Dr. ZAHID ASHRAF WANI
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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: 15+ Years
Educational Qualification
B. Lib. I. Sc., M. Lib. I.Sc., Ph.D.
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 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 Completed
“Towards Designing an Information Portal for Arts and Crafts
of Jammu & Kashmir” under Major
Research Project (MRP) funded by University Grants Commission (UGC)
Designed,
developed and publishing video content on
Library & information Science via Youtube channel LIS Stream available at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5U_0ifbWwDPc9ZqMnKdq-g
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Journal Publications
2021
Toll-based
access vs pirate access: a webometric study of academic publishers. Digital
Library Perspectives, Vol. (38): No. 1, pp. 33-44 {ISSN: 2059-5816}, Publisher: Emerald
Publishing Limited: United Kingdom. Available at https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-12-2020-0127
A study of Open
Access research data repositories developed by BRICS countries. Digital
Library Perspectives, Vol. (38):1, pp. 45-54 {ISSN: 2059-5816}, Publisher:
Emerald Publishing Limited: United Kingdom. Available at https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-02-2020-0012
The Leading
Answerers of Social Q&A Sites: Exploring their Characteristics and
Contributions. International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries
Vol. (5): No.2, pp. 41-47 { ISSN:
2456-1827}.
2020
A study of
disaster preparedness of archives & museum in seismic zone - v, flood prone
and conflict-ridden Kashmir. Collection and Curation, Vol. 40 No.2, pp.
33-41 { ISSN: 2514-9326}, Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited: United Kingdom.
available at https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-02-2020-0003
Contribution of
developed countries towards MOOCs: an exploration and assessment from a representative
platform Coursera. Asian Association of Open Universities Journal Vol.
15 No. 2 pp. 251-262 {ISSN: 1858-3431}, Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited:
United Kingdom. DOI 10.1108/AAOUJ-03-2020-0016
2019
Mapping the use
of open access resources by doctoral students in the USA by employing citation
analysis", Collection and Curation, Vol. 38 No. 4, pp. 112-118. {ISSN:
2514-9326}, Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited: United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-05-2018-0014
Scientometric Analysis
of Graphene. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 1-14. {ISSN: 1522-0222}, University of
Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Available at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2994/
Global Visibility and Web Impact of Leading Universities
of SAARC Nations. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal),
1-15. {ISSN: 1522-0222}, University of
Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Available at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2443/
2018
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} available at http://www.publishingindia.com/ijisl/107/exploring-the-directory-of-open-access-books-with-a-special-focus-on-science-and-technology-collection/692/4839/
Bibliometric Analysis of 'Hepatitis E'
Literature" International Journal of
Information Dissemination and Technology, 7(4): 242 -246 {ISSN: 2229-5984},
available at http://ijidt.com/index.php/ijidt/article/view/670
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 (e-journal), 19(2): 1 -15 {ISSN:
1522-0222}, University of
Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Available at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1566/
Impact of Kashmir floods on the libraries. Collection Building, 36 (2), 69-76 {ISSN: 0160-4953}, Publisher: Emerald
Publishing Limited: United Kingdom. DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/CB-01-2017-0002
2016
Retrieval efficiency of select search
engines vis-à-vis diverse open courseware formats. The Electronic Library, 34 (3), 457-470 {ISSN:0264-0473}, Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited: United
Kingdom. 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
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
Books Published
2019
Scholarly Content and Its Evolution by Scientometric
Indicators: Emerging Research and Opportunities". Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global. (pp. 201). {ISBN: 9781522559450 (hardcover) | ISBN
9781522559467 (ebook)}
Book Chapters/ Proceedings
2021
Different
Shades of Virtual Learning Environments: From Retrospective to Prospective. In
Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Modern Educational
Technologies, Applications, and Management. Hershey PA, USA:
IGI Global (pp 809-824).
{ISBN 9781799834762}
Answering the Queries on Covid-19 Pandemic:
Profiling the Contribution of Social Q&A Site Quora. In K. S.
Shivraj, T. Pratheepan and Punit Gupta (Ed.) Knowledge Management in Higher
Education Institutions Volume – II. Jaipur, Manipal University (pp 156- 160
) { 978-81-952757-5-5}
Assessment of Prize Impact on Publication
Productivity, Citations and Collaboration of Nobel Laureates. In K. S.
Shivraj, T. Pratheepan and Punit Gupta (Ed.) Knowledge Management in Higher
Education Institutions Volume – I. Jaipur, Manipal University (pp 247 - 256)
{978-81-952757-5-5}
Research Data Management: A Learning Trail for
Beginners. In Dharam Kumar et al (Ed.) International Conference on
Digital Landscape Re-invention and Re-engineering of Libraries: Issues and
Challenges. New Delhi, ILA (pp 1270140). {9788185216525}
2019
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. Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global
(pp 29-54).
{ISBN 9781522562924}
MOOCs: The
Indian Journey So Far. In Ebba Ossiannilsson (Ed.) Ubiquitous
Inclusive Learning in a Digital Era. Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global
(pp 29-54).
