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Dr. Mukut Sarmah

Name Dr. Mukut Sarmah

Designation Assistant Professor

Department Library and Information Science

Date of Birth 1st March, 1971

Place of Birth Bamunpara (No: 2), Mangaldai, PIN – 784125,

Darrang District, Assam, India

Address (Office)

Department of Library and Information

Science

Assam University (A Central University)

Silchar, PIN –788 011, Assam, India

Address

(Residence)

Quarter No: R-05

Assam University Campus

Durgakona, Silchar, PIN-788011, Assam,

INDIA

Phone (03842)270246 (Res.)

+919435193769 (Mobile)

E-mail [email protected]

[email protected]

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

Commission

1997, Dec Lectureship

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

A Profile of Dr. Mukut Sarmah 2015

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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


Information Science, Gauhati

University, Guwahati

Guest Faculty / Part-

Time Lecturer

2001 to

2009 (in

different

semester

intervals)

Taught Library

Automation,

Information Retrieval

and other related

topics of MLISc

course.

Central Library, Indian

Institute of Technology,

Guwahati.

Library Assistant

(Contractual)

26/02/1998

to

26/11/1998

Performed various

library works like

classification using

DDC, Creation of

databases, Serials

management,

Preparation of

reports, and library

automation works

using LIBSYS

software.

North Eastern Council (NEC)

sponsored Computerized

Bibliographical and

Documentation Project, Dept.

Lib. & Inf. Sc., Gauhati


Part Time Research

Associate

01/07/1997

to

25/02/1998

Worked on creation

of database using a

UNESCO based

software package

CDS/ISIS.


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Central Library, Indian


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


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


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


Information Science,

Mizoram University in

collaboration with

INFLIBNET, ICCR and

RRRLF

National

Level

Workshop

November 18-20,

2010


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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


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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

Refresher Course/Orientation Programme Attended

Sl.

No. Course Organisation Period Grade

1 UGC’s Refresher Course

in Lib. & Inf. Science

UGC-Academic Staff

College, Gauhati University

1st to 21st

December,

2001

Obtained “A’

Grade

2 UGC’s Orientation

Programme

UGC-Academic Staff

College, Gauhati University

5th May to 1st

June, 2003

Obtained “A’

Grade

3 UGC’s Refresher Course

in Lib. & Inf. Science

UGC-Academic Staff

College, Kumaun

University, Nainital

14th August to

3rd September,

2012

Obtained “A’

Grade

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Development

Programme (FDP) on

Effective Teaching

TEQIP-11 Cell, National


Silchar.

One week

April 30 to May

4, 2012

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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).


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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 Degree 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

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

Degree

Awarded

2

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

Degree

Awarded

3

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

Degree

Awarded

4

a. Name of the MLISc Student: Siddhartha Sankar Paul

b. Topic of Dissertation: Collection Development in Selected

College Libraries of Karimganj District: A Survey

Degree

Awarded

5

a. Name of the MLISc Student: Priyanka Das

b. Topic of Dissertation: Staffing Pattern of Selected College

Libraries of Cachar District: A Study

Degree

Awarded


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6

2012

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

Degree

Awarded

7

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

Degree

Awarded

8

a. Name of the MLISc Student: Shantanu Choudhury

b. Topic of Dissertation: Staff Structure in College Libraries of

Karimganj District: A Survey

Degree

Awarded

9

a. Name of the MLISc Student: Shibani Das

b. Topic of Dissertation: Use of Periodicals in Assam

University Libraries: A Case Study

Degree

Awarded


10

2013

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

Degree Awarded

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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

Degree Awarded

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

Degree Awarded

13

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

Degree Awarded

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.

Degree Awarded

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

Degree Awarded


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2013

a. Name of the MLISc Student: Banin Mazumdar b. Topic of Dissertation: A Study on Collection Development in

Selected College Libraries of Karimganj District

Degree Awarded

17 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Priyanka Mazumdar b. Topic of Dissertation: Staff Pattern in Selected College

Libraries of Hailakandi District: A Study

Degree Awarded

18 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

Degree Awarded

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

Degree Awarded


20

2014

a. Name of the MLISc Student: Susmita Das b. Topic of Dissertation: Archival Strategies in Institutional

Repositories of Indian Research Institutions: An Evaluative Study

Degree Awarded

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.

