Research Projects by LIS Professionals in India

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Research Project Database::INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, INDIA funded by various funding agencies viz. UGC, ICSSR,  ICAR, ICMR, DST and DBT etc

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Major Research Project – University Grants Commission (UGC)

• Project No.:
• Name: Prof. C N Rawal & Prof. Urmila A Thaker
• College, University:
• Year: 2005-2006
• Title: Vidyanet-Creation of database of Library Collection in R & D Institutions in Vidyanagar and Anand
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

• Project No.:
• Name: Prof Urmila A Thaker
• College, University:
• Year: 2008-2011
• Title: Rural Information Center for Anand District
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

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Minor Research Project – UGC

• Project No.:
• Name:  Prof U A Thaker
• College, University:
• Year: 1991-92
• Title: Library & Information Science Education in Gujarat
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name:  Shantaram Gajanan  Mahajan
• College, University: University of Pune, Department of Library and information science, Pune, Maharashtra
• Year: 1992-1995
• Title:  Socio-Economic Study of Pune city: A Bibliography with Annotations
• Cost: Rs.129900
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name:  S G  Mahajan
• College, University: University of Pune, Department of Library and Information Science, Pune, Maharashtra
• Year: 1998-2001
• Title:  Encyclopedia of Pune city : Creation of a Database
• Cost: Rs 3,00,000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name:  P  Saravanan 
• College, University: Lekshmipuram college of Arts and Science, , Neyyoor, Tamil Nadu
• Year: 2005-2007
• Title:  Emotional intelligence: occupational stress and burnout among the academic librarians
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Dr. N.D. Oza
• College, University:
• Year: 2008-2010
• Title: Institutional Repository at Sardar Patel University Campus- Vidya Repository
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 23-212/07(WRO)
• Name:  R S Pawar  
• College, University: Shri Guru Buddhiswami Mahavidyalaya, Purna, Paramani, Maharastra
• Year: 2008-2011
• Title:  Sarvajanik granthalaya ke madhyam se lok shikshan
• Cost: Rs 17500
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – Western Regional Office (UGC-WRO)

 

• Project No.: 23-604/08 
• Name: Suryakant Jaulkar
• College, University: Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education, Hanuman Nagar, Nagpur, Maharastra
• Year: 2009-2011
• Title: A study of health and physical fitiness status of librarians working in senior colleges affiliated to R.T.M. Nagpur University
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 47-748/09(WRO) 
• Name: Vinita  Jain
• College, University: Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Sc. & Commerce, “25, S. S Rao Road, Parel, Mumbai, Maharastra
• Year: 2009-2011
• Title: Use of electronic information sources and services in college libraries of Mumbai city
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – Western Regional Office (UGC-WRO)

 

• Project No.: 3172(UGC/MRP-SERO)
• Name:  Saravanan  Parameswaran Pillai
• College, University: Lekshmipuram College of Art and Science, Lekshmipuram, Neyyoor, Tamilnadu
• Year: 2009-2011
• Title:  Factors that Influence the Use of E-resources by the Faculty Members of Arts and Science Colleges in Tamilnadu- A Study
• Cost: Rs 75,000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – South Eastern Regional Office (UGC-SERO)

 

• Project No.: 47-751/09
• Name:  Vijaykumar N  Mulimani
• College, University: Sangameshwar College , Solapur , Maharashtra
• Year: 2009-2011
• Title:  Knowledge dissemination of public libraries to formal and non formal students at Solapur district with reference to SC, ST & OBC students
• Cost: Rs 12000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – Western Regional Office (UGC-WRO)

 

• Project No.: 47-1058/09(WRO)
• Name:  S S Baad 
• College, University: Jawahar Mahavidyalaya , Anadur, Tq. Tuljapur , Dist. Osmanabad, Maharastra
• Year: 2009-2011
• Title:  Biodiversity, seasonal variation and infection intensity of nematodes in goat from Osmanabad District
• Cost: Rs 65000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – Western Regional Office (UGC-WRO)

 

