Bamunpara (No: 2), Mangaldai, PIN , Darrang District, Assam, India Department of Library and Information

Dr. Mukut Sarmah Name Designation Dr. Mukut Sarmah Assistant Professor Department Date of Birth 1 st March, 1971 Library and Information Science Place of Birth Address (Office) Address (Residence) Phone E-mail Bamunpara (No: 2), Mangaldai, PIN 784125, Darrang District, Assam, India Department of Library and Information Science Assam University (A Central University) Silchar, PIN 788 011, Assam, India Quarter No: R-05 Assam University Campus Durgakona, Silchar, PIN-788011, Assam, INDIA (03842)270246 (Res.) +919435193769 (Mobile) mukut.sarmah@aus.ac.in drmsarmah@gmail.com Education Subject Institution Year Details PhD (Library and Information Science) Gauhati University 2008 Topic: Prospects of Application of Information Technology in Academic Libraries of Assam: A Study UGC-NET University Grants 1997, Dec Lectureship Commission MLISc Gauhati University 1997 First Class First BLISc Gauhati University 1995 First Class First BSc Gauhati University 1992 Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Major in Botany) HSSLC AHSEC 1989 Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths HSLC SEBA 1987 English, Maths, Science, Civics, and History

Previous Working Experience More than eighteen years of working experience in Higher Educational Institutions like IIT-Guwahati, Gauhati University, Pandu College, and Assam University. Organisation Designation Period Role Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar Assistant Professor (Promotion is due) 20/11/2009 to till date Teaching (MLISc) and Research (MPhil and PhD) Pandu College [12(b) & 2(f) college] affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati Senior Grade Librarian vide DHE s Order no.: G(B) UGC 04/99/209 dated 30.09.2005 27/11/2004 to 19/11/2009 All kinds of library managerial works including planning and library budgeting. -Do- Librarian (UGC s sanctioned post) 27/11/1998 All kinds of library managerial works Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. North Eastern Council (NEC) sponsored Computerized Bibliographical and Documentation Project, Dept. Lib. & Inf. Sc., Gauhati University, Guwahati Guest Faculty / Part- Time Lecturer Library Assistant (Contractual) Part Time Research Associate 2001 to 2009 (in different semester intervals) 26/02/1998 to 26/11/1998 01/07/1997 to 25/02/1998 Taught Library Automation, Information Retrieval and other related topics of MLISc course. Performed various library works like classification using DDC, Creation of databases, Serials management, Preparation of reports, and library automation works using LIBSYS software. Worked on creation of database using a UNESCO based software package CDS/ISIS. 2

Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Technical Assistant (Contractual) 16/11/1995 to 29/02/1996 Classification using DDC and Data entry using LIBSYS software. North Eastern Council (NEC) sponsored Computerized Bibliographical and Documentation Project, Dept. Lib. & Inf. Sc., Gauhati University, Guwahati Part Time Research Associate 12/05/1995 to 15/11/1995 Worked on creation of database using a UNESCO based software package CDS/ISIS. Training Received / Technical Knowledge Obtained Areas Institution Programme Period Effective Teaching TEQIP-11 Cell, National Institute of Technology, Silchar. One week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) April 30 to May 4, 2012 SOUL 2.0 Installation and Operation INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and in collaboration with Assam University, Silchar In-House Training Programme July 25-29, 2011 Data analysis using Microsoft Excel Department of Business Administration, Assam University, Silchar 2 Day Workshop April 29-30, 2011 National e-governance Plan Computer Centre, Assam University in collaboration with Dept. of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, New Delhi National Level Workshop December 6, 2010 Knowledge Repository Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University in collaboration with INFLIBNET, ICCR and RRRLF National Level Workshop November 18-20, 2010 3

Integrated Open Source Library Management Software (KOHA, NewGenLib, Ubuntu, Linux, Perl, MarcEdit, MySQL, PostGreSql, Apache etc.) National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore National Training cum Workshop Programme January 5-9, 2009 Preservation and Digital Conservation Methods of Newspapers, Magazines, and Archival Materials with Reference to the North East Media Trust, Assam in collaboration with National Library, Kolkata. National Workshop- cum- Training November 21-24, 2007 Record Management, Conservation and Microfilming Digitization Directorate of Archives, Govt. of Assam in collaboration with National Archives of India, new Delhi. 5 day National Trainers Training Course September 18-22, 2006 Installation and Operations of SOUL software Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Ahmedabad National Training Programme March 28 to April 1, 2005 Computer Hardware and Networking Electronics and Telecommunication Department, Assam Engineering Institute, Guwahati. 3 Month Training Programme June 3 to September 4, 2002 INTERNET and Web Design INSDOC (Indian National Scientific Documentation Center), New Delhi (presently known as NISCAIR) National Training Programme January 7-11, 2002 Metadata University of Pune, Maharashtra organised jointly by Jayakar Library, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc., and INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad National Level Tutorial March 14, 2001 INTERNET-Online Multibyte Computers, a computer education centre, Guwahati. Short-term Course August 18-26, 1997 DBase and WordStar Academic Centre, AASU, and ICS, Guwahati Short-term Course June 01-10, 1996 4

