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Dr. ZAHID ASHRAF WANI
Researcher ID: E-5682-2012
Author ID: 24402207400 ORCID ID: 0000-0003-4589-3888 Present Position: Assistant Professor Department: Library & Information Science Organization: University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. 190 006. India Experience: 10+ Years
Educational Qualification
B. Lib. I. Sc., M. Lib. I.Sc., Ph.D.
Specialization
Knowledge Representation and Discovery Tools
Library Automation
Open Access
Public Library System
Information Services
Disaster Management and Preparedness in Libraries
Research Appraisal
H Index
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H10 Index
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Awards / Medals / Honours received:
1. Bagged first position in Best Paper Award category for paper titled "Disaster Management
and Preparedness of Prominent Libraries in Kashmir” in International Conference on The
Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (2014) organized by International
Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in collaboration with National
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Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at Indira Ghandhi National Center for Arts, New
Delhi from 27th to 29th November 2014.
2. Bagged first position in Best Paper Award Category for Research Paper "Citation Analysis
In Open Access World: A Case Study Of Health Science Open Access Repositories” in
Fourth International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL-2013): Vision 2020, Looking
Back 10 Years and Forging New Frontiers organized by The Energy Resource institute
(TERI) at Indian Habitat Center New Delhi from 27th to 29th November 2013.
Research Projects Under Progress
“Towards Designing an Information Portal for Arts and Crafts of Jammu & Kashmir” under
Major Research Project (MRP) funded by University Grants Commission (UGC)
Journal Publications
2018
Mapping the use of open access resources by doctoral students in the USA by employing citation analysis. Collection and Curation (Previously published as: Collection Building), {Earlycite}: https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-05-2018-0014 {2514-9326}
Exploring the Directory of Open-Access Books with a Special Focus on Science and Technology Collection. International Journal of Information Studies and Libraries, 3(1): 150 -159 {ISSN: 2456-1827}
Bibliometric Analysis of 'Hepatitis E' Literature" International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, 7(4): 242 -246 {ISSN: 2229-5984}
2017
A review of eminence of scientometric indicators in scientific research productivity, COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management, {0973-7766 (Print) 2168-930X (Online) } DOI: 10.1080/09737766.2017.1306179
Courses beyond borders: A case study of MOOC platform Coursera" Library Philosophy and Practice, 19(2): 1 -15 {ISSN: 1522-0222}
Impact of Kashmir floods on the libraries. Collection Building, 36 (2), 69-76 {ISSN: 0160-
4953} DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/CB-01-2017-0002
2016
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Retrieval efficiency of select search engines vis-à-vis diverse open courseware formats.
The Electronic Library, 34 (3), 457-470 {ISSN:0264-0473} DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EL-08-2014-0132
2015
Citation Analysis in Open Access World: A Case Study of Health Science Open Access
Repositories. World Digital Libraries: An International Journal, 8(1): 49-58
{ISSN: 0975-7597} DOI: 10.18329/09757597/2015/8104
Usage of library UGC Infonet e-consortium resources by the University of Kashmir: A pragmatic approach. International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology 5 (2), 131 {ISSN 2229-5984 (P) 2249-5576 (e)}. Available at http://www.ijidt.com/index.php/ijidt/article/view/5.2.11/248
Complexities Faced by the Users of Academic Libraries to Access and Use the Electronic
Resources: A Review. Journal of Knowledge & Communication Management, 5 (1),
61-71 {Print ISSN: 2277-7938 (P); ISSN: 2277-7946 (e)} DOI: 10.5958/2277-
7946.2015.00006.6
2014
Digital Library of Kashmiri Willow Wicker Items: A Small Step towards Preservation of Culture.
