Curriculum Vitae

Dr. A. Alagu

Teaching Assistant

Department of Library & Information Science

Alagappa University

Phone: 975*******

E-mail:ad33it@r.postjobfree.com

A. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

SI.No

QUALIFICATION

NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

MAJOR SUBJECT

PASSING YEAR

PERCENTAGE

1

PH.D

Doctor of Philosophy

Alagappa University

Library and Information Science

2015-2019

Awarded

2

M.PHIL

Master of Philosophy

Alagappa University

Library and Information Science

2014-2015

85 1st Class-Distinction

3

M.L.I.S

Master of Library & Information Science

Alagappa University

Library and Information Science

2012--2014

84.51st Class-Distinction

4

B.Com

Bachelor of Commerce

Genesar College of Arts and Science,

Melaisivapuri

Commerce

2009--2012

71.5

5

HSC

Govt Hr. Sec School, Melaisivapuri

State Board

2009

69.5

6

SSLC

Govt Girls Hr.Sec.School,

Ponnamaravathi

State Board

2007

58

B. OTHER QUALIFICATION

SI.No

QUALIFICATION

NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

YEAR

PERCENTAGE

1

TALLY-9

Ganesar college of Arts & Science, Melaisivapuri

May -2012

88

2

C.L.I.S Certificate course in Library & Information Science

Ganesar college of Arts & Science, Melaisivapuri

May -2012

79

3

Diploma in Yoga

Ganesar college of Arts & Science, Melaisivapuri

April- 2011

64

C. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

SI.No

Degree

Title

Research Area

1

Ph.D in Library and Information Science

Information Literacy Skills among Post Graduate students of Alagappa University and its Affiliated Colleges

User Studies

2

M.Phil in Library and Information Science

Awareness and Use of Open Access Journals by in Library and Information Science Students in Tamil Nadu: A Study

User Studies

3

PG (Library and Information Science)

Awareness and Use of Social Media in Library and Information Science Students in Alagappa University

User Studies

D.RESEARCH SUPERVISION / GUIDANCE

SI.No

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Completed

1

PG

12

E. INTERNSHIP & APPRENTICESHIP

I have worked in the Central Library Alagappa University under ‘Earn While you Learn’ Scheme from 26-08-2013 to 25-03-2014.

I have successfully completed Internship in Connemara Public Library, Chennai - Library Apprenticeship, 25.02.2014 to 11.03.2014

F. HONORS AND AWARDS

I was editor in the National seminar on “Impact of Industry 4.0 on Sustainable Libraries (NSISL-2023)” held on 31 .03.23 & 01.04.23 at the Department of Library & Information Science, Alagappa University. ISBN:978-81-960905-9-3

I was editor of the National Conference on “Changing Information Landscape and Its Transformation in LIS Education” held on 2nd & 3rd September 2022 at the Department of Library & Information Science, Alagappa University.ISBN:978-93-92990-12-0

I have qualified National Eligible test (NET) withReg No: 45916 (NET- July 2018). And

I have qualified State eligible test (SET)with Reg No: 35124172 (SET – March 2018)

G. AREA SPECIALIZATION

Building and Managing Digital Libraries using Dspace& Greenstone digital libraries software.

Knowledge of database using web of science and Scopus.

Knowledge of Research activities.

ICT skills, Library Automation Software’s, Library Sources & Services.

User Study and Metric study.

Knowledge of SPSS

Knowledge of H- index, i10 index, G-index

H.ACADEMIC IDENTITY

Google Scholar ID:icmWBvEAAAAJ&hl=e

Scopus ID: 569********

ORCID ID:0000-0001-8969-2303

I. JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1.Alagu, A., &Thanuskodi, S.,Scientific Publication of Dengue Fever Research in India based on the Web of Science Database, Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal. ISSN: 0974-6242

2.Alagu, A., &Thanuskodi, S. Challenges of Online Learning among School Students during COVID-19 Pandemic: A study of Higher Secondary Schools in Karaikudi, IALA .ISSN : 0973-7081

3.M. Nagaiah, Dr.S.Thanuskodi, &Dr.A.Alagu (2021) Application of Lotka’s to the Research Productivity in the field of open Educational Resources during 2011-2020Library Philosophy and Practice, 1-19.ISSN : 1522-0222

4.K Ayyanar, A.Alagu, (2020), Growth and Authorship Pattern of Norovirus Research Output: A Scientometric Study, Handbook of Metric Studies for Library and Information Science Scholars.

5.K Ayyanar, AAlagu, M Mercy Clarance (2020). Scientometric Analysis of Ebola Virus Research output: A Global Perspective,Journal of Xidian University, 14(4). ISSN : 10012400

6.Alagu, A., & Thanuskodi, S. (2019). Bibliometric analysis of digital literacy research output: A global Perspective. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1-19.ISSN : 1522-0222

7.Alagu, A., & Thanuskodi, S. (2018). Awareness and Use of ICT among Undergraduate Students of Rural Areas in Dindigul District: A Study. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1.ISSN : 1522-0222

8.Alagu, A., & Thanuskodi, S. (2018). Assessment of information literacy skills among students of Alagappa University, India. Library Philosophy and Practice.ISSN: 1522-0222.

