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Dr. Sampath Kumar

Chief Librarian

Educational Qualification
  • PhD in Library & Information Science, Bharathiar University, India 
  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil in Library & Information Science), Annamalai University, India
  • Master of Arts (MA in Journalism and Mass Communication), Madurai Kamaraj University, India
  • Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc), Annamalai University, India
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCA), Bharathidasan University, India
  • Bachelor Degree in Library Science (BLISc.,) Annamalai University
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc., in Physics), University of Madras, India
Professional Career
  • Working as Chief Librarian at RAK Medical & Health Sciences University from 2016 to till date.
  • Worked as Deputy Chief Librarian at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University from 2012 to 2016.
  • Worked as Senior Librarian at RAK Medical & Health Sciences University from November 2006 to January 2012.
  • Worked as Library In charge, at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Deemed University, Chennai, India for 2 years.
  • Worked as Librarian at Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, India for 4 years.
  • Worked as Library Assistant and In-charge in Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, SACON, (An autonomous body of Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India), Coimbatore, India for 8 years.
Achievements/ Research Interests /Awards/Publications
Achievements:
  • Excellence Award in recognition of exemplary contribution in Library and Information Science during International conference on "Emerging Technologies and Future Libraries: Issues and Challenges" - held in Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, on January 30-31, 2015.
  • Independently established and organized four different libraries relating to Medical, Journalism, Ornithology and Natural History.
  • Successfully Co-ordinated All the Commission for Academic A accreditation (CAA) inspection for the library of RAK Medical & Health Sciences University.
  • Coordinating "Emirates National Catalog of Libraries (ENCL)" project of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development on behalf of RAK MHSU.
  • Active Member of the UAE Medical Librarian's Group.
  • Member of the organizing committee for the "International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Future of Libraries: Issues and Challenges", to be held from Jan 30-31, 2015 in Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, India.
  • Co-ordinated Medical Council of India Inspection for library standards at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre.
Publications:
  • "Library Building, furniture's and Manpower resources in academic Libraries of Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah Vs Five Laws of Library Science" published in International Research: Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.6 No.4, Dec 2016
  • "Academic Libraries in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and Five Laws of Library Science" published in E-Library Science Research Journal, Vol.4 (11) Sep 2016 (ISSN 2319-8435)
  • Sampathkumar and P Nageswara Rao "Dr. S.R. Ranganathan’s Five Laws as a Classic in Library and Information Science: Their implications on Collection Development in the Academic Libraries in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah" published in Proceedings of the National Conference on Innovative Librarianship in the Knowledge Society: Enhancing Teaching, Learning and Research [NCILKS] held during 14th to 16th May 2015 at Vankatram Learning Centre, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India.
  • Sampathkumar and P. Nageswara Rao "Management of Academic Libraries in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) in the light of Five Laws of Library Science" Research Articles published in proceedings of International Conference on emerging technologies and future of libraries: issues and challenges, held at Gulbarga University, India, 2015.
  • Sampathkumar and B. Balraj "Management of Electronic Resources and Promotional Activities adopted by RAK MHSU University Library" published in E-Proceeding of International Conference on Emerging Technologies and future of Libraries: Issues and Challenges, held at Gulbarga University, India, 2015.
  • Sampathkumar and P Nageswar Rao, "Relevance of Five Laws of Library Science in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Era: A survey of Academic Libraries in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)" presented in the International Conference on Scholarly Communication and Knowledge Management in Higher Educational Institutions (ICSKH 2014) conducted by the Central Library, KL University, India, 2014.
  • Mohammed Shafi, B. Balraj & Sampathkumar, "Cloud Computing Solutions: Library Perspectives" presented in the International Conference on Cloud Computing Technologies, Applications and Management conducted by BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, UAE, 2012.