World Digital Libraries: An International Journal, 7(2): 95-106 {ISSN: 0975-7597} DOI:
10.3233/WDL-120120
Open Courseware Repositories: An Analysis of Content Diversity and Visibility. World Digital
Libraries: An International Journal, 7(1): 43-56 {ISSN: 0975-7597} DOI: 10.3233/WDL-
120113
2013
Research productivity of Indian Institute of Technology. International Journal of Library and
Information Science, Vol. 5(7), 216-224. DOI: 10.5897/IJLIS2013.0369
Leading Medical Institutions of India: A Study of Open Access Publication in the field of
Medicine.International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research,
V2(6): 1397-1402. Available at
http://ijsetr.org/index.php/IJSETR/article/view/325/PDF
Research Productivity of Medicos at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, 3(2), 107-
113.Available at http://www.ijidt.com/index.php/ijidt/article/view/314/136
2012
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The Islamic Era and Its Importance to Knowledge and the Development of Libraries. Library
Philosophy and Practice, Available at
http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1792&context=libphilprac
An Assessment of Prime Software Repositories. Chinese Librarianship: an
International Electronic Journal, 33 (2), 1-16. Available at
www.iclc.us/cliej/cl33WLS.pdf
Analysis of Operating Systems and Browsers: A Usage Metrics. Trends in Information
Management (TRIM), V7(2):163-175. Available at
http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/ojs/index.php/TRIM/article/viewFile/1251/1132
2010
University libraries: step towards a web based knowledge management system. Vine,
V40(1):24-38 available at
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/03055721011024900
2009
Open repositories-A Global Perspective with emphasis on Asia. Chinese Librarianship: An
international Journal, Available at http://www.white-
clouds.com/iclc/cliej/cl27WGR.htm
2008
Growth and Development of Library and Information Science Literature. Chinese
Librarianship: An international Journal. Available at http://www.white-
clouds.com/iclc/cliej/cl26WBJ.htm
Public Library Development in India. Library Philosophy and Practice, available at
http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/wani.htm
Open Access Journals: Global Perspective. Trends in Information Management
(TRIM),V4(1):1-19. Available at
http://dspaces.uok.edu.in/ojs/index.php/crdr/article/download/43/42
2006
Public Library System in Jammu & Kashmir: An Assessment. Trends in Information
Management” (TRIM), V2 (2):87-116. Available at
http://dspaces.uok.edu.in/ojs/index.php/crdr/article/download/110/99
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Books Published
2018
Scholarly Content and Its Evolution by Scientometric Indicators: Emerging Research and
Opportunities". Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global, 2018. (pp. 201). {ISBN: 9781522559450
(hardcover) | ISBN 9781522559467 (ebook)}
Book Chapters/ Proceedings
2018
Web 2.0 From Evolution to Revolutionary Impact in Library and Information Centers. In
Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Ed.). Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Library
Science, Information Management, and Scholarly Inquiry. Hershey PA, USA: IGI
Global (pp 519-530). {ISBN 97 81522576594}
Advancement and Application of Scientometric Indicators for Evaluation of Research
Content. In Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Ed.). Advanced Methodologies and
Technologies in Library Science, Information Management, and Scholarly Inquiry.
Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global (pp 532-542). {ISBN 97 81522576594}
MOOCs: The Indian Journey So Far, In Ebba Ossiannilsson (Ed.). Ubiquitous Inclusive
Learning in a Digital Era, GI Global, Hershey PA, USA (pp 29-54). {ISBN 97
