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CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Sumeer Gul Author ID 24401206700

ORCID: 0000-0002-0258-1182 Present Position Sr. Assistant Professor Department Library & Information Science Date of Appointment (Permanent) May 17, 2006 Experience 11+ Years Organization University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 006. India

QUALIFICATION Educational Degree Year

PhD 2009 (Topic: Development of web resources in select fields of Social Sciences with a view to design a model subject gateway)

Master in Library and Information Science

2001-2002

Bachelors in Library and Information Science

2000-2001

Competitive

National Eligibility Test (NET) in 2005

SPECIALIZATION Information storage and retrieval

Scholarly communication

Web resources

IT Applications in libraries

E-metrics

Open access

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MEMBERSHIP

Emerald Literati Network, a UK based network of authors, editors and researchers.

Life Member of Indian Library Association, New Delhi, India.

Life Member of Indian Association of Teachers of Library & Information Science (IATLIS),

Punjab, India

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (33)

International (25)

1. “The prevalence of synchronous self citation practices at the institutional level” . (2017).

Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science. Vol. 21 No. 1. pp. 1-14. DOI:

10.22452/mjlis.vol22no1.1. [Thomson Reuters JCR Impact Factor 2015: 0.650] [ISSN: 1394-

6234] [Publisher: University of Malaya, Malaysia]

2. “Research in the spotlight on social web: Analyzing the top 100 Altmetric articles of 2015”.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1488. Available at: articles of 2015" (2016). Library

Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1488. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1488

3. “Effectiveness of Web Search Engines Using a Query Sample in the Field of Technology”.

(2016). International Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. Vol. 1. pp. 1-16.

Available at: http://lis.aiou.edu.pk/ijolis/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/02-Article-1.pdf

4. “Content-Based Image Retrieval Systems (CBIRs) Across the Globe: A Review”. (2016).

International Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. Vol. 1. pp. 56- 70. Available at:

http://lis.aiou.edu.pk/ijolis/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/05-Article-4.pdf

5. “Effects of gender in library and information science research: A case study of The

Electronic Library”. (2016). The Electronic Library. Vol. 34, Iss. 3, pp. 488 – 503. DOI:

10.1108/EL-08-2014-0126. [Thomson Reuters JCR Impact Factor 2016: 0.484] [ISSN: 0264-

0473] [Publisher: Emerald, United Kingdom]

6. “Tweets speak louder than leaders and masses: An analysis of tweets about the Jammu and

Kashmir elections 2014”. (2016). Online Information Review, Vol. 40 Iss: 7, pp. 900 – 912. DOI:

10.1108/OIR-10-2015-0330. [Thomson Reuters JCR Impact Factor 2016: 1.534] [ISSN: 1468-

4527] [Publisher: Emerald, United Kingdom]

7. “Search engine effectiveness using query classification: a study". (2016). Online Information

Review, Vol. 40 Iss: 4, pp.515 – 528. DOI: 10.1108/OIR-07-2015-0243. [Thomson Reuters JCR

Impact Factor 2016: 1.534] [ISSN: 1468-4527] [Publisher: Emerald, United Kingdom]

8. “Middle East: research productivity and performance across nations”. (2015).

Scientometrics. Vol. 105. No. 2. pp. 1157-1166. DOI: 10.1007/s11192-015-1722-3. [Thomson

Reuters JCR Impact 2016: 2.147] [ISSN: 0138-9130] [Publisher: Springer, Germany]

9. “Research output on Lavender, 2008–2012”. (2015). European Journal of Integrative

Medicine. Vol. 7. No. 5. pp. 460-466. DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2015.05.004. [Thomson Reuters

JCR Impact Factor 2016: 0.801] [ISSN: 1876-3820] [Publisher: Elsevier, Netherlands]

10. “Authors self-citation behaviour in the field of Library and Information Science”. (2015).

Aslib Journal of Information Management. (Previously published as: Aslib Proceedings ). Vol.

