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Workshop on “Automate Your Library Through KOHA” Empowers Library Professionals at SRHU

Published on: November 8, 2025

The Centre for Library and Information Management (CLIM), in collaboration with the Central Library of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), organized a hybrid workshop titled “Automate Your Library Through KOHA” on November 8, 2025. The workshop aimed to enhance the digital competencies of library professionals by offering practical, hands-on training in KOHA, an open-source Integrated Library Management System (ILMS). Prof. Yogendra Singh, Coordinator, CLIM-cum-Chief Librarian, SRHU, welcomed all dignitaries and participants, emphasizing the importance of automation in libraries and the role of open-source tools like KOHA in improving resource management and service delivery. The inaugural session featured addresses by Prof. (Dr.) Vijendra D. Chauhan, Director General (Academic Development), SRHU, who highlighted the significance of adopting open-source technologies in modern academic libraries, and Prof. (Dr.) Renu Dahsmana, Member of the Library Committee-cum-Principal, HIMS, who underscored the evolving role of libraries and e-journals in academic and research excellence. The workshop saw active participation from 150 attendees, including 105 online and 45 offline participants from across India, comprising librarians, academicians, researchers, and IT experts. The technical sessions provided hands-on experience in installing and configuring KOHA and Ubuntu, along with modules such as Administration, Patron Management, and Cataloguing. Participants actively engaged in interactive demonstrations and practical exercises, gaining valuable insights into automating library operations. The event concluded with an interactive feedback session, where participants appreciated SRHU’s efforts toward promoting digital transformation and professional skill enhancement, reaffirming the university’s commitment to innovation and excellence in library and information management.

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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.