81522562924}
Identification and Evaluation of Quality of Open Access Journals Cited by Researchers of
MIT, CIT and STANFORD, In Ebba Ossiannilsson (Ed.). Ubiquitous Inclusive Learning
in a Digital Era, GI Global, Hershey PA, USA (pp 179-198). {ISBN 97 81522562924}
Assessment of Search Interface of Information Retrieval Systems A Case Study of Select
Academic Databases" In Sanjay Kataria et al (Ed.). IEEE 5th International Symposium
on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services, ETTLIS
2018, 1)1(: 45 -53 {ISSN : 978-1-5386}
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Open Access Repositories A Case Study of BRICS Nations" In Sanjay Kataria et al (Ed.). IEEE
5th International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and
Information Services, ETTLIS 2018, 1)1(: 121 -127 {ISSN : 978-1-5386}
Scientific Research in Relation to Gross Domestic Product )GDP( A Comparative Study of
China and India" In Sanjay Kataria et al (Ed.). IEEE 5th International Symposium on
Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services, ETTLIS
2018, 1)1(: 328 -330 {ISSN : 978-1-5386}
2017
Online Information Retrieval Systems Trending from Evolutionary to Revolutionary
Approach. In Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Information Science and
Technology, 4th Edition. Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global (pp 4535-4547). {ISBN
9781522522553 (set Hardcover); ISBN 9781522522560 (ebook)}
2016
Evolution and Practices of Social Information Retrieval (SIR) With Special Reference To
Twitter: A Review". In P.K Battacharaya et al (Eds). Smart Future: Knowledge
Trends That will Change The World. New Delhi: TERI (pp 477-486). {ISBN: 978-81-
7993-653-5}
An Altmetric Approach to Assess the Research Productivity: Use of Research Gate (RG). In
P.K Battacharaya et al (Eds). Smart Future: Knowledge Trends That will Change The
World. New Delhi: TERI (pp 729-738). {ISBN: 978-81-7993-653-5}
2015
ETD's in Research: Content Analysis of National ETD Repository. In Ramesh C Guar et al (Eds)
ETD2015: 18th International Symposium on Theses and Dissertation - Evolving Genre
of ETDs for Knowledge Discovery, 1(1): 399 -408 {ISSN: 978-93-84}
A Critical Appraisal of Research Productivity: A Case Study of Prominent Universities of
Jammu and Kashmir. In P.K. Jain et al (Eds). Emerging Trends and Issues in
Scientometrics, Informetrics and Webometrics, 1(1): 343 -349 {ISSN: 978-93-854}
2014
Disaster Management and Preparedness of Prominent Libraries in Kashmir". In Sanjeev
Kumar et al (Eds) ICLAM 2014: Innovative Ideas Technologies and Services (pp 559-
571). New Delhi: Pragun Publications. {ISBN: 978-93-80397-52-8}
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Usage of UGC Infonet E-resources in University of Kashmir". In Sanjeev Kumar et al (Eds)
ICLAM 2014: Innovative Ideas Technologies and Services (pp 559-571). New Delhi:
Pragun Publications. {ISBN: 978-93-80397-52-8}
2012
Botanical Science Periodicals: An Analysis of Their Genesis and Growth. In S.B Banerjee et al
(Eds.) Library Vision 2020 (pp. 324-330). Kolkata: IASLIC. ISSN: 09723668
Social Networking Sites: Use Metrics at a Global Level. In 8th Convention PLANNER-2012
Sikkim University, Gangtok, March 01-03, 2012. ISBN: 978-93-81232-02-6
2011
Open Access to medicine: Asian contribution. In MonawwerEqbal (Ed.), Information
Professionals Issues Challenges in Digital Era (pp. 49-56). New Delhi:Pragun
Publication.
2010
Open Access and Global Information System. In Debal C Kar et al (Eds.), International
Conference on Digital Libraries 2010: Shaping the Information Paradigm (pp. 435-
443). New Delhi: Teri & IGNOU.
2009
Changing Role of Public Libraries in India: Challenges & opportunities. In H.S. Chopra
(Ed.), Information Access Initiatives and Rural India (pp.749-756). New Delhi: Shree
Pub.