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67 (4), 458-468. DOI: 10.1108/AJIM-10-2014-0134. [Thomson Reuters JCR Impact Factor

2016: 1.514] [ISSN: 2050-3806] [Publisher: Emerald, United Kingdom]

11. “The growth and decay of URLs citation: A case of an online Library & Information Science

journal”. (2014). Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 19 Iss: 3, pp. 27-39.

[Thomson Reuters JCR Impact Factor 2016: 0.650] [ISSN: 1394-6234] [Publisher: University

of Malaya, Malaysia]

12. “Emerging Web 2.0 applications in open access scholarly journals in the field of Agriculture

and Food Sciences”. (2014). Library Review, Vol. 63 Iss: 8/9, pp.670-683. DOI: 10.1108/LR-05-

2013-0060 [ISSN: 0024-2535] [Publisher: Emerald, United Kingdom]

13. “COUNTER codes and practices of vendors: What they say and what they do not say”.

(2014). The Serials Librarian. Vol. 67 Iss: 2, pp. 191-210. DOI: 10.1080/0361526X.2014.921660.

[ISSN: 1541-1095] [Publisher: Taylor and Francis, USA]

14. “Digital user behaviour of academicians in a conflict zone, Kashmir: Comparing log analysis

of electronic resources in the times of conflict and peace”. (2014). Program: electronic

library and information systems, Vol. 48 Iss: 2, pp.127 – 139. DOI: 10.1108/PROG-06-2013-0026.

[Thomson Reuters JCR Impact Factor 2016: 0.556] [ISSN: 0033-0337] [Publisher: Emerald,

United Kingdom]

15. “Web 2.0 interactivity in open access repositories”. (2013). The Electronic Library, Vol. 31 Iss:

6, pp.703 – 712. DOI: 10.1108/EL-08-2011-0121. [Thomson Reuters JCR Impact Factor 2016:

0.484] [ISSN: 0264-0473] [Publisher: Emerald, United Kingdom]

16. “Philosophy of escapism in the open access world: studying author pay model”. (2013).

Library Review, Vol. 62 Iss: 4/5, pp.224 – 236. DOI: 10.1108/LR-09-2012-0104 [ISSN: 0024-

2535] [Publisher: Emerald, United Kingdom]

17. “Political unrest and educational electronic resource usage in a conflict zone, Kashmir

(Indian Administered Kashmir): Log analysis as politico analytical tool”. (2013). Bilgi Dunyasi

(Information World), Vol 14 (2), pp. 388-399. [ISSN: 2148-354X] [Publisher: University and

Research Librarians Association (UNAK), Turkey] Available at:

http://bd.org.tr/index.php/bd/article/view/378/pdf_126

18. “A study on the open source digital library software’s: Special reference to DSpace, EPrints

and Greenstone”. (2013). International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 59 Issue 16,

pp. 1-9. DOI: 10.5120/9629-4272. [ISSN: 0975 - 8887] [Publisher: Foundation of Computer

Science]

19. “Intellectual educational resources: Managing the future in a conflict zone, Kashmir”.

(2012). Library Philosophy and Practice. Paper: 771. [ISSN: 1522-022] [Publisher: University of

Nebraska-Lincoln, USA]. Available Online at:

http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1847&context=libphilprac

20. “Culture of open access in the University of Kashmir: A researcher’s viewpoint”. (2010).

Aslib Proceedings: New Information Perspective, Vol. 62, Issue 2, pp. 210-222. DOI:

10.1108/00012531011035008. [Thomson Reuters JCR Impact Factor 2016: 1.514] (United

Kingdom) Publisher: Emerald

21. “University libraries: Step towards a web based knowledge management system”. (2010).

VINE: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. Vol. 40, Issue 1, pp.