9.Alagu, A., & Thanuskodi, S. (2018). User Perception of Electronic Information Resources: A Case Study of Alagappa College of Arts and Science, Tamilnadu, India. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1.ISSN : 1522-0222

10.Alagu, A., & Thanuskodi, S. (2018). Information Literacy Research Publications in India: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science, 7(2), 201-207. ISSN: 2277-2219.

J. CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS

1.Alagu, A (2022) Usage of social media among information technology students of Alagappa: A case study. Research Anthology on Applying Social Networking Strategies to Classrooms and Libraries. P889-909. IGI Global. ISBN: 978**********

2.Alagu, A. (2020). Usage of Social Media among Information Technology Students of Alagappa: A Case Study. In Challenges and Opportunities of Open Educational Resources Management (pp. 103-123). IGI Global. ISBN: 978**********

3.Nathiya, P., & Alagu, A. (2020). User Awareness and Use of OPAC by Female Students of Faculty of Arts, Alagappa University: A Critical Analysis. In Handbook of Research on Digital Content Management and Development in Modern Libraries (pp. 103-123). IGI Global.ISBN: 978-1799822011

4.Alagu, A., & Thanuskodi, S. (2020). Information Literacy Skills Among Students of Higher Education Institutions With Special Reference to Tamil Nadu. In Challenges and Opportunities of Open Educational Resources Management (pp. 40-62). IGI Global.ISBN: 978-1799835608

5.Alagu, A., & Thanuskodi, S. (2020). Information Literacy Skills Among Students of Higher Education Institutions With Special Reference to Tamil Nadu. In Challenges and Opportunities of Open Educational Resources Management (pp. 40-62). IGI Global. . ISBN: 978**********

6.Alagu, A. (2019). Use of Electronic Resources among Management Students of Alagappa University: A Case Study. In Literacy Skill Development for Library Science Professionals (pp. 251-267). IGI Global. ISBN: 978-1522588009

7.Thanuskodi, S., & Alagu, A. (2015). Awareness and Use of Social Media: A Case Study of Alagappa University. In Social Media Strategies for Dynamic Library Service Development (pp. 263-278). IGI Global ISBN :. 978**********

K. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

1.Seven Day National Workshop on Multivariate Analysis Using SPSS & AMOS, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, 9th - 15th April 2019

2.One day National Workshop on DSPACE & WORDPRESS: Comprehensive Hands on Training, Central Library, Mahatma Gandhi medical college & Research Institute, Sri BalajiVidyapeeth, Pondicherry, 19th May, 2018

3.One day National Workshop on Orientation programme on Participatory Rural Appraisal, Department of Women’s Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, 24th March, 2018

4.Five days National Workshop On Open Sources Software- KOHA for Public and Academic Libraries, Department of Library & information Science Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 14th&16th February, 2018

5.One week workshop on Research Methodology, Department of Education, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 11th, February, 2018

6.One – Day Training Programme on Achieving Publication Index Scores, Department of Library & Information Science & University Business Collaboration Centre, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 10th January, 2018

7.User Awareness and Training Programme of Web of Science & Endnote, Central Library

Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 11th October 2017

8.One day User Awareness Programme on E-Resources Access for M. Phil & Ph. D Research Scholar, Central Library, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 27th September 2017

9.UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Components and Methods of a Qualitative Research”, DLIS, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 21st& 22nd September,2017

10.INFLIBNET Regional Training Programme on Library Automation ( IRTPLA), Mother Teresa Women’s University Library, Kodaikanal, 20th to 24th August, 2017

11.National Workshop on Digitization of Books and Manuscripts: Design and Development, Sarasvati Mahal Library & Research Centre, Thanjavur, 1st&2nd June, 2017.

12.Five day National Workshop on “Digitization of Resources using Open Source Software E-prints”, DLIS, Alagappa University, 6th to10th March 2017.

13.UGC Sponsored One Day International Workshop on “Content Management System Using Drupal”, DLISc,Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 23rd, February, 2017

14.One day User Awareness Programme on Shodhganga and Anti-Plagiarism Software – “Urkund”, Central Library Alagappa UniversityKaraikudi, 29thApril 2016

L. CONFERENCE PAPERS

1.Alagu, A., &Thanuskodi, S. The “Prediction of COVID-19 Pandemic using Simple Regression Linear and correlation analysis for confirmed cases and mortality”Department Library and Information Science, Alagappa University.

2.Dr.A.Alagu & Dr.S.Thanuskodi, Research Impact of Alagappa University Faculty in Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS), Transformation of Learning Resource Centres in the Digital Era,K.S.rangasamy college of Technology & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), Tiruchengode, ISBN : 978-93-85469-08-4.

3.Dr.U.Pramanathan & Dr. A.Alagu, Challenges of Online Learning among School Students during COVID-19 Pandemic : A Study of Higher Secondary Schools in Karaikudi, Transformation of Learning Resource Centres in the Digital Era,K.S.rangasamy college of Technology & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), Tiruchengode,ISBN : 978-93-85469-08-4.

