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Centre for Library and Information Management (CLIM)

Centre for Library and Information Management (CLIM)

About CLIM

The Centre for Library and Information Management (CLIM) prepares future-ready professionals in Library and Information Science by integrating classical library principles with emerging information technologies. The Centre offers Bachelor’s and master’s programmes focused on information organization, digital libraries, knowledge management, and modern information systems.

Under the guidance of Prof. Yogendra Singh, Former Librarian (Senior Professor Scale) and Fulbright Scholar with over four decades of national and international experience—including DRDO, IIT Roorkee, the University of Maryland (USA), and the University of Alberta (Canada)—CLIM ensures a globally aligned, practice-oriented curriculum.

CLIM is committed to excellence, innovation, and leadership in Library and Information Management.

Highlights

Offers Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Library and Information Science
Integrates traditional LIS foundations with modern information and digital technologies
Strong focus on Digital Libraries, Knowledge Management, and Information Systems
Academic leadership under Prof. Yogendra Singh, Fulbright Scholar and senior LIS expert
Curriculum aligned with national and international academic standards
Mentoring for competitive examinations, including UGC-NET and international English proficiency tests like TOEFL.
Emphasis on research aptitude, analytical skills, and professional competencies
Practice-oriented training with exposure to modern library technologies
Prepares graduates for leadership roles in academic libraries, research institutions, and global knowledge organizations

The Centre for Library and Information Management (CLIM) has been established with an aim to prepare quality human resources in the area of Library and Information Sciences (LIS) which is fast becoming an amalgamation of traditional library theories and latest information technology. CLIM aims to achieve excellence in the field of Library and Information Management. The centre offers Bachelor’s and Master’s in Library and Information Science. The programs are based on the practices and underlying theories of information acquisition, organisation, dissemination and utilization.

The Centre functions under the overall guidance of Prof. Yogendra Singh, Ex-Librarian (Senior Professor Scale) and a Fulbright Scholar known for use of information technology is LIS. He has more than forty years of experience in LIS at national and international level including Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), IIT Roorkee, University of Maryland USA, University of Alberta Canada. Best possible curriculum based on the LIS in above institutions shall be developed.

Our Programmes

Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.Lib. I.Sc.)

Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.Lib. I.Sc.)

Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science

Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science

Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)

Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)

Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.Lib. I.Sc.)

Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.Lib. I.Sc.)

Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)

Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)

Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science

Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science

Our Faculty

Learn from our impactful faculty

Prof. Yogendra Singh

Prof. Yogendra Singh

Professor of Practice -CUM- Centre Coordinator, CLIM
Mr. Abhishek Kumar Pandey

Mr. Abhishek Kumar Pandey

Assistant Professor cum Assistant Librarian
Mr. Shashi Shekhar Kumar

Mr. Shashi Shekhar Kumar

Assistant Professor -CUM- Assistant Librarian
Dr. Priyanka Sinha

Dr. Priyanka Sinha

Assistant Professor cum Assistant Librarian

Facilities

Academic Infrastructure: Well-equipped smart classrooms with ICT-enabled teaching aids, seminar halls, and computer laboratories support theoretical and practical components of Library Science education. The curriculum is delivered through interactive lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions.

Central Library and Learning Resources: The university has a well-established central library with a rich collection of textbooks, reference books, journals, theses, and dissertations. Students have access to OPAC, institutional repositories, and research databases to support academic and research activities.

Wi-Fi and Digital Access: The campus is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing students seamless access to e-resources, online databases, e-journals, and digital repositories. Computer labs facilitate training in library automation software and digital information systems.

Digital Library Training Sessions: Regular training programmes and workshops are conducted on library automation, database searching, reference management tools, and use of digital libraries. Practical exposure is provided in areas such as metadata creation, cataloguing software, and institutional repository management.

Mentor–Mentee System: A structured mentor–mentee system is implemented to provide academic guidance, career counselling, and personal support. Faculty mentors monitor academic progress and assist students in professional skill development.

These facilities collectively ensure a comprehensive learning environment for Library and Information Science students at SRHU, integrating traditional librarianship with modern digital competencies.

Activities

The Swami Rama Himalayan University Library System, in association with the Centre for Library and Information Management (CLIM), organizes a wide range of academic and professional activities to enhance research and information competencies among students and faculty. These include workshops on library automation using Koha, training sessions on reference management tools such as Zotero and Mendeley, and author workshops in collaboration with publishers like Springer Nature, focusing on scientific writing and scholarly publishing. The library also conducts sessions on advanced database searching using Scopus, information literacy programmes, plagiarism awareness workshops, Faculty Development Programmes, orientation sessions for new students, and seminars on digital libraries, institutional repositories, bibliometrics, and research impact analysis, thereby strengthening digital skills, academic excellence, and research support services across the university.

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Professor of Practice -CUM- Centre Coordinator, CLIM

Prof Yogendra Singh

Experience: Library management has more than 4 decades of experience in Librarianship. including about 20 years as Chief Librarian at IIT Roorkee and twelve years as Scientist in DRDO.

Publications: 50 Research Papers & 3 edited volumes & one book & 55 Training for Library Professionals

Special Interests:

  • Information Retrieval, Knowledge Management,
  • Software Documentation, Library Management,
  • Information Management, Information Literacy, E-Learning,
  • RFID application, Archival Management, Institutional Repositories,
  • IPR in LIS, Marketing of LIS.

Contact Details:

Email- yogendrasingh@srhu.edu.in, yogi5240@gmail.com
LinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/singhyogendra
Assistant Professor cum Assistant Librarian

Mr Abhishek Kumar Pandey

Qualifications:Master of Library and Information Science,Bachelor of Computer Applications,UGC-NET/JRF qualified twice (2019 and 2022)

Experience:6.7 years

Special Interests:Library administration; procurement of electronic and print resources; serials and periodicals management; acquisition control; installation and customization of DSpace and KOHA; reference management; user training on library resources; and systematic literature review.

Outreach Activities:

  • Organizing Secretary of the workshop on Scopus as a Citation Tool, held at SRHU on 14th June 2024.
  • Organizing Secretary of the Authorship Workshop on How to Publish with Oxford Journals, held at SRHU on 25th July 2024.
  • Organizing Secretary of the workshop on Zotero: Reference Management Software, held at SRHU on 2nd September 2024.
  • Organizing Secretary of the workshop on Bibliometric Visualization and Literature Review using VOSviewer, held at SRHU on 20th December 2024.
  • Organizing Secretary of the workshop on Reference Management through Zotero and Mendeley Software, held at SRHU on 28th March 2025.

Research & Publications:Published 02 research articles and 02 book chapters.

Awards & Appreciations:

  • Achievement Award received from the Executive Director of AIIMS Rishikesh for maintaining the Institutional Repository and KOHA customization and management on the occasion of Republic Day, 26th January 2022.

Professional Memberships:

  • Active Member of FHSLA (Federation of Health Science Library Association).
  • Active Member of Health Science Library Association.
  • Guest Member of NML-ERMED Consortium (Medical Library Meet/Collaboration).
  • Active Member of the BHU Alumni Association, Department of Library and Information Science.

Contact Details:

Assistant Professor -CUM- Assistant Librarian

Mr Shashi Shekhar Kumar 

Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.), BLISc (IGNOU), MLISc (University of Delhi), O/A/B Level in Information Technology (NIELIT (EX DOEACC Society), New Delhi), PGDLAN(IGNOU), UGC NET (2022,2023,2024,2025)
Pursuing Ph.D. in Library and Information Science (University of Delhi)

Experience: 05 years in the Govt. of Bihar, District IT Coordinator (2013-18), 01 Year in NCERT (2023-24), Guest Faculty, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi (session 2023-24) Currently, as Assistant Professor -cum- Assistant Librarian in SRHU (2024 to Till )

Training: Organized workshop on Library Automation software (KOHA)

Special Interests: Library Automation and Networking, ICT in Libraries, Serial Control, Library Administration, Library management, Abstracting and Indexing, System analysis and Design, Research Methodology

Contact Details:

Assistant Professor cum Assistant Librarian

Dr Priyanka Sinha

Qualifications: Ph.D (Department of Library and Information Science), M.L.I.Sc, BSc (H) Botany, UGC NET (NTA) (2019, 2020, 2021).

Experience:5 years

Publications: 15 Journals & 2 book chapter

Papers Presented at the Conferences: 7

Patent:1

Special Interests:Digital Literacy, Research Data Management, Internet of Things, and Innovative Technologies in Libraries, Smart manufacturing (AM), AI, Scientometrics, DEIA.

Memberships:

  • Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).
  • Indian Library Association (ILA).

Contact Details:

International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.