P. SEKAR

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LIBRARIAN

A goal-oriented professional, aspiring for senior level assignments in Education sector in Dubai/ Sharja/ Qatar

A self-motivated professional with over 17 years of experience in Library Management and Administration

Currently associated with Haji Sheik Ismail Engineering College, Nagapattinam as Librarian

Proficient in maintaining records, writing the minutes of the meetings, corresponding with external & internal clients & scheduling important meetings

Deft in handling activities in coordination with internal / external departments for smooth operations

Adept in creating an environment where collaboration and creative problem solving thrive

Proficient in collecting and analyzing data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between the student achievement

Maintaining active memberships in professional associations

Strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities with a flexible & detail oriented attitude

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Responsible for acquiring, organizing, managing and distributing library resources, and ensuring that library provision meets the needs of all its users

Selecting, developing, cataloguing and classifying library resources; answering readers' enquiries

Liaising with departmental academic staff, external organizations and suppliers

Ensuring that library services meet the needs of particular groups of users (e.g., staff, postgraduate students, disabled students)

Mediating between information need and a wide variety of resources, including online information tools

Using appropriate technology to create and communicate new knowledge ethically

Maintaining records of resources in the automated library system; adds new records and deletes withdrawn items

Assisting in scheduling and monitoring usage of the library and computer lab

CAREER CONTOUR

Since Jul’ 13: Haji Sheik Ismail Engineering College, Nagapattinam as Librarian

Mar’ 12 – Mar’ 13: PRIST University, Kumbakonam as Librarian

Jul’ 11 – Feb’ 12: PERI Institute of Technology, Chennai as Librarian

Jun’ 06 – Jun’ 11: Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Chennai as Librarian

Jul’ 05 – Jun’ 06: Ragas Dental College, Chennai as Librarian

Mar’ 04 – May’ 05: MNM Jain Engineering College, Chennai as Asst. Librarian

Sep’ 98 – Feb’ 04: Saudi Aramco Library, Saudi Arabia as Librarian

Feb’ 93 – May’ 97: Sudarsan Associate for CITIBANK Central Library, Chennai as Record Supervisor

Jun’ 90 – Jan’ 93: MK Raju Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Chennai Information Analyst Cum Librarian

Apr’ 90 – May’ 90: USIS American Conciliate, Chennai as Library Trainee

Nov’ 89 – Mar’ 90: Am Jain College, Chennai as Library Assistant

Nov’ 88 – Aug’ 89: Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai as Professional Assistant

Key Result Areas:

Developing and managing collections of books and journals (both paper and electronic), as well as websites

Contributing to academic course development and liaising with academic departments

Managing and supporting the provision of reading lists and allocating length of loans

Creating, updating and managing information resources, both electronic and printed

Selecting, acquiring and cataloguing information using library and information software

Assisting researchers with literature searches using databases, printed resources and the internet

Delivering information and learning skills courses for students and staff

Keeping up to date with relevant professional developments in the library sector

Participating in professional groups or networks

Improving and maintaining collections management policies and procedures

Assisting those who are using the library for research or educational purposes

Working with health-related materials and also maintaining day-to-day operations of the library, covering some basic administrative duties

Ensuring that library services meet the needs of particular groups of users (e.g. staff, postgraduate students, disabled students)

Performing original cataloguing and classification of print, audio-visual and electronic resources

Developing special indexing systems and files for special collections

Maintaining inventories, compile statistics and generate reports as required

Training library users to effectively search the Library catalogue, Internet and other

Providing an interlibrary loan service for both book and audiovisual materials and maintaining records

KNOWLEDGE PURVIEW

ICT Skills:

Working experience in the library automation software such as Nirmals, Libsys and Autolib

Familiar in open source integrated library management system KOHA with Installation and Customization.

Working experience in Library management software

Familiar in developing digital library using the software Dspace and Green Stone

Specific Skills:

In all kind of libraries works, and treating with different kind of student and staff

Experience with an automated library systems

Broad knowledge in cataloging using AACR2, MARC21, classification using CC and DDC 21

Good in indexing periodical and building information files

Excellent in internet searching for studies and conferences which works to help student, faculty and researchers

Good in databases search like Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE, ERIC

ACADEMICS

Pursuing Ph. D. ( Library and Information Science) from Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

M. Phil. in Library and Information Science from Annamalai University, Chidamparam in 2011

MLIS in Library and Information Science from Annamalai University, Chidamparam in 2002

BLIS in Library and Information Science from Annamalai University, Chidamparam in 1988

MA in Political Science from Annamalai University, Chidamparam in 1987

IT SKILLS

Well versed with Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, UNIX, Internet Applications and Netscape Communicator, Familiar with Internet and Intranet

PERSONAL DETAILS

Address : No. 4/24, Pattam Lane, Kumbakonam (PO), Kumbakonam (Taluk) - 612001

Date of Birth: 12th April, 1961

Languages Known: Tamil, English

Passport Number: A2370948, Chennai

*Refer Annexure for other details

ANNEXURE

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Library Automation: an overview by P.Sekar and Dr KC Abdul Majeed in.

Library Automation in Engineering College libraries affiliated to Anna University in Thanjavur District: A study by P.Sekar and Dr KC Abdul Majeed in IALA Journal, Trichirapalli.

