Dr. Sudhi S. Vijayan

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Library and Information Science

1^st floor Kerala University Library, University (PO)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State – 695 034

Mobile: +91-9496812295

Email: sudhivijayan@gmail.com

 PUBLICATION IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 

1.  https://hq.ssrn.com/submissions/MyPapers.cfm?partid=4074962&redirectFrom=true

2. https://independent.academia.edu/SudhiVijayan/Analytics/activity/documents

3.     https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2228-9031

4.     https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=_Y21QZQAAAAJ&hl=en

5.     https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/196847

6.     https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sudhi-Vijayan/research

7.     https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57224979391

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Sudhi S. Vijayan acquired his Ph.D. in Library & Information Science from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu, in 2016. Before joining this department, he worked in Kerala University Library from 2007 to 2020. He also held the additional charge of Librarian, Kerala Raj Bhavan, from 2014 to 2020.  He worked as Assistant Librarian in Bhavan’s Vivekananda Vidya Mandir, Manvila, from 2004 to 2007. Now he is working as Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Library & Information Science. He is also a research guide at the University of Kerala. He has 3 books in his credit, as well as 26 papers published in books, journals and conference proceedings.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Ph.D. (Library & Information Science), M.S. University, Tamil Nadu, India, 2016.

M.Phil. (Library & Information Science), Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, India, 2004.

M.L.I.Sc. University of Kerala, India, 2003.

B.L.I.Sc. Madurai Kamaraj University, India, 2002

PGDLAN, University of Hyderabad, Telangana, India, 2014

MHRM, University of Kerala, India, 2007

B.Com (Computer Application), Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, India, 2000

Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications (ADCA), TCIL-IT (Ministry of Communication, Govt. of India), India, 2004.

 FELLOWSHIPS

National Eligibility Test Examination for Lectureship, University Grants Commission, 2015.

 EXPERIENCE

March 2020 onwards

Assistant Professor, University of Kerala

 October 2007 to March 2020

Technical Assistant, Kerala University Library

 January 2004 to October 2007

Assistant Librarian, Bhavan’s Vivekananda Vidya Mandir, Manvila

 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 March 2014 to March 2020

Librarian (on working arrangement), Kerala Raj Bhavan

MEMBERSHIP IN ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Life Member, Kerala Library Association

Life Member, Kerala Library Professionals Organisation (KELPRO)

RESEARCH AREA

Information Communication and Technology, Digitization, Information Seeking Behaviour, User Education, Informetrics, Scientometrics

PUBLICATION IN JOURNALS

Sudhi S Vijayan . Adhunika Library Pravarthanam: Thathwavum Prayogavum [Review of the book Adhunika Library Pravarthanam:Thathwavum Prayogavum, by Dr. R. Reghunathan]. Thiruvananthapuram KELPRO Bulletin, vol.25, no. 1, pp. 138-140, 2021.

  Sudhi S Vijayan. and V. R. Renjith, "Visualization of Library and Information Science (LIS) Journals in SCImago: An Analysis of First Quartile (Q1) Journals," Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 5775, 2021.

 Sudhi S Vijayan. and R, Renjith V., "Library E-Resources at Your Doorsteps: A Study Based on INFLIBNET’s INFED Access". Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 5526, 2021.

  Sudhi S Vijayan. and R, Renjith V., "Comparative Analysis of Citation Based Scientometric Indicators of DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology (DJLIT) and Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS) Journals Using SCImago Journal Rank for the Period 2016-2020". Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 5879, 2021.

  Sudhi S Vijayan..  “Indian Research in Progress: An Analysis of ShodhGangotri Repository” Kelpro Bulletin, vol.24, no. 1, pp. 115-127, June 2020.

  Renjith V.R. and Sudhi S Vijayan, Statistical Analysis of Library and Information Science (LIS) Journals of Asiatic Region during 2006-2015: A Study Based on SCImago Journal and Country Ranking. International Journal of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 3 no. 2, pp. 20-26, Jul-Dec 2018.

  Renjith V.R. and Sudhi S Vijayan, “Journal’s Self Citations and its Impact on h5 index of Library and Information Science (LIS) Journals of Prominent Countries: A Statistical Analysis Based on Journal Scholar Metrics”, International Journal of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 7 no. 4, pp. 148-154, Oct-Dec 2017.

  Sudhi S Vijayan. and Renjith V R “Statistical Analysis of SCImago Journal Ranking in the Field of Library and Information Science” Sadakath: A Research Bulletin, Vol. 5 no. 1, pp. 89-102, July 2017.