• Project No.: 47-738/09 
• Name: Manisha R  Khakre
• College, University: Arts, Commerce & Science College, Arvi, Wardha, Maharashta
• Year: 2009-2012
• Title: Union Catalogue of Journals, Periodicals & Magazines available in college Libraries in Amaravati city using WINISIS software
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 23-1826/10
• Name: Elmath Shivaji Zaware
• College, University:
• Year:  2010-2012
• Title: A study of library security systems adopted by educational institutions in Pune city
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 23-1826/10 
• Name: Elmath Shivaji  Zaware
• College, University: Bharatratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar College, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra
• Year: 2010-2012
• Title: A study of library security systems adopted by educational institutions in Pune city
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name:  Joydip  Chandra
• College, University: Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College, 85 Middle Road, Barrackpore, West Bengal
• Year: 2010-2012
• Title:  Designing and Implementation of Digital Library of Library Resources at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College
• Cost: Rs 94,000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: F.23-1832/10 
• Name:  D M  Deshmukh
• College, University: Bhusawal Arts, Science & P. O. Nahata Commerce College, P. Box No. 31, Jamner Road, N.H. 6, Bhusawal, Maharashtra
• Year: 2010-2012
• Title: To study preservatiove support and its application for digital library
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 848/11
• Name:  D R  Gabhane
• College, University: Samarth Mahavidyalaya, Dist Bhandara, Lakhani, Maharashtra
• Year: 2011-2012
• Title:  Role of public libraries in Bhandara district (Maharashtra) in preserving and disseminating the information for the economic development of farmers
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 23-2388/2010
• Name:  V S  Mugade
• College, University: Department of Library & Information Science Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Yashwantrao Mohite College, , Pune, Maharashtra
• Year: 2011-2013
• Title:  An Innovative Applications of Postal Stamps for the Popularization an a communication of Science to Society
• Cost: Rs 1,45,000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – Western Regional Office (UGC-WRO)

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Dr Achala Munigal
• College, University: Library, University College of Science (UCSS) (earlier Post Graduate College of Science, Saifabad  (PGCSS)), Osmania University
• Year: 2012-2014
• Title of the Project:  Topic Modernising Post Graduate Science College Libraries: A Case Study of Post Graduate College of Science, Saifabad  (PGCSS) Library
• Cost: Rs 1,00,000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – South-Eastern Regional Office (UGC-SERO)

 

• Project No.: 23-2804 (WRO)
• Name:  Vithal J  Ramani
• College, University: Saurasthra Gnanpith Arts and Commerce College, Dist. Junagadh, Barwala, Gujarat
• Year: 2012-2014
• Title: The problems in using ICT for managing libraries of Rajkot and Junagadh city college: a study
• Cost: Rs 65000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – Western Regional Office (UGC-WRO)

 

• Project No.: 4046/11 (SERO)
• Name:  M  Dorairajan
• College, University: St. Josephs College (A), Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli
• Year: 2012-2014
• Title:  Mapping of the research output in the universities of Tamil Nadu: a scientometric study
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – South-Eastern Regional Office (UGC-SERO)

 

• Project No.: 23-2773/11(WRO)
• Name:  Aparna Rangnathrao  Deshpande
• College, University: B. Raghunath Arts, Commerce & Science College, BoralkarNagar,Jintur Road, Parbhani, Maharashtra
• Year:  2012-2014
• Title:  Build an institutional repository at B.Raghunath Arts Commerce & Science College, with green stone digital library software
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – Western Regional Office (UGC-WRO)

 

• Project No.: 23-399 (WRO)
• Name:  B K  Chaudhari 
• College, University: Smt. R. M. Prajapati Arts College, Ambaji Highway, Dist. Mehsana, Dr. B. K. , Satlasana
• Year: 2013-2014
• Title:  Competences and Skills Development among the College Librarians Working in College Libraries in North Gujarat
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission – Western Regional Office (UGC-WRO)

 

• Project No.: 23-2588/11 (WRO)
• Name:  Gosavi Ratnesh  Gajanan
• College, University: Kasturbai College of Education, Seth Walchand Hirachand Marg, Ashok Chowk, Solapur, Maharashtra
• Year: 2013-2014
• Title:  Availability and usage of information communication technology (ICT) and other information sources and services in engineering college libraries under Solapur University: a study
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC-WRO)

 

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Research Project – ICSSR

• Project No.:
• Name: P S G  Kumar
• College, University: Nagpur University, Department of Library and Information Science, Nagpur, Maharashtra
• Year: 1986-1995
• Title: Union Catalogue of Social Science periodicals as Library and Information Science in Indian Universities
• Cost: Rs 4822
• Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science (ICSSR)

 

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Research Project – Other Agencies

• Project No.:
• Name: Dr Madhusudan Margam
• College, University:
• Year: 2015
• Title of the Project: Design and Development of Web-based Database of Aerospace Testing Facilities Available in India.
• Funding Agency: AR&DB, DRDO , Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
• Cost: Rs.10.282 Lacs
• Website:http://atfi.dlis.du.ac.in

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Dr Madhusudan Margam
• College, University:
• Year: 2014 
• Title of the Project: Use of 3G Services by Research Scholars of the University of Delhi and University of Hyderabad: A Study. 
• Cost: Rs. 1.10,000/-
• Funding Agency: University of Delhi

• Project No.:
• Name: Dr Madhusudan Margam
• College, University:
• Year: 2015 
• Title of the Project: Use of Mobile Devices for Improving Research work by the Research Scholars of the University of Delhi and University of Hyderabad. 
• Cost: Rs. 80,000/-
• Funding Agency: University of Delhi

 

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Research Project – Details not known

• Project No.: 2466/06 
• Name: B S  Swaroop Rani
• College, University: Bishop Beber College, Dept. of Library Science , Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu
• Year:
• Title: A case study using Greenstone Digital Library Software(GSDL) for digitizing faculty articles/publications ar Bishop Beber College
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission South-Eastern Regional Office (UGC-SERO)

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Neela Jayant  Deshpande
• College, University: University of Pune, Department of Library and Information Science, Pune, Maharashtra
• Year:
• Title: Catalogues of MSS available in Pune University Jayakar Library-2 Volumes Published.
• Cost:
• Funding Agency:

 

• Project No.: 3507/10
• Name: N   Jayalakshmi
• College, University: K V R Govt. College for Women, Kurnool , Andhra Pradesh
• Year:
• Title: Mapping the digital divide at undergraduate levels in degree colleges of S K University area
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 3574/11
• Name: Bala Theresa  T, Radhai S & Ratna Kumari C
• College, University: ST Anns College for Women, Santoshnagar Colony, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh
• Year:
• Title: Impact of Information Technology On College Libraries
• Cost: Rs 1,27,000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Surve   Swati Sanjay
• College, University: M.B.S.T. Commerce & Science College , , Sangamner, Maharastra
• Year:
• Title: Mahavidhyalayon Vidhyarthiyanchi vanchan Abhivrudhdhi Vadhvinyasathichya Sanshodhanatmak Karyapadhdhatiya Vidyadhyavir hoga-ya parimancha chikitsak abhayas
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 23-2373/10
• Name: Sabale   Dattatray Ramchandra
• College, University: Indrayani Mahavidyalaya, Talegaon Dabhade, Chakan Road,Tal- Maval, Dist- Pune , Talegaon Dabhade, Maharashtra
• Year:
• Title: Rashtriya mulyankan va pramanikaran parisdechya (NAAC) tatavanusar Indrayani Maharavidyala granthalayatil mahiti tantragyan va sevanchya abhyas
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Rani  Syamalamba
• College, University: Maris Stela College (Autonomous), Krishna Dist, Vijayawada, Andra Pradesh
• Year:
• Title: Design and development of information literacy programmes for undergraduate students
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Anil Kaldate
• College, University: Shri Krishana College, Gunjoti., Tq: Omerga Dist: Osmanabad, Gunjoti, Maharashtra
• Year: 2007-2008
• Title: Use of Internet Services of Engineering College Libraries In Marathawada : A Survey
• Cost:
• Funding Agency:

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Sirajunisha  Begum
• College, University: The Thassim Beevi Abdul Kadar College for Women, , Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Year:
• Title: Automatic generation of class numbers from a digitised 6th edition of colon classification
• Cost: Rs 22,000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.: 47-750/09
• Name: Milind C  Mhamal
• College, University: Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, , Pilar, Goa
• Year:
• Title: A Study of the Best Practices adopted in College and University Libraries in Goa in relation to National and International Standards
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name: P  Soma Raju
• College, University: Andhra University, Department of Library and Information Sctence, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
• Year:
• Title: A study of Post-Graduate College Libraries in the Andhra University Area
• Cost: Rs 8,000
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

 

• Project No.:
• Name: Mahesh M. Dalvi 
• Year:
• Title of the Project: Information Literacy Program in an Academic Environment: A study of Colleges Affiliated to
  University of Mumbai
• College, University:
• Cost:
• Funding Agency: