# 3/12 Alagu Illam, Bharathi Nagar II Street,
TVS Nagar  Kavundampalayam Road
Coimbatore  641025.
Tamil Nadu, India.
ckumaresan1@rediffmail.com

http://resumes.yahoo.com/sckumaresan/librarian

Professional Objective: My Professional objective is to pursue a career that
entails the user of Information Technology, as related to innovative services,
Knowledge Management and Reengineering and Work as a team.

Educational
M.Phil, (Library & Information Science), Alagappa University, TN, India, 2003
MLIS, Bharathidasan University, TN, India. 1994, I rank
B.Sc.(Library & Inf. Sc.), Bharathidasan University, TN, India, 1992, III rank
ADCA, (Advance Diploma in Computer Applications)
Mayan Academy, Bangalore, India, 1996
UGC – NET National Eligibility Test – Lectureship June 1994

Professional Experience (10 years)
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, TN, India, Librarian, December 2001  present
Sudharsan Engineering College, Pudukottai, TN, India Librarian, Oct. 2000  Nov.
2001
Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli, TN, India, Lecturer, DLIS, Sep. 1999  Aug.
2000
CompucareA software development firm, Tiruchirapalli, Librarian, May.1996  Aug.
1999
AICTE  CEP, Bangalore, India, Assistant Librarian, Sep. 1995  Apr. 1996
Indian Institute of Science Library, Bangalore, Library Trainee, May 1994  Aug
1995

Computer Skills
Word Processing Software Word, WordPerfect, Multimate, Wordstar
Spreadsheet Software Excel, Lotus 1-2-3
Database Software Access, ACT!, dBase, WiredContact
Operating Systems Windows 2000, 98, NT, 95, 3.1, DOS
Network Software Novell Netware, Windows NT, Linux & Unix
Electronic Information Resources Internet, World Wide Web, Listserv, E-mail,
FTP, Gopher, HTML
Presentation Software PowerPoint
Library Administration Packages Libasoft, Nirmals, Slim++, CDS/ISIS, Autolib.

Functional Qualities
Strategic Planning and Administration of Libraries
Ability in Planning, Designing and implementing User Services
Ability to apply technology to enhance public access to electronic resources
Ability to foster teamwork among all levels of staff
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Work related Experience and Leadership
Experience in Library Administration and Planning user services.
Knowledge and experience in Projects planning and implementation
Experience in Serials Management, Non-book materials, E-journals etc.,
Extensive experience and knowledge in Dewey Decimal Classification System,
Sears List of Subject headings, Anglo American Cataloguing – II
Experience in planning and implementing Library Automation and Digital Library
Experience and skill in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word,
Excel, Access and Power point.
Experience in using Online database and locating information & extensive use of
Internet Knowledge and Experience in Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting , LAN
Troubleshooting, Software installation, Network installation and maintenance
etc.,

Areas of Interest
Knowledge Management and Organization
Reengineering
Internet as an alternative Reference Source
Planning and developing user services and Instructions

Principal Publications Book
Kumaresan, S.C, Swaminathan, S. and Sivakumar, S.: Library Science Unleashed : A
Resource kit for UGC- NET/SLET & other Screening  tests, M/s Rockcity
Publications, 2003, Tiruchirapalli.

Articles in referred Journals
1. Kumaresan,S.C : Quality Training for LIS professionals,  University News ,
Volume No.40  Issue No.23, June10  16,    Page No. 1- 4.

2. Kumaresan, S.C : Librarian to Teacher : Teaching Skills for Librarians, E-
LIB (A Magazine of the Society for the Advancement of Library & Information
Science)                e-journal, Volume No.1 Issue No.1. (Jan  June 2003) pp
1- 8. (http://autolib-india.net/salis.html )

3. Kumaresan, S.C and Chitra, Alosia : A Study on the Need for Rural Information
Centres in the Villages of Tamil Nadu, Annals of Library and Information
Studies, Vol.50, December 2003, pp 137-145
(http://www.niscom.res.in/ScienceCommunication )

Conference Proceedings

1. Editor of the proceedings of Infomeet 2000. A State level conference on
Status of Librarianship, on the 6th of March 2000 at Bishop Heber College,
Tiruchirapalli.

2. Associate Editor of the proceedings of LIST 2002 A National Conference on the
Library and Information Science  Technology, held at Bishop Heber College,
Tiruchirapalli on January 27th and 28th, 2002.

Presentations

1. The Changing Dimensions on the Network Based Information services in Academic
Libraries, second State level Conference Infomeet 2000 on The Status of
Librarianship, p 27. 6th of March 2000 at Bishop Heber College, Trichy.

2. ECLNET- Engineering College Libraries Network in Tiruchirapalli  A
feasibility study, at NACLIN -  National Convention on Library Networking on the
22nd  25th  December 2000 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),Chennai-
organized by DELNET.

3. Effective Collection development and Stock verification in Academic
Libraries,  February 2001 – one day State level conference on Modernization of
Academic Libraries, p 86, at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli, on 23rd
February, 2001.

4. Correspondence course is the gate way to unemployment & underemployment,
p 387, at the State level seminar at Bishop Heber College on 23rd ,  February
2000.

