M.L.I.Sc. (Karnatak University), PGDLAN (University of Hyderabad), LL.B. (University of Mumbai), Ph.D. (Shivaji University)
Contact
veeresh.hanchinal[at]tiss[dot]ac[dot]in
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Tuljapur Off Campus, Tuljapur
Dist. Dharashiv (Osmanabad), Maharashtra, India
Pin:413601
He is currently working as the Deputy Librarian and Head at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Tuljapur Off Campus, Maharashtra. He has gained more than Twenty Nine years of professional experience in Library administration, research & training. He has contributed Twenty nine papers in National & International Journals, Conference Proceedings and Book chapters. He also has four books (edited) to his credit.
For his sincere and dedicated professional services he has been awarded with;
a Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing 2023 from DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology A publication of DRDO, Delhi.
BOSLA – Prof Koganuramath Best Librarian Award 2023 at a Seminar jointly organized by BOSLA - KES Shroff College on 11th Feb 2023 at KESS College, Mumbai.
a Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing 2020 from DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology A publication of DRDO, Delhi.
a “Certificate of Excellence in Editorial Board - 2019” in recognition of Outstanding Quality of the journal “IP Indian Journal of Library Science & Information Technology” from IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd.
the Travel Grant to participate in International “Erasmus Staff Week” training program organized by University of Mannheim, Germany on 27-31 March 2017.
a Best Paper Award in National Seminar organized by Mohanlal Sukadia University, Udaipur on 30-31 July 2015.
On academic assignment he has visited Turkey and presented a paper in 47th Annual International Conference of International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) & 22nd International Forum on Research in School Librarianship organized on 6 – 11 May, 2018 at Istanbul, Turkey.
He is a recognized academic counselor for PGDALN, BLISc & MLISc programmes of IGNOU, New Delhi. He has actively participated in more than 50 national & international professional seminars/ workshops/conferences.
He has played an active role in the installation of KOHA Library Management Software across Four campuses of TISS & implemented RFID, a Cutting-edge Technology in TISS Tuljapur Off Campus.
He is a life member of professional bodies such as the Indian Library Association (ILA), Bombay Science Librarians Association (BOSLA), Library Professionals Association (LPA), New Delhi & Karnatak University Library & Information Association (KULISA), Dharwad.
His primary responsibilities are;
Acquire, organize & disseminate the information
Plan & monitor library budget
Provide user training in evaluation & use of Print & E-resources effectively
Liaise with other libraries including TISS libraries for resource sharing – ILL, DDS
Analyze and evaluate library and information services and technology requirements
Maintain and Upgrade Technology timely
Develop & Maintain proper records of the Library, Formulate library rules and set up procedures
Maintain the automated library system
Provide value added services; E-mail alerts, manage Blog & Digital Library, Wi-Fi facility, Photocopy, Scanning etc.
Develop and manage cost-effective library and information services, technology and media
Prepare reports related to library and information services
Provide effective access to library collections and resources
Responsible for the implementation of RFID technology
Train & Supervise library staff etc.....
His research areas include digital library, information management, open access initiatives, Information needs and seeking behavior & information literacy.