Research
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 |