24-38. DOI: 10.1108/03055721011024900. [ISSN: 0305-5728] [Publisher: Emerald, United

Kingdom]

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22. “Open access repositories: A global perspective with an emphasis on Asia”. (2009). Chinese

Librarianship: An International Electronic Journal. No. 27. [ISSN: 1089-4667] [Publisher:

Internet Chinese Librarians Club]. Available Online at: http://www.iclc.us/cliej/cl27.htm

(United States)

23. “Growth and development of oriental libraries in India”. (2008). Library Philosophy and

Practice. [ISSN: 1522-022] [Publisher: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA]. Available Online

at: http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/gul-khan.htm

24. “Growth and development of scholarly literature: An analysis of SCOPUS”. (2008). Library

Philosophy and Practice. [ISSN: 1522-022] [Publisher: University of Nebraska-Lincoln].

Available Online at: http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/wani-gul.htm (United

States)

25. “Growth and development of Library and Information Science literature”. (2008). Chinese

Librarianship: An International Electronic Journal. No. 26. [ISSN: 1089-4667] [Publisher:

Internet Chinese Librarians Club, USA]. Available Online at : http://www.iclc.us/cliej/cl26.htm

National (8)

26. “Status of women contribution in political research world: A case study of the Journal

Political Analysis”. (2015). International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices.

Vol.3 No. 2. pp. 26-39. [ISSN: 2320-7523] [Publisher: Publishing India, New Delhi]

27. “Growth and visibility of LIS journals: an analytical study”. (2014). Annals of Library and

Information Studies (ALIS), Vol. 61 Issue 3, pp. 193-198. [ISSN: 0975-2404] [Publisher:

NISCAIRS, New Delhi]. Available at: http://op.niscair.res.in/index.php/ALIS/article/view/7065

28. “Adoption of social media by online newspapers of Kashmir”. (2013). Annals of Library and

Information Studies (ALIS), Vol. 60 Issue 1, pp. 56-63. [ISSN: 0975-2404] [Publisher:

NISCAIRS, New Delhi]. Available at:

http://op.niscair.res.in/index.php/ALIS/article/view/464/50

29. “Liberating the voices: Social media and media professionals, studying use and impact of

social media on media professionals”. (2012). Journal of Knowledge & Communication

Management. Vol. 2 Issue 2, pp. 101-112. [ISSN: 2277-7938]. Available at:

http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jkcm&volume=2&issue=2&article=001

30. “Managing knowledge repository in Kashmir: Leap towards a knowledge based society”.

(2011). Trends in Information Management. Vol. 7 Issue 1, pp. 41-55. [ISSN: 0973-4163]

[Publisher: Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir]

31. “Open access journals in Library and Information Science: The story so far”. (2011). Trends in

Information Management. Vol. 7 Issue 2, pp. 218-228. [ISSN: 0973-4163] [Publisher:

Department of Library and Information Sceince, University of Kashmir]

32. “Open access journals: A global perspective”. (2008). Trends in Information Management.

Vol. 4 Issue 1, pp. 1-19. [ISSN: 0973-4163] [Publisher: Department of Library and Information

Science, University of Kashmir]

33. “Alzheimer’s disease: A bibliometric study”. (2006). Trends in Information Management. Vol.

2 Issue 2, pp. 130-140. [ISSN: 0973-4163] [Publisher: Department of Library and Information

Science, University of Kashmir]

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PAPERS IN EDITED BOOKS

International

1. Twitter as a mourning dove for the blooming buds: An analysis of Twitter’s reaction to

Peshawar school attack. (2016). MILID Yearbook 2016: Media and Information Literacy:

Reinforcing Human Rights, Countering Radicalization and Extremism. Edited by Jagtar Singh,

Paulette Kerr and Esther Hamburger. pp. 237-250. [ISBN: 978-92-3-100177-2] [Publisher:

UNESCO, Paris]

2. Metadata diversity in the cultural heritage repositories. (2014). Encyclopedia of Information

Science and Technology, Third Edition (pp. 1843-1854). Editor: Mehdi Khosrow-Pour. DOI:

10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch178 [ISBN: 978-1-4666-5888-2] [Publisher: U.S.A: IGI Global]

3. A lost dimension in the open scholarly world: Authors' experiences and open access

publishing. (2013). Open Source Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

(Vol. II) (pp. 762-772). Edited by: Mehdi Khosrow-Pour. DOI: DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7230-

7.ch035 [ISBN 978-1-4666-7230-7 (HB)] [Publisher: IGI Global, USA]

National

4. “Image retrieval systems: A general overview”. (2016). Future of libraries: Trends, issues and

challenges. Edited by Professor Sangita Gupta. pp. 33-47. [ISBN: 978-93-84556-02-0] Delhi:

Black Prints.

