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Dr. ZAHID ASHRAF WANI

Researcher ID: E-5682-2012

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: 10+ Years

Educational Qualification

B. Lib. I. Sc., M. Lib. I.Sc., Ph.D.

Specialization

Knowledge Representation and Discovery Tools

Library Automation

Open Access

Public Library System

Information Services

Disaster Management and Preparedness in Libraries

Research Appraisal

H Index

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H10 Index

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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

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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 Under Progress

“Towards Designing an Information Portal for Arts and Crafts of Jammu & Kashmir” under

Major Research Project (MRP) funded by University Grants Commission (UGC)

Journal Publications

2018

Mapping the use of open access resources by doctoral students in the USA by employing citation analysis. Collection and Curation (Previously published as: Collection Building), {Earlycite}: https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-05-2018-0014 {2514-9326}

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}

Bibliometric Analysis of 'Hepatitis E' Literature" International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, 7(4): 242 -246 {ISSN: 2229-5984}

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, 19(2): 1 -15 {ISSN: 1522-0222}

Impact of Kashmir floods on the libraries. Collection Building, 36 (2), 69-76 {ISSN: 0160-

4953} DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/CB-01-2017-0002

2016

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Retrieval efficiency of select search engines vis-à-vis diverse open courseware formats.

The Electronic Library, 34 (3), 457-470 {ISSN:0264-0473} 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

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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

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Books Published

2018

Scholarly Content and Its Evolution by Scientometric Indicators: Emerging Research and

Opportunities". Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global, 2018. (pp. 201). {ISBN: 9781522559450

(hardcover) | ISBN 9781522559467 (ebook)}

Book Chapters/ Proceedings

2018

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}

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}

MOOCs: The Indian Journey So Far, In Ebba Ossiannilsson (Ed.). Ubiquitous Inclusive

Learning in a Digital Era, GI Global, Hershey PA, USA (pp 29-54). {ISBN 97

81522562924}

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}

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}

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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}

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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

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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)

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

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"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):

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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.

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“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

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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

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.

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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

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Workshops/Orientation/Refresher Courses (Attended)

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.

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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

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Seminars Organized/Coordinated

20018

Coordinated Two Days National Seminar on Emerging Frontiers of Digital Libraries – Seamless

Access and Interoperability of Digital Platforms Organized by Department of Library & Information

Science University of Kashmir, from 18 - 03-2019 to 19-03-2019

Member Registration Committee JKSC-2018(JK Science Congress) April 2-4,2018, Organiser

University of Kashmir

20017

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.

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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

Research Supervision

Supervising researchers pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D .

Editorial Board Member

International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology (IJIDT)

Emerald Literate Member

Member of well-known Emerald Literati Network

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Nodal Officer

Acting as a Nodal officer for Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA) and coordinating all

the associated activities for the department.

Academic Counseling

Approved academic counsellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (I.G.N.O.U) for B.

Lib. Sc. and M. Lib. Sc. since 2007.

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