MS-DOS, Word Star, D-Base 3+ Open Computer Centre of AASU, Gauhati University Short-term Computer Course March to April, 1997 Application of CDS/ISIS in Library and Information Activities Indian Library Association in joint collaboration with Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc., Gauhati University, Guwahati National Level Training Programme April 24-28, 1995 Sl. No. 1 2 3 Refresher Course/Orientation Programme Attended Course Organisation Period Grade UGC s Refresher Course in Lib. & Inf. Science UGC s Orientation Programme UGC s Refresher Course in Lib. & Inf. Science UGC-Academic Staff College, Gauhati University UGC-Academic Staff College, Gauhati University UGC-Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital 1 st to 21 st December, 2001 5 th May to 1 st June, 2003 14 th August to 3 rd September, 2012 Obtained A Grade Obtained A Grade Obtained A Grade 4 Development Programme (FDP) on Effective Teaching TEQIP-11 Cell, National Institute of Technology, Silchar. One week April 30 to May 4, 2012 -- Research Interest Application of Computer in Library and Information Services (studied a special paper in MLISc Course in Gauhati University, Guwahati). Information Retrieval Techniques (A MLISc dissertation was submitted after conducting a study, at Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc. Gauhati University, Guwahati under the supervision of Prof. Alaka Buragohain, Professor. In this study attempt was made to find out different automated retrieval techniques like Boolean Search etc. and printed retrieval tools). Knowledge Organisation, Library Classification, Information Services, LIS Research, ICT Application in Libraries, Bibliometrics Study, Citation Analysis, Web Applications in Libraries and Digital Library. Web designing using WordPress, Drupal, Moodle etc. (Designed website of Assam University Teachers Association (AUTA) and Assam University Library and Information Science Alumni Association (AULISAA). 5

Courses Taught MLISc (Library Classification Theory, Library Classification Practice; Information Sources and Services; Information Retrieval Systems; Digitization and Digital Library) MPhil and PhD Course Work (LIS Research, Knowledge Organisation, Web Technology, and Digital Library) PhD Research PhD was awarded by the Gauhati University, Guwahati in April, 2008 on the research topic Prospects of Application of Information Technology in Academic Libraries in Assam: A study under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Alaka Buragohain, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University. It was aimed to make a study on the existing library automation scenario in the academic libraries of Assam and the impact of Information Technology (IT) in library and information services. Attitude of Library professionals towards the use of Information Technology has also been studied. Suggestions and recommendations have been made on the basis of the study. Research Guidance Masters (MLISc) Level Sl. No. Year Name of the MLISc Student and Topic Status 1 2 3 4 2012 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Britunjoy Basumatary b. Topic of Dissertation: Theses in Science submitted to Assam University till 2010: A Bibliographical Study a. Name of the MLISc Student: Deepsikha Sen b. Topic of Dissertation: Creation of Database on the LIS Teachers in India using MS Access: An Experiment a. Name of the MLISc Student: Sehnara Bagum Choudhury b. Topic of Dissertation: Design and Creation of Database for the DLISc, Assam University through WinISIS 1.5 and Its Conversion to Greenstone: A Plan Proposal a. Name of the MLISc Student: Siddhartha Sankar Paul b. Topic of Dissertation: Collection Development in Selected College Libraries of Karimganj District: A Survey 5 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Priyanka Das b. Topic of Dissertation: Staffing Pattern of Selected College Libraries of Cachar District: A Study 6

6 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Shibojit Choudhury b. Topic of Dissertation: Availability and Access of E- resources in Sciences in Assam University, Silchar: A Case Study 7 8 2012 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Anwar Hussain Laskar b. Topic of Dissertation: Collection Development of in Selected College Libraries of Hailakandi District: A Survey a. Name of the MLISc Student: Shantanu Choudhury b. Topic of Dissertation: Staff Structure in College Libraries of Karimganj District: A Survey 9 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Shibani Das b. Topic of Dissertation: Use of Periodicals in Assam University Libraries: A Case Study Sl. No. Year Name of the MLISc Student and Topic Status 10 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Chanda Paul b. Topic of Dissertation: An Evaluation of the Websites of the National Libraries of South Asia: A Study 11 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Swanika Dey b. Topic of Dissertation: An Evaluative Study on the Web OPAC Available on the Website of Library of the Central Universities of India 12 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Anup Kumar Kurmi b. Topic of Dissertation: ICT Awareness Among the Library Users of Professional Institutes in Cachar District: A Survey 13 2013 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Moutushi DebRoy b. Topic of Dissertation: Job Satisfaction of Women LIS Professionals in the Academic Libraries of Barak Valley: A Survey 14 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Banashri Dev b. Topic of Dissertation: Internet-based Services and Technologies and Their Impact on Library Management: A Study on LIS Professionals of Some Selected Colleges in Cachar District. 15 a. a. Name of the MLISc Student: Taslima Begam Laskar b. Topic of Dissertation: Use of Periodicals in Selected College Libraries in Cachar District 7

16 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Banin Mazumdar b. Topic of Dissertation: A Study on Collection Development in Selected College Libraries of Karimganj District 17 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Priyanka Mazumdar b. Topic of Dissertation: Staff Pattern in Selected College Libraries of Hailakandi District: A Study 18 2013 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Taher H. Khan b. Topic of Dissertation: Open Source Software and Its Application in Libraries: A Study Among Users 19 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Priyanka Das Gupta b. Topic of Dissertation: Citation Analysis of PhD Theses Submitted to Economics Department, Assam University, Silchar Sl. No. Year Name of the MLISc Student and Topic Status 20 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Susmita Das b. Topic of Dissertation: Archival Strategies in Institutional Repositories of Indian Research Institutions: An Evaluative Study 21 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Dilnara Khanam Laskar b. Topic of Dissertation: Indexing of Printed and E-resources Through Printed Indexing Systems: An Analysis. 22 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Madhuri Purkayastha b. Topic of Dissertation: Availability and Use of Multimedia Resources in Selected Colleges of Cachar District 23 2014 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Mustafa Jaman Laskar b. Topic of Dissertation: Management of Resources in JNV Libraries Barak Valley: A Survey 24 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Anamika Chakraborty b. Topic of Dissertation: Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Nursing Staff in SMCH: A Survey 25 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Reshmi Paul b. Topic of Dissertation: A Study on Information Retrieval Techniques Among the SIP and Non-SIP Students. 26 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Shahina Mazumdar b. Topic of Dissertation: Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses of Political Science (2011-2012) 8