Open Access Repositories: A way Forward. In Reyaz Rufai (Ed.) Souvenir (pp. 37-40).Srinagar:
Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir. {ISBN: 978-93-82288-10-7}
Book Reviews
2009
Review of “Preserving Archives” by Helen Forde. TRIM, V5 (1): 100-102
2007
Review of “A Comprehensive Library Staff Training Programme in the Information Age” by Aileen
Wood. TRIM, V3 (1): 162-63
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2006
Review of “Public Library System in J&K State” by Sangita Gupta & Gurdev Singh. TRIM, 2006 V2
(2):147-148
Conferences/Seminars (Papers Presented)
2018
“Scientific Research in Relation to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) A Comparative Study of
China and India" in International Conference on "Emerging Trends and Technologies in
Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS-2018)", organized by Bennett University,
from 21-02-2018 to 23-04-2018
"Open Access Repositories: A Case Study of BRICS nations", in International Conference on
"Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS-
2018)", organized by Bennett University, from 21-02-2018 to 23-04-2018
2017
"Evolving 3D Virtual Environments and Libraries: Observations and Visualisation for Future
Library Services", In National Seminar on Electronic Devices, Systems, and Information
Security (SEEDS) 2017, organized by Department of Electronics and Instrumentation
Technology, from 24-03-2017 to 25-03-2017
2016
"Internet and Online Newspapers: Trends among P.G. Students" In National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries, organized by Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of Kashmir, from 09-03-2016 to 10-03-2016
“Evolution and Practices of Social Information Retrieval (SIR) With Special Reference to Twitter: A Review" In ICDL 2016: Smart Future: Knowledge Trends that will Change the World, organized by TERI, New Delhi from 13-11-2016 to 16-11-2016
“An Altmetric Approach to Assess the Research Productivity: Use of Research Gate (RG)" In
ICDL 2016: Smart Future: Knowledge Trends that will Change the World, organized by TERI, New Delhi from 13-11-2016 to 16-11-2016
"Coursera:Courses that Sans Frontiers" In National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries", organized by Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of Kashmir, from 09-03-2016 to 10-03-2016
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"Web Resources in Research and Emerging Trends" In, National Seminar on Emerging
Frontiers of Digital Libraries, organized by Department of Library and Information
Sciences, University of Kashmir, from 09-03-2016 to 10-03-2016
2015
“The Social Web: Expressive use among the Undergraduate Students of University of
Kashmir" In, International Conference on Advances in Computers, Communication and
Electronic Engineering, organized by PG Department of Electronics and
Instrumentation Technology University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, from 16-03-2015
to 18-03-2015
"Technology: Web 2.0 and Libraries" In International Conference on Grey to Green-Creating
Sustainable Information Environment, organized by Tecnia Institute of Advanced
Studies, Madhuban Chock, Rohini (Delhi) and Satija Research Foundation for Library
and Information Science (SRFLISindia), from 11-04-2015 to 12-04-2015
"A Critical Appraisal of Research Productivity: A Case Study of Prominent Universities of
Jammu and Kashmir" In 16th COLLNET Meeting 2015: Emerging Trends and Issues in
Scientometrics, Informetrics and Webometrics, organized by Institute of Economic
Growth in collaboration with COLLNET, from 27-11-2015 to 29-11-2015
“ETD's in Research: Content Analysis of National ETD Repository" In ETD 2015 :18th
International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations Evolving Genre of ETDs
for Knowledge Discovery, organized by JNU in collaboration with NDLTD, from 04-11-
2015 to 06-11-2015
2014
“Disaster Management and Preparedness of Prominent Libraries in Kashmir” in International
Conference on The Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (2014), organized
by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in
collaboration with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at Indira Gandhi
National Centre for Arts, New Delhi from 27th to 29th November 2014.
“Mendeley: A Complete Reference Management Solution” in 3 day national symposium on
Perspectives on Metrics Based Research Evaluation, Organized by Department of
Library and Information Science University of Kashmir, from 10th to 12th March 2014.
2013
"Citation Analysis In Open Access World: A Case Study Of Health Science Open Access
Repositories” in Fourth International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL-2013):
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Vision 2020, Looking Back 10 Years and Forging New Frontiers organized by The Energy
Resource institute (TERI) at Indian Habitat Centre New Delhi from 27th to
29th November 2013.
2012
“Online Educational and Research Videos: An Evolving Medium to Shadow All” in National
Seminar on Television and New Communication Technologies - the changing paradigm
of education, Organized by EMMRC, University of Kashmir from 15th to 16th May,
2012.
“Project Gutenberg: A Small Step by a Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind” in National
Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries: Perspectives, empowerment and
Advocacy, Organized by DLIS, University of Kashmir from13th to 14th March, 2012.
“JOVE: A New innovation In Academic Digital Publishing” in National Seminar on Emerging
Frontiers of Digital Libraries: Perspectives, empowerment and Advocacy, Organized by
DLIS, University of Kashmir from13th to 14th March, 2012
“OA Repositories in India: Ranking & Use” in National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of
Digital Libraries: Perspectives, empowerment and Advocacy, Organized by DLIS,
University of Kashmirfrom13th to 14th March, 2012.