{ISBN 9781522562924}
Exploring the
Concept of Open Access Journals: Its Types and Features with an Emphasis on
Identification of Active OA Journals Indexed by Scopus Database. In Raj
Kumar Bhardwaj and Paul Banks (Ed.) Research Data Access and Management in
Modern Libraries. Hershey PA, USA:
IGI Global (pp 174-195). {ISBN 9781522584988}
Publishing
Behaviour of Scientific Elites: Comparative Study of Citation Laureates and Fields
Medallists. In P K Bhattacharya et al (Ed.) International Conference
on Digital Landscape Digital Transformation for an Agile Environment, New
Delhi: TERI (pp 725-733)
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}
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}
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}
2018
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}
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}
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
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)
2021
“Answering The Queries on Covid-19 Pandemic: Profiling the Contribution
of Social Q&A Site – Quora” In International Conference on “Knowledge Management in Higher Education
Institutions” organized by Central
Library, Manipal University - Jaipur in Association with Uva Wellassa
University Sri Lanka, from 07-04-2021 to 08-04-2021.
2019
“Youtube
Educational Channels: Growth and Diversity and Use" in National
Seminar On "Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries - 2019
(EFDL-2019)", organized by DLIS, University of University, from 19-03-2019 to 20-03-2019
“Innovative
Technologies in Libraries: Enhancing the Practices and Services" in
National Seminar On "Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries - 2019
(EFDL-2019)", organized by DLIS, University of University, from 19-03-2019 to 20-03-2019
“Digital Immigrants:
Technical Knowhow of Senior Faculty of Select Universities” in National Seminar On "Emerging Frontiers of
Digital Libraries - 2019 (EFDL-2019)", organized by DLIS, University of
University, from 19-03-2019 to
20-03-2019
“Brazil, India and
Pakistan: A Comparative Assessment of Scientific Productivity” In National Seminar On "Emerging Frontiers of
Digital Libraries - 2019 (EFDL-2019)", organized by DLIS, University of
University, from 19-03-2019 to
20-03-2019
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
"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): 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.
“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
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
2021
· Delivered a lecture on
“A Short History of Information Dissemination with Special Reference to Open
Access Movement” at Refresher Course Organized by HRDC, University of
Kashmir.
·
Delivered a lecture on “What you can Expect from
your Librarian in Digital Era” Organized by GDC Boys Baramulla, Jammu &
Kashmir, dated 12-08-2021.
2020
·
Delivered a lecture on “Traditional to Modern
Librarianship: How Scenario has Evolved in Present Digital Age” organized by Srinagar
Women’s College, Zakura, Srinagar, dated 31-08-2020.
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.
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
Workshops/Orientation/Refresher Courses (Attended)
2020
· Successfully completed two weeklong Refresher Course on “Advanced
Concepts for Developing Moocs”
organized by Ministry of Human Resource Development Pundit Madan Mohan
Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching from 02-07-2020 to
17-07-2020.
· Successfully completed a Refresher Course on "International Faculty
Development Program on “Libraries’ Response to COVID 19: Enhanced Online
Library Services”", organized by Bharatratna Maharshi Karve Knowledge
Resource Centre & SHPT School of Library Science, SNDT Women’s University,
Mumbai in association with Sadhubella Education Society’s J. Watumull
Sadhubella Girls College Ulhasnagar, Dist. Thane & Mumbai University
and College Teachers’ Association (MUCTA), from 12-05-2020 to 18-05-2020
· Successfully completed a Workshop on "one-week online Faculty
Development Program (FDP) on Moodle- Learning Management System",
organized by KLS Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal,
Uttara kannada, Karnataka in association with IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial (an initiative
of National Mission on Education through ICT, MHRD, Govt. of India,), from
04-05-2020 to 08-05-2020
· Successfully completed a Workshop on "Three Days Online National
Faculty Development Programme on "Digital Literacy: Stepping into a New
Normal"", organized by MIT School of Education and Research, MIT
Art, Design and Technology University, Loni, Kalbhor, Pune, from 21-05-2020
to 23-05-2020
· Attended a Seminar on "“Webinar on Introduction to RFID Technology
& Integration with ILMS”", organized by Rapid Radio Solutions Pvt.
Ltd. Ahmedabad, dated 01-05-2020
2019
·
Successfully completed
a Workshop on "One Week Workshop on MOOCs, E-Content Development and Open
Educational Resource (interdisciplinary)", organized by UGC-Human
Resource Development Centre UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR, from 18-06-2019 to
24-06-2019
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.
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
Seminars Organized/Coordinated
2019
Coordinated Two Days National Seminar on Emerging
Frontiers of Digital Libraries Digital – 2019 (EFDL-2019): seamless access and
interoperability of digital platforms Organized by Department of Library &
Information Science University of Kashmir, 18 - 03-2019 to 19-03-2019
2018
Member Registration Committee JKSC-2018(JK Science
Congress) April 2-4,2018,Organiser University of Kashmir
2017
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.
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
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Research Supervision
|
Programme |
Awarded |
Under Guidance |
|
Ph.D |
01 |
05 |
|
M.Phil |
03 |
0 |
Corporate Life
·
Acting as a Nodal
officer for Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA)
and coordinating all the associated activities for the department.
·
Coordinator,
Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance, University of Kashmir
·
Member, Under-Graduate Board of Studies
for Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Kashmir.
·
Editorial Board Member
International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology (IJIDT)
·
ASIS&T
Member of International Professional organisation ASIS&T
·
Emerald Literate Member
Member of well-known Emerald Literati Network
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:
zahidrais@gmail.com,
Zahid@kashmiruniversity.ac.in
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