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Name Dr. Soumen Mallik
Designation Associate Professor
Department Name LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Office Phone No +91 3222 298-429 / Centrex Extn. 429
Email ID soumenmallik@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
soumen.mallik@gmail.com
Mobile No 919476432869
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Address Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur 721102
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Educational Qualification              
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
Ph.D.Vidyasagar University2014
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis Genetics and Leukemia Research: Influence of the Success of Human Genome Project – A Scientometric Mapping Approach
Career Profile / Teaching Experience        
Assistant Professor of the Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since February 2, 2010
Associate Professor of the Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since February 2, 2022
Specialization/Research Area
Field of SpecializationResearch Area/ Areas of Interest
Scientometrics
LIS Education
Information Retrieval
Course/ Subject Taught 
Information Retrieval System/MLIBISc.
Content Creation through Documentation Techniques (Practice)/BLIBISc
MARC21/BLIBISc.
Information Sources, Products and Services/MLIBISc.
Open Knowledge System/MLIBISc
Dissertation/MLIBISc
Publications in Journal / Book / Book Chapter / Magazines / Newspaper
International Publication
TitlePublished inPublished onPublished byRole 
Rationality of Working Days for Online LIS Course: A Student Centric SolutionLIBRARY HERALD, Vol 61, Issue 3, pp-30-35, Print ISSN- 0024-2292Jan, 2023Delhi Library Association (DLA)Sole Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
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Article's Web Link: DOI: 10.5958/0976-2469.2023.00025.8
Who should be a librarian? Neuropsychology, Prefrontal Cortex and Aging of LIS entrantsVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 18 - 19:79-93(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2014Vidysagar University, Midnapore India  Impact Factor:
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Importance of Librarianship.In JANA (Pijush Kanti) and MALLIK (Soumen), Ed. Glorious 100 Years of LIS Education in India: Introspect and Prospects. p 187- 200. ISBN: 978-81-923452-0-82013Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University.  Impact Factor:
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Towards a Sustainable Development of Scientific Temper of India: Introduce Information Education in School CurriculumPre-Proceedings: International Conference on science communication for Scientific Temper, 10-12 January, 2012,pp 357-3652012National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR  Impact Factor:
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National Publication
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Prospect of Public Libraries in Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In Paul, S. (2019). Role of Public Library in Archiving the Cultural Heritage of Bengal.(ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3)Page No. 11-182019Rohini Nandan: KOlkata  Impact Factor:
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Information Awareness Amongst the Potato Farmers of Paschim Medinipur District in West Bengal, India: A Case Study. In Paul, S. (2019). Role of Public Library in Archiving the Cultural Heritage of Bengal. (ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3)Page 36-442019Rohini Nandan: KOlkata  Impact Factor:
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Dilemma of Potato Growers in Paschim Medinipur District of West Bengal: Information Dearth, Miscommunication or Information Illiteracy? - An Analysis with the Wilsons ModelVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 23:60-72(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2018Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University.  Impact Factor:
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Human Library: Concept and ProspectVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 22:62-69(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2017Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University.  Impact Factor:
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Research Trends in Library and Information Science : Analysis of ALIS and DJLITVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 20-21:18-31(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2017Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University.  Impact Factor:
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Introduction of Community Information Service by the Public Libraries : A Survey on Information Activity in Potato Farming. (ISSN: 09723668)Public Libraries in India in 21st Century: IASLIC All India Conference, 31st, Banaras, 2017, Special Publication No. 56, 108-116. (ISSN: 09723668)2017IASLIC, Kolkata.  Impact Factor:
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Managing stress in Librarianship through motivational thoughts of SwamijiIn SARKAR, (Milan Kumar) Ed. Influence of Vivekanandas philosophy on stress and time management for library professionals. p 81-88. ISBN-978-81-923636-2-22015Central Library, K.D.College of Commerce and General Studies, Midnapore, West Bengal, India.  Impact Factor:
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Impact of Human Genome Project in international collaborative research on leukemia genetics.Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 16 - 17:1-27(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2013Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University  Impact Factor:
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Television news librarianship: Importance and prospect.Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science,15:102-113.2011Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University  Impact Factor:
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A proposal for LIS education at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New DelhiIATLIS 2010: XXVII National Conference on Emerging challenges and lingering issues in LIS education, research and training, 27th Pune,2010, pp 134-1412010Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala  Impact Factor:
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iSchools and LIS educations system.Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.10-14, 79-862009Vidyasagar University  Impact Factor:
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Information sources in academic law libraries in India.Annals of Library and Information Studies,2008, Vol 5, pp 196-203.2008National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR  Impact Factor:
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Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor.Proceedings of the SiS2003: Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information Science,21st,Roorkee,2003,.pp 571-90.2003Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.  Impact Factor:
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Book Published
Title of the BookPublished byPublished onRoleDetails
Glorious 100 Years of LIS Education in India: Introspect and Prospects. (ISBN: 978-81-923452-0-8)Dept. of Lib. and Inf Science, Vidyasagar University2013Editor Indexing:
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Book Chapter Published
Ph. D. Thesis Guidence
Ongoing / Submitted Ph. D. Thesis
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorStatusDate
Raja MannaCentury old Public Libraries in West Bengal Established During 1800-1899 : An Exploratory Study.OngoingSep, 2026
Subhendu KarDevelopment of Information System on Local History of the Undivided Midnapore District of West Bengal , India during 1947 -2022.OngoingApr, 2025
Anima MahataDesigning a Model Framework for Measuring User Behaviour in a Digital Library.OngoingJul, 2026

