Information Storage & Retrieval, Digital Library, Electronic Resource Management

1. More than 21 Years

Post Graduate Level

:

Library Classification Information Storage and Retrieval Digital Libraries Electronic Resource Management Effective Communication Research and Publication Ethics

1. Information Literacy, E-Resource Management, ICT applications in Libraries, Bibliometrics and Scientometrics

Ph.D. Candidates	:	Awarded: 05, Working: 08
M.Tech./M.Phil. Candidates	:	M.Phil: 40

1. ILA, IASLIC, & MANLIBNET

International Publications

2023
1. PANDA, A, MAHARANA, B. & SAHU, S R. (2023). Dynamics of Scientometrics Indicators in three distinct Physics Journals with long publication history. COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management. Vol. 17(1) June 2023, pp. 191–202
2022
2. PRADHAN, D & MAHARANA, B. (2022). User Interface Features and Knowledge Organisation Systems in Institutional Repositories: A Case Study of Centrally Funded Technical Institutions in India. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, Vol. 42, No. 5, September 2022, pp. 301-308
3. PRADHAN, D & MAHARANA, B. (2022). Knowledge Organization Approach in Online Public Access Catalogues (OPAC) for Search and Navigation. SRELS Journal of Information Management, Vol 59(5), October 2022
2021
4. PANDA, I & MAHARANA, B. (2021). Trends of Open Access Self Archiving in E-LIS Repository with specific reference to Turkey" (2021). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper#5940
2020
5. PANDA, I & MAHARANA, B. (2020). Latest Trends of Open Access Self-Archiving: A study of E-LIS Repository with specific reference to Asian Countries. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. v. 8 (2), p. 1116-1124 (ISSN: 2320-2882).
6. BADHAI, D & MAHARANA, B. (2020). Pattern of Referencing in Open Access Journals: An Analytical Study of Two Journals Indexed in SJR. SRELS Journal of Library Management, V. 57 (2), ISSN: 0972-2467,
7. MISHRA, S & MAHARANA, B. (2020). Open Access Social Science Journals Indexed in DOAJ: A Critical Analysis. Library Philosophy and Practice. (ISSN: 1522-0222)
2019
8. CHAKRABARTY, A & MAHARANA, B. (2019). LIS Open Access Institutional Digital Repositories in OpenDOAR: an appraisal. Library Philosophy and Practice. ISSN: 1522-0222 (Scopus)
9. MISHRA, C & MAHARANA, B. (2019). Impact of Social Media on Academic Business School Libraries in India: An Empirical Study. Library Philosophy and Practice. ISSN: 1522-0222 (Scopus)
10. MISHRA, C. & MAHARANA, B. (2019). The effects of dimensions of Organizational Structure on Innovation Business School Libraries in India: An Empirical Study. SRELS Journal of Information Management. 56 (4), p. 216-221 (ISSN: 0972-2467
2018
11. CHHATAR, D & MAHARANA, B. (2018). Pattern of Research Collaboration in the Discipline of Pure Science in the Universities of Odisha: A Scientometric Study. International Journal of Library & Information Studies. 8 (1), p. 254-260 (ISSN: 2231-4911)
12. MAJHI, S & MAHARANA, B. (2018). Familiarity of Web 2.0 and its Application in Learning: A Case Study of Seven Indian Universities. SRELS Journal of Information Management. 55 (4), DOI: 10.17821/srels/2018/v55i4/120122 (ISSN: 0972-2467).
13. MAJHI, S., BARAL, S & MAHARANA, B. (2018). Perceptions of Scholarly Publishing in Open Access Route: A Survey of LIS Professionals in Odisha. Library Philosophy & Practice. (ISSN: 1522-0222). Paper # 2117 (Indexed in SCOPUS)
14. PADHI, A. & MAHARANA, B. (2018). Impact of electronic information Resources on users of selected Engineering college libraries of Odisha (India). International Journal of Library & Information Science (IJLIS). 7 (2). P. 30-38. ISSN: 2277-3533
2016
15. MOHANTY, B.K., MAHARANA, B., SETHI, B.B. (2016). Scientometric study of periodical literature with journals "language sciences" and "linguistics and education". Library Philosophy and Practice, (ISSN: 1522-0222). 2016 (1) pp. 1-20
16. SETHI, B. B., MAHARANA, B. & MOHANTY, B. (2016) Periodical literature Bibliometric Analysis: A Case Study of four international journals. Library Philosophy & Practice. (ISSN: 1522-0222) Paper#1353, 2016 (1), pp. 1-25.
17. MAJHI, S, JAL, C & MAHARANA, B. Content analysis of Journal articles on Wiki in Science Direct Database. Library Philosophy & Practice. Paper#1331
2015
18. SETHI, B. B., MAHARANA, B. & MOHANTY, B. (2015). Research Publication Trend of Two Periodicals, “Political Geography” and “Religion”: A Bibliometric Perception" (2015). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 1277. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1277
19. MAJHI, S., MEHER, S., & MAHARANA, B. (2015). Awareness and usage of Cloud Computing Application among LIS Professionals: A case study of 17 Indian University Libraries. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 1280. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1280
2012
20. DORA, M & MAHARANA, B. 2012. Driving on the Green Road: Self Archiving Research for Open Access in India. Library Philosophy and Practice. . Paper 785. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/785. ISSN: 1522-0222
2011
21. MAHARANA, B, MAJHI, S. & SETHI, B. B. 2011. Citation Analysis of top research papers in Chemistry with specific reference to India. Library Review. 60 (6). P. 501-512 ISSN: 0024-2535
2009
22. MAHARANA, B., BISWAL, S. & SAHU, N. K. (2009) Use of Information and Communication Technology by Medical students: A Survey of VSS Medical College, Burla. Library Philosophy and Practice, June 2009. ISSN 1522-0222
2007
23. MAHARANA, B & MISHRA, C. (2007). A Survey of Digital Information Literacy of Faculty members of Sambalpur University. Library Philosophy and Practice (Electronic Journal). 2007 ISSN 1522-0222
2006
24. MAHARANA, B., NAYAK, K & SAHU, N. K. (2006). “Scholarly use of Web resources in LIS research: A citation analysis”. Library Review. 55 (9), October 2006; p. 598-607. (Emerald Publishers: UK) ISSN: 0024-2535
2003
25. MAHARANA, B & PANDA, K. C. (2003). Social Science resources on the web: A case study of SOSIG website. Annals of Library & Information Studies. 50 (3), 2003, p. 124-129. ISSN: 0972-5423
2001
26. MAHARANA, B & PANDA, K. C. (2001). Planning Business Process Reengineering (BPR) in academic libraries. Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science. 6 (1), July 2001, p. 105-111