 Sudhi S Vijayan. and Renjith V R “Open Access Repositories in Earth and Planetary sciences: A study based on Directory of open access repositories (DOAR)”, Kelpro Bulletin, vol.20, no. 2, pp. 84-94, December 2016.

 Renjith V R and Sudhi S Vijayan, “Online open access journals in geology: A study based on directory of open access journals (DOAJ)”, Indian Streams Research Journal, vol.6, no. 7, pp. 36-49, August 2016.

 Sudhi S Vijayan. and Vijayakumar, A.  “RFID Technology for Libraries”, Journal of Library Advancements, vol.3, no. 2, pp. 12-16, December 2013.

 Vijayakumar, A and Sudhi S. Vijayan, “Application of Information Technology in Libraries: An Overview”, Library Progress (International), vol.31, no. 2, pp. 159-168, December 2011.

  Mehaboobullah K and Sudhi S. Vijayan, “Open Source Digital Library Softwares: A Comparative Study” Kelpro Bulletin, vol.15, no. 2, pp. 93-100, December 2011.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Sudhi S Vijayan., “Region-Wise contribution of Electronic Theses and Dissertations: A study based on Shodhganga Repository”, presented at the Professionalism in Library and Information Services for User Empowerment: Opportunities and Challenges (PROFUSE 2017) organized by Mangalore University, Mangalore, India, 2017.

 Sudhi S Vijayan., “Directory of Open Access Repositories: Growth and Development”, presented at Open Access Resources for Academic Community organized by Scared Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, 2017.

 Sudhi S Vijayan., “Use of e-resources by the post graduate students and researchers of Kerala University”, presented at Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Electronic Resource Management for students organized by Thiruvalluvar University College of Arts & Science, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India, 2017.

 Sudhi S Vijayan., “A Scientometric Analysis of NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository (NOPR)”, presented at Innovative Librarianship: Challenges and Opportunities organized by Central University of Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur, India, 2017.

 Sudhi S Vijayan., “Role of INFLIBNET in the Digital Environment”, presented at Rejuvenating libraries for information access in the digital era organized by Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India, 2018.

 Sudhi S Vijayan., “Evaluation of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) in Shodhganga: A quantitative approach”, presented at Corporate and Media Librarianship: A Prelude organized by Kerala Library Association, India, 2018.

 Sudhi S Vijayan., “Publication scenario of LIS journals in Indian Journals.com: A relative analysis by Scientometric method”, presented at Changing scenario of publishing industries and the role of librarians organized by DLIS, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University & RRRLF,  Tamil Nadu, India, 2019.

 Sudhi S Vijayan.  and Renjith V R. “Changing Role of Library Professionals: An Overview”, presented at International Conference on Employment Opportunities in the Field of Social Science jointly organized by SAROVARAM (Centre for the Promotion of National Integration and Community Development), Department of Sociology,  University of Kerala  and Nehru Yuva Kendra Thiruvananthapuram Ministry of Youth Affairs. 2021

BOOKS PUBLISHED

Sudhi S Vijayan., “Electronic Thesis and Dissertations (ETDs): A handbook for Library and Information Professionals”. Thiruvananthapuram: Mythri Books, 2017.

   Sudhi S Vijayan., “Information Technology in Specialized University Libraries”. Thiruvananthapuram: Mythri Books, 2017.

    Sudhi S Vijayan. (Ed.), “Developments in Library and Information Science.” Thiruvananthapuram: Mythri Books, 2017.

CHAPTERS IN EDITED BOOK

Sudhi S Vijayan. “Library Legislation in Kerala: An Overview”. Public Library System in India. Ed. Jayaprakash G Hugar and Ajith Faras. New Delhi: Creative books. 2021.

 Sudhi S Vijayan. “Information Broker.” Encyclopedia of Science of Information. Ed. Devarajan G. New Delhi: ESS ESS Publications, 2019.

  Sudhi S Vijayan. “Information Use Study.” Encyclopedia of Science of Information. Ed. Devarajan G. New Delhi: ESS ESS Publications, 2019.

 Sudhi S Vijayan. “Fire Disaster Management (FDM) Strategy for Kerala University Library System.” Developments in Library and Information Science. Ed. Sudhi S. Vijayan, Thiruvananthapuram: Mythri Books, 2017.

  Mehaboobullah K and Sudhi S. Vijayan. “Marketing of Library and Information products and services.”  Encyclopedia of Science of Information. Ed. Raja Justus E and Sathya Kumar C. Thuckalay: B Club Publications, 2013.