27 28 2014 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Suchandra Chakraborty b. Topic of Dissertation: Weblog in Promoting Information Services: An Analytical Study a. Name of the MLISc Student: S.H. Tapadar b. Topic of Dissertation: Reference, Collection of College Libraries in Karimganj District : A Survey Sl. No. Year Name of the MLISc Student and Topic Status 29 30 31 32 33 34 2015 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Gayatri Dey b. Topic of Dissertation: Information Search Strategies in LibSys and KOHA: A Comparative Study a. Name of the MLISc Student: Joyeeta Paul b. Topic of Dissertation: Evaluations of ICT Based Services in the Selected College Libraries of Cachar District: A Study a. Name of the MLISc Student: Biswajit Das b. Topic of Dissertation: Acquisition Policy of Selected College Libraries of Cachar District: A Study a. Name of the MLISc Student: Jaman Hussan Ahmed b. Topic of Dissertation: Web Based Information Services in University Libraries of Assam: An Evaluative Study a. Name of the MLISc Student: Safika Nasrin b. Topic of Dissertation: Citation Analysis of PhD. Theses Submitted to History Department in Assam University a. Name of the MLISc Student: Swmaosar Brahma b. Topic of Dissertation: Use and Usefulness of e-journals: A Case Study of PG Students of Mass Communication and Visual Arts Departments of Assam University Research Experience MPhil Level Sl. No. Year Scholar s Name and Topic Status 1 2013 a. Name of the Research Scholar: Sur Chandra Singha b. Regn. No.: 10402031 of 2006 2007 of AUS c. Topic of Research: A Study on Awareness and Use of Library 2.0 Applications Among LIS Professionals in Selected University Libraries of Assam 9

2 3 4 5 a. Name of the Research Scholar: Bhagawati Narzery b. Regn. No.: 06-120034387 of 2012 2013 of AUS c. Topic of Research: A Study on Collection Development of College Libraries in Bodoland Territorial Area District a. Name of the Research Scholar: Juli Thakuria b. Regn. No.: 06-120034379 of 2012 2013 of AUS c. Topic of Research: Use of Electronic Resources and Their Impact on the Post Graduate Science Students in the Central University Libraries of Assam: A Critical Study a. Name of the Research Scholar: Nirnimesh Pandiya b. Regn. No.: 06-100001994 of 2010 2011 of AUS c. Topic of Research: Measurement of Efficacy in Providing Quality Information Services in Library of IIM-Lucknow: An analytical Study a. Name of the Research Scholar: Bhabananda Das b. Regn. No.: 06-12003480 of 2012-2013 of AUS c. Topic of Research: Designing a Model for Public Library System of Bodoland (BTAD): A Systematic Approach for Future Development Dissertation submitted Research Experience PhD Level Sl. No. Year Scholar s Name and PhD Topic Status 1 2 2010 a. Type of Guideship: Co-guide b. Name of the Research Scholar: Nabanita Dutta Gupta, BA, MLISc c. Topic of Research: Impact of Information Technology on Society: Problems Among the Users Community in College Libraries at Hailakandi, Assam d. Registered under the Deptt. of Mass Communication, Assam University a. Type of Guideship: Co-guide b. Name of the Research Scholar: Parag Dutta Barua, BA, MLISc c. Topic of Research: Use of ICT in College Libraries of Barak Valley: An Empirical Study d. Registered under the Deptt. of Mass Communication, Assam University (22-07-15) Final Registration (Applied for Extension) 10

Sl. No. Year Scholar s Name and PhD Topic Status 3 a. Name of the Research Scholar: Monita Choudhury b. Registration No.: PhD/2355/13 dated 10.09.13 of AUS c. Topic of Research: Insights into Information Seeking and Communicating Behaviour of Agricultural Scientists of ACAR Institutes and Centres in Northeast India: A Study Final Registration 4 5 6 7 2013 a. Name of the Research Scholar: Sehnara Begum Choudhury b. Registration No.: PhD/2356/13 dated 10.09.13 of AUS c. Topic of Research: Bibliometric Analysis of Doctoral Theses in Life Sciences Submitted to Assam University during 1996 to 2012 a. Name of the Research Scholar: Deepsikha Sen b. Registration Number: PhD/2357/13 dated 10.09.13 d. Topic of Research: Awareness Towards Blended Learning as paradigm of LIS Education in Selected Universities of North East India: A Study a. Name of the Research Scholar: Shibojit Choudhury b. Registration No.: PhD/2358/13 dated 10.09.13 of AUS c. Topic of Research: Impact of Information Communication Technology on Management and Services of College Libraries Affiliated to Assam University: A Study a. Name of the Research Scholar: Rajendra Mohan Dev Sarma b. Registration No.: PhD/2359/13 dated 10.09.13 of AUS c. Topic of Research: A Study on the Best Practices with Special Emphasis on Modernisation in the Libraries of Colleges Affiliated to Dibrugarh University, Assam Final Registration Final Registration Final Registration Final Registration Minor / Major Research Project Completed Sl. No. Area and Role Funding Agency and Amount received (In Rs.) 1 Minor Research Project on Study on Information Technology Applications in College Libraries of Guwahati City and Planning for Resource Sharing. Role: Principal Investigator UGC(University Grants Commission) Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh ) Period 01/04/2008 to 31/03/2010. [No.F-38/2007-08 (MRP/NERO)/6168 dated 31.03.2008] Status Completed 11

