Dr Ishappa C Bandi
Chief Librarian and HOD-DLIS
Qualification: B.Sc., M.L.I.Sc., MPhil, PGDLAN, Ph.D
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
SUBJECTS TEACHING:
Foundations of Library and Information Science |
SEM-1 |
Information Sources and Services |
SEM-1 |
Information Processing: Classification |
SEM-1 |
Management of Library and Information Centres |
SEM-2 |
ICT Applications in Library and Information Centres |
SEM-2 |
Information Processing: Cataloguing and Metadata |
SEM-2 |
Information Systems and Information Retrieval |
SEM-3 |
Electronic Information Resources and Information Literacy |
SEM-3 |
亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Methodology |
SEM-3 |
Electronic Information Resources and Bibliometric Analysis |
SEM-3 |
Guiding Project Works & Internships |
SEM-4 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Library and Information Science | Kuvempu University, Shivamogga | 2017 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru Campus | Chief Librarian & HOD-DLIS | 2026 - | |
| 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru Campus | Chief Librarian | 2022-2026 | |
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, Rajasthan | Deputy Librarian | 2014-2022 | |
| Tata Power Company Ltd, Backbay office, Nariman Point, Mumbai | Asst.Manager Documentation | 2007-2014 | |
| Jet Airways (I) Ltd, Santacruz, Mumbai | Information & Coordination Officer | 2006-2007 | |
| Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT) (Egg. College), Kurla, Mumbai | Librarian | 2005-2006 | |
| Fr.C.Rodrigues Institute of Technology (FCRIT) (Egg. College) Vashi, NaviMumbai | Librarian | 2002-2005 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
University Libraries, Corporate Libraries, Information Studies, User Education, Information literacy, Web Resources.
Area of 亚洲通_亚洲通官网
Higher Education, Information Behaviour, User Education. IT Applications, AI Tools,
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life member of ILA (Indian Library Association), Kolkata, LIS-Forum and MLIS (Online LIS Professionals Group)?
- Life member of BOSLA (Bombay Science Librarians Association), Mumbai (Executive Committee Member 2010-2012)
- Life Member of MANLIBNET (Management Library Network), New Delhi ,2015
- Life Member of KALA (Karnataka State Library Association), Bengaluru, 2023
- Worked as Editorial Committee Member for National Conference on “Beyond Librarianship” held at CDAC Mumbai on 16-17 Sep’2011
- Worked as Organizing Committee Member for MANLIBNET-LDP "Elements of Effective Librarianship" organized at BITS Pilani in association with MANLIBNET on 8-9 April 2016
- Co-Chaired a technical Session in National Conference on Modern Librarianship, NIFT, Kharghar in association with BOSLA, Mumbai, 8-9 June 2018.
- Worked as Organizing Committee Member for Regional - Workshop (North VIII) on Institutional Digital Repository, BITS Pilani and National Digital Library of India (NDLI), IITKGP Kharagpur, 25-26 February 2019
- Worked as Organizing Committee Member and gave expert talk in 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Webinar Reinvigorating Libraries and Reinventing Librarianship (RLnRL21)Organized by BITS Pilani Library In collaboration with Aditya Birla Science and Technology Co. Pvt. Ltd.and DELNET, 5-6 January 2021.
- Received Best paper Award at G20 Library Summit organized by Pondicherry University, 7-9 Feb 2024.
- Successfully Organized as Chairman for one of the reputed National Conference on Modern Library Technologies and Services (NCMLTS-2025) at MAHE Bengaluru 28-29 March 2025.?