Degree Awarded

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

Degree Awarded

23 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Mustafa Jaman Laskar b. Topic of Dissertation: Management of Resources in JNV

Libraries Barak Valley: A Survey

Degree Awarded

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

Degree Awarded

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.

Degree Awarded

26 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Shahina Mazumdar b. Topic of Dissertation: Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses

of Political Science (2011-2012)

Degree Awarded


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2014

a. Name of the MLISc Student: Suchandra Chakraborty b. Topic of Dissertation: Weblog in Promoting Information

Services: An Analytical Study

Degree Awarded

28 a. Name of the MLISc Student: S.H. Tapadar b. Topic of Dissertation: Reference, Collection of College

Libraries in Karimganj District : A Survey

Degree Awarded


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2015

a. Name of the MLISc Student: Gayatri Dey b. Topic of Dissertation: Information Search Strategies in

LibSys and KOHA: A Comparative Study

Degree Awarded

30 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

Degree Awarded

31 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Biswajit Das b. Topic of Dissertation: Acquisition Policy of Selected College

Libraries of Cachar District: A Study

Degree Awarded

32 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

Degree Awarded

33 a. Name of the MLISc Student: Safika Nasrin b. Topic of Dissertation: Citation Analysis of PhD. Theses

Submitted to History Department in Assam University

Degree Awarded

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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

Degree Awarded

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

Degree

Awarded


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2

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

Degree

Awarded

3

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

Degree

Awarded

4

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

Degree

Awarded

5

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

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

Degree

Awarded

(22-07-15)

2

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

Final

Registration

(Applied for

Extension)


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Sl. No. Year Scholar’s Name and PhD Topic Status

3

2013

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

a. Name of the Research Scholar: Sehnara Begum

Choudhury


c. Topic of Research: Bibliometric Analysis of Doctoral

Theses in Life Sciences Submitted to Assam University

during 1996 to 2012

Final

Registration

5

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

Final

Registration

6

a. Name of the Research Scholar: Shibojit Choudhury


c. Topic of Research: Impact of Information Communication

Technology on Management and Services of College

Libraries Affiliated to Assam University: A Study

Final

Registration

7

a. Name of the Research Scholar: Rajendra Mohan Dev

Sarma


c. Topic of Research: A Study on the Best Practices with

Special Emphasis on Modernisation in the Libraries of

Degree Colleges Affiliated to Dibrugarh University, Assam

Final

Registration

Minor / Major Research Project Completed

Sl. No. Area and Role Funding Agency and Amount

received (In Rs.)

Period Status

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 )

01/04/2008 to

31/03/2010. [No.F-38/2007-08

(MRP/NERO)/6168 dated 31.03.2008]

Completed


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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 Attended the State Level Seminar on “Library Legislation on Assam” held on 12th August,

1995 organized by Guwahati Library Association (GLA).

2 Participated in the special State Level Conference of Assam Library Association held on

22nd February, 1997.

3

Attended & Acted as Rapporteur in the National seminar on the theme “Public Library

Scenario in the 21st Century” held during 23rd to 24th April, 1998 at Guwahati, organized

by the RRRLF(Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation), Calcutta in collaboration with

Directorate of Library Services, Govt. of Assam.

4 Attended the Conference jointly organized by All Assam Library Association & Jorhat

Library Association, held at Jorhat on 12th August, 1999.

5

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

7th and 8th January, 2000 at Silchar.

6

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.

7

Participated in CALIBER-2001 i.e. , National Convention of INFLIBNET (Information &

Library Network) of University Grants Commission held on 15th and 16th March, 2001 in

Pune University, Pune on the theme “Creation and Management of Digital Resources”.

8

Attended the All Assam Library Association’s conference on 12th August, 2003 held in

Guwahati on the theme “Information Needs of the Society with Special Reference to

Assam”.

9 Attended the Seminar organised by Bristri Binodan Kendra, Sirajuli, Sonitpur, Assam on

6th September, 2003.

10

Attended the ICDL-2004(International Conference on Digital Library,2004), held in New

Delhi, from 24th to 27th 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.


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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.

12

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 3rd December, 2005 at Dudhnoi College, Assam.

13

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 21st December,

2006.

14 Attended Faculty Development Programme organized by ICFAI on 1st February, 2007 at

Guwahati, Assam.

