Professional Overview
Dr. Kaushal Chauhan is a highly qualified, tech-savvy academic librarian and researcher with 16 years of comprehensive experience in library administration, digital-age librarianship, and institutional networking. She currently serves as the Librarian at M.D.S.D. College, Ambala City, Haryana.
Dr. Chauhan possesses a distinct academic profile combining advanced Library and Information Science qualifications with rigorous technical and management degrees, including an M.C.A. and an MBA. Her expertise focuses heavily on library automation, digital repositories, open e-resources, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI in research methodologies. A qualified UGC NET holder, she has a prolific research footprint with over 90 published articles, 6 authored/edited books, and 12 copyrighted works.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Library & Information Science | Berhampur University, Orissa (Awarded 2012)
Thesis Title: “Evaluation of Free Online E-Resources in Library and Information Science: A Study of Their Facilities and Features”
- UGC NET (Library & Information Science) | University Grants Commission (Qualified July 2018)
- M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak (Graduated 2015)
- MBA (Self-Management & Crisis Management) | Annamalai University (Graduated 2016)
- M.Phil. (Library & Information Science) | Alagappa University, Karaikudi (Graduated 2008)
- PGDLAN (Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Networking) | IGNOU, New Delhi (Graduated 2006)
- M.L.I.S. (Master of Library and Information Science) | MCRP University, Bhopal (Graduated 2004)
- B.L.I.S. (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra (Graduated 2003)
- DCA (Diploma in Computer Applications) | IECT Meerut (Graduated 2004)
- M.A. in English | CCS University, Meerut (Graduated 2003)
- B.A. | CCS University, Meerut (Graduated 2001)
Chronological Work Experience
- Librarian | M.D.S.D. College, Ambala City, Haryana (January 24, 2019 – Present)
- Directs overall library administration, budgeting, staff supervision, policy framework development, and website upgradation.
- Deputy Manager (Global Library) | O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana (May 8, 2017 – January 23, 2019)
- Librarian | Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana (June 3, 2013 – June 1, 2017)
- Librarian | Karnal Institute of Technology & Management (KITM), Karnal, Haryana (July 20, 2011 – May 20, 2013)
- Assistant Librarian (Central Library) | N.C. College of Engineering, Israna, Panipat, Haryana (November 2009 – July 19, 2011)
- Assistant Librarian | Arya P.G. College, Panipat, Haryana (January 2007 – August 2007; and January 2009 – October 2009)
- Professional Trainee | Central Library, IIT Kharagpur (May 2005 – April 2006)
- Completed a one-year, intensive institutional residency in advanced library frameworks.
Core Competencies & Technical Skills
Library Automation & Digital Repositories
- Technical Software Infrastructure: Highly proficient in deploying, managing, and maintaining standard Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and digital repository applications, including KOHA, SOUL, eGranthalaya, LIBSYS, DELSOFT, and DSpace.
- Networking & Modern Systems: Expert in designing library networks, migrating physical card catalogs to electronic frameworks, and structuring cloud-based e-resource architectures.
E-Resource Procurement & Knowledge Management
- Advanced implementation of open-access repositories and subscription networks (e.g., N-LIST).
- Formulating library subscription workflows, vendor negotiations, strategic institutional budgeting, and collection mapping.
Academic Administration & Governance
- Examination Management: Extensive tenure handling university examination wings; served as Controller of Examinations, Assistant to Superintendent-in-Chief, and Deputy Superintendent for Kurukshetra University and IGNOU systems.
- Institutional Auditing & Compliance: Active coordinator and internal auditor for major institutional committees, including NAAC, IQAC, Research & Development (R&D) Cell, and Digitization & Website Upgradation bodies.
Research Parameters & Intellectual Property
- Publications: 3 authored books, 3 edited books, and 90+ articles published in peer-reviewed national/international journals and conference proceedings.
- Conference Deliverables: Actively presented 60+ research papers across global and national academic conventions.
- Copyrights Granted: Has successfully filed and secured 12 administrative copyrights for unique research articles and text books to date.
- Editorial & Peer Reviewer Roles: Appointed as an editor, editorial board member, and peer reviewer for numerous scholarly journals to assess methodological rigor and academic integrity.
- Academic Identifiers:
- Vidwan ID: 203765
- ORCID: 0000-0002-7134-0155
- Scopus Author ID: 55349831200
- Google Scholar: aaN5KkAAAAAJ
- Indexed globally on WorldCat (the worldwide library catalog).