5. “Plagiarism detection: Myths” (2016). Future of libraries: Trends, issues and challenges. Edited

by Professor Sangita Gupta. pp. 267-281. Delhi: Black Prints. ISBN: 978-93-84556-02-0

6. “Institutional Repositories: Disseminating Scholarly Research on Open Access Platforms” .

(2016). Transformation of LIS Education, Libraries and Information Services for Knowledge

Society (Essays in honour of Prof. Jagtar Singh) (Set of Two Volume). Edited by I.V. Malhan,

Trishanjit Kaur & Navkiran Kaur. Vol. 1. pp. 178-187. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications. ISBN: 978-

81-7000-801-9

7. "Research endeavour of SAARC nations a reflection from InCites”. (2015). 4th International

Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (6-8

Jan. 2015) in conference proceedings of IEEE Explore. pp. 229 – 233. ISBN: 978-1-4799-7999-8.

Conference Location: Jaypee Institute, Noida, India. DOI: 10.1109/ETTLIS.2015.7048203 (U.S.A)

8. “Open access repositories: Indian landscape”. (2012). Advances in Digital Library Development

(pp.331-345). The book is edited by Dr. Antony Jose and is published by Mac Millan Publishers,

Delhi. ISBN: 978-935-059-077-5

9. “Communication of scholarly content in online databases: A study of 12 journal titles in

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine indexed by Google Scholar and SCOPUS” (2012).

Digital Libraries and Knowledge Organization (pp. 439-448). The book is edited by Dr. Antony

Jose. [ISBN: 978-935-059-076-8] [Publisher: Mac Millan Publishers, Delhi]

10. “Use of Web 2.0 tools in higher education: Analysing the Perceptions of media students at

University of Kashmir” (2012). Advancement in Library and Information Science (pp. 71-84).

Editor: Dr. Vaishali Khaparde. [ISBN: 978-81-7000-660-2] [Publisher: Ess Ess Publishers, New

Delhi]

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CONFERENCE / SEMINAR PAPERS

International

1. “Content management in ETD repositories” at 18th International Symposium on Electronic

Theses and Dissertations: Evolving Genre of ETD’s for Knowledge Discovery. 4 -6 November,

2015. JNU, New Delhi. India.

2. “Research endeavour of SAARC nations a reflection from InCites” at, 4th International

Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (6-8

Jan. 2015) organized by Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, India.

3. “Influence of personality traits on information seeking behaviour: a case study of research

scholars in the field of Botany”, presented at International conference on the convergence

of libraries, archives and museums: Innovative Ideas, Technologies and Services, (November

27-29, 2014), The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi

4. “Culture lost and culture regained: Healing the wounds of cultural heritage using digital

technology initiatives in a conflict zone, Kashmir”, presented at “International Conference

on Digital Libraries: Vision 2020: Looking back 10 years and forging new frontiers” organized

by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). New Delhi at Indian Habitant Centre from

November 27 – 29, 2013.

5. “Research output on gender justice” at International Seminar on Gender Justice: A Way

Forward organized by School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kashmir in collaboration

with Indian Institute of Public Administration J&K Regional Branch, Srinagar from October 23-

24, 2013

6. “Digital library framework for heritage preservation” at International Conference on Trends

in Knowledge and Information Dynamics 10-13 July, 2012 hosted by Documentation Research

and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore. (pp. 730-747).

7. “Open access repositories: Indian landscape” at International Conference on Digital Libraries

and Knowledge Organization (ICDK, 2011) February 14-16, 2011, (Management Development

Institute, Gurgaon)

8. “Author attitudes and opinions in the open access environment” at International

Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums: User Empowerment

through Digital Technologies, February 15-17, 2011 (India International Centre, New Delhi)

9. “Log analysis of web resources: A case study of state universities of Jammu and Kashmir” at

International Conference on Digital Libraries: ICDL 2010 Shaping the Information Paradigm

held at New Delhi from February 23-26, 2010.