15

Attended “Authors, Publishers and Librarians Meet” from 7th to 8th March, 2007 organised

by the National Library, Kolkata in association with Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra,

Guwahati, Assam.

16

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

28th to 29th March, 2007.

17

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 10th October, 2007.

18 Attended 5th National Convention-PLANNER-2007 held at Gauhati University organized

by INFLIBNET and DLISc, GU held during 7th to 8th December, 2007.

19 Acted as Rapporteur in the 5th National Convention-PLANNER-2007 held at Gauhati

University organized by INFLIBNET and DLISc, GU during 7th to 8th December, 2007.

20 Attended PLANNER2009 held at Tezpur University organised by INFLIBNET from 17th

and 18th November, 2009.

21 Attended State Level Biennial ACLA (Assam College Librarians’ Association) Conference

held during 27th to 29th November, 2008 held at MNC Girls’ College, Nalbari, Assam.

22 Attended National Seminar on “Media, Market and Morality” organised by the Department

of Mass Communication, Assam University held on 10th February, 2010.

23 Participated in the National Conference on Current Trends in Computer Science, Assam

University, Silchar held during 22-24 February, 2010.

24

Attended 13th 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.

http://www.bits-goa.ac.in/

http://www.bits-goa.ac.in/

http://www.delnet.nic.in/


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25

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 18th to 20th November, 2010.

26 Participated in the national level workshop on “e-Governance” organised by the

Computer Centre, Assam University on 4th December, 2010.

27

Attended One Day International Seminar on “Higher Education for Sustainable

Livelihood” jointly organised by Assam University, AUS and CCLP Worldwide on 17th

December, 2010.

28

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 10th to 11th February, 2011.

29

Participated in the National Seminar on Networking of Library and Information Centres of

North East India in Digital Environment held during 21st to 23rd March, 2011 organised

under the aegis of National Library, Kolkata by National Institute of Technology, Silchar.

30

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 21st to 23rd March, 2011.

31 Attended IASLIC XXVIII All India Conference on Library Vision 2020 organised by Allama

Iqbal Library of Kashmir University held from 10th to 13th October, 2011.

32

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.

33

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 22nd – 23rd

November, 2012.

Seminar/Conference Paper Presented

1 “Role of Public Libraries in Eradicating Illiteracy from the Society” a speech delivered in

the 6th meeting of Guwahati Library Association Study Circle on 14th December, 1996.

2 “Children Library” – a seminar paper presented in the state level seminar held in Jorhat

on the occasion of Librarians Day Celebration on 12th August, 1999.

3

“Access provision and security control to digital resources”- a seminar paper presented at

CALIBER-2001, national convention of INFLIBNET held on 15th and 16th March, 2001 in

Pune University, Pune.


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4

Presented a paper on the topic “Information Needs in Students Community with Special

Reference to Collegiate Education: A Brief Report” in 12th 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.

5

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 24th to 27th February, 2004.

6

“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 28th to 29th March, 2007.

7 Presented a review of “Rotary News” a monthly magazine published for India, Sri Lanka,

Bangladesh and Nepal on 22nd January, 2009 at the meeting of Rotary of Guwahati West.

8

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 5th and 6th March, 2010.

9

“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 10th to 11th February, 2011.

10

“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 21st to 23rd

March, 2011.

11

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 10th to 13th October, 2011.

12

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.

13

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 22nd – 23rd November, 2012.

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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 22nd – 23rd November, 2012.


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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 01st and 2nd December, 2012.

16

Participated in Good Governance Day Celebration on the theme ‘Use of Technology and

Innovations in Promoting Good Governance’ on 24th December, 2014 and presented a

seminar paper on ‘Write for Rights: Online Corruption Tracking System’ organised by

Assam University, Silchar.

Publications: Conference Papers / Seminar Papers /Articles / Book Chapters

1 Sarmah, M. (2000). Specialized Services for Teachers. Pandu College Teachers’ Bulletin

Vol.1(1), September, pp. 2.

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.

3 Sarmah, M. (2000). Information Superhighway. Pandu College Teachers’ Bulletin.

Vol.1(2), November, pp. 2.

4 Sarmah, M. (2001). Online Career Counseling. Pandu College Teachers’ Bulletin, Vol.1(3),

January, pp. 2.

5

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).