2 Major Research Project on Design and Development of Institutional Repository for Assam University. Role: Principal Investigator UGC(University Grants Commission) Rs. 6,13,600/- (Rupees Six Lakh Thirteen thousand and six hundred) 01/04/2013 to 31/09/2015. [F. No. 5-375/2013 (HRP) dated 14/03/2013] Ongoing Seminars/Symposiums/ Conferences Attended 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Attended the State Level Seminar on Library Legislation on Assam held on 12 th August, 1995 organized by Guwahati Library Association (GLA). Participated in the special State Level Conference of Assam Library Association held on 22 nd February, 1997. Attended & Acted as Rapporteur in the National seminar on the theme Public Library Scenario in the 21 st Century held during 23 rd to 24 th April, 1998 at Guwahati, organized by the RRRLF(Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation), Calcutta in collaboration with Directorate of Library Services, Govt. of Assam. Attended the Conference jointly organized by All Assam Library Association & Jorhat Library Association, held at Jorhat on 12 th August, 1999. Participated in the UGC(University Grants Commission) sponsored Seminar on Creation of Reading Habit among the College Students in Assam: problems and solutions held on 7 th and 8 th January, 2000 at Silchar. Attended the Tutorial on METADATA held at University of Pune, Pune on March 14, 2001 organised jointly by INFLIBNET Centre, Jayakar University Library and DLISc, University of Pune on March 14, 2001. Participated in CALIBER-2001 i.e., National Convention of INFLIBNET (Information & Library Network) of University Grants Commission held on 15 th and 16 th March, 2001 in Pune University, Pune on the theme Creation and Management of Digital Resources. Attended the All Assam Library Association s conference on 12 th August, 2003 held in Guwahati on the theme Information Needs of the Society with Special Reference to Assam. Attended the Seminar organised by Bristri Binodan Kendra, Sirajuli, Sonitpur, Assam on 6 th September, 2003. Attended the ICDL-2004(International Conference on Digital Library,2004), held in New Delhi, from 24 th to 27 th February, 2004 on the theme Knowledge Creation, Preservation, Access and Management organised by TERI in partnership with the Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Govt. of India. 12

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Participated in the national Seminar on Social Role of Media and Building up of a National Information, Resource Centre-cum-Archive for the North East, held in Guwahati, Assam, on September 21 and 22, 2004. Attended National Workshop on Recent Trends & Application of Statistical Methods in Social Science Research & The Role of IQAC in Maintaining the Quality Education in the Under Graduate Colleges held on 3 rd December, 2005 at Dudhnoi College, Assam. Attended UGC Sponsored Seminar on Attracting Students / Teachers to Utilize College Library Resources and Services with Special Reference to Assam organised by All Assam College Librarians Association held at Rangia College, Rangia held on 21 st December, 2006. Attended Faculty Development Programme organized by ICFAI on 1 st February, 2007 at Guwahati, Assam. Attended Authors, Publishers and Librarians Meet from 7 th to 8 th March, 2007 organised by the National Library, Kolkata in association with Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati, Assam. Attended the National Seminar held in Guwahati jointly organized by the Deptt. Of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University and Central Reference Library, Kolkata from 28 th to 29 th March, 2007. Attended Seminar on Political Violence & Issues of Human Rights in NE India organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Pandu College in collaboration with North East India Political Science Association(NEIPSA) held on 10 th October, 2007. Attended 5 th National Convention-PLANNER-2007 held at Gauhati University organized by INFLIBNET and DLISc, GU held during 7 th to 8 th December, 2007. Acted as Rapporteur in the 5 th National Convention-PLANNER-2007 held at Gauhati University organized by INFLIBNET and DLISc, GU during 7 th to 8 th December, 2007. 20 21 22 23 24 Attended PLANNER2009 held at Tezpur University organised by INFLIBNET from 17 th and 18 th November, 2009. Attended State Level Biennial ACLA (Assam College Librarians Association) Conference held during 27 th to 29 th November, 2008 held at MNC Girls College, Nalbari, Assam. Attended National Seminar on Media, Market and Morality organised by the Department of Mass Communication, Assam University held on 10 th February, 2010. Participated in the National Conference on Current Trends in Computer Science, Assam University, Silchar held during 22-24 February, 2010. Attended 13 th Convention NACLIN (National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking) on "Revitalizing Libraries in a Global Village: High-end Technologies and Resource Management." held from June 15-18, 2010 at the BITS-Pilani, Goa Campus, organised by DELNET-Developing Library Network. 13

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Participated national workshop on Knowledge Repository organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University in collaboration with INFLIBNET, ICCR and RRRLF held during 18 th to 20 th November, 2010. Participated in the national level workshop on e-governance organised by the Computer Centre, Assam University on 4 th December, 2010. Attended One Day International Seminar on Higher Education for Sustainable Livelihood jointly organised by Assam University, AUS and CCLP Worldwide on 17 th December, 2010. Participated in the national seminar NSCD2011, organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University in joint collaboration with Central Reference Library, Kolkata held during 10 th to 11 th February, 2011. Participated in the National Seminar on Networking of Library and Information Centres of North East India in Digital Environment held during 21 st to 23 rd March, 2011 organised under the aegis of National Library, Kolkata by National Institute of Technology, Silchar. Participated in the National Seminar on Networking of Library and Information Centres of North East India in Digital Environment organised under the aegis of National Library, Kolkata by National Institute of Technology, Silchar held during 21 st to 23 rd March, 2011. Attended IASLIC XXVIII All India Conference on Library Vision 2020 organised by Allama Iqbal Library of Kashmir University held from 10 th to 13 th October, 2011. Attended the International Conference on Exploring Sub-Regional co-operation in the context of Indo-Bangladesh Relations: Society, History, Science and Culture organised by Assam University, Silchar held during 22-24 January, 2012. Attended International Conference, NILIS Symposium2012 on Changing Library Strategies for the New Generation of Users organised by the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka held during 22 nd 23 rd November, 2012. Seminar/Conference Paper Presented 1 2 3 Role of Public Libraries in Eradicating Illiteracy from the Society a speech delivered in the 6 th meeting of Guwahati Library Association Study Circle on 14 th December, 1996. Children Library a seminar paper presented in the state level seminar held in Jorhat on the occasion of Librarians Day Celebration on 12 th August, 1999. Access provision and security control to digital resources - a seminar paper presented at CALIBER-2001, national convention of INFLIBNET held on 15 th and 16 th March, 2001 in Pune University, Pune. 14

