Professional Overview
Srikanth H.G. is an accomplished Library and Information Science professional, researcher, and library technologist with 8 years of specialized experience managing academic library ecosystems. Currently serving as the Librarian at the Soundarya Institute of Management Science, he holds a Master in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) and a PG Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at CMR University.
Mr. Srikanth possesses a proven track record in library administration, automation, and digital repositories, with extensive experience deploying KOHA, D-Space, and RFID technologies. A prolific academic contributor, he has published multiple peer-reviewed research papers and presented extensively at national and international conferences on cutting-edge developments, including Artificial Intelligence integration, green library initiatives, and electronic resource management.
Professional Experience & Institutional Roles
Current & Past Appointments
Librarian | Soundarya Institute of Management Science (January 2024 – Present).
Directs library operations, coordinates collection management, and leads institutional information literacy.
Librarian | CMR University, OMBR Campus (June 2018 – December 2023).
Managed core circulation functions and procurement of print and electronic resource collections.
Provided advanced reference services, guiding students through dissertation and research methodologies.
Handled comprehensive cataloguing and classification profiles for incoming accessions.
Assistant Librarian | Jain Deemed to be University (May 2017 – June 2018).
Planned, organized, and managed library services, spanning user acquisition, classification, cataloguing, and user education.
Provided digital reference services, compiled research reports, and offered information literacy training to students and faculty.
Apprenticeship Trainee | Bangalore University Library, Jnana Bharathi (May 2016 – April 2017).
Completed intensive training across all primary sections of the university library.
Executed technical electronic tasks including uploading theses to the Shodhganga repository and cataloguing conference papers, articles, and exam papers to the Institutional Repository.
Provided e-resource management and structured news-clipping services.
Academic & Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Library & Information Science (Ongoing): Pursuing doctoral research at CMR University (2019 Batch).
- PG Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management (PGDLIM): Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.
- Master in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc): Bangalore University, Bangalore (2015).
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A. in H.E.S): MES Degree College, Bangalore (2013).
Intellectual Contributions & Research Portfolio
Peer-Reviewed & UGC-CARE Listed Journal Publications
- “Pattern of collection development in the private university libraries of Karnataka: A study.” – ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 13 (10) (2023).
- “User satisfaction on e-resources and services among the students of selected deemed to be University Libraries in Bangalore, Karnataka.” – KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management, Vol. 10, Issue 2 (2023).
- “A study on collection development and services of e-resources among the deemed to be university libraries in Bangalore, Karnataka.” – Education and Society, (2023).
- “Users’ Satisfaction with Library Information Resources and Services: A Case Study of CMR University Library, Bangalore.” – Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, Vol. 12, Issue 10, No. 03 (2022).
- “Academic Law Libraries Collection Development with Special Reference To Digital Environment.” – Juni Khyat (UGC Care Group I Listed), Vol. 11, Issue 10, No. 03 (2021).
- “Contribution of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD’s) in Legal research to Shodhganga Repository: An overview.” – Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2021).
- “Usage of E-Resources by the Law students of CMR University School of Legal Studies.” – AUT AUT Research Journal, Vol. 12, No. 02 (2021).
Book Chapters
“Application of Web 2.0 Technologies and their Use in Library and Information Centre” – Published in Libraries of Tomorrow: Navigating the Digital Frontier (2024).
Selected Conference & Seminar Presentations
- Emerging Technology & AI: Presented papers on “Chatbot: an artificial intelligence tool for libraries” (Calicut, 2024) and “Applications of artificial intelligence and their impact on academic libraries” (ERUDITE, Bangalore, 2024).
- Library Systems & Automation: Presented “RFID Based Library Management System” at the International Conference on Futuristic Information Systems (Calicut, 2024).
- Mobile & Green Initiatives: Presented “Mobile Technology And Their Application In Library Services In Digital Era” and “Green Library Initiatives: An Overview In Indian” at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (2024).
- Digital Environment Analytics: Presented a “Study of the Library Collection, Facilities, and Services in the Digital Environment at the CMR Institute of Technology in Bangalore” (Calicut, 2022).
Key Skills
Library Automation & Digital Systems Engineering
- Software Competence: Expert deploying and navigating professional open-source and proprietary library management ecosystems including KOHA, LIBSOFT, and D-SPACE.
- RFID & Interface Integration: Knowledgeable operator of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) library management layouts and artificial intelligence tools (e.g., chatbots) to optimize user services.
- Repository Architecture: Expert at processing digital documentation, indexing legal research records, and uploading institutional data to nationwide digital reservoirs like Shodhganga.
Technical Library Administration & Curation
- Cataloguing & Classification: High-efficiency specialist with proven experience mapping 75–100 technical data records per day using standardized library methodologies.
- Collection Procurement & Management: Seasoned administrator skilled at auditing and subscribing to print media and electronic software resources across law and multidisciplinary academic campuses.
- Information Literacy Training: Resourceful coordinator experienced in guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students through academic search parameters, internet access protocols, dissertation mapping, and referencing techniques.