National Publications

2023
1. AHMED, S. N. & MAHARANA, B. (2023). Content Analysis of Youtube videos on National Education Policy, 2020. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science. Volume 17, Issue 2, May-August 2023, Pages 153-159
2. SINGH, K & MAHARANA, B. (2023). Indian Journal of Library and Information Science. Volume 17, Issue 2, May-August 2023, Pages 125-129
2020
3. MAJHI, S., MAHARANA, B. & PATI, BHARATI (2022). Promoting Usage of the Academic Library during COVID-19 Pandemic. Indian Journal of Library Information Science. 16 (2), p. 119-126 (ISSN 0973-9548).
4. MAHARANA, B & et al. (2021). Research on Corona Virus Prior to the Outbreak of COVID 19: A Bibliometric Study. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science. 15 (3), p. 91-100
5. CHAKRABARTY, A & MAHARANA, B. (2020). Open Access Odia Books- A Digital Repository of Cultural Heritage of Odisha: An Assessment. Indian Journal of Library &information Science. V. 14 (2). Pp. 101-106. (ISSN: 0973-9548
6. BEHERA, P.M. & MAHARANA, B. (2020). Social Identity of College Library Professionals in Odisha: An Empirical Study. Indian Journal of Information, Library & Society. V. 33 (1-2). P. 116-123 (ISSN: 0971-4286)
2018
7. PADHI, A. & MAHARANA, B. (2018). Impact of electronic information Resources on users of selected Engineering college libraries of Odisha (India). International Journal of Library & Information Science (IJLIS). 7 (2). P. 30-38. ISSN: 2277-3533
2017
8. MAHARANA, B., SAHU, S & MAJHI, S. (2017). A Survey on Students’ Perception of Librarianship as a Profession for Marital Choice. Indian Journal of Library & Information Science. 11 (3), pp. 370-376. ISSN: 2455-8060
9. MAJHI, S & MAHARANA, B. (2017). Students Engagement in Social Media Platform for Learning and role of Libraries: An empirical Study. KIIT Journal of Library & Information Management. 4 (1), P.12-19. ISSN: 2455-8060
10. PUALA, S., MAHARANA, B & MAJHI, S. (2016). Women Involvement in Social Science Journals in India as Members of Editorial Board and Authors: An Analysis. Indian Journal of Library & Information Science. 10(2); 77-86. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.10216.1
2016
11. MAJHI, S., CHIRGUN, U., MAHARANA, B., PANDA, S. K. (2016). YouTube as a source for learning of Web 2.0. Indian Journal of Library & Information Science: An International Journal (ISSN: 0973-9548). 10(1); 27-30
12. MAHARANA, B, MAJHI, S & TRIPATHY, P. (2016). Gender Equality and Differences in Library and Information Science in Odisha (India). Indian Journal of Library & Information Science. 10(1); 5-12 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.10116.1
2015
13. MAHARANA, B, PATI, B. & MAJHI, S. (2015). Embedded Librarianship in universities for fostering learning, research and extension. Indian Journal of Library & Information Science: An International Journal (ISSN: 0973-9548, 9(2); pp. 163-168
14. MAHARANA, B, BAGHEL, I & MAJHI, S. (2015). Dimensions of Scientometric research in India (2000-2012): A Bibliometric Study. Indian Journal of Library & Information Science: An International Journal (ISSN: 0973-9548, 9(2); pp. 125-132
2014
15. CHHATAR, D. C. MAHARANA, B. & MAJHI, S. (2014). The Journal of Information Literacy: A Bibliometric Study. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science: An International Journal (ISSN: 0973-9548); 8 (2); pp. 171-179
16. MAJHI, S, MAHARANA, B. & SINGH, K. (2014). Growth and Development of Literature in the field of Web 2.0: A Bibliometric Study. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science: An International Journal (ISSN: 0973-9548); 8 (3); pp. 381-389
17. MAJHI, S, MAHARANA, B. & NAYAK, S. (2014). Academic, Public and Special Libraries on Facebook: A Content Analysis. PEARL: A Journal of Library & Information Science (ISSN: 0973-7081): 8 (3); pp. 177-183.
2013
18. PANDA, I., CHATTAR, D. & MAHARANA, B. 2013. A Brief View to Digital Divide in India in Indian Scenario. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 3 (12), December 2013 (ISSN 2250-3153) http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-1213/ijsrp-p2471.pdf