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Presented a paper on the topic Information Needs in Students Community with Special Reference to Collegiate Education: A Brief Report in 12 th Seminar of Assam Library Association in association with Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Science, Gauhati University, ALSA, JLA and DLA held at District Library, Guwahati held during August 11-12, 2003. Presented a poster jointly on Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Environment: Some issues on Authentication in the International Conference on Digital Library, 2004, held in New Delhi, from 24 th to 27 th February, 2004. ICT application in Public Libraries a seminar paper presented at the National Seminar held in GU jointly organized by the Deptt. Of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University and Central Reference Library, Kolkata held during 28 th to 29 th March, 2007. Presented a review of Rotary News a monthly magazine published for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal on 22 nd January, 2009 at the meeting of Rotary of Guwahati West. Delivered a Keynote speech on Curriculum in Semester System: Some Issues at the UGC sponsored National workshop on Semester System organised by M. C. Das College, Sonai, Silchar, Assam held during 5 th and 6 th March, 2010. Exploring and Building Internet Video Collection in Academic Libraries: Some Tips and Challenges a paper presented at NSCD2011, a national seminar organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University in joint collaboration with Central Reference Library, Kolkata held during 10 th to 11 th February, 2011. An Analytical Study on N-LIST Users in College Libraries of Cachar District, Assam a paper presented in the National Seminar on Networking of Library and Information Centres of North East India in Digital Environment organised under the aegis of National Library, Kolkata by National Institute of Technology, Silchar held during 21 st to 23 rd March, 2011. Presented a Paper jointly written on Impact of E-Access through CSIR E-Journal Consortium in CSIR-North East institute of Science and Technology(CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat in the IASLIC XXVIII All India Conference on Library Vision 2020 organised by Allama Iqbal Library of Kashmir University held during 10 th to 13 th October, 2011. Presented a paper written jointly in the International Conference on Exploring Sub- Regional co-operation in the context of Indo-Bangladesh Relations: Society, History, Science and Culture organised by Assam University, Silchar held during 22-24 January, 2012. Presented a theme paper on Exploring Continuing Professional Development for LIS Professionals in Higher Educational Institutions in the International Conference, NILIS Symposium2012 on Changing Library Strategies for the New Generation of Users organised by the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka held during 22 nd 23 rd November, 2012. Presented a paper written jointly on Effective Use of Internet and Web 2.0 tools in University Libraries: An Analytical Study in Assam, INDIA in the International Conference, NILIS Symposium2012 on Changing Library Strategies for the New Generation of Users organised by the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka held during 22 nd 23 rd November, 2012. 15

15 16 Presented a paper jointly written on Creating a Digital Library: An Experiment with WinISIS and Greenstone in the SAARC Conference for Library and Information Professionals jointly organised by Birla Institute of Management Technology and SAARC Documentation Centre, New Delhi held during 01 st and 2 nd December, 2012. Participated in Good Governance Day Celebration on the theme Use of Technology and Innovations in Promoting Good Governance on 24 th December, 2014 and presented a seminar paper on Write for Rights: Online Corruption Tracking System organised by Assam University, Silchar. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Publications: Conference Papers / Seminar Papers /Articles / Book Chapters Sarmah, M. (2000). Specialized Services for Teachers. Pandu College Teachers Bulletin Vol.1(1), September, pp. 2. Sarmah, M. (2000). Total quality management in Library and Information Services. In: Goswami, Bhupen (Ed.). Book Librarianship in Assam in the new millennium; Guwahati: Guwahati Library Association. pp.91-96. Sarmah, M. (2000). Information Superhighway. Pandu College Teachers Vol.1(2), November, pp. 2. Bulletin. Sarmah, M. (2001). Online Career Counseling. Pandu College Teachers Bulletin, Vol.1(3), January, pp. 2. Sarmah, M. and Sarmah, S. C. (2001). Access provision and security to digital resources. In. N. K. R. Naidu, A. Jambekar, S. M. Salgar and T. S. Kumbar (Eds.). Creation And Management of Digital Resources Conference Proceedings of CALIBER- 2001, Ahemdabad: INFLIBNET. pp. 252-259. (ISBN: 81-900825-4-1). Sarmah, M. (2001). Impact of Information technology on Pandu College Library. Pandu College Teachers Bulletin. Vol.1(4), April, pp. 2. Sarmah, M. (2001). Searching Dr. Indira Goswami on the Internet. In: Aradhana Goswami and B. P. Adhikary (Eds.). Smrtitigrantha. Guwahati: Malati Das Memorial Committee. pp.45-49. 8 Sarmah, M. (2001). Medicine Online. Pandu College Teachers Bulletin. Vol.5(2), May, p. 3. 9 10 11 Sarmah, M. (2001). Issues and challenges in creating digital libraries. In: Proceedings of 47 th All India Library Conference held from 20 th to 23 rd December, 2001. Warangal, A.P.: ILA. pp.618-627. (ISBN:81-85216-36-3). Sarmah, M. (2001). Technology for leading a well-ordered life. Pandu College Teachers Bulletin. Vol.1 (6), October, pp.6. Sarmah, M. (2001). Children Library. In: M. Hazarika. (Ed.). Librarianship and Challenges. Proceedings of the Conference of Jorhat Library Association. Jorhat : JLA. pp.24-32. 16