5. Knowledge Management and Organizational growth, p 259, National Conference
Recent Advancement in Information Technology, READIT  2001, 22nd   25th
December, 2001, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai.

6. Standardization of Library and Information Science Education offered through
Distance Education, National Conference Recent Trends in Library and Information
Science  Technology, LIST  2002, p 64, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli,
27th ,28th  January 2002.

7. Library Science Education for Non-Library Science Students, p 69, National
Conference on Recent Trends in Library and Information Science  Technology, LIST
2002, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli, on the 27th ,28th  January 2002.

8. Access Management to Networked Information Resources, National Conference on
Change Management in Libraries and Information Centers, at Bishop Heber College,
on the 22nd February 2003.

9. Value added Education for the Post Graduate Students of Library and
Information Science  A proposal, National Conference on Change Management in
Libraries and Information Centers, at Bishop Heber College, on the 22nd February
2003.

Training & Professional Development

In – house training on Library Automation at the J.R.D Tata Memorial Library,
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, for two months.

Attended the 5 weeks short-term training programme on Information Technology for
Information Management, organized by the SAARC Documentation Center, New Delhi,
from November 3, 2003 to December 5, 2003.

Academic Activities

1. Chairman of the Library and Information Science Association, Bishop Heber
College, Tiruchirapalli during 1991 – 1992.

2. Chairman of the Postgraduate Association of Library & Information Science,
Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli, during 1992 – 1993.

3. Organized Workshops on Library Management & Development in India, Information
Retrieval Systems, Bibliomatrics etc., by inviting resource persons from all
over the country and abroad.

4. Organized two State Level conferences and one National Conference as the
Chairman of Alumni Association of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber
College.

Attendance at Professional Meetings

1. Indian Library Associations (ILA) XXXVII All India Library Conference at IIT,
Madras, and December 4th  to 7th 1991.

2. The Silver Jubilee Conference of the Indian Association of Special Libraries
& Information Center (IASLIC) at Annamalai University, 1993.

3. Attended Camps and Seminars on Leadership, Personality Development and Human
Relations at Kodaikanal, Madras and Calcutta.

4. Attended the VII Rotaract Dist. 322 Conference at Colombo, Sri Lanka through
the Rotary Youth Exchange Programme during Feb. 1991.

5. Attended the South Asian Rotaract Conference Rotasia 92, at Calcutta, Jan
1992.

6. Attended a one day State Level Conference on The Status of Librarianship, at
Bishop Heber College, Trichy on the 6th Match 2000.

7. Attended a one day workshop on Library Automation, at Sri Ramakrishna
Vidhyalaya School of Education, Coimbatore. On the 13th November 2000.

8. Attended a one day State Level Seminar on Modernization of Academic
Libraries, at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli on 23rd February 2001.

9. Attended a two day National Conference on Recent trends in Library and
Information Science  Technology, LIST – 2002, at Bishop Heber College,
Tiruchirapalli on the 27the and 28th January, 2002.

10. Attended a two day Workshop on Digital Libraries and Resources, at V.L.B.
Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology on the 7th and 8th February
2003.

11. Attended a two day National Conference on Change Management in Libraries and
Information Centers, at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli on the 21st and
22nd February 2003.

Membership

1. Life Member of Indian Library Association (ILA)

2.   Founder Chairman of Alumni Association of Library and Information Science
(AALIS).
Bishop Heber College, Trichy 2000  2002.

3. Founder President of Library and Information Science Professionals
Association (LISPA)  an Academic Association 2000  2001.

4. Executive Member and Event Manager, for Society for the Advancement of
Library and Information Science (SALIS), Coimbatore Chapter, a Professional
Association of Library and Information Science professionals.
Services

1. Member, Library Advisory Committee for D.J Academy for Managerial Excellence,
Coimbatore.

2. Member, Library Expert Committee for C.S.I Bishop Appasamy College for Arts
and
Science, Coimbatore.

3. Member, Rotary Club of Tiruchirapalli Cantonment, RI Dist.: 3000,
Tiruchirapalli.

Awards Won

1. Best Exhibit & Presentation Award for the Exhibit Preservation of Manuscripts
& Rare Books, at the Science Exhibition 1990, Bishop Heber College, Trichy.

2. Best Rotaractor Award at the VII Rotaract District: 322 Conference, Colombo,
Sri Lanka.

3. Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA 92) 1992, RI Dist.: 3000, at Kodaikanal.

Personal
Fathers Name S. Chidambaranathan
Born 23rd October 1970,
Indian citizen, Male, Married, 2 Children
Passport No             E 000805

Professional References
Dr. B.S.Swaroop Rani
Reader, Dept. of LIS, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli, TN, India, )
91(0431) 2770136 (Work).

Mr. S. Swaminathan
Librarian, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore,
TN, India, ) 91(0422)2892441(Work) 919842442047 (Mobile), E-mail:
sethswam@hotmail.com

Mrs. V.SakthiRega
Librarian, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai, TN, India, ) 91(044) 22442087
(Home), E-mail: vsakthirekha@yahoo.com

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