19. PANDA, I., MAHARANA, B. & CHHATAR, D. C. 2013. Journal of Information Literacy: A Bibliometric Study. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 3 (3), March 2013. [Online] http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0313/ijsrp-p15122.pdf (ISSN: 2250-3153).
2012
20. MAJHI, S & MAHARANA, B. 2012. Research Productivity of Physical Science Disciplines in Sambalpur University (Orissa): A Scientometric Study. Researchers World. III (4). October 2012. P. 108-115. ISSN: 2229-4686
21. MAHARANA, B, MURMU, S & MAJHI, S. 2012. Motivation of library personnel in engineering college libraries in Bhubaneswar, Orissa (India). Indian Journal of Library & Information Science. 6 (1), Jan-Apr, 2012. P. 5-14. (ISSN: 0973-9548)
2011
22. SETHI, B. B., MAHARANA, B. & THATY, R. 2011. S. R. Ranganathan’s Laws in Virtual Library Environment: Are they still relevant? IASLIC Bull. 56 (3), September 2011. P. 169-180. ISSN: 0018-8441
23. SETHI, B. B. & MAHARANA, B. 2011. Web visibility of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in India: A Webometric Study. International Journal of Library & Information Science. 2 (1), Jan-June, 2011, p. 1-16
24. SAGAR, R, MAHARANA, B & TECHATAWEEWAN, W. 2011. Future Trends in E-Learning Technologies. ISST Journal of Advances in Librarianship. 2 (1), January-June, 2011, p. 55-59. (ISSN: 0976-9021)
25. SAGAR, R, MAHARANA, B & SHARMA, J. 2011. Impact of E-Book Technology on modern libraries. Dronacharya Research Journal. III (I), Jan-Jun, 2011, p. 23-26 (ISSN: 0975-3389)
26. MAJHI, S. & MAHARANA, B. 2011. Familiarity of Web 2.0 and its application in learning: A Case Study of two Indian Universities. International Journal of Library & Information Science. 3 (6). June 2011, p. 120-129. ISSN: 2141-2537
27. MAHARANA, B, DAS, S. & MAJHI, S. 2011. Research Productivity of agricultural scientists of Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack: A Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services. 1 (1); 2011. p. 60-65
2010
28. MAHARANA, B, MISHRA, S & SETHI, B. B. 2010. (2010). Evaluation of Chemistry Journals at IIT Kharagpur (India): A Study of their usage and Citation Analysis. PEARL. 4 (3); 2010, p. 205-211 ISSN: 0973-7081
29. MAHARANA, B, SETHI, B. B & BEHERA, S. (2010). Use of Internet and E-resources by the students of business management: A Survey of P. G. students of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, India. International Journal of Library & Information Science. 2(3); 2010, p. 45-53. ISSN: 2141-2537
30. SAGAR, R & MAHARANA, B. (2010). Total Quality Management in Libraries & 21st Century Organization. Lingaya’s Journal of Professional Studies. 2 (2); p. 61-65. ISSN: 0975-539X
31. MAHARANA, B, SETHI, B.B. & MALLICK, P. K. (2010). Usage of Electronic Information Resources and services in IIT, Kharagpur Library: A Survey. Indian Journal of Library & Information Science. 4 (1); 2010, p. 25-32 ISSN: 0973-9548
2007
32. MAHARANA, B & MISHRA, S. (2007). Digital Information Literacy and the role of librarians: A Survey of research scholars of Sambalpur University. Indian Journal of Information Science and Services. 1 (1); July-December 2007, p. 26-31. ISSN: 0973-9556
2004
33. MAHARANA, B., CHOUDHURY, B. K. & DUTTA, S. (2004). “Collection Development of electronic information resources in the R&D libraries of Kolkata city: A survey. Library Herald. 42 (3), September 2004. p, 235-246 ISSN: 0024-2292
34. MAHARANA, B & Others. (2004). Copyright in the age of digital information: Issues and implications. Excellence: The Journal of Management (Special issue on Intellectual Property Right). V.1, March 2004, p. 136-147.
2003
35. MAHARANA, B. & Others. (2003). Consumption of infotainment services from Cable TV (CTV): A Survey of Sambalpur Municipal town. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol 2, 2003, p. 66-70.
2001
36. MAHARANA, B. & PANDA, K. C. (2001). Performance evaluation of library and information professionals: A tool for human resource management in academic libraries”. IASLIC Bull. 46 (4), 2001, p. 197-201. ISSN: 0018-8441
2000
37. MAHARANA, B & PANDA K. C. (2000). Revitalizing academic libraries through Business Process Reengineering. University News. 38 (46), 13th November 2000, p. 11-13