10. “Open access and global information system” at International Conference on Digital

Libraries: ICDL 2010 Shaping the Information Paradigm held at New Delhi from February 23-

26, 2010.

11. “Growth and development of online newspapers with special reference to India” at IFLA

International Newspaper Conference 2010 on Digital Preservation and Access to News and

Views held at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi from February 25-28,

2010. Available Online at: www.ignca.nic.in/ifla2010/ifla2010.htm

NATIONAL

1. “Predators in the scholarly publishing world” at NASOFOL-2017 (February 10-11, 2017), 2 Days

National Seminar on Future of Libraries: Trends, Issues and Challenges was organized by the

Department of Library and Information Science, University of Jammu

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2. “Knowing “RISE”: A robust image search engine” at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on

Electronic Devices, Systems and Information Security (SEEDS-2016) (March 18-19, 2016)

organized by Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Technology, University of

Kashmir.

3. “Image retrieval systems: A general overview” at National seminar on Future of Libraries:

Trends, issues and challenges (March 15-16, 2016) organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, University of Jammu, Jammu.

4. Plagiarism detection: Myths and realities” at National seminar on Future of Libraries: Trends,

issues and challenges (March 15-16, 2016) organized by Department of Library and

Information Science, University of Jammu, Jammu.

5. “Benchmarking University of Kashmir research output, ranking and performance across the

globe. Where it stands? at a two day National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital

Libraries: Digital Resource Usage and their Impact on Research (March 9-10, 2016 organized

by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir

6. “SPECC: A new evaluation criteria for free electronic resources”, presented at One Day

Seminar on Open Access Resources organized by the Allama Iqbal Library, University of

Kashmir on December 18th 2012

7. “Research in the digital world: Studying Survey Monkey as an emerging data gathering and

analytical tool” at a 2 Day National Seminar on Television and New Communication

Technologies-The Changing Paradigm of Education organized by Educational Multimedia

Research Centre, University of Kashmir (May 15-16, 2012).

8. “Publishing in OA world: Burden or relief for authors” at 2 days National Seminar on

Innovative Challenges in Information Services: Changing Paradigm for Sustenance of Library

and Information Centers in Digital Era from March 1st -2nd , 2012 (Department of Library and

Information Science, University of Jammu, Jammu).

9. “Digital library education in India: Present status with a view to frame a future model

curriculum” at XXVIII National Conference on LIS Education, Research and Training: Vision

2020 (26-28 November, 2011). Edited by: Jagtar Singh & Trishanjit Kaur. pp. 123-136. Publisher:

Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) Department of

Library and Information Science. Punjabi University, Patiala ISBN: 978-81-920456-1-0

10. “Open access journals in the field of Library and Information Science” in a Three Days

National Seminar on Open Source Software Systems: Challenges and Opportunities from

June 20-22, 2011. The event was sponsored by Information Technology Department, Ministry

of IT, J&K and co-sponsored by JK Bank.

11. “Preserving culture and heritage in the age of digital migration” at Three Days National

Seminar on “Tradition and Dissent in Indian History with Special Reference to Kashmir (March

24-26, 2011) organized by the Department of History, University of Kashmir. Hazratbal,

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. 190 006. India.

12. “Growth & development of open access journals: A global perspective” in a three day

seminar on “Open Access Movement: Initiatives, Promotion & Impact” (October 23-25, 2008),

organized by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir.

Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. 190 006. India.

13. “Culture of open access in University of Kashmir: A researcher’s point of view” in a three

day seminar on “Open Access Movement: Initiatives, Promotion & Impact” (October 23-25,

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2008), organized by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir.

Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. 190 006. India.