“QuestionPoint: A Model Network to Offer Digital Reference Service” in National Seminar
on Innovative Challenges in Information Services: Changing Paradigm for Sustenance of
Library and Information Centers in Digital Era, Organized by DLIS, University of Jammu
from 1st to 2nd March, 2012.
2011
“FOSS and Proprietary Software Use: An Analysis of Operating Systems and Browsers” in
National Seminar on Open Source Software Systems: Challenges and Opportunities,
Organized by DLIS in Collaboration with Department of computer Science, University
of Kashmir from 20th to 22nd June, 2011.
“Search2net Vs. Bing - Recall and precision of Open Source and Proprietary Search Engines”
in National Seminar on Open Source Software Systems: Challenges and Opportunities,
Organized by DLIS in Collaboration with Department of computer Science, University
of Kashmir from 20th to 22nd June, 2011.
“Software Repositories: An Analysis of Select Collections” in National Seminar on Open
Source Software Systems: Challenges and Opportunities, Organized by DLIS in
Collaboration with Department of computer Science, University of Kashmir from 20th
to 22nd June, 2011.
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“Open Access to medicine: Asian Contribution” in National Seminar on Contemporary Issues
for the Information Professionals in a Digital Era. Organized by Integrated Academy of
management and Technology (INMANTEC), Ghaziabad in Collaboration with
Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET), New Delhi from22ndJanuary, 2011
2010
Attended three-day “6th JK Science Congress, 2010” Organized by University of Kashmir in
Collaboration with J&K State Council for Science & Technology.
“Précising the Search Results: Search Tools, Strategies and Techniques” in Three Day
National Seminar cum Workshop on Web Resources in Social Science Research”,
Organized by DLIS, University of Kashmir from 15thto 17thJuly, 2011
“Open Access and Global Information System” in Third International Conference on Digital
Libraries (ICDL 2010): Shaping the Information Paradigm” organized by TERI in
collaboration with IGNOU from 23rd-26thFebruary, 2010
Attended three day “IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010 on Digital Preservation
and Access to News & Views” Organized by IGNCA, New Delhi and IFLAfrom26th to 28th
February, 2010
2009
“Changing Role of Public Libraries in India: Challenges & Opportunities” in National Seminar
on Access to Information to Rural India in ICT Era, organized by Guru Nanak Dev
University Amritsar and ICSSR.
“Role of Public Libraries Towards Development of Knowledge based Society in India” in
Convention on Knowledge Resources in India: with special reference to Jammu &
Kashmir organized by Allama Iqbal Library, university of Kashmir from 11th-13thMay,
2009
2008
“Open Journal System Features, Structure and Implementation” in National Seminar on
“Open Access Movement: Initiatives, Promotion and Impact”, conducted by DLIS,
University of Kashmir from 23rd to 25th October, 2008
“Growth and Development of Open access Journals: A Global perspective” in National
Seminar on “Open Access Movement: Initiatives, Promotion and Impact”, conducted by
DLIS, University of Kashmir from 23rd to 25th October, 2008
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2006
“ETD Initiatives: an Indian Perspective” in National Seminar on Digital Libraries: Challenges
and Opportunities conducted by DLIS, University of Kashmir from 23rd to 25th October,
2008.
Lead Lecture / Chair Session / Invited Talk
2018
Delivered a lecture on "Open Science", in "OpenCon 2018: Deliberations on Open
Perspectives", organized by Department of Library and Information Science, University of
Kashmir, dated 27-03-2018
2017
Delivered a lecture in Refresher Course for Librarians of School Education Department.
Organized by Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development,
Kashmir, 27 - 12-2017 to 29-12-2017
Delivered a lecture in One Week Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences.