International Conferences

1. 6. National Workshop on “Design and Development of Institutional repository using DSpace” organized by P. G. Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University during 8-9 March 2008 as Workshop Director and presented paper
2. 5. ICSSR National Seminar on “Social Science Information in Development: Role of Library and Information Centres in India” organized by the Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar on 24th February 2008 as Rapporteur General and presented a paper.
3. 4. Workshop-cum Training Programme on “E-Granthalaya” organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University. Acted as the Coordinator of the Workshop and presented paper
4. 3. U.G.C Sponsored National level Workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 9-13 October 2006
5. 5th Internet Workshop” organized by ADINET, Ahmedabad on 19th December 1997 and presented paper
6. 3rd Workshop on usage of email” organized by ADINET, Ahmedabad, 17-18 December 1997and presented paper

National Conferences

1. National Conference on Globalization of Engineering Education. 14-15 October 2011. O. P. Jindal Institute of Technology, Raigarh. Delivered talk on “Use of E-Resources for technology enhanced engineering education” as a Resource Person
2. UGC Refresher Course in Library & Information Science. Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 08/03/2011 as Resource Person to deliver talk on “Use and Abuse of Journal Impact Factor” and “Research in the Web 2.0 Platform: Implication for Libraries
3. National Seminar on “Quality Initiatives in Professional Education: Role of Stake holders. 11.02.2011. Asian Workers Development Institute (AWDI), Rourkela. Presented a paper entitled, “Technology enhanced professional education in the web2.0 environment”.
4. ICSSR National Seminar on Dynamics of E-resources and usage trends in Digital era held during 10-11 September 2010 at OUAT Bhubaneswar. Acted as the Rappoteur General and presented a paper.
5. MANLIBNET National Seminar on Trends and Challenges in Management and Corporate Libraries in Digital Era organized by Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad from 15th February to 17th February 2010. Presented Papers and acted as the Chairman in one Technical Session. a paper.
6. One day Workshop on “E-Grathalaya library Automation Software” as the Workshop Director with Resource Person from National Informatics Centre (NIC), Mr. Samarendra Dash, Scientist-C on 9th January 2010
7. ICSSR National Seminar on “Capacity Building for Library Professionals in Digital Environment”. 20-21 September 2009, NCDS, Bhubaneswar. Acted as the Rapporteur General and presented two papers
8. 10th Annual National Convention of MANLIBNET on Organizational Excellence in Business and Management Libraries: Current Trends and Future Directions. 22-24 January 2009, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. Acted as the Rapporteur General and presented a paper.
9. 7. Workshop on “Capacity Building for College and University libraries” organized by P. G. Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University during 12-13 January 2009. Acted as the Coordinator of the Workshop and presented paper
10. National Workshop on “Design and Development of Institutional repository using DSpace” organized by P. G. Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University during 8-9 March 2008 as Workshop Director and presented paper
11. 5. ICSSR National Seminar on “Social Science Information in Development: Role of Library and Information Centres in India” organized by the Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar on 24th February 2008 as Rapporteur General and presented a paper
12. 4. Workshop-cum Training Programme on “