6 Sarmah, M. (2001). Impact of Information technology on Pandu College Library. Pandu

College Teachers’ Bulletin. Vol.1(4), April, pp. 2.

7

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

Sarmah, M. (2001). Issues and challenges in creating digital libraries. In: Proceedings of

47th All India Library Conference held from 20th to 23rd December, 2001. Warangal, A.P.:

ILA. pp.618-627. (ISBN:81-85216-36-3).

10 Sarmah, M. (2001). Technology for leading a well-ordered life. Pandu College Teachers’

Bulletin . Vol.1 (6), October, pp.6.

11

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.


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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.

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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.

14 Sarmah, M. (2003). Access to the Best thought of the World. In: Pandujyoti-2003 : annual

college magazine. Guwahati: Pandu College. pp.37-42.

15

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).

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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 24th to 27th February,

2004. Pp. 1058. (ISBN:81-7993-029-7).

17

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.

18 Sarmah, M. (2005). Student Indiscipline. In: Pandujyoti-2005: annual college magazine.

Guwahati: Pandu College. Pp.113-116.

19 Sarmah, M. (2005). NAAC Accredited Colleges in Assam. In: SOUVENIR of Assam College

Principals’ Council’s Conference. Guwahati: ACPC. pp.49-53.

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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 28th to 29th March, 2007. Guwahati: DLISc. pp.384-384.

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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 29th

November. Nalbari: ACLA. pp.110-118.

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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.


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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)

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Sarmah, M. (2011). Implementation of ICT in Libraries of Higher Educational

Institutions in Assam: An Analytical Study. In: Proceedings of National Seminar held on

4th February, 2011 organised by the Department of Library and Information Science,

North Bengal University. West Bengal.

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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 10th to 11th

February, 2011. Silchar: DLISc-AUS.

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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).

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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 10th

to 11th February, 2011. Silchar: DLISc-AUS.

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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 21st to 23rd March, 2011. Pp. 163-176. (ISBN: 978-81-

923520-1-5).

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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 8th 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).

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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).


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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).

32

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 29th Convention and Conference of SIS organised by

Society for Information Science(SIS), India and National Institute of Technology (NIT),

Silchar held during 26th to 28th November, 2012. (Yet to be published).

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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 29th

Convention and Conference of SIS organised by Society for Information Science(SIS),

India and National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar held during 26th to 28th

November, 2012. (Yet to be published).

34

Sarmah, M. (2012). A paper written jointly on “Cloud Computing: a Boon for Library

Services” has been accepted for publication in the 29th Convention and Conference of SIS

organised by Society for Information Science(SIS), India and National Institute of

Technology (NIT), Silchar held during 26th to 28th November, 2012. (Yet to be published).

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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 co-

operation 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).

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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 22nd – 23rd November, 2012.

pp.154-164.(ISBN: 978-955-1183-01-1).

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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 22nd – 23rd November, 2012. pp.

51-54. (ISBN: 978-955-1183-01-1).

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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 01st and 2nd December, 2012.

Pp.749-760. (ISBN: 978-819-09539-1-7).


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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).

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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).

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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).

42 Sarmah, M. (2013). What are the challenges of teaching in today’s classroom?’ Assam

Tribune. September 1, 2013.Sunday (ISSN: 2314-7691).

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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).

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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).

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Choudhury, M. & Sarmah, M. (2014). Information Seeking Behaviour of Scientists of

ICAR, Meghalaya: A Study. In: Proceedings of 9th 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).

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Sen, Deepsikha & Sarmah, M. (2014). Blended Learning Solution for the LIS Education:

AU Perspective. In: Proceedings of 9th 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).


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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).


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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).

Authored / Edited Books

Sl. No.

Type of

Publication and

Role

Details

1

Bulletin

Role: Jt. Editor

Edited jointly ACLA (Assam College Librarians’ Association)’s News

Bulletin in 2004.

2

Conference

Proceedings

Role: Jt. Editor

Jointly Edited Conference Proceedings of 5th 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 7th to 8th

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

3

Book

Role: Jt. Editor

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 29th 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


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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 10th to 11th

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

Themes: 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 Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centre (IASLIC)

Life Member

3 Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS)

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.

Type of Award/ Recognition

Details

1 Cash Prize

Received the “SILVER JUBILEE CASH PRIZE AWARD” of 1997 securing 1st Class 1st position in MLISc course.