Organized by UGC - Human Resources Development Centre, University of Kashmir, 27 - 11-
2017 to 06-12-2017
Delivered a lecture on “A Brief History of Information Dissemination with Special
reference to Research data repositories”. Organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, University of Kashmir, 14 - 03-2017 to 15-03-2017
Delivered a lecture on “Registry of Research Data Repositories: An Effective Platform to
Unshackle Knowledge”. Organized by Department of Library and Information Science,
University of Kashmir, dated 04 - 03-2017
Delivered a lecture on “Online Reference Management Tools with Special Focus on
Mendeley” in Two Day National Workshop on Scholarly Writing, Reference Management
and Deterring Plagiarism Organized by Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir on 22-
03-2017 to 23-03-2017.
Delivered a lecture on “A Short History of Information Dissemination with Special
Reference to Research Data Repositories” in Two Day National Workshop on Open Access
Platforms in Research, Organized by Department of Library & Information Science
University of Kashmir, on 14 - 03-2017 to 15-03-2017.
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2016
Delivered a lecture on “Online Information: Retrieval, Evaluation and Use” in One Day
Workshop on Disaster Preparedness & Early Warnings. Organized by Central University
Jammu in Collaboration with Centre for Law and Development (CLD), held at Central
University of Jammu on 24 -02-2016
Delivered a lecture on Social Activism: Application of Web 2.0 Tools for Promotion,
Propagation & Collaboration in Two Day Workshop on Organizational Development and
Conflict Transformation. Organized by Centre for Law and Development (CLD), held at
Hotel Rani Castle, Jammu on 03 - 02-2016 to 04-02-2016
Delivered a lecture on Online Information Support to Developing NGO’S in Two Day
Workshop on Organizational Development and Conflict Transformation. Organized by
Centre for Law and Development (CLD), held at Hotel Rani Castle, Jammu on 03- 02-
2016 to 04-02-2016
Delivered a lecture on “Library Catalogue: Retrospective to Prospective” in Four Days
Training Programme on Applications of Information Communication Technology in Public
Libraries. Organized by Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir, 28 - 03-2016 to 31-
03-2016
Chaired a session in National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries Digital
Resource Usage and their Impact on research. Organized by Department of Library &
Information Science University of Kashmir and Sponsored by University Grants Commission
New Delhi, 09 - 03-2016 to 10-03-2016
Acted as rapporteur for the session on the theme "Academic Learning and research in the online
environment" in National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries (EFDL-2016)
organised by Department of Library & Information science University of Kashmir and
sponsored by UGC New Delhi from 9-10 march 2016.
2015
Delivered a lecture on Online Resources & Information Retrieval on Disaster
Preparedness.in One Day Workshop on Disaster Preparedness and Early Warnings.
Organized by Centre for Law and Development (CLD), held at Government Degree
College, Uri (Jammu & Kashmir) on 18 - 10-2015
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Workshops/Orientation/Refresher Courses (Attended)
2017
Attended a Seminar on "Human rights with special focus on right to education.", organized by
Faculty of Law, University of Kashmir dated 20-03-2017
2015
Successfully Completed (with Grade A) 21-day Refresher Course in Library & Information
Sciences organised by Human Resource Development Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
from 10th Feb – 3rd March, 2015.
Attended a Symposia on "Issues related to the Library and Information Science Profession in
the North-Western Region of India", organized by Department of Library and Information
Science, University of Kashmir in collaboration with Allama Iqbal Library University of
Kashmir, from 24-03-2015 to 25-03-2015
2013
Successfully Completed (with Grade A) 21 day inter disciplinary refresher course organised by
Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, from 10th September – 30th
September, 2013.
Attended Seminar on "Publishing and Privacy" organised by Allama Iqbal Library in
collaboration with the Federation of Publishers’ & Booksellers’ Associations in India (FPBAI)
on 7th September, 2013.
Successfully Completed 21-day Refresher Course (ID) with Grade “A” conducted by Academic
Staff College, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar.
2012
Attended two-day National Workshop on “Using Different Metrics for Assessing Research
Productivity” Organized by Library, Documentation and Information Science Division Indian
Statistical Institute, New Delhi, held on16-17 February, 2012
2011
Attended three-day National Workshop on “Research Methods and Statistical Techniques
“Organized by Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmirheld
on14th March – 16thMarch, 2011.
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2010
Successfully Completed (with Grade A) four Week Orientation Course organised by Academic
Staff College, University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir from January 11, 2010 to February 17,
2010.