  • Sampathkumar, Syed Abdal Ahmed Khan & B.Balraj, "Library Resource Development and Dissemination of Information@RAK MHSU University Library: Best Practices" presented in 3rd KSCLA National Conference on Empowering Libraries for Life Long Learning Skills: Excellence, Creativity and Challenges conducted by Poojya Doddappa Appa College of Engineering, Gulbarga, India, 2012.
  • Sampathkumar, Chapter titled "Dynamism of Five Laws of Library Science in pursuance of Research in Academic Library’s" published in the book "Developments in Social Sciences" by AADI Publications, 2011, ISBN: 9789380902685.
  • Dr. Suresh Jange, Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi & Sampathkumar, "Virtual Learning Resource Centers and E-Services for Building Knowledge Society in India" presented in International Conference on Knowledge Management & Resource Sharing conducted by the Waljat College of Applied Sciences (BIT International Centre), Muscat, Oman, 2011.
  • Johnson & Sampathkumar, "Present status of Library Management in India" presented in KLA Seminar, 1997.
  • Johnson & Sampathkumar, "Impact of Library Network in the Acquisition Policies of Libraries" presented in seminar on Library Automation and Networking conducted by District Central Library, Coimbatore, India, 1995.
Conferences/Workshops
  • Library Symposium on ICT Impact on Libraries and Information Institutions conducted by American University in the Emirates (AUE), Dubai on 3rd May 2016. 
  • ILN Workshop: "Assessment Techniques for the Information Literacy Classroom" held on 17th March 2016 at New York University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Quercus by Ellucian Software Training Workshop held on 15th March 2016 at Le Royal Meridian Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai UAE. 
  • Gale Symposium: Middle East hosted by Gale at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre on 27th & 28th October 2015.
  • Digital Publishing in the Arab World:  First Forum on Digital Publishing in the Arab World conducted by M/s. Techknowledge at Zayed University, Dubai on 6th October 2015.
  • International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Future of Libraries: Issues and Challenges held from January 30-31, 2015 in Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India.
  • Elsevier UAE E-Books Forum 2014: The role of eBooks in the research workflow conducted by Elsevier at Viceroy Hotel, Abu Dhabi on 18th November 2014.
  • Professional Development Workshop "Creating Information Literacy Tutorials in iBooks" conducted by Information Literacy Network (ILN) of the Gulf Region at UAE University, Al Ain held on 24th February 2014.
  • E-Textbooks adoption and integration in Education a vital source seminar for librarians conducted by McGraw Hill, Wiley in associated with M/s. Panworld, LLC, Dubai held on 6th Oct 2013.
  • International Conference on Cloud Computing Technologies, Applications and Management at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, UAE, Dec- 2012.
  • 3rd KSCLA National Conference on Empowering Libraries for Life Long Learning Skills: Excellence, Creativity and Challenges at Poojya Doddappa Appa College of Engineering, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India, Aug- 2012.
  • International Conference on Knowledge Management & Resource Sharing at Waljat College of Applied Sciences (BIT International Centre), Muscat, Oman, Dec-2011.
  • Information Literacy Assessment and Competency Standards workshop at Dubai Women’s College, Dubai, UAE, Oct- 2010.
  • Information Seeking in a Second Language Workshop conducted by Higher College of Technology at Michigan State University, Dubai, UAE, Oct-2009.
  • Information Literacy Network of the Gulf Region Workshop at American University of Sharjah, UAE, Nov-2008.
  • Promoting Library Collaboration Workshop conducted by CAA in American University of Sharjah, UAE, March-2008.
  • The Indian Association of Special Library and Information Centre (IASLIC) Conference at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India, 1997.
  • Conference on IT Professional for Information Retrieval organized by INSDOC, India, 1996.
  • SAARC Training Course at Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), New Delhi in the automation of Libraries during 15-23 October 1996.
  • Seminar on Library Automation and Networking conducted by District Central Library, Coimbatore, India 1995.
  • Seminar on Acquisition problem and automation of libraries conducted by SACON, Coimbatore, India, 1992.