Sanjay Kumar Singh
Name: Sanjay Kumar Singh
Qualification: MLISc, PhD
Designation : Professor and Head
Department: Library and Information Science
Institute name : Gauhati University
College address : Department of Library and Information Science,
Gauhati University, Gopinath Bardoloi Nagar,
Guwahati- 781014, Assam India
Award for : Research Excellence Award
Publication title: Journal
Paper Title : Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses of Physics: A Bibliometrics Study
Journal Name : Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Volume : Summer 6-13-2019
Issue No. : Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 2903
Month of publication : Summer 6-13-2019
Year : 2019
Page no. : https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2903
ISSN : 1522-0222
About Sanjay Kumar Singh
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh is presently Professor and Head in the Department of Library
and Information Science Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam. He is associated with the noble job of teaching since July 1997 in Gauhati University. Before associating as teacher he was also a Librarian for couple of years in the Institute of Neurological Science (now GNRC), Guwahati from 1995-97. Prof Singh is also Librarian (i/c) of K K Handiqui Library (Central Library) of Gauhati University since 28 th February 2020. He is a Nodal Officer of UGC-SWAYAM-MOOCS in Gauhati University since January 2020. He was associated with Guwahati Study Centre of IGNOU for 20 years in different capacities viz Academic Councellor, for BLISc and MLISc courses, PIC (Programme-In-Charge of Library and Information Science Programme for 5 years, Assistant Coordinator for more than 10 years.
Professor Singh is a life member of several professional organizations viz IASLIC,
IATLIS, ILA, ALA, GLA, SAL, NBT, IDEA etc. He was Assistant General Secretary and
Vice President of Guwahati Library Association (GLA) for two terms and Office Secretary of Assam Library Association (ALA) for one term. He was also Joint Secretary of GUTA (Gauhati University Teachers’ Association) for three terms, Vice President for one term and Treasurer for one term. He was Court Member of Gauhati University Court and Executive Council Member of Gauhati University for a short term in 2018-19. He is also Academic Council Member of Gauhati University since 2015 and associated with various examinations conducted by Gauhati University and other agencies from Assam and other parts of the country. At present Dr Singh is a Vice President of IASLIC from NER (Zone-5) and Vice President of ALA and Alumni Association of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University as well. Prior to this he was also a Zonal Member of IASLIC from zone- 5 for two terms. He was the Regional SOUL Coordinator of INFLIBNET Centre for NE Region of India for more than seven years. He is also a regular Resource Person in 2 Orientation Programme, Refresher Courses, Short Term Courses conducted by the HRD
Centres of Assam, NE India and other parts of the India.
Dr Singh has published more than 75 research papers/articles in national and international journals and proceedings. He has written one book; edited five books and assisted in editing five books on various aspects of Library and Information Science. One more edited book is ready for release, just waiting for the ideal time after the pandemic. He is also associated with reviewing several journals, edited books, conference/seminar proceedings, etc. published from India and abroad. He has been extending his support in the successful organization of seminars/conferences at regional, national and international level as
president, organizing secretary, seminar director, rapporteaur general, chairman, co-
chairman, invited/theme paper/keynote speaker, etc. Under his supervision ten research scholars have been awarded PhD degree from Gauhati University, Assam. Besides academic activities, he is actively associated with social activities also. During
LOCKDOWN caused due to COVID 19 Pandemic he has delivered more that 100 lectures as Resource Person in Webinars, FDPs, etc organized by ACLA (Assam College Librarians’ Association) and other universities, colleges, organizations, institutions, etc. of the different parts of India and abroad.