Research

Department of Library and Information Science

Research

Research Programmes:

Ph.D.

  • 3year (renewable) Ph.D. programme.
  • 1 Semester course work during Ph.D.
  • Course work includes study of research methodology, core subject papers and each specialized research area.

 

Nature & type of research:

  • The nature of research has been both theoretical research and applied research, surveys etc. The faculty and the research scholars are continuously engaged in research and publications. Research is being conducted in the areas of E-resources, Knowledge Organization, Information Services, Impact of Automation on Library and Information Systems and Services, Internet and Libraries, User Studies, Information seeking behavior, Evaluation Studies, Bibliometrics studies, Informetric studies etc.
  • The Department has produced so far 57 (Fifty seven) Ph.D. doctorates awarded successfully in different areas of Library and Information Science. Further, there are 13 (thirteen) research scholars doing research for the degree of Doctorate Ph.D. in Library and Information Science under the supervision of different guides. The department has 02 (two) full time staff recognized as Research Guides. Besides, the department has recognized 01 (one) university library staff members as research guides in Library and Information Science.

 

Specializations offered:

  • Information Communication Technology.
  • Academic Library Systems and Services, User Studies.
  • Digital Library, Web Design.
  • Information Sources, Information Services.
  • Management Information System.

 

Ongoing offer

Sl. No.

Name of the candidate

Name of the Supervisor(s)/ Co-Supervisor(s)

Title

Year

1

Jagadeesha S.

 

Prof. A.K. Baradol

Impact of Use of E-resources Offered through INDEST- AICTE Consortium in an Academic Community and Libraries in the Institutes of Technology in Karnataka

07.01.2009

2

Ramesh A.P.

 

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Impact of Electronic Information Resources on Users in B-School Libraries of Karnataka: A Study

01.08.2011

3

Udaya

 

Prof. Khaisar M. Khan

Role of UGC in the Development of College Libraries Affiliated to Mangalore University: A study

06.01.2014

4

Anil Kumar J

 

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Application of Information and Communication Technology in University Libraries in Karnataka State: A Study

06.01.2014

5

Umesha

 

Prof. Khaisar M. Khan

Resources, Facilities and Services in Pre-University College Libraries: A study in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts

07.01.2014

6

Niranjana

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Citation Analysis of Social Science Doctoral Thesis submitted to Mangalore University, Social Science Discipline during 2002-2015

23.01.2014

7

Santhosh Kumar

Dr. Umesha Naik

Study of Library Resources, Facilities and Services of District Courts in Coastal Karnataka

06.01.2015

8

Naveen Raju K.G. Naik

Prof. D. Shivalingaiah

Use of Electronic Information Resources by the Students and Faculty Members of Physiotherapy Colleges in Karnataka: A Study

08.01.2015

9

Mahesh Moolya

Prof. D. Shivalingaiah

Perceptions and Use of E-resources by the Users of Pharmaceutical College in Karnataka

09.01.2015

10

E.R. Prakash

Dr. Umesha Naik

Journals Ranking Based on Usage Criteria for Collection Development in R & D Libraries: A Case Study of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Library, Mumbai

09.02.2015

11

Susheela K

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Citation Analysis of Library Professionals and Teaching faculties at Universities in Karnataka

23.11.2021

12

Yashoda

Dr. Umesha Naik

ICT Enabled Best Practices for Modernisation of College Libraries in Coastal Karnataka

24.11.2021

13

Meghanandha C.

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Implementation of Information Communication Technology Based Library Standards in College Libraries of Coastal Karnataka

24.11.2021

14

Kavitha

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Scholarly Publishing Practices Management faculties in the Universities of Karnataka

25.11.2021

15

Sunitha Machado

Dr. Umesha Naik

Use of Electronic, Information Resources and Services of Karnataka Digital Public Library

26.11.2021

16

Tanuja Nithyananda Suvarna

Dr. Umesha Naik

Open Technology Applications in Library: A study of Affiliated College at Mangalore University

26.11.2021

17

Karthik Kumar M

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Information Resources, Facilities and Services of Management College Libraries in Coastal Karnataka

26.11.2021

18

Sanjeeva N.

Dr. Umesha Naik

Utilisation of Remote Access to E-Resources Facilities by the Research Scholars of Autonomous Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka

26.11.2021

19

Basalingappa

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Professional skill of Library personnel in the state Universities of Karnataka

26.11.2021

20

Shankar

Dr. Purushothama Gowda M.

Awareness and Use of e-shodhshindhu consortium among the teaching faculties and research scholars of state

14.03.2022