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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 Runner up in Carom Competition organised by the Assam University Teachers’ Association(AUTA) in January, 2013

4 Runner Up Runner up in Badminton Competition organised by the Assam University Teachers’ Association(AUTA) in January, 2013.

5 2nd Prize

Received the 2nd 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.

Seminar / Workshop Organised

Sl.

No. Role Details of Seminar / Workshop

1

Member of the

Organizing

Committee

Served as Member in Organising Committee of PLANNER-2007 held in

Gauhati University. Held from 7th to 8th December, 2007.

2

Member of the

Organizing

Committee

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 28th to 29th March, 2007.

3

Assistant

Organising

Secretary

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 10th to 11th February, 2011.

4

Member of Local

organising

committee

Nominated as a Member of Local organising committee of 13th 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 13th 15th

October, 2011.

5

Assistant

Organising

Secretary

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.


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6

Assistant

Organising

Secretary

Acted as Assistant Organising Secretary in the Four Day Training

Programme on Open Source Library Application Software for Library

Services organised by the Department of Library and Information

Science, Assam University, Silchar sponsored by the National Library,

Kolkata during March 28 – 31, 2013.

7

Member in the

Organising

Committee

Acted as a Member in the Organising Committee in the 29th National

Convention & Conference of SIS on Information-Innovation-

Technology: Creating Seamless Linkages held during 26-28 November,

2012 organised by the NIT Library, Silchar.

Visited Abroad

Sl. No.

Place Visited Details

1 Colombo, Sri

Lanka

Visited Colombo, Sri Lanka to present a theme paper and a joint paper in the NILIS Research Symposium 2012, organised by National Institute of Library and Information Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka during 22-23 November, 2012.

Academic / Professional Activities

Before 2011

Sl.

No. Role Details

1 Chief Editor Worked as Chief Editor of Pandu College’s Website

http://www.panducollege.org for eight years (2002-2009).

2 Practical

Examiner

Appointed as External Practical Examiner for Paper 4.3(B) in 4th

Semester held in the Deptt. Of Lib. & Inf. Sc., Gauhati University,

Guwahati on 30.09.05.

3 Quizmaster

Performed as Quizmaster in Inter College NE Quiz competition at Pandu

College in 2006 sponsored by Forensic Laboratory, Kahilipara,

Guwahati.

4 Quizmaster Performed as Quizmaster in Inter School Quiz Competition sponsored

by SOS village, Barjhar, Guwahati in 2007.

5 Supervisor Worked as Supervisor of MLISc Dissertations of Gauhati University

during 2007.

6 Evaluator Worked as Evaluator of Dissertations of MLISc 4th Semester in 2007 in

the Deptt. Of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University.

http://www.panducollege.org/


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7 Rapporteur

Acted as Rapporteur in the 5th Convention of INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad,

PLANNER 2007 held during 7th – 8th January, 2007 hosted by Gauhati

University.

8 Speaker Delivered talk on “Learning Methodologies and Memory Power” in

different students’ events in Guwahati.

9 Reviewer

Prepared a review of “Rotary News” – an International Journal of

Rotary International and presented in the meeting of Rotary Club,

Guwahati West in 2008.

10 Publicity

Secretary

Served as Publicity Secretary and presently Executive Member of ACLA

(Assam College Librarians’ Association).

11 Member Nominated as Member of various Committees of Pandu College,

especially Member of IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell).

12 Subject Expert Appointed two times as Subject Expert for Selecting Librarian (by UGC’s

sanctioned post) in Govt-in Aid colleges in Assam.

13 Member Appointed as Member of the Committee of Courses & Studies (CCS) by

the Gauhati University

14 MPhil Guide Appointed as MPhil Guide by the Vinayaka Mission University in 2008.

15 Micro

Coordinator

Appointed as Micro Coordinator of the UGC-NET Coaching Centre in the

Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University in

2010.

16 Micro-

Coordinator

Appointed as Micro-Coordinator of Departmental Quality Assurance

Cell in the Department of Library and Information Science, Assam

University in 2010.

17 Micro-

Coordinator

Appointed as Micro-Coordinator of Departmental Placement Cell in the

Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University.

18 Rapporteur

Acted as Rapporteur in the National Seminar on Networking of Library

and Information Centres of North East India in Digital Environment

held from 21st to 23rd March, 2011 organised under the aegis of

National Library, Kolkata by National Institute of Technology, Silchar.