Awarded Ph. D. Thesis
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorStatusDate
Pankoj Kumar SarkerStudies on the Library Services of Scientific and Technological Universities in Bangladesh and Recommendation for Model Information Framework in Light of Vision 2021 AwardedAug, 2023
Bibek MahataAn Analytical Study of Potato Cultivation, Information Literacy and Market Economy of Potato Farmers in Paschim Medinipur District AwardedOct, 2023
Parnab ChatterjeeAn Analysis to the Philosophy of Bertrand Russell and his contribution to the Universe of Knowledge AwardedNov, 2023
Association with Professional Bodies
Type of Professional ActivityPeriod
Life Member - Delhi Library Association2009 - 10
Member- Ranganathan Researc Circle, New Delhi2002 to 2010
Life Member (Membership No. 529) - Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)2010 -11
Life Member - Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres2013 - 14
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended/Organised

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended

Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopDateRoleHeld at and Organiser
Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion.2019Presented Paper - Librarianship in Digital Environment is all about Instinct, Pedagogy and InnovationDept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 28-29, 2019
The Symbiotic Reciprocation Between School Library and Public Library: Rejuvenation of Peoples University in Knowledge Society2019Presented Paper - Rejuvination of Public Libraries through Academic Assistance to Community Children: A Roadmap for Inclusive Growth in India.Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 22-23, 2018
Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Pre-requisites of Knowledge Economy2017Presented Paper - "Public Libraries in the era of Knowledge Economy: Priorities and Responsibilities".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 23-24, 2017
Personality Development and Communication Skill : Tools for the Present Era2017Presented Paper - "Professional Training in Library and Information Science (LIS) : A win-win Situation for Tech-Savvy Millennials".Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, March 03-04, 2017
Roadmap for ensuring the quality of Library and Information Science Education and Research2017Presented Paper - "Traits of LIS Research Entrants"Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, January 27-28, 2017
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Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised

Title of the Conference/Seminar/WorkshopDateRole in the EventFunding Agency
Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion. (March 28-29, 2019)2019Jt. Organizing Secretary.
UGC and RRRLF - Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on - "Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Prerequisites of Knowledge Economy.2017Jt. Organizing SecretaryUniversity Grants Commission and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation
National Seminar on Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and Prospects2011Jt. Organising SecretaryUGC and Raja Rammohun Roy Foundation, Kolkata
National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and challenges2011Organising SecretaryUGC
Awards
Award NameAwarded ByDate
INSDOC(CSIR) Scholarship, 2002Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), CSIR, India2002
National ScholarshipNational Scholarship Scheme 1993-941994
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