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Sarmah, M. (2002). Tathya prajukti bidyar alokat bhasa sahitya sheersak tathyanusandhan prakriya. BODHAN, a Bi-monthly Journal. Guwahati: Uttar-Pub Bharat Bhasa Sahitya Parisad, Vol. 1(2), January. pp.70-79. Sarmah, M. (2002). Danger in Bridging Digital Divide: Some issues in protecting IPRs in Digital Environment. In: Proceedings of NACLIN 2002 of DELNET held during Oct 21-24, 2002. Kochi: Cochin Univ. of Sc. & Tech., Kochi, pp38-45. Sarmah, M. (2003). Access to the Best thought of the World. In: Pandujyoti-2003 : annual college magazine. Guwahati: Pandu College. pp.37-42. Sarmah, M. (2003). User Level Security Management in a Library Network. In: T. A. V. Murthy. (Eds.). Mapping Technology on Libraries and People. a Seminar paper published in the proceedings of First International CALIBER-2003 held in Ahmedabad, during 13-15 February, 2003 jointly organized by INFLIBNET and NERF. Pp. 491-500. (ISBN: 81-900825-6-6). Sarmah, M. (2004). Published paper written jointly on Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Environment: Some issues on Authentication in the International Conference on Digital Library, 2004, held in New Delhi, during 24 th to 27 th February, 2004. Pp. 1058. (ISBN:81-7993-029-7). Sarmah, M. (2005). English Literature on the WEB. In: Dr. Aradhana Goswami and others (Eds.). Memory of Dipannita Sarmah. Guwahati: Department of English, Pandu College, Pandu. pp.56-61. Sarmah, M. (2005). Student Indiscipline. In: Pandujyoti-2005: annual college magazine. Guwahati: Pandu College. Pp.113-116. Sarmah, M. (2005). NAAC Accredited Colleges in Assam. In: SOUVENIR of Assam College Principals Council s Conference. Guwahati: ACPC. pp.49-53. Sarmah, M. (2007). Coping up with the challenges of IT to library professionals in Rural Areas. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar held in Guwahati jointly organized by the Deptt. Of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University and Central Reference Library, Kolkata during 28 th to 29 th March, 2007. Guwahati: DLISc. pp.384-384. Sarmah, M. (2008). Application of Library Management Softwares in College and University Libraries in Assam. In: Changing Library Scenario in Digital Era: Prof. Alaka Buragohain Festschrift Volume. Released at Bi-annual conference Assam College Librarians Association(ACLA) held at M N C Girls College, Nalbari, Assam during 29 th November. Nalbari: ACLA. pp.110-118. Sarmah, M. (2010). Internet Use Pattern in University Libraries in Assam: An Analytical Study. In: Conference Proceedings of National Conference on Next Generation Digital Libraries and Web Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities (SALIS 2010) held during 19th to 21st August, 2010. Coimbatore: SALIS. 17

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sarmah, M. (2010). Challenges in Open Access Initiatives: An Evaluative Study on the Institutional Repositories in Indian Context. In: University Librarianship: An Academic Challenge and Opportunity. Conference Proceedings of International Conference held during 14 15th July 2010 in Colombo, Sri Lanka organized by University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka. pp.265 270. (ISBN: 978-955-1359-03-4) Sarmah, M. (2011). Implementation of ICT in Libraries of Higher Educational Institutions in Assam: An Analytical Study. In: Proceedings of National Seminar held on 4 th February, 2011 organised by the Department of Library and Information Science, North Bengal University. West Bengal. Sarmah, M. (2011). Exploring and Building Internet Video Collection in Academic Libraries: Some Tips and Challenges. In: Souvenir and Abstract of NSCD2011, a national seminar organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University in joint collaboration with Central Reference Library, Kolkata held during 10 th to 11 th February, 2011. Silchar: DLISc-AUS. Borthakur, J., Barooah P. K. and Sarmah, M. (2011). Impact of E-Access Through CSIR E- Journal Consortium in CSIR-North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST). In: Papers and Proceedings of XXVIII All India IASLIC Conference on Library Vision 2020 (Eds. S. B. Banerjee and others) organised by IASLIC, Kolkata held during 10-13 October, 2011at Kashmir University, Kashmir. pp.90-96. (ISSN: 09723668). Sarmah, M. (2011). Collection development and ICT application is some selected college libraries in three districts of Barak Valley. In: Souvenir and Abstract of NSCD2011, a national seminar organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University in joint collaboration with Central Reference Library, Kolkata held during 10 th to 11 th February, 2011. Silchar: DLISc-AUS. Sarmah, M, Bhattacharjee, S & Bhattacherjee, S. (2011). An Analytical Study on N-LIST Users in College Libraries of Cachar District, Assam. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Networking of Library and Information Centres of North East India in Digital Environment organised under the aegis of National Library, Kolkata by National Institute of Technology, Silchar held during 21 st to 23 rd March, 2011. Pp. 163-176. (ISBN: 978-81- 923520-1-5). Borthakur, J., Gogoi, K. & Sarmah, M. (2012). Federated Search: an Information Retrieval Strategy for Scholarly Literature. In: J. Arora and others (Eds.). Building participatory services in digital era. Proceedings of 8 th Convention PLANNER-2012 organised by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad in collaboration with Sikkim University, Gangtok during March 01-03, 2012. pp.224-232. (ISBN: 978-93-81232-02-6). Sarmah, M. & Sarmah, S. C. (2012). Managing intellectual assets in higher educational institutions: a proposed plan for Assam University: Silchar. In: N. Roy, A. S. Choudhury and S. Roychoudhury (Eds.). Higher Education in India: Different and Differing Perspectives. Proceedings of the National Seminar held at Assam University, Silchar during December, 2010. NAAC, Karnataka.:. pp.69-78. (ISBN: 978-81-908202-3-3). 18