19 Research Guide Appointed as Research Guide by the CMJ University, Shillong,

Meghalaya.

20 External

Examiner

Appointed as External Examiner for MLISc Dissertation for MLISc

Examination, at the Centre for Library and Information Science Studies,

Dibrugarh University.


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21 PEER

REVIEWER

Appointed as PEER REVIEWER (Reviewer Code: ICCSIT-EN-10242) for

the 4th IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and

Information Technology (ICCSIT 2011) held from June 10 - 12, 2011,

held in Chengdu, China during June10 - 12, 2011.

22 PEER

REVIEWER

Appointed as PEER REVIEWER (Reviewer Code: EN-C00627) for 3rd

International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology

(ICMET 2011) held in Dalian, China during August 26-27, 2011.

23 Scrutinizer Appointed as Scrutinizer by Assam University vide letter No.: AUE/PG-

11/ODD/2011 dated 05/02/2012.

24 Member

Nominated as member of Local Organising Committee in the 29th

Convention and Conference of SIS organised by Society for Information

Science (SIS), India, and National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar

held during 26th to 28th November, 2012.

25 Rapporteur

Acted as Rapporteur in the National Conference on “Media and Women:

Different emerging perspectives in the way of development” held

during 15 – 16 March, 2013 organised by the Department of Mass

Communication, Assam University, Silchar sponsored by ICSSR, New

Delhi.

26 Asstt. Organising

Secretary

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.

27 Resource Person

Delivered lecture in two sessions in the Four Day Training Programme

on Open Source Library Application Software for Library Services

organised by the Department of Library and Information Science,

Assam University, Silchar sponsored by the National Library, Kolkata

during March 28 – 31, 2013.

28 Resource Person

Acted as a resource person in the National Workshop on ‘Modern

Technology for Skill Development in Higher Education’ held during 23rd

- 24th July, 2013 organised by Moran College in collaboration with All

Assam College Employees Association sponsored by, University Grants

Commission.

29 Resource Person

Acted as a Resource Person in the National Seminar on ‘Library

Professionals in Digital Environment’ held during 25th – 26th July, 2013

organised by Moran College in collaboration with Moran Junior College,

Assam sponsored by, University Grants Commission.

30 Resource Person Acted as a Resource Person in one day workshop on “Best Practices:


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Creation of Digital Library” on 29th November, 2013 organised by the

Rabindra Library, Assam University, Silchar.

31 Subject Expert

Acted as a Subject Expert for the Post of Librarian in Ramkrishna Nagar

College, Karimganj on 29/01/2014 appointed vide Letter No.

OP/GB/RKNC / 2013 /9 dated 22/01/2014.

32 Inspired Teacher Selected as one of the Inspired Teacher among the Teachers of Assam

University, Silchar for the Calendar Year 2013 – 2014.

33 Chief Guest Invited as Chief Guest in the 9th Annual Function of Royal High School,

Hailakandi on 26th January, 2015.

34 Chief Guest

Invited as Chief Guest in the Ceremonial Session organised by

Education and Research Foundation (A registered Charitable Trust) at

Gandhi Bhawan, Lala on 4th April, 2015.

Role in Different Committees and Associations of AUS

Sl.

No. Role Details

1 Member Departmental Affairs Committee (DAC), DLISc, AUS

2 Member Departmental Purchase Committee (DPC), DLISc, AUS

3 Member Departmental Research Committee, DLISc, AUS

4 Member Board of Post Graduate Studies (BPGS), DLISc, AUS

5 Member School Board, Swami Vivekananda School of Library Sciences (SVSLS)

6 Departmental

Representative

Appointed as Departmental Representative in the NET Coaching Centre

for SC, ST, OBC and Minorities, Assam University, Silchar.

7 Departmental

Representative

Appointed as Departmental Representative in the Remedial Coaching

Centre of Assam University, Silchar.

8 Coordinator Nominated as Departmental Coordinator of Internal Quality Assurance

Cell (IQAC), AUS.

9 Coordinator Nominated as Departmental Placement Coordinator, AUS.

10 Member Innovation Club, Assam University, Silchar

11 School

Representative

Assam University Teachers’ Association (AUTA), AUS

Date: 01/05/2015 (Dr. Mukut Sarmah)

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