General Publications
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
SEMINARS
LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED/PRESENTED IN THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS
- Dr. V. Ramachandraiah and Dr. D. Ravinder. Library Consortia in Indian Academic Libraries: A Current perspective. In National Seminar on ‘Strategic Information Management in the Digital Era”. Edited by Dr. M. Nagarajan, Dr. S. Ravi and Dr. R. Ponnudurai, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. March, 2009, Pp. 480-490. ISBN: 978-81-908455-0-2.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Public Library Professionals Development in Digital Environment. In National Seminar on ‘Developing Utilization Based Public Library System in Digital Environment: Challenges and Opportunites”. Edited by Dr. M. Nagarajan, Dr. M. Suriya, Dr. S. Ravi and Dr. R. Ponnudurai, Annamalainagar. March, 2010, Pp. 220. ISBN: 978-81-908455-2-6.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. E-Book ever replaces printed books. In National Seminar on Library and Information Services in the Digital Era. Edited by L S Ramaiah, M. Koteswara Rao, K. Veeranjaneyulu and Y. Uma Devi, Hyderabad. 2011, Pp. 140 to 147. ISBN: 978-93-81075-49-4.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Management of E- Resources in Libraries: An overview. In National Seminar on Electronic Resources in Academic and Research Libraries. Organized by University Library, S V University, Tirupati. March, 2012. Pp. 17.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Usage of Open access resources in academic libraries. In National Seminar on Electronic Resources Management for Academic Excellence. Organized by University Library & Department of Library and Information Science, Periyar University, Tamilnadu. October, 2012, Pp.255-258.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Need of Information Literacy. In National Seminar on Information Literacy in Promoting E-Resources and its Empowerment for LIS Professionals. Organized by Dr. Raja Ramanna Centre for Knowledge Resources, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore. November, 2012, Pp.173-175. ISBN: 978-93-819791-5-0.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Academic Library services in digital environment. In UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Developing a Full-Fledged Digital Library System”. Organized by Father Gordon Library at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada. November, 2012, Pp. 14-17. ISBN: 81-86073-309-3.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Web 2.0 in Digital Libraries: An Overview. In Book on “Emerging Technologies in Information Management, Hyderabad. December, 2012, Pp. 87 to 92. ISBN: 978-81-7800-332-0.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. “E-Journal management in academic libraries with special reference to consortia in India” In national seminar on “LIS Education in India with special reference to ODL: Prospect and retrospect” organized by Department of LISc and University Library. Hyderabad. 2013, Pp. 287 to 291. ISBN: 978-93-83842-53-7.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Emerging Technology in Information management. In national seminar. Organized Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, S.V Agriculture College Tirupati. January, 2014, Pp. 87-92. ISBN: 978-81-7800-332-0.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. ICT Resources and Services in University Libraries: An Overview. In national seminar On Academic Library Services in E-Environment. Organized by Central Library, S V A Degree College, Chittoor. 2015, Pp. 285-292. ISBN: 978-93-85100-10-9.
- G. Ravi Kumar and Dr. D. Ravinder. RFID: A Modern Approach for Library Management System: An Overview. In national seminar On Academic Library Services in E-Environment. Organized by Central Library, S V A Degree College, Chittoor. 2015, Pp. 352-357. ISBN: 978-93-85100-10-9.
- Dr. D. Ravinder and Y.Ch. Venkateswarlu. Student Attitude towards the Use of Internet at Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty: A Survey. In national seminar On User Studies in Academic Libraries in the ICT Era. Organized by S V University, Tirupati. August – 2015, Pp. 141-146. ISBN: 978-93-83635-91-7.
- M. Ezra and D. Ravinder. Authorship trends and degree of collaboration in Indian institute of rice research during 2005-2014: a Scientometric analysis of publications output. In national seminar On Contemporary Trends in Librarianship. Organized by S K University, Ananthapuramu. December – 2015, Pp. 17-21. ISBN: 978-81-85708-64-3.
- G. Ravi Kumar and D. Ravinder. A Study on User Perception and Satisfaction in E-Collection and Services in Selected Engineering Colleges in Ananthapuramu. In national seminar On Contemporary Trends in Librarianship. Organized by S K University, Ananthapuramu. December – 2015, Pp. 95-99. ISBN: 978-81-85708-64-3.
- D. Ravinder, Lakshmi Naga Sunkara and D. Rukman. Blogging: The New Way of Communication. In national seminar On Contemporary Trends in Librarianship. Organized by S K University, Ananthapuramu. December – 2015, Pp. 100-104. ISBN: 978-81-85708-64-3.
- G. Venkata Nagaiah and D. Ravinder. Cloud Computing: A Potential Paradigm for Library Services. In national seminar On Contemporary Trends in Librarianship. Organized by S K University, Ananthapuramu. December – 2015, Pp. 123-128. ISBN: 978-81-85708-64-3.
- S. Nagaraja Chari, A. Rajani Kumari and Dr. D. Ravinder. Consortia-Based Subscription of E-Resources: Library Trends in Sustainability. In national seminar On Contemporary Trends in Librarianship. Organized by S K University, Ananthapuramu. December – 2015, Pp. 138-144. ISBN: 978-81-85708-64-3.
- K. Ramachandrappa and Dr. D. Ravinder. Use of E-Journals in the Areas of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at Sri Krishnadevaraya Universiy, Ananthapuramu: A Study. In national seminar On Contemporary Trends in Librarianship. Organized by S K University, Ananthapuramu. December – 2015, Pp. 628-632. ISBN: 978-81-85708-64-3.
JOURNALS
LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL JOURNALS
- M. Ezra and Dr. D. Ravinder. Institutional Repositories Initiatives: A Study. Indian Journal of Agricultural Library and Information Services. Vol. 24, 2008, Pp.108-114. ISSN: 0974-8776.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. E-Resources Management with Special Reference to E-Resources: An Overview. Indian Journal of Agricultural Library and Information Services. Vol. 28, No. 1, January-June, 2012, Pp.55-59. ISSN: 0974-8776.
- P. Suresh and Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of the Faculty and research scholars of Chemistry Department SKU College: A Study. Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences. Vol. 6, No. 4, March, 2012, pp. 86-92. ISSN: 0973-7480.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Academic Libraries: An Overview. Granthalaya sarvasam. 2012, Pp. 18 to 20. ISSN: 0972-8140.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Library Consortia in India: An Overview. Indian Journal of Agricultural Library and Information Services. Vol. 29, No. 2, July-December, 2013, Pp.74-77. ISSN: 0974-8776.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Usage of Electronic Information Resources by Humanities and Science Faculty Members in Engineering College Libraries. Journal of Research, Extension and Development. Vol. 2, No. 8, April 2014, Pp.15-18. ISSN: 2319-1899.
- Sri. M. Prakash Rao, Dr. M. Doraswamy and Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Use Pattern of Commerce and Management Researchers: A Bibliometric Study. Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities. Vol. 1, No. 20, February 2014, Pp.267-280. ISSN: 2278-859X.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. A study on E-Book Reading Habits among MBA & MCA Student in Sri Krishnadevaraya University at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. Journal of Research, Extension and Development. Vol. 2, No. 10, June 2014, Pp.47-50. ISSN: 2319-1899.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Problems in Accessing UGC Infonet E-Journals Consortium among the Research Scholars: A Survey of Sri Krishnadevaraya University Library, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Pearl A Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 9, No. 1, January-March 2015, Pp.29-36. ISSN: 0973-7081.
- M. Ezra and Dr. D. Ravinder. Productivity of Research Publications of Indian institute of Rice Research Published during 1990-2014 – A Bibliometric Study. National Journal of Rice Research. Vol. 8, No. 2, 2015, Pp. 75-80. ISSN: 2319-3670.
- K. Ramachandrappa and Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Lawyers of High Court Judicature at Hyderabad: A Survey. Journal of Research, Extension and Development. Vol. 4, No. 7, March 2016, Pp.50-52. ISSN: 2319-1899.
- G. Venkata Nagaiah and D. Ravinder. Reconnoitre of Library Services in National Academies of Sahitya, Sangeet Natak and Lalit Kala Akademi: A Study. PERAL A Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 11, No. 2, April-June 2017, Pp.159-167. ISSN: 0975-6922.
- G. Venkata Nagaiah and D. Ravinder. Multilingual Sources and Services: A Study of Sahitya Akademi Libraries in India. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services. Vol. 7, No. 2, July-December 2017, Pp.29-33. ISSN: 2231-6094.
LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
- M. Prakash Rao, Dr. M. Doraswamy and Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Use Pattern of Commerce and Management Researchers: A Bibliometric Study. Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. Vol. 1, No. 20, February 2014, Pp.267-280. ISSN: 2278-859X.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Use Pattern and web citation trend in publications of Indian library association (ILA) conference proceedings: A citation analysis. Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. Vol. 1, No. 22, April 2014, Pp.41-52. ISSN: 2278-859X.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Students Levels of Satisfaction about E-Resources: A study in an University of Andhra Pradesh. International Journal for Research and Development. Vol. 1, No. 6, March-April 2014, Pp.23-26. ISSN: 2321-3434.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Search strategy on Electronic Information by Faulty members of Sri Venkateswara University at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study. International Journal for Research and Development. Vol. 2, No. 1, May-June 2014, Pp.30-35. ISSN: 2321-3434.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. User Satisfaction on Library Resources and Services in Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Sciences, Madanapalle: A Study in Andhra Pradesh. International Journal for Research and Development. Vol. 2, No. 5, January-February 2015, Pp.122-125. ISSN: 2321-3434.
- S. R. Ashok and Dr. D. Ravinder. Denouements of Digital Management of Library Resources in VTU Affiliated Engineering Colleges in Bangalore City. TATTVA: International Journal for Advanced Research in Commerce and Management. Vol. 1, No. 1, March 2015, Pp.71-77. ISSN: 2395-0854.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Awareness and Usage of Electronic Journals among Undergraduate Students in Gates Institutes of Technology Central Library, Gooty, Ananthapuramu in Andhra Pradesh: A Case study. International Journal for Research and Development. Vol. 2, No. 6, March-April 2015, Pp.13-16. ISSN: 2321-3434.
- M. Ezra and Dr. D. Ravinder. Publication Productivity of Scientists of Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) of ICAR: A Bibliometric study. An International Journal of Progressive Research. Vol. 10, No. 2, 2015, Pp. 697-700. ISSN: 0973-6417.
- Nagaraja Chari Sharabhu and Dr. D. Ravinder. User Satisfaction about the services provided by the ICSSR E-Resources consortia and its usage: A Study. International Journal of Information Movement. Vol. 02, No. VI, October 2017, Pp. 166-173. ISSN: 2456-0553 (On-Line).
- G. Ravikumar and D. Ravinder. Special component plan (SCP) Libraries in Nellore District State of the Art. An International Research Journal. Vol. 05, No. 35, November 2017, Pp. 89-97. ISSN: 2394-5303. Impact factor: 4.002.
- Nagaraja Chari Sharabhu and Dr. D. Ravinder. Features and Usefulness of Jstor Online Database in Carving the Research output among the users of ICSSR Libraries consortia. International Journal of Information Movement. Vol. 02, No. VII, November 2017, Pp. 278-282. ISSN: 2456-0553 (On-Line).
- G. Ravikumar and D. Ravinder. Information Needs and information seeking behaviour of Sri Krishnadevaraya Institute of Management (SKIM) Students in Ananthapuramu – A Study. Interdisciplinary Multilingual Refereed Journal. Vol. 08, No. 20, December 2017, Pp. 82-87. ISSN: 2319-9318.
Books
Research interest
- Information Seeking Behaviour,
- Public Libraries,
- Academic Libraries &
- Research Methodsa
Research projects
Conference
CONFERENCES
LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED/PRESENTED IN THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Seeking Behaviour of Engineering Scientists Working in the affiliated College of JNTU: A Study. In National Conference on Innovative change: Library and Information Services for the present and Future. Organized by Andhra Pradesh Library Association. Vijayawada, 2009, Pp. 141-149.
- M. Ezra and Dr. D. Ravinder. Library and Information Services in ICAR libraries located in Hyderabad. In National Conference on Innovative change: Library and Information Services for the present and Future. Organized by Andhra Pradesh Library Association. Vijayawada, 2009, Pp. 161-167.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Literacy Programme: An overview. In National Conference on Emerging Trends in user expectations for next generation libraries. Organized by Andhra Pradesh Library Association. Vijayawada, February, 2012, Pp. 269-273. ISBN: 978-81-923386-0-6.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Consortium for E-Resources in Agriculture: An Overview. In National Conference of Agricultural Libraries and User Community. Organized by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, March, 2012, Pp. 175-182. ISBN: 978-93-81075-84-5.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Collection Development of Digital Resources in Academic Libraries: Issues and Challenges. In International Conference on Collection Development in the Digital Environment. Organised by Madras University Library, University of Madras Chennai. June, 2012, Pp. 149-153. ISBN: 97893-81992-28-9.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Marketing of Information in Public Librareies: An overview. In National Conference on Re- Inventing and Re-Structuring of Public Library System in India, organized by Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professional Association (Regd). Gulbaraga, Bangalore, July, 2012, Pp.363-365. ISBN: 978-81-921866-0-3.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Evolving Role of the Librarian in Virtual Library. In UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Research Libraries: Need of the time’. Chief Editors: Sudesh N. Dongare and Dr. Vaishali S. Khaparde, Deogiri College, Aurangabad. October, 2012, Pp.510-515. ISBN: 978-81-921327-5-4.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Use of Open Access Resources an Overview. In 58th ILA International Conference on ‘Next Generation Libraries: New insights and Universal Access to Knowledge’. Organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad and Indian Library Association, New Delhi, February, 2013, Pp. 641-644. ISBN: 81-85216-46-0.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Engineering College Library Services: Current Development and Trends. In National Conference on Recent Innovations, Advancements and Challenges of Technical Libraries (NCRACT 2013). Organized by Vignan’s University, vadlamudi, Guntur district, October, 2013, Pp. 6-10. ISBN: 978-81-7800-320-7.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Open Access Journals in Academic Library Services: An overview. In National Conference Redefining Libraries in Electronic Age” (RLEA-2013), organized by VTU, Belgaum. November, 2013, Pp. 48-51. ISBN: 978-93-5067-706-3.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. “Web Technology: Its Role and Importance in college Libraries”. In National Conference. Lead the Change: Innovative Information Professionals in the Digital Age. University Library, Dravidian University, Kuppam, 2013, Pp. 176-179. ISBN: 978-93-82829-76-8.
- M. Prakash Rao, M. Doraswamy and D. Ravinder. Information Use Pattern of Commerce and Management Researchers: A Bibliometric study. In international conference on ‘Entrepreneurial Approaches to Librarianship’. Chief Editors: Ganapathi Batthini, Shailesh Yagnik, T S Kumbar and Akhtar Parvez. Management Libraries Network, Ahmedabad, 2013, Pp. 564-574. ISBN: 978-93-80574-56-1.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. IT enabled services in academic libraries: An overview. In national Conference on Information Product and Services in the E-Environment. Organized Department of Library and Information science Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati, April, 2013, Pp.158-160. ISBN: 978-93-82163-13-8.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Literacy Initiatives in India: An overview. In National Conference on ‘Role of Library Associations in Promoting Information Literacy in the Knowledge society’. Chief Editiors: Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, Dr. G.V.S.L. Narasimha raju, Dr. Raavi Sarada and Dr. P.V. Malleswar. Andhra Pradesh Library Association, Vijayawada, 2014. Pp.162-167. ISBN: 978-81-9233.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Digital Rights Management in Digital Libraries: An overview. In National Conference on ‘Digital Libraries of the Future”. Chief Editors: Prof. Ramesha and Prof. D. Chandran. University Central Library, JNTU, Kakinada, Oct – 2014. Pp.217-222. ISBN: 978-93-83635-35-1.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Biometric Applications in Libraries: An overview. In National Conference on ‘Scholarly Communication and Knowledge Management in Higher Educational Institutions”. Chief Editors: Dr. K. S. Shivraj and Dr. B. Ramesh Babu. Central Library, K L University, Guntur, Nov – 2014. Pp.192-194. ISBN: 978-81-8424-956-9.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Changing Roles of the Future Library Professionals in The E Learning Environment. In International Conference on ‘Emerging Technologies and Future of Libraries Issues and Challenges”. Chief Editors: Mallikarjun Angadi, Suresh Jange, Ganapathi Z. Shinde, P. S. Kattimani and Shekappa Bandi. Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professionals Association, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Jan – 2015. Pp.793-802. ISBN: 978-93-5130-657-3.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Role of Libraries in Higher Education: open Course Ware, Open Access Journals and Digital Library Initiatives. In International Interdisciplinary Conference on ‘Language, Literature Cultural Studies and Knowledge Resources”. Chief Editors: Dr. C. Sasikala, Dr. M. Doraswamy and Smt. A. Rajani Kumari. Science and Humanities (English and Library Science Departments), VFSTR University, Guntur, Feb – 2015. Pp.171-175. ISBN: 978-93-84361-17-4.
- K. Rama Chandrappa and Dr. D. Ravinder. Services of Public Libraries on Empowerment of Women in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra
- Pradesh: A Survey. In International Interdisciplinary Conference on ‘Language, Literature Cultural Studies and Knowledge Resources”. Chief Editors: Dr. C. Sasikala, Dr. M. Doraswamy and Smt. A. Rajani Kumari. Science and Humanities (English and Library Science Departments), VFSTR University, Guntur, Feb – 2015. Pp.431-439. ISBN: 978-93-84361-17-4.
- Dr. D. Ravinder. Role of Libraries in Higher Education: open Course Ware, Open Access Journals and Digital Library Initiatives. In National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Scholarly Communication in the Information Literate Society”. Chief Editors: Dr. S. Sudarshan Rao, Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, Dr. M. Doraswamy and Dr. M. Anjaiah. Department of Library and Information Science, Dravidian University, Kuppam, March – 2015. Pp.185-190. ISBN: 97893-82829-43-0.
- Dr. P. Suresh and Dr. D. Ravinder. Information Seeking Behaviour of Chemistry Students and Research Scholars in S V University, Tirupati: A Study. In International Conference on ‘Innovation Driven Librarianship: Creating Future Landscape for the New Generation Libraries and LIS Professionals”. Chief Editors: Prof. Dong Geun Oh, Prof. Kathleen Burnett and Prof. Young Joon Nam. SRM University, Tamil Nadu, June -2015. Pp.743-748. ISBN: 978-93-84136-05-5.
Academic & Administrative Experience :
- Currently holding the position as the Head, Department of Library and Information Science, S K University, Ananthapuramu.
- Currently holding the position as Chairman Board of Studies, Department of Library and Information Science, S K University, Ananthapuramu.
- Currently holding the position as Chairman Board of Studies, Department of Library and Information Science, S V University, Tirupati.
- Acted as Observer and flying squad for UG & PG regular and Distance Education Examinations conducted by S.K. University, Ananthapuramu.
- Acted as Internal Board of Studies member – Department of Library and Information Science, S. K. University, Ananthapuramu.
- Acted as Deputy Director, Directorate of Admissions, S K University, Ananthapuramu.
- Acted as Member of Board of Studies in the Dept. of Library and Information Science, Dravidian University, Kuppam.
- Acted as Deputy Director, Directorate of Admissions, S. K. University, Anantapur.
- Acted as Joint Director, Directorate of Admissions, S. K. University, Anantapuramu.
- Acted as Board of Studies member in the Doctoral Committee of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Studies and Research. Gulbarga University, Karnataka.
- Acted as Joint Director, Directorate of Distance Education, S. K. University, Ananthapuramu.
- Acted as Board of Studies Member in Library and Information Science, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.
- Acted as Board of Studies Member in Library and Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
- Acted as Joint Director, Director of Evaluation, Directorate of Examinations, S. K. University, Ananthapuramu.
RESEARCH GUIDANCE:
Ph.D AWARDED – 09
Ph.D PURSUING – 04
M.Phil AWARDED – 03
Ph.D. THESIS ADJUDICATED – 55
M.Phil. DISSERTATION ADJUDICATED – 06