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Sarmah, M. (2012). Reaping the benefits of knowledge management in Academic Libraries: Issues and challenges. CLISS Journal. Vol.1(1), April. Pp. 81-93. (ISSN: 2278-0106). Sarmah, M. (2012). A paper written jointly on Information and knowledge management in college libraries: A case study in Hailakandi District, Assam has been accepted for publication in the 29 th Convention and Conference of SIS organised by Society for Information Science(SIS), India and National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar held during 26 th to 28 th November, 2012. (Yet to be published). Sarmah, M. (2012). A paper written jointly on Availability and Access of E-resources in Assam University, Silchar: A Case Study has been accepted publication in the 29 th Convention and Conference of SIS organised by Society for Information Science(SIS), India and National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar held during 26 th to 28 th November, 2012. (Yet to be published). Sarmah, M. (2012). A paper written jointly on Cloud Computing: a Boon for Library Services has been accepted for publication in the 29 th Convention and Conference of SIS organised by Society for Information Science(SIS), India and National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar held during 26 th to 28 th November, 2012. (Yet to be published). Sarmah, M. (2012). A paper written jointly has been accepted for publication in the proceedings of the in the International Conference on Exploring Sub-Regional cooperation in the context of Indo-Bangladesh Relations: Society, History, Science and Culture organised by Assam University, Silchar during 22-24 January, 2012 has been accepted for publication. (Yet to be published). Sarmah, M. (2012). Exploring Continuing Professional Development for LIS Professionals in Higher Educational Institutions. In: Changing Library Strategies for the New Generation of Users. Proceedings of the International Conference, NILIS Symposium2012 organised by the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka held during 22 nd 23 rd November, 2012. pp.154-164.(isbn: 978-955-1183-01-1). Sarmah, M. & Sarmah, S. C. (2012). Effective Use of Internet and Web 2.0 tools in University Libraries: An Analytical Study in Assam, INDIA. In: Changing Library Strategies for the New Generation of Users. Proceedings of the International Conference, NILIS Symposium2012 organised by the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka held during 22 nd 23 rd November, 2012. pp. 51-54. (ISBN: 978-955-1183-01-1). Choudhury, S. B & Sarmah, M. (2012). Creating a Digital Library: An Experiment with WinISIS and Greenstone. In: Proceedings of the SAARC Conference for Library and Information Professionals. Jointly organised by Birla Institute of Management Technology and SAARC Documentation Centre, New Delhi held during 01 st and 2 nd December, 2012. Pp.749-760. (ISBN: 978-819-09539-1-7). 19

39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Sarmah, M. & Sarmah, S. C. (2013). Universal bibliographic control through legal deposits: initiatives taken by the SAARC countries. In: Anthi Katsirikou (Eds.). Book of Abstracts of the 5th Qualitative and Quantitative International Conference held at Rome, Italy: during 4-7 June, 2013. ISAST: International Society for the Advancement of Science and Technology. pp. cclxxxvi.(isbn:978 618 80698 0 0). Sarmah, M.. (2013). Role of LIS professionals in College Office Administration. In: Jibon Kalita and Rajendra Mohan Dev Sarmah (Eds.). Grantha Pratiti: a book published on the occasion of Librarians Day by Central Library, Nazira College, Assam. pp. 12-19. (ISBN: 978-81-924094-1-2). Sarmah, M. (2013). E-Consortium: does it bridge the digital divide with scholarly content?. In: Proceedings of National Seminar on Library Professionals in Digital Environment. Organised by Moran College, Assam during 25 26 July, 2013 sponsored by University Grants Commission. pp. 15-22. (ISBN: 978-93-5126-418-7). Sarmah, M. (2013). What are the challenges of teaching in today s classroom? Assam Tribune. September 1, 2013.Sunday (ISSN: 2314-7691). Paul C. & Sarmah, M. (2014). Evaluation of National Library and Information Systems of South Asian Countries through their Websites. In: Anirban De, Tanushyam Bhattacharjee and Debranjan Sarkar. (Eds.). Proceedings of International Seminar on Application of Communication and Information Technology in Library (SACIiL-2014). Organised by the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata during January 28-30, 2014. New Delhi: Allied Publishers. pp. 173-174. (ISBN: 978-81-8424-915-6). Singh, S. C. & Sarmah, M. (2014). Perception Towards Library 2.0 Applications among LIS Professionals in Selected University Libraries of Assam: A Case Study. In: ICLAM2014 (International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums) on Innovative Ideas, Technologies and Services. (Eds. Sanjay Kumar and others) organised by National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi held during 27 29 November, 2014. P158-168. (ISBN: 978-93-80397-52-8). Choudhury, M. & Sarmah, M. (2014). Information Seeking Behaviour of Scientists of ICAR, Meghalaya: A Study. In: Proceedings of 9 th Convention PLANNER-2014 on Capacity Building in Library and Information Services organised by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad held during September, 25 27, 2014 at Dibrugarh University, Assam. P74 82. (ISBN: 978-93-81232-04-0). Sen, Deepsikha & Sarmah, M. (2014). Blended Learning Solution for the LIS Education: AU Perspective. In: Proceedings of 9 th Convention PLANNER-2014 on Capacity Building in Library and Information Services organised by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad held during 25 27 September, 2014 at Dibrugarh University, Assam. P174 181. (ISBN: 978-93-81232-04-0). 20

47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Singha, S. Chandra & Sarmah, M. (2014). Perception Towards Usage of Social Networking Sites (SNSs): A Case Study among Post Graduate Students of Assam University, Silchar. In: Proceedings of the International Conference TECNIA SRFLIS Summit2014 on Content to Connectivity: Paradigm Shifts in Knowledge Innovation, Information Representation, Information Management Systems and Librarianship. (Eds. K P. Singh and others). Jointly organised by TECNIA Institute of Advanced Studies and Satija Research Foundation for Library and Information Science during 11-12 April, 2014 held at New Delhi. P233-241. (ISBN:978-81-927409-2-8). Dasgupta, P., Choudhury, S. & Sarmah, M. (2014). Assessing ICT Literacy Skills of Studetns and Research Scholars of Assam University. In: Proceedings of the International Conference TECNIA SRFLIS Summit2014 on Content to Connectivity: Paradigm Shifts in Knowledge Innovation, Information Representation, Information Management Systems and Librarianship. (Eds. K P. Singh and others). Jointly organised by TECNIA Institute of Advanced Studies and Satija Research Foundation for Library and Information Science during 11-12 April, 2014 held at New Delhi. P409-416. (ISBN:978-81-927409-2-8). Sen, D. & Sarmah, M. LIS Teachers Database for India. Intellection: A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal (Peer reviewed). Vol:2(II), July-December, 2014. Barak Education Society: Silchar. pp. 21-33. (ISSN: 2319-8192). Gupta, N. D., Sarkar, P. & Sarmah, M. (2014). Impact of Information Technology on Library Users: A Case Study of College in Hailakandi District. International Journal of Trends in Library and Information Science(IJTILIS). Vol3(8). pp.35-42. (ISSN: 0972-8712). Pandiya, N. & Sarmah, M. (2014). A Study on the Level of Satisfaction of the Library Users of IIM, Lucknow. International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science(IJALIS). Vol.2(8), September. pp.106-114. (ILALIS is indexed by SJIF Scientific Journal Impact Factor = 3.011 & by International Scientific Indexing = 0.425). Sen, D., Choudhury, M. & Sarmah, M. (2014). A User Friendly Metadata Standard of E- Resource Retrieval: An Approach to Dublin Core Metadata. In: N. Lahkar (Ed.). North East India Library Network: Challenges and Opportunities. Guwahati: Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University. pp. 366-376. (ISBN: 978-81- 908708-0-3). Sen, D. & Sarmah, M. (2015). LIS Teachers Database for India: An Experiment using MS Access. In: Moses M. Naga & Ch. Ibohal Singh (Eds.). Changing Dimensions in Librarianship: Prf. J. C. Binwal Festschrift. Guwahati: Nivedita. pp. 167-182. (ISBN: 978-81-9232-25-6-8). Sarmah, M. (2015). Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education through Effective Use of ICT: The Key Challenges. In: Budhen Kumar Saikia (Eds.). In Search of Quality Higher Education in Assam. Golden Jubilee Commemorative Book. Marigaon: Marigaon College. Pp. 163 174. (ISBN: 978-81-928118-5-7). 21

