Dr. Prakasan P.M.

 

Assistant Professor

Department of Library and Information Science

University of Kerala

Thiruvanamthapuram, 695034.

Email: prakasan@keralauniversity.ac.in,  

prakashsumi@gmail.com

Blog: http://prakash-botany.blogspot.com/

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5488-2366

Vidwan Id: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/203220 

Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HrT-YqUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao 

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Prakasan-Pm-Prakasan-Pm

Mob. 9495760886

Professional Biography

Academic Council member, University of Kerala

Dr. Prakasan P.M. secured his Ph.D. in Library & Information Science from the University of Kerala, Thiruvanamthapuram in 2015. He worked in the Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur in 2002, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvanamthapuram in 2004, University of Kerala from 2005 to 2007 and University of Calicut, Malappuram from 2007 to 2020 as a Library Professional. Now he is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala since 2020. He is an Associate Editor of the IP Indian Journal of Library and Information Technology (ISSN: 2456-9623), Assistant Editor of Kelpro Bulletin (ISSN: 0975-4911) and ‘Member of the Reviewer Board’ of Indian Journal of Library Science and Information Technology. He has secured 2^nd Rank in MLISc. Degree Programme. He has published/presented scholarly papers in journals and conferences. He is a facilitator of the academic online resources through the blog Botanical Library and Information System (BOTLIS). It has above 56,500-page viewers from the academic community of the world. He has successfully completed the following programs:

• Participated in the "Refresher Course in Moodle- Hands-on Training Programme for LMS" organized by IQAC, University of Kerala in association with UGC HRDC, University of Kerala from 05-08-2020 to 18-08-2020.
• Resource Person-Delivered lecture on the topic ‘Open Access Publishing for Scholarly Communication’, in the Lecture Series on Research and Publication Ethics conducted by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Research and Development Cell in association with STRIDE on the date 09-09-2021.
• Training program on the Library Management Software KOHA organized by C.H. Mohammed Koya Library, University of Calicut,
• Training program on the DSpace Software organized by C.H. Mohammed Koya Library, University of Calicut,
• Staff Training Programme conducted by University of Calicut from 01.03.2018 to 02.03.2018,
• One-day in-house training on Website Creation and Content Development organised by C.H. Mohammed Koya Library, University of Calicut.

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, India, 2015
• M.Phil. in Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, India, 2006
• MLISc. in Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, India, 2003
• BLISc. in Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, India, 2000
• BA in History, Govt. College Madappally, University of Calicut, India, 1998

ü  National Eligibility Test for Lectureship, UGC, June 2006

Experience

• Assistant Professor- University of Kerala, Thiruvanamthapuram- 2020 till date.
• Professional Assistant Gr.I and Professional Assistant Gr.II- University of Calicut, Malappuram- 2007 to 2020.
• Technical Assistant and Library Assistant - University of Kerala, Thiruvanamthapuram- 2005 to 2007.
• Librarian cum Documentation Assistant- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology, Thiruvanamthapuram- 2004.
• Library Assistant- Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur- 2002.

Memberships in Academic or Professional Bodies

Academic Council member, University of Kerala

Life Member, Kerala Library Association (KLA)

Life Member, Kerala Library Professionals Organisation ( KELPRO)

Research

Research Guide - University of Kerala

Sustainable Development initiatives in Library and Information Science, different types of Libraries, Information and Knowledge Centres. 

Publications in Journals

1.  Prakasan, P.M., Sustainable Development initiatives in Libraries based on the COVID 19 experience: A future plan. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2020.

2.     Prakasan, P.M., Internet access and usage by the Medical College Faculty Members of Kerala: A Comparative Analysis. International Journal of Information Movement(IJIM), vol.5, pp.1—8, 2020.

3.   Prakasan, P.M., Use of Information Sources by Faculty Members of Allopathy and Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala: A Comparative Analysis. SRELS Journal of Information Management, vol.57, pp. 281—287, 2020.

4.     Prakasan, P.M., “Use of electronic and printed information by the faculty members of Allopathy and Ayurveda colleges in Kerala: a comparative study”, International Journal of Library & Information Science (IJLIS), vol. 8 no. 31, pp. 50-60, September 2019.

5. Prakasan, P.M., “Information needs and use of Healthcare professionals: international perspective”, Desidoc Journal of Library and Information Technology., vol.33, no. (6) p.465, November 2013.

6.     Prakasan, P.M. and Kabir, Humayoon, “Information needs and use pattern of faculty members of Government Medical colleges in South Kerala, India: a comparative analysis”, Kelpro Bulletin., vol.17, no.(1)pp. 34-42, June 2013.