Attended five-day National Workshop on “Building and Managing Institutional Repositories
“Organized by Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir in
Collaboration with INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad held on28th June – 2nd July, 2010.
Successfully Completed 27-day Orientation Course with Grade “A” conducted by Academic
Staff College, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar.
2009
Attended five-day “INFLIBNET Regional Training Programme on Library Automation” Organized
by Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir in Collaboration with
INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad held on November 16th – 20th.
Attended three-day Workshop on “Modernisation of College Libraries in J&K” Organized by
Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir in Collaboration with
DELNET, New Delhi held on 27th-29th, July.
2008
Attended three-day National Workshop on “OA Repositories & Green Stone Software”
Organized by Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir held on
15th-17th, March.
2006
Attended five-day’ Workshop on “Negotiation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Management
Training” organized by Central Asia-Caucasus Institute Silk Road Studies Program at
Surahammar, Sweden held on 4th-8th September.
2002
Attended Annual Conference SATKAL, (for the promotion of information science) held at
Punjabi University Patiala
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Seminars Organized/Coordinated
20018
Coordinated Two Days National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries – Seamless
Access and Interoperability of Digital Platforms Organized by Department of Library & Information
Science University of Kashmir, from 18 - 03-2019 to 19-03-2019
Member Registration Committee JKSC-2018(JK Science Congress) April 2-4,2018, Organiser
University of Kashmir
20017
Co- organised International OpenCon Event "OpenCon 2017 Srinagar celebrating International
Open Data Day" in Department of Library & Information Science, sponsored by the Scholarly
Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition(SPARC-USA) and Open Knowledge Foundation-UK
on March 04,2017.Available athttp://www.opencon2017.org/satellite_hosts.
Coordinated Two Days workshop on “Open Access Platforms in Research” organised by
Department of Library & Information Science University of Kashmir and Sponsored by
University Grants Commission New Delhi, from 14-03-2017 to 15-03-2017.
2016
Coordinated Two Days National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries Digital Resource
Usage and their Impact on research Organized by Department of Library & Information Science
University of Kashmir and Sponsored by University Grants Commission New Delhi, 09 - 03-2016 to
10-03-2016
2015
Coordinated two-day National Seminar on Issues related to the Library & Information
Science Profession in the North Western region of India Organized by Department of
Library & Information Science University of Kashmir from 24-03-2015 to 25-03-2016.
2014
Coordinated three-day National Symposium on Perspectives on Metrics Based Research
Evaluation organized by Department of Lib & Information Science University of Kashmir from
March 10-12, 2014.
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2012
Coordinated a two-day National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries:
Digitization for Cultural Heritage, Knowledge Dissemination and Future Creation
Perspectives on Metrics Based Research Evaluation organized by Department of Library &
Information Science University of Kashmir and Sponsored by University Grants Commission
(UGC) New Delhi, India from 5th -6th November 2012.
Coordinated a two-day National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries:
Perspectives, Empowerment and Advocacy organized by Department of Library
&Information Science University of Kashmir and Sponsored by University Grants Commission
(UGC) New Delhi under UGC-SAP, from 13th to 14th March, 2012.
2010
Coordinated National Workshop on Building & Managing Institutional Repositories organized by
Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir, in collaboration with
INFLIBNET center Ahmadabad from 28th June -2nd July
2009
Coordinated Workshop on “Modernisation of College Libraries in J&K” Organized by Department
of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir in Collaboration with DELNET, New
Delhi held on 27th-29th, July
Research Supervision
Supervising researchers pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D .
Editorial Board Member
International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology (IJIDT)
Emerald Literate Member
Member of well-known Emerald Literati Network
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Nodal Officer
Acting as a Nodal officer for Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA) and coordinating all
the associated activities for the department.
Academic Counseling
Approved academic counsellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (I.G.N.O.U) for B.
Lib. Sc. and M. Lib. Sc. since 2007.
Contact: Dr Zahid Ashraf Wani Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, 190 006. Jammu & Kashmir Contact number: 91-9596410521 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]