14. “Open Journal System: Features, structure & implementation” in a three day seminar on

“Open Access Movement: Initiatives, Promotion & Impact” (October 23-25, 2008), organized

by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir. Hazratbal, Srinagar,

Jammu and Kashmir. 190 006. India.

15. “Open access repositories: A global perspective with slant to Asia” in a three day seminar on

“Open Access Movement: Initiatives, Promotion & Impact” (October 23-25, 2008), organized

by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir. Hazratbal, Srinagar,

Jammu and Kashmir. 190 006. India.

16. “Electronic theses and dissertations (ETD’s) initiatives with special reference to India” at

national seminar on Digital Library Initiatives: Issues and Challenges (6-7 November, 2006)

organized by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir,

Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. 190 006. India.

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

Involved as a paper setter and paper evaluator at University of Jammu

Conduction of Viva Voce of M. Lib Students at University of Jammu

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ATTENDED

International

Attended a one day international workshop OpenCon 2017 Srinagar on International Open Data

Day, 4th March 2017, at the Department of Library & Information Science at the University

of Kashmir.

Attended international workshop on knowledge management from 24-25 January, 2009

organized by Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh-202002.

India.

National (Two)

Participated in two days national workshop for teachers training and sensitisation programme on

human rights on 29th and 30th March, 2017 organized by Faculty of Law, University of

Kashmir.

Participated in one day national seminar on human rights with a special focus on right to

education on March 20, 2017 organized by Faculty of Law, University of Kashmir.

Attended training course on design and development of digital libraries using D-Space

conducted by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources

(NISCAIR) New Delhi from July 13th –July 17th, 2009.

Attended workshop on modernization of college libraries in J&K organized by Department of

Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir in collaboration with DELNET,

New Delhi held at University of Kashmir, Srinagar from July 27-29, 2009.

COURSES TECHNICAL

1) Accomplished with distinction an online non-credit course offered by Duke University on

copyright for educators & librarians

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2) Successfully completed one week "Training course on book publishing" from August 19-

24, 2013; organized by National Book Trust India in collaboration with Allama Iqbal

Library, University of Kashmir, India

3) ‘General course on intellectual property’ from March 1 to April 15, 2009 through World

Intellectual property organization, Geneva, Switzerland

4) Information and communication technology in education through UNESCO-Bangkok on

February 11, 2010.

5) Certificate in computing (CIC) by IGNOU in the year 1999.

EDITORIAL/REVIEWER BOARD MEMBER

International

Working as an Associate Editor of the Departmental Journal, Trends in Information Management

(TRIM) (ISSN: 0973-4163).

Acting as reviewer with Scientometrics journal published by Springer (Germany).

Acting as a reviewer with The Electronic Library published by Emerald (U.K).

Working as a member of the review board of a UK based peer reviewed journal, International

Journal of Innovative Technology and Creative Engineering (ISSN: 2045-8711) since 2011.

Online access to the journal content can be had from: http://ijitce.co.uk/

Working as an Editor in Chief of the Journal, International Journal of Knowledge Management

and Practices (IJKMP) (ISSN: 2320-7523). Online access to the journal content can be had

from: http://www.publishingindia.com/ijkmp

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS COORDINATED

1. Coordinated two days national workshop on open access platforms in research (March 14-15,

2017) organized by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir.

1. Coordinated a two day national seminar on emerging frontiers of digital libraries: digital

resource usage and their impact on research (March 9-10, 2016 organized by Department

of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir. The event was sponsored by

Special Assistance Programme (SAP) of University Grants Commission (UGC).

2. Coordinated a two day national seminar 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 (Central Library), University of Kashmir 24-25 March, 2015 & Sponsored by Indian

Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

3. Coordinated a three days national symposium on perspectives on metrics based research

evaluation (March 10 -12, 2014) organized by Department of Library and Information

Science, University of Kashmir.

4. Coordinated a two day national seminar on emerging frontiers of digital libraries: digitization

for cultural heritage, knowledge dissemination and future creation (November 5-6,

2012). The event was sponsored by Special Assistance Programme (SAP) of University

Grants Commission (UGC).