4.K. Ayyanar, Dr. A. Thirunavukkarasu, & Dr. A. Alagu, Impact of Information Literacy Programme among Students of Engineering Colleges in Sivagangai District of Tamil Nadu: A Study “Changing Information Landscape and its Transformation in LIS Education”.Department Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Alagappa University ISBN: 978-93-92990-12-0

5.A. Alagu& Dr. S. Thanuskodi, Linear Regression Analysis to Prediction of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths in Southern States of India: A Metrics Study,Department Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.ISBN: 978-93-92990-12-0

6.M.M. Mrudhula & Dr. A. Alagu., Digital Divide and its Challenges for Library and Information Services on Student Learning of Selected Colleges in Thrissur District: An Analytical Study “Changing Information Landscape and its Transformation in LIS Education”Department Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.ISBN:978-93-92990-12-0

7.M.Nagaiah, Dr. S. Thanuskodi& Dr. A. Alagu, Attitude towards Open Educational Resources among Students of Women’s Colleges in Pudukkottai District“Changing Information Landscape and its Transformation in LIS Education”Department Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. ISBN: 978-93-92990-12-0.

8.Dr. A. Alagu & Dr. S. ThanuskodiResearch productivity of Alagappa University: A bibliometric study, International conference on “Enhancement of Technology and Innovation in contemporary Libraries (ICETICL-2019, Department Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. 24th& 25th April, 2019

9.AAlagu, S Thanuskodi, P Dhanya, Big Data: A Scientometric Analysis Based on Indian Publications” Sustainable Business Transition through Technology and Innovation, UvaWellassa University, Badulla, 7th - 9th, February, 2019.

10.A. Alagu, S. Muthuvennila&Dr.S. Thanuskodi, Research tools for Data collection Comparison with Questionnaire and Interview Method, Dominant Publisher & Distributors Pvt Ltd, 2018.

11.P. Kannan& A.Alagu, User education for Academic Libraries, Role of Libraries in Creating a Knowledge Society, SALIS,DLIS, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, September 7th & 8th 2018

12.AAlagu, Dr. S Thanuskodi, Implementing Information Literacy models for Learning Environment, International Conference Rejuvenating Libraries for information Access in the digital era, DLISc, Annamalai University, Chidhambaram, 09th& 10th, March, 2018

13.A Alagu, Dr. S Thanuskodi, Theoretical Study on Various Patterns at Literacy skills: An overview, From Traditional Libraries to present Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities, Academic Library Association in collaboration with National College (Autonomous), Trichy, 7th April 2018

14.A. Alagu J.S. Yagnasridevi, User Studies and Information Seeking Behaviour, UGC Sponsored Two Day International Conference on “Knowledge Resources and Library Technology”, DLISc, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 24th& 25th February, 2017

15.A Alagu, Dr. S Thanuskodi, Concept of Open Sources digital Library Software: An overview, Open Access resources for Academic Community (OARAC – 2017), Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) Tirupattur, Vellore, 21 & 22, September, 2017

16.A Alagu, Dr. S Thanuskodi, Information needs and use of Library Resources by Special Students in Selected Govt. Schools in Sivagangai Dt. of Tamilnadu, Two Day National Conference on “ Creativity, Innovation and Transformation in Libraries” Central Library, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, 8th& 9th July 2016

17.Dr.S.Thanuskodi & A.Alagu Development of Digital Library Networking in National and International: An Overview, National Conference on “Research Methodology in Library and Information Science” (NCRMLIS 2016), DLIS, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 11th& 12thMarch 2016

18.A Alagu, Dr. S Thanuskodi Awareness and use of open Access Journal by LIS Students in Tamilnadu : A Study, A Two day National Conference on “ Future Libraries : Issues and Challenges”, Dr. G. Ramachandran Library, The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Dindigul, 20th& 21th, November 2015.

19.Alagu A, Mercy Clarance M, & AyyanarK Mapping of Research Productivity in Pondicherry University Seen Through Web Of Science: A Bibliometric Study, Handbook of Metric Studies for Library and Information Science Scholars, ISBN: 978-81-944843-6-3

20.A Alagu, Dr. S. Thanuskodi & S. Muthuvennila, Library is a Growing Organism: “Are You Ready to Aware of RFID Technology, National Conference on "Contemporary Dimensions in Library and Information Science"

References

SI.No

Name

Designation

Address

1

Prof. S. Thanuskodi

Dean,

Faculty of Art,

Professor&

Head

Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University,

Karaikudi – 630003

Mobile: +919*********

Email: ad33it@r.postjobfree.com

2

Dr. M. SadikBatcha

Professor

&

Head

Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram

Mobile : 944-***-****

Email: ad33it@r.postjobfree.com

Self- Accomplishment

I hereby declare that all the statements mentioned above is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I have not concealed any material facts.

Yours Faithfully

Place: Karaikudi (Dr. A.ALAGU)

Date: 08.08. 2023

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