Library Automation in Haji Sheik Engineering College & Information Centre: A Case Study by P. Sekar and M. Ravichandran - IALA Journal: A peer reviewed Biannual Journal of Library and Information Science

Library Automation in Engineering College Libraries affiliated to Anna University in Thanjavur and Thirvarur Districts: A study by P. Sekar and Dr KC Abdul Majeed International Journal of Digital Library Services

Automation of Library System by P. Sekar and Dr. KC Abdul Majeed International Research Journal of Humanities, Languages and Literature

SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES/ PUBLICATIONS

Library Automation in Engineering College libraries affiliated to Anna University in Thanjavur District: A study by P.Sekar and Dr KC Abdul Majeed in National Conference on creativity, Innovation and Transformation in Liraries on 8th & 9th July 2016 organised by K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Truchenggode

Automation of Library System by P. Sekar & Dr. KC Abdul Majeed ( National Conference on Advancement in Library and Information Science & Technology: Challenges and Opportunities organised by Central Library, B.S. Abdul Rahman University, Chennai on 10th & 11th July 2015) in Chennai

Collection Development of E-resources in Academic Libraries by P.Sekar ( International Conference in the Digital Environment (ICCDDE-2012) 29-30 June 2012) in Chennai

Open Sources Software for Libraries : An overview by P. Sekar ( National Conference in Open Source integrated Libraryo Systems) in Chennai

E-Publishing: A Tribute to Modern Era by P. Sekar ( National Seminar on Electronic Resources in Academic and Research Libraries) in Tirupathi

Academic Libraries in Digital Environment by P. Sekar (National Seminar on TELIS 2012) in Chennai

E - Resource Sharing in Library and Information Education by P. Sekar (100 Years of Library & Information Science Education in India) in Tiruchirappalli

TRAININGS/ SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES

Attended the National Conference on Creatiity, Innovation and Transformation in Libraries on 8th & 9th July 2016 organised by K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Truchenggode

Attended the National conference on “Research Writing” on 4th June 2016 organised by Academic Library Association (ALA) association with Periyar Manniammai University, Thanjavur.

Participated One Day Workshop on “Fundamentals of Thesis Writing” organised by DRBCCC Hindu College, Pattabiram Chennai on 30.3.2016

Participated in the National Conference on Open Access for Research and Education held on March 24, 2016 at Guru Nanak College, Chennai

Attended e – Resources through Gateway Portal on 18th March, 2016 at Anna University, Chennai

Attended National Conference on Research Methodology in Library and Information Science (NCRMLIS 2016) held on 11th & 12th March, 2016 at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

National Conference on Advancement in Library and Information Science & Technology: Challenges and Opportunities organised by Central Library, B.S. Abdul Rahman University, Chennai on 10th & 11th July 2015

ICT Enabled Library and Information Science (ICTELIS’14) held at Erode Sengundar Engineering College on 25th January 2014

Best and Innovative Practices in Libraries Jointly organised by SALIS and AMEAT University on 26th

One Day National Conference on Digital Resources Initiatives (DRIL) held on 12th October 2013 at VSB Engineering College, Karur

National Conference on Next Generation Library Service (NGLS) organised by Justice Basheer Ahamed Sayeed College for Women on 16th – 17th, August 2013

National Conference on Reaching Out to users through Technology (ROUTE – 2013) organised by CSIR, Chennai during March 14-15, 2013

UGC – SAP National Workshop on Application Qualitative indicators for the excellence of scholarly communication by Annamalai University, during 8 -9, March, 2013

12th National Conference on Developing Skills for knowledge Resource Management by 0 Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, during February 22 – 23, 2013

International Conference in the Digital Environment (ICCDDE 2012) by Madras University Library, University of Madras

National Conference on Open Source integrated Library systems organized by BS Abdur Rahman University, Chennai 42 during 08-09-, June 2012

National Seminar on Electronic Resources in Academic and Research Libraries, Tirupathi 26.3.2012 – 27.3.2012

National Seminar on “100 Years of Library & Information Science Education in India, Tiruchirappalli on February 18, 2012

One – Day Workshop on ‘DELNET: Resource Services and Facilities, Coimbatore organized in collaboration with Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 2012

National Conference on “Innovative Library Services in Digital Era” organized by Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology Pollachi and Society for the advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) during 19-21, January 2012

National Seminar on ‘Emerging Library and Information Technologies 2011’ organized by Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu and Animal Sciences University, Chennai 7 during 9 – 10 December, 2011

Information Security in the Digital Era on 27th November 2011organised by Knowledge Centre, SETS, CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai

National Seminar on Library and Information Services in the Digital Era NSLIS – 2011 held on 21st November at Hindustan University, Chennai

Symposium on Envisioning Library and Information Services – ELIS 2011 Organized by University Library, Anna University, Chennai 600 025 on 17th March 2011

Best Practices in Library and Information centres on 26th February 2011 held at Bishop Heber College, Trichy

CDS/ISIS and Library Catalogue Management Software organized at INSDOC, Regional Centre, Chennai

Computer Aided User Services in Library sponsored by ISTE, New Delhi conducted by Anna University, 10-22, June 1991

MEMBERSHIPS

Served as:

oLife member of SALIS

oMember of Academic Library Association (ALA)

Reference:

1.K.C.Abdul Majeed

Associate Professor

Farook College, Calicut

Kerala 673 632

Cell # 989-***-****

2.Dr. Palani Arangasamy

Professor of English

Periyar Maniammai University

Vallam

Cell # 948-***-****

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