55 Bhattacharjee, N. & Sarmah, M. Open Access Repositories in Global Context. In: Phuldeep Kumar and others (Eds.). Electronic Resources and Digital Services. Selected Papers of Bilingual International Conference on Information Technology: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow held during 19-21 February, 2015. New Delhi: DESIDOC. pp. 85-90. (ISBN: 978-81-86514-72-6). Sl. No. 1 2 3 Type of Publication and Role Bulletin Role: Jt. Editor Conference Proceedings Role: Jt. Editor Book Role: Jt. Editor Authored / Edited Books Details Edited jointly ACLA (Assam College Librarians Association) s News Bulletin in 2004. Jointly Edited Conference Proceedings of 5 th Convention PLANNER-2007(Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North Eastern Region 2007) organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad in association with Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University held from 7 th to 8 th December, 2007. Title of the Proceedings: Library as a Global Information Hub: Perspectives and Challenges No. of papers: 49 Full length papers and 13 abstract Pages: v, 458p. ISBN: 978-81-902079-5-9 Publisher: INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad Jointly Edited Prof. Alaka Buragohain Festschrift Volume published by the Assam College Librarians Association released at its Bi-annual conference held at M N C Girls College, Nalbari, Assam on 29 th November, 2008. Title of the Book: Changing Library Scenario in Digital Era Sub themes: A. Knowledge Society; B. Library Automation and Networking; C. Digitization, Digital library and E-Resources; D. Prof. Alaka Buragohain: the Dynamic lady. No. of Papers: 28 papers Page number: xii, 280p.7 Year of Publication: 2008 22

4 Souvenir Role: Jt. Editor Jointly Edited Souvenir & Abstracts of the National Seminar on Collection Development (NSCD2011), organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University in joint collaboration with Central Reference Library, Kolkata from 10 th to 11 th February, 2011. Title of the Proceedings: Souvenir & Abstracts No. of papers: 52 Abstracts Pages: 121 pages 5 Book Role: Author Title of the Book: Application of I. T. in Academic Libraries of Assam The book is dealt with Information Technology application in academic libraries especially in college and university libraries in Assam No. of pages: 306 ISBN: 978-93-80261-386 Publisher: Eastern Book House, Guwahati, Assam Price: Rs. 795/- Year of Publication: 2012 Professional Membership (National / Regional): Type of Membership 1 Indian Library Association (ILA) Life Member 2 3 Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centre (IASLIC) Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS) Life Member Life Member 4 Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET), India Life Member 5 Assam College Librarians Association (ACLA) Executive Member 6 Assam Library Association (ALA) Member 7 Guwahati Library Association (GLA) Member Awards / Recognition Received Sl. No. 1 Type of Award/ Recognition Cash Prize Details Received the SILVER JUBILEE CASH PRIZE AWARD of 1997 securing 1 st Class 1 st position in MLISc course. 23

2 All India Radio Interview I was interviewed for being MLISc topper in 1997 by All India Radio, Guwahati and it was telecast in Youth Programme on 08.11.1998. 3 Runner Up 4 Runner Up 5 2nd Prize Runner up in Carom Competition organised by the Assam University Teachers Association(AUTA) in January, 2013 Runner up in Badminton Competition organised by the Assam University Teachers Association(AUTA) in January, 2013. Received the 2 nd prize in an oratory completion organised on the eve Good Governance Day on the theme ICT Application and Innovation in Promoting Good Governance by Assam University, Silchar. The prize consisted of a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/-(Rupees Ten Thousand) and a Certificate. Sl. No. 1 2 3 Role Member of the Organizing Committee Member of the Organizing Committee Assistant Organising Secretary Seminar / Workshop Organised Details of Seminar / Workshop Served as Member in Organising Committee of PLANNER-2007 held in Gauhati University. Held from 7 th to 8 th December, 2007. Served as Member of the Organizing Committee in the National Seminar National Seminar held in Guwahati jointly organized by the Deptt. Of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University and Central Reference Library, Kolkata from 28 th to 29 th March, 2007. Acted as Assistant Organising Secretary in the national seminar NSCD2011, organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University in joint collaboration with Central Reference Library, Kolkata from 10 th to 11 th February, 2011. 4 5 Member of Local organising committee Assistant Organising Secretary Nominated as a Member of Local organising committee of 13 th National Convention of MANLIBNET 2011 on Repositioning Libraries for user Empowerment: Policy, Planning and Technology jointly organised by MANLIBNET and University of Delhi, South Campus during 13 th 15 th October, 2011. Acted as Assistant Organising Secretary in the four day training programme on Open Source Library Application software for Library Services during 28 31 March, 2013 organised by the Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University with the sponsorship from National Library, Kolkata. 24