5. Coordinated two days national seminar on emerging frontiers of digital libraries

perspectives, empowerment and advocacy (March 13 – 14, 2012). The event was

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sponsored by Special Assistance Programme (SAP) of University Grants Commission

(UGC).

6. Coordinated three days national seminar on open source software systems: challenges and

opportunities from June 20-22, 2011. The event was sponsored by Information

Technology Department, Ministry of IT, J&K and co-sponsored by JK Bank.

7. Coordinated three days national workshop on “research methods and statistical techniques”

from March 14-16, 2011 in collaboration with UGC Academic Staff College.

8. Coordinated seminar cum workshop on web resources in social science research, March 15-17,

2010 in collaboration with “Indian Council of Social Science Research” (ICSSR), North

Western Region, Chandigarh and U.G.C Academic Staff College (University of Kashmir)

GUEST FACULTY

2017

Served as a guest faculty at Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of

Kashmir Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir - 190 006. India for teaching the

academic course, Media Research (2017 Session).

2009

Served as Guest faculty at Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of

Kashmir. Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir - 190 006. India (2009 Session).

External Examiner

Department of Library & Information Science, University of Jammu

GUEST LECTURES/RESOURCE PERSON

Delivered a lecture on Gaining academic repute in the scholarly world: Avoiding manuscript

rejections with publishing giants on the eve of World Book Day at South Campus,

University of Kashmir on the eve of Books Build Bridges: Kashmir University celebrates

World Book Day 29th April, 2017.

Delivered a lecture on Scholarly writing process in National workshop on Scholarly Writing,

Reference management and Deterring Plagiarism organized by Allama Iqbal Library,

University of Kashmir (March 22-23, 2017).

Delivered a lecture on Publishing in Academic Journals in One Week National Workshop on

Research Methodology in Social Sciences organized by Department of Social Work,

University of Kashmir on 21st March, 2017.

Delivered a lecture on Citation Databases in One Week National Workshop on Research

Methodology in Social Sciences organized by Department of Social Work, University of

Kashmir on 20th March, 2017.

Delivered a lecture on Validating the Open Scholarly Content in Two Days National Workshop on

Open Access Platforms in Research (March 14-15, 2017) organized by Department of

Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir.

Acted as a resource person in “Four Days Training Programme on Application of Information

and Communication Technologies in Public Libraries” organized by Allama Iqbal Library,

University of Kashmir from March 28-31, 2016.

Delivered a guest lecture on “APA Citation and Referencing Style” to scholars in the Department

of Social Work. University of Kashmir on February 01, 2016.

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Delivered a guest lecture on “Managing References and Citations and References in Online

Mode” to scholars in the Department of Social Work. University of Kashmir on February

02, 2016.

Delivered a guest lecture on “Getting Published in Reputed Journals” to scholars in the

Department of Social Work. University of Kashmir on February 03, 2016.

Delivered a lecture on “Online Databases” on September 16, 2015 at Human Resource

Development Center, University of Kashmir during One Week Workshop on Research

Methodology for Social Sciences, Commerce & Management Research Scholars/Colleges

& University Teachers from September 12, 2015 – September 18, 2015.

Delivered a lecture on “Plagiarism and Publication Ethics” on April 24, 2014 at Department of

Media Education Research Center, University of Kashmir during the 3-Day Research

Methodology Workshop organized by Media Education Research Center, University of

Kashmir

Delivered a lecture on “Citation & Referencing” at Department of Economics, University of

Kashmir during 10 Days Workshop on Quantitative Techniques in Social and Allied

Sciences from December 16-25, 2013.

Delivered a lecture on “Reference Management Software” at Department of Economics,

University of Kashmir during 10 Days Workshop on Quantitative Techniques in Social and

Allied Sciences from December 16-25, 2013.

Delivered a lecture on “Web resources for library automation” in a five days “INFLIBNET training

programme on Library Automation ” organized by Department of Library and Information

Science in collaboration with Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre

Ahmadabad on 17-11-2009.

Delivered a guest lecture on Web Resources in Social Sciences in a One Week Workshop on

Internet Information Literacy organized by Centre of Central Asian Studies (C.C.A.S),

University of Kashmir. Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. 190 006. India.

SESSIONS CHAIRED

Chaired a Technical Session “South Asian Libraries Conference, SALC, 2015 (October 12-13, 2015)

organized by Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan and

Pakistan Libraries Association.

GENERAL RAPPORTEUR

Acted as a General Rapporteur in NASOFOL-2017 (February 10-11, 2017), 2 Days National Seminar

on Future of Libraries: Trends, Issues and Challenges was organized by the Department of

Library and Information Science, University of Jammu

Acted as a General Rapporteur in the National Seminar on Future of Libraries: Trends, issues and

challenges (March 15-16, 2016) organized by Department of Library & Information

Science, University of Jammu, Jammu.

RAPPORTEUR

Acted as a Rapporteur in the technical session, Legal & Ethical Issues for ETDs during 18th

International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Evolving Genre of

ETD’s for Knowledge Discovery from November 4-6, 2015 organized by JNU, New Delhi;

NDLTD, U.S.A and INFLIBNET, Ahmadabad.

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Acted as a Rapporteur in the “National Seminar on Innovative Challenges in Information

Services: Changing Paradigm for Sustenance of Library & Information Centers in Digital

Era” from March 01-02, 2012 organized by Department of Library & Information Science,

University of Jammu and sponsored by University Grants Commission.

REFRESHER COURSE(S) ATTENDED Attended a three week refresher course in Disaster Management (Interdisciplinary) organized by

UGC-Human Resource Development Center, University of Kashmir and attained Grade (A)

from October 10, 2017 to November 01, 2017.

Attended a three week refresher course in Library and Information Science organized by

Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir in collaboration with University Grants

Commission and attained Grade (A) from July 03 to July 25, 2012

Attended a three week refresher course in Library and Information Science organised by

Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir in collaboration with University Grants

Commission and attained Grade (A) from 04-08-2008 to 16-09-2008

ORIENTATION COURSE(S) ATTENDED

Participated in four Week U.G.C Sponsored General Orientation Course from January 11, 2010 to

February 17, 2010 organized by Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir and

obtained Grade (A).

Participated in Indira Gandhi National Open University (I.G.N.O.U) one day general orientation

programme for the Academic counselors organized at Jammu and Kashmir

Entrepreneurship Development Institute (I.M.P.A. Complex), M.A. Road, Srinagar.

PROJECTS COORDINATED Acted as a Deputy Coordinator of UGC sponsored of UGC-SAP on establishing DIGITAL LIBRARY

RESEARCH CENTRE (2011-2015).

TEACHER ASSESSMENT REPORT BY NAAC Graded “Excellent” by the student assessment report, conducted by Internal Quality Assurance

Cell (IQAC) of University of Kashmir for the academic session 2006.

ACADEMIC COUNSELING

Involved with the academic counseling of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

programmes like B. Lib; M. Lib and P.G.D.L.A.N since 2006.

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

Supervising M.Phil/Ph.D students since 2010

Programme Awarded Submitted Under Guidance

Ph.D 02 00 -

M.Phil 02 00 04

DEPARTMENTAL INVOLVEMENT

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Involved with the editorial and promotional process of the departmental journal “Trends

in Information Management (TRIM)” since 2006.

Member of Departmental Research Committee (DRC) in the M.Phil/Ph.D.

Member of Departmental Purchase Committee

Member of Library Purchase Committee (Departmental Library)

Involved with the revision of Syllabus to keep pace with the current scenario of

Information Science in 2008 till date.

Involved with the MLIS Degree Projects.

Nodal officer of Departmental Developmental Committee since 2010.

Regular involvement with the Departmental tours and picnics.

Conduction of examinations.

CONTACT

Dr. Sumeer Gul

Sr. Assistant Professor

Department of Library and Information Science

University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, 190 006. Jammu & Kashmir.

e-mail: sumeersuheel@gmail.com Contact: 8803050076