7.   Prakasan P.M., “Collection, organization and use of Carmell Hill Philosophy college library, Trivandrum”, Kelpro Bulletin., vol.9, no. (1-2)pp. 39-46, December 2005.

Conferences/Seminars Papers

1.  Prakasan P.M. and Salma M. S., jointly authored a paper entitled ‘Importance of Innovative Practices in Knowledge Sharing in the Knowledge Society’, and presented in the Kerala Library Congress(KLC) 2022 on Knowledge Society and Libraries, DLIS, Farook College, Kozhikode, May 13^th-15^th, 2022.

2.    Prakasan P.M. and Aswathy A. B., jointly authored a paper entitled ‘Increasing Importance of Metrics to Measure Research Impact: with special reference to Altmetrics’, and presented in the National Conference on Analog to Digital Library Transformation: Issues, challenges and opportunities, DLIS, University of Kerala, March 2022.

3.   Prakasan P.M. and Midhun T., jointly authored a paper entitled ‘Innovation for Digital Asset Management in Libraries’, and presented in the National Conference on Analog to Digital Library Transformation: Issues, challenges and opportunities, DLIS, University of Kerala, March 2022.

4.   Prakasan P.M. and Salma M. S., jointly authored a paper entitled ‘Capturing, Preservation and Dissemination of Tacit Knowledge: A Digital Approach’ and presented in the National Conference on Analog to Digital Library Transformation: Issues, challenges and opportunities, DLIS, University of Kerala, March 2022.

5.  Prakasan P.M. and Salma M. S., jointly authored a paper entitled ‘Knowledge Management Strategies for Survival of the LIS Professionals in the Electronic Age’ and presented in the International Conference on Success and Survival Strategies for LIS Profession, DLIS, University of Calicut, March 2022.

6.   Prakasan P.M., authored a paper entitled ‘Village Knowledge Centre: an initiative for Sustainable Development’ and presented in the International Conference on Transformation of the library ecosystem: Terrains and Trajectories. CHMK Library, University of Kerala with IFLA, 2021.

7.   Prakasan P.M., authored a paper entitled ‘Origin and development of the Ayurvedic education system in Kerala: Historical perspective’, and presented in the 7^th Annual International Kerala History Conference at Sir Syed College, Taliparamba, Kannur, 2019.

8.    Prakasan P.M., authored a paper entitled ‘Botanical Library and Information System (BOTLIS): A best practice in the Botany Department Library of the University of Calicut’, and presented in the two-day In-house Training Programme conducted by C.H. Mohammed Koya Library, University of Calicut, 2017.

9.   Prakasan P.M., The resource person of the two-day workshop on ‘Education and Sustainable Development, jointly organized by the Department of Psychology, University of Calicut and Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishat, Calicut University Campus. Presented a paper on the topic ‘Village Knowledge Centre’.

10. Prakasan P.M., Presented a paper in the National Conference on ‘E-resources and E-learning: challenges and opportunities for Libraries’, jointly organized by the Department of Library and Information Science and C.H. Mohammed Koya Library, University of Calicut, 2013.

 Outreach Activities

1. One of the Coordinators of the sustainable development project “Susthira 2030”, jointly run by the Department of Dairy Development, Govt. of Kerala and University of Calicut.

2. Former Advisory Board Member of Educational Planning of the Chelembra Grama Panchayat, Malappuram district.

3. Former PTA President of the Govt. L.P. School, Calicut University Campus.

4. One of  the Coordinators of some collaborative programs of various teaching departments with Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishath, Calicut University Campus:

a) One-day seminar on ‘Invention of DNA (Double Helix) and Humanity’, jointly organized by the Department of Life Sciences, University of Calicut and Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishat, Calicut University Campus.

b)    Two-day workshop on ‘Education and Sustainable Development', jointly organized by the Department of Psychology, University of Calicut and  Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishat, Calicut University Campus.

c) One-day seminar on ‘Environmental Studies and Higher Education', jointly organized by the Department of Biotechnology, University of Calicut and  Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishat, Calicut University Campus.

d) One-day seminar on ‘United Nation’s Paris Summit on Climate Change ( 30^th Nov. -11^th Dec. 2015)’, jointly organized by Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishat, Calicut University Campus and various teaching departments of the University of Calicut.

e)     Hands-on training for Biogas production from Domestic waste, jointly organized by the Department of Life Science, University of Calicut, Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishat, Calicut University Campus and Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment.

f)     Seminar on ‘Diphtheria: disease and prevention’, jointly organized by School of Health Sciences, University of Calicut and Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishat, Calicut University Campus.