a g e 11 36. Library Networking: Problems and Solution in Second ASSIST Annual Seminar on Resource sharing and Networking of engineering college libraries organised by ASSIST and VTU held at Bangalore during 29 th to 31 st December 2002. 37. Library Consortia: An Emerging Trend in SiS-2002 National Conference on Consortia approach for content sharing among libraries organized by Mangalore University library, Mangalore University, Mangalore during 27 th to 29 th May 2002. 38. Teaching Aids in LIS: An Empirical Study in XVIII IATLIS National Seminar on Changing Dimensions in Library and Information Science education organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Andra University, Vishakapatnam, during 12 th to 14 th October 2001. 39. Evaluation Criteria for Web and Printed Sources: A Comparative Study in First ASSIST Annual Seminar on Internet resources and librarianship organized by ASSIST held at Bangalore during 12 th to 14 th August 2001. 40. Authorship Trend and Collaborative Research in Physics and Economics in XIX IASLIC National Seminar organized by M.P. Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal during 13 th to 16 th November 2000. 41. Reference Sources Available on Internet in National Seminar Organised by the Dept. of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, during 31 st January to 1 st February 2000. 42. Use of Library and Information Science Literature: A Bibliometric Study 22nd IASLIC National Conference organised by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra in December 1999.
P a g e 12 National Conference Abstracts 43. Impact of E-Marketing on Consumerism: Components and Forms for Developing and Implementing E-marketing in National Seminar on Impact of E-marketing on Consumerism: Components and forms for implementing e-marketing organized by J.N.N. College of Engineering, Shivamogga during 23 rd to 25 th November 2006. 44. Mass media for effective marketing: A technological boon for marketers and customers in National Seminar on Impact of E-marketing on Consumerism: Components and forms for implementing e-marketing organized by J.N.N. College of Engineering, Shivamogga during 23 rd to 25 th November 2006 11. ARTICLE IN EDITORIAL BOOK 1. Webpage Quality testing and Performance Analysis Tools on the web: An overview. In Library and Information Science Profession in the Knowledge Society. Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. 2007, Pp165-172 Conference Proceedings edited 1. Collection Management in Changing Context: Problems and Prospects, published by Kuvempu University College Librarians Association, Shivamogga, 2011. ISBN: 978-81-921937-0-0 2. Competencies for Higher Learning and Research published by Indian Academic Library Association, Bangalore. ISBN: 81-908422-2-6