Dr. Ram Gopal Garg, Head, S.O.S. in Library & Information Science , Jiwaji University, Gwalior
University Librarian (I/c) Central Library, Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Dr. Ram Gopal Garg (Born Jan1970) Associate Professor, School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.). He completed his B.Sc. (Maths), M.A.(AIH)and M.Lib.I.Sc.(First class First in Merit of the University) from Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar (M.P.) He has also qualified UGC-NET. He obtained doctorate in LIS from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He has been awarded “ILA Dr. C.D. Sharma award” for best research paper in 2003; Best Library Science Teacher award in 2007 by the M.P. Young Librarian Association, Bhopal (M.P.); Arhat Bachan Award for best research paper in 2006; Gaur Gaurav award by Gaur Chetan Samiti in Dr. H.S. Gaur University, Sagar (M.P.) in 1991. “Hindi Sewi Samman” 2011 by Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.).
He is also working as Dy. Coordinator, NET preparation cell for SC/ST & Minority students of the university, member SHAW (Sexual Harassment against Women) cell of the University, member of Academic Council of the University, member of Board of Studies of Library and Information Science.He has also worked as founder Coordinator of Center for Studies in Journalism & Mass communication, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.). So many times he has worked as resource person for refresher courses, training programme and LIS workshops. He has published 46 research papers in National, International journals, seminars, conferences, 06 Newspapers articles and 05 Radio talks. He has also published 04 books. He is life member of many professional associations in India like ILA, IATLIS, IAAE , IASLIC etc. He has worked as elected Council Member (2007-2010) of Indian Library Association and Joint Secretary of Jiwaji University Teacher’s Association. He has also delivered guest lecturers in a number of universities and colleges. He is working as Chief- editor Journal of Young Librarian Association. At present 06 Ph.D. students are working under his supervision. His research interests lie broadly in the area of Bibliographical control, Vocabulary control & Digital Information Storage and Retrieval in Hindi.
Selected Recent Publications-
1. Scientometric Highlights on science and technology related reviews article affiliated to India. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science. Malaysia Vol. 14.no. 2. August 2009. P83-99.
2. Trends in Cobalt -60 research in nuclear science and technology, International Journal of Nuclear Knowledge Management, USA. Vol. 4. No. 02. 2010, p-146-164.
3. Scientometric mapping of Tsunami publications: a citation based study. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science, Malaysia. Vol.15.no. 01. April 2010. P.23-40.
4. Digital Information on Storage and retrieval in Hindi language: some technological challenges. Proceedings of International conference on Digital Libraries 23-26 Feb 2010 at TERI, New Delhi, Vol. 02. P785-800.