Papers Published in Journals:
1. Bandi Ishappa (2021). Measuring Library Subscriptions to the availability of scholarly articles published by the academic and research community of the institution, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal ISSN: 1522-0222), Winter 11-27-2020, https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4690
2. Bandi Ishappa (2018). Way forward to use online resources for teaching and development: Pay Per Download Model, University News, 56(23), pp19-22 (ISSN: 0566-2257)
3. Bandi Ishappa & Ramakrishnegowda, K., C (2016). User Education Programs in University Libraries: Feedback from Faculty. SRELS: Journal of Information Management, 53(4), pp313-316 (ISSN: 0972-2467)
4. Bandi Ishappa & K.C., Ramakrishnegowda & Prithviraj K.R. (2016). Use of UGC-Infonet Online Resources by the Social Science Faculties in Pune University: An Evaluation Study. Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science, 10(3), pp209-214 ( ISSN : 0973-7081)
5. Bandi Ishappa & K.C., Ramakrishnegowda (2015). Social Science Faculty Information Seeking Pattern by using the Internet sources and services at Mumbai University: a study, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 亚洲通_亚洲通官网: Journal of Library & Information Science, 5(1), pp73-87 (ISSN: 2249 - 0213)
6. Bandi Ishappa & K.C., Ramakrishnegowda (2015). Digital library environment in Maharashtra state universities: a study, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Journal of Digital Library Services, 5(2), pp60-66 (ISSN: 2250-1142)
7. Bandi Ishappa (2008). IPR in India: Current Scenario, Journal of Information Age, 2(4),pp23-30
8. Bandi Ishappa (2004). National Digital Library: an overview. Indian Journal of Library Studies RRLF, 1(1) (ISSN 0971-0221)
Book Chapters:
9. Bandi Ishappa (2019). Trends, Challenges and Opportunities For LIS Education and Practice: Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Muttayya Koganuramath, Shree Publishers & Distributors, 2019, “E-Resource Management at BITS Pilani Library: an overview” (ISBN: 9788194194019)
10. Bandi Ishappa (2013) Use of Document Management Systems (DMS) for Projects. In Rejuvenated Libraries for Empowered Users: Dr. TAV Murthy Festschrift Volume 2012-13 (pp284-291), Digital Information 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Limited, London, 2013, "Use of Document Management Systems (DMS) for Projects" (ISBN: 978-0992656607)
11. Bandi Ishappa (2013) Information Seeking Behaviour in Digital Environment. In Sikia & Eqbal (Eds), E-Resource Management in Libraries Issues and Challenges (WERM-2013), (pp 181-187), Central Library of Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam (ISBN: 9789381691168)
12. Bandi Ishappa & K.C Ramakrishnegowda (2011). Benefits and advantages of the University Library Usage Study in Digital Environment. In Kademani, Bandi, Angadi & Shrurmath (Eds), Beyond Librarianship: Creativity, Innovation and Discovery, (pp 50-56) BOSLA, Mumbai CDAC Mumbai (ISBN : 9789350500071).
Ariticles Published in National and 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Conferences:
13. Bandi Ishappa (2024, 7-9 February). Daily News Service (DNS) an impactful respite from false news an initiative by MAHE Bengaluru Library: a case study, G20 Library Summit, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India.
14. Bandi Ishappa (2019, 26-28 December). Pay per Download Vs Library Subscription, DigiTAAL-2019, NITK Surathkal, Karnataka.
15. Bandi Ishappa (2019, 28 Feb. - 2 March). Deep drive Brainstorming on E-Resources Management in BITS Pilani Library. 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Conference on Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries (CLSTL 2019) at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujrat.
16. Bandi Ishappa (2018, 8-9 June) Productivity Accelerator for Library and Information Professionals: A model. Paper presented at National Conference on Modern Librarianship, NIFT, Kharghar in association with BOSLA, Mumbai.
17. Bandi Ishappa & Kunkur Girish (2016, 22-23 April) University Library Acquisition Model in ICT environment: a case study of the BITS Pilani Library. Paper presented at National Conference on Future Librarianship, TIFR in association with BOSLA, Mumbai.
18. Bandi Ishappa, Kunkur Girish & Mehta (2015, 04-06 November) Digitization of Thesis and ETD database development at BITS Pilani Library: an overview. Paper presented in ETD-2015, 18th 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Symposium, JNU, New Delhi.
19. Bandi Ishappa & Ramakrishnegowda (2013, 24-27 February). ICT Applications in University Libraries in Maharashtra State: an overview. Paper presented in ILA-亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Conference, Karnatak University, Dharwad.
20. Bandi Ishappa & Kanmadi Satish (2010, 12-13 March) Information Management System for Power Generation Projects. Paper presented in National Conference on Content Management in Digital Era, Kuvempu University, Shimoga.
21. Bandi Ishappa (2005, 26-29 December) Building Digital Images: Techniques and Methods. Paper published in XXV All India IASLIC Conference, IIT Madras, Chennai
22. Bandi Ishappa (2005, 24-26 November) Assessment of Library services and Quality Promotion Activities: a Study. Paper published in XXII IATLIS National Conference, Tiruchinapalli
23. Bandi Ishappa & Bandi A.N (2004, 12-14 May) Database and its Users: an Evaluation. Paper presented in 6th Annual National Convention of MANLIBNET on Information Services in Business and Management Libraries: Recent Trends, ICSSR, Mumbai
24. Bandi Ishappa (2004, 15-16 March) National Digital Library: an overview. Paper published in 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Conference of National Library Services (ICONLIS), National Library of India, Kolkata.
25. Bandi Ishappa & Bandi A.N (2003, 8 November) Preservation and Conservation of Information Resources. Paper presented in BOSLA seminar, TISS, Mumbai