Dr. Rani Syamalamba, Librarian.
M.A (Pub.Admin), M.A(Politics), M.Li.Sc, S.L.E.T, Ph.D.
Joined in 1994 in the Dept of Library and Information Science
Completed Ph.D in 1999.
Minor Research Projects
Completed Ph.D in 1999.
Minor Research Projects
1. Completed 1st UGC Minor Research Project in 2010 September entitled “Design and Development of Information Literacy Programmes for Undergraduate Students”.
2. Completed 2nd UGC Minor Research Project in 2016 entitled “Designing and developing Directory of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education”. (www.stellavirlib.org)
Publications in National and International journals and magazines
1. An article named “Implementation of Barcode Technology for library Operations: The Experience of Maris Stella
(Autonomous) College, Vijayawada, published in ILA Bulletin, Vol – XLI, No-4. Oct-Dec 2005.
(Autonomous) College, Vijayawada, published in ILA Bulletin, Vol – XLI, No-4. Oct-Dec 2005.
2. An article named ‘Library Consortia: An Overview” published in monthly magazine ‘Grandhalaya
Sarvaswamu’. Vol.No.66, No.7, Oct 2005.
Sarvaswamu’. Vol.No.66, No.7, Oct 2005.
3. Another article ‘Growth and development of Higher Education: The role of Missionaries’ was published in a
book named “Dr. P.S.G. Kumar Festschrift Library and Information Profession in India”, Vol.1, Part-I, 2005.
book named “Dr. P.S.G. Kumar Festschrift Library and Information Profession in India”, Vol.1, Part-I, 2005.
4. An article “The role of Academic Libraries in the growth & development of Higher Education” published in ‘
Edutrack’ Vol – 5; No. 12, Aug 2006.
Edutrack’ Vol – 5; No. 12, Aug 2006.
5. An article named “Need for TQM in Academic Libraries: A case study of Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, AP”
was published in ‘Journal of Library and Information Science” Vol.31, No.2, Dec 2006. ISSN 0970-714X
was published in ‘Journal of Library and Information Science” Vol.31, No.2, Dec 2006. ISSN 0970-714X
6. An article published in an International Journal “Library and Philosophy” Dec 2008 entitled “Minority Degree
College Libraries in Andhra Pradesh: A Study with special reference to NAAC Standards”. ISSN No.1522-0222
Library and Phylosopy
College Libraries in Andhra Pradesh: A Study with special reference to NAAC Standards”. ISSN No.1522-0222
Library and Phylosopy
7. An article published in “Journal of Library and Information Science’ December 2008, entitled “Use of college
libraries by teachers: The case of Andhra Pradesh. Vol.33.No.1&2. Pg.73-84. ISSN 0970-714 X
libraries by teachers: The case of Andhra Pradesh. Vol.33.No.1&2. Pg.73-84. ISSN 0970-714 X
8. An article named “Library use pattern of undergraduate students in Minority Degree Colleges in Andhra Pradesh” is published in “DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology” Vol.29, No.5 September 2009 pg.50-59, ISSN .0974-0643 DESIDOC
9. An article “Manuscript Collection in Indian Public Libraries” was published in a book entitled “Manuscript and
Manuscriptology in India” edited by Subodh Gopal Nandini and Projit Kumar Palit and published by Kaveri
books , New Delhi, 2010, pgs.277-293
Manuscriptology in India” edited by Subodh Gopal Nandini and Projit Kumar Palit and published by Kaveri
books , New Delhi, 2010, pgs.277-293
10. An article entitled “Information Literacy programmes for undergraduate students” is published in an
International Journal “International Journal of Digital Libraries” Vol. No.1, Issue No.1, 2011.
: International Journal of Digital Library ServicesInternational Journal “International Journal of Digital Libraries” Vol. No.1, Issue No.1, 2011.
11. An article “Open Educational Resources (OER) for Science and Technology” was published in “Grandyalaya
Sarvaswamu” April 2014. Pg.17-20. ISSN:0972-8140 Grandhlaya sarvaswamu
12. An article “Impact of world wide web on Academic Libraries and Librarians’ was published in the book “New
Dimensions in Web based library and Information Services” edited by Dr.G.Saroja and Prof. V. Chandra
Shekhar Rao, published by pearl books, New Dehi. Pg.192-198. 2013 ISBN: 978-93-81575-75-8. book chapter
13. An article entitled ' Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Maris Stella
Library:A study' published in an International Journal ' International Journal of Digital Library Services ' Vol.4,
Issue.3, July-Sep, 2014. ISSN: 2250-1142 (online), ISSN: 2439-302X (print). International Journal of Digital Library Services
Dimensions in Web based library and Information Services” edited by Dr.G.Saroja and Prof. V. Chandra
Shekhar Rao, published by pearl books, New Dehi. Pg.192-198. 2013 ISBN: 978-93-81575-75-8. book chapter
13. An article entitled ' Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Maris Stella
Library:A study' published in an International Journal ' International Journal of Digital Library Services ' Vol.4,
Issue.3, July-Sep, 2014. ISSN: 2250-1142 (online), ISSN: 2439-302X (print). International Journal of Digital Library Services
14. An article titled “Digital Literacy initiatives: A study” was published in Journal of Library and Information
Technology. Vol.11. No.2 July 2015. pg.22-31. ISSN – 0975-6183.
Journal of library and Information Technology
Technology. Vol.11. No.2 July 2015. pg.22-31. ISSN – 0975-6183.
Journal of library and Information Technology
15. An article “Massive Open Online Courses” was published in “Grandyalaya Sarvaswamu” Vol.76 Issue. 08,
Nov 2015. Pg.20. ISSN:0972-8140. Grandhalaya Sarvaswamu 2015
Nov 2015. Pg.20. ISSN:0972-8140. Grandhalaya Sarvaswamu 2015
16. A chapter on “Total Quality Management (TQM) in Academic Libraries: A case Study of Maris Stella Library,
Vijayawada” was published in a book ‘Contemporary and Innovative Tech. for Libraries in Elec. Environment.
Published by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, Pg.173-179, 2016. ISBN-978-3-659-93633-3.
17. An article "Directories and subject gateways" published in Grandhalaya sarvaswamu, February
2016,Grandhalaya sarvaswamu 2016
18. An article "E learning & Academic libraries was published in a book entitled ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT ed by Dr. Seema Parmar, published by Intellectual foundation, 2016.
pg.36-47 Book Chapter
Vijayawada” was published in a book ‘Contemporary and Innovative Tech. for Libraries in Elec. Environment.
Published by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, Pg.173-179, 2016. ISBN-978-3-659-93633-3.
17. An article "Directories and subject gateways" published in Grandhalaya sarvaswamu, February
2016,Grandhalaya sarvaswamu 2016
18. An article "E learning & Academic libraries was published in a book entitled ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT ed by Dr. Seema Parmar, published by Intellectual foundation, 2016.
pg.36-47 Book Chapter
19. A book entitled “Design and Development of Information Literacy Progrmmes” was published by the
International publishers Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany with ISSN No. 978-3-330-02440-3. 2017.
book link
International publishers Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany with ISSN No. 978-3-330-02440-3. 2017.
book link
19. An article “Re orientation of library services in electronic era was published in a book entitled “Managing
libraries in Electronic era published by Intellectual foundation(India), 2016. ISBN 978-93-81818-38-1
pg.53-64.BOOK CHAPTER
20. An article 'Design and Developing Directory of Open Educational Resources (OER) published in PEARL
Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.11, Issue.4, 2017 ISSN:0973-7081(print), 0975-6922(online). PEARL Journal
libraries in Electronic era published by Intellectual foundation(India), 2016. ISBN 978-93-81818-38-1
pg.53-64.BOOK CHAPTER
20. An article 'Design and Developing Directory of Open Educational Resources (OER) published in PEARL
Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.11, Issue.4, 2017 ISSN:0973-7081(print), 0975-6922(online). PEARL Journal
As a resource person
1. On the eve of 45th Library Week Celebrations Dr. Syamalamba, Librarian, has delivered a Guest Lecture on
“Utilization of e- Resources with special reference to n-list programme with power point presentation in the
seminar hall of JKC college, Guntur Dist on 15th November 2012.
“Utilization of e- Resources with special reference to n-list programme with power point presentation in the
seminar hall of JKC college, Guntur Dist on 15th November 2012.
2. Attended as resource person for the seminar on “Quality culture through IQAC in Higher Education
Institutions” and deliver lecture on best practices in Library and Information Sciences. on 11th Sep 2014 at
KVSR. Siddartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada.
Institutions” and deliver lecture on best practices in Library and Information Sciences. on 11th Sep 2014 at
KVSR. Siddartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada.
3. Attended as a resource person on librarian's day 12th AUGUST 2015 and gave a lecture on present day
trends in Library and Information Science at Sarvottama Library, Vijayawada.
trends in Library and Information Science at Sarvottama Library, Vijayawada.
4. Attended as a resource person at Siddartha mahila Kalasla on 23rd Dec 2015 and deliver a live demo on open
educational resources and virtual libraries and MOOC courses.
educational resources and virtual libraries and MOOC courses.
5. Attended as a Resource person and delivered resourceful talk on automation and Open Educational
Resources to APSWREI (A.P Social Welfare Educational Institutions) librarians on 30.07.2016 at Hotel
Ilapuram, Vijayawada.
Resources to APSWREI (A.P Social Welfare Educational Institutions) librarians on 30.07.2016 at Hotel
Ilapuram, Vijayawada.
6. Attended as a Resource person at KKR & KSR Institute of Technology & Sciences, Guntur for an
awareness program on : Open Educational Resources and MOOC courses” for faculty and “Library as
knowledge Resource Centre” for students on 25 th Oct 2016.
awareness program on : Open Educational Resources and MOOC courses” for faculty and “Library as
knowledge Resource Centre” for students on 25 th Oct 2016.
7. Attended as a Resource person at ANR college of Gudivada on the eve of 49th National Educational week
and delivered a lecture on “Open Educational Resources and MOOC on 18th Nov 2016.
and delivered a lecture on “Open Educational Resources and MOOC on 18th Nov 2016.
8. Attended as a resource person for capacity building programme for librarians at Navodaya leadership Institute,
an autonomous Organisation under Ministry of HRD, Govt of India Guntur and conducted two sessions for 36
librarians of southern region, India on 30th Jan 2017.
an autonomous Organisation under Ministry of HRD, Govt of India Guntur and conducted two sessions for 36
librarians of southern region, India on 30th Jan 2017.
9. Attended as a resource person for capacity building programme for librarians at Navodaya leadership Institute,
an autonomous Organisation under Ministry of HRD, Govt of India Guntur and conducted two sessions for 36
librarians of southern region, India on 21st Feb 2017.
an autonomous Organisation under Ministry of HRD, Govt of India Guntur and conducted two sessions for 36
librarians of southern region, India on 21st Feb 2017.
10. Attended as a resource person
for UGC sponsored National work on “Utilization of resources and
networking of libraries held at DRW College, Gudur on 30 & 31st October 2017.
networking of libraries held at DRW College, Gudur on 30 & 31st October 2017.
11. Attended as a resource person
for the national library week celebrations at SDMS Mahila Kalasala ,
Vijayawada on 18th Nov, 2017.
Vijayawada on 18th Nov, 2017.
12. Attended as a resource person
to provide orientation on OER and MOOC on the eve of National Library
week celebrations at PB Siddartha college of Arts and Science, Vijayawada on 20th Nov, 2017.
13. Attended as a resource person at Siddartha Mahila Kalasala on 23rd, July, 2018 and gave
orientation on online courses.
14. Attended as a resource person at DRW College, Guduru on 8th Feb, 2019 for faculty developmet
programme.
15. Attended as resource person for one day National workshop on “Outcome Based Education
(OBE) – possibilities and Challenges” organised by ANR College, Gudivada on 22nd Nov,
2019 and gave a presentation on Outcome Based Education (OBE) – possibilities and
Challenges with special reference to academic Libraries
week celebrations at PB Siddartha college of Arts and Science, Vijayawada on 20th Nov, 2017.
13. Attended as a resource person at Siddartha Mahila Kalasala on 23rd, July, 2018 and gave
orientation on online courses.
14. Attended as a resource person at DRW College, Guduru on 8th Feb, 2019 for faculty developmet
programme.
15. Attended as resource person for one day National workshop on “Outcome Based Education
(OBE) – possibilities and Challenges” organised by ANR College, Gudivada on 22nd Nov,
2019 and gave a presentation on Outcome Based Education (OBE) – possibilities and
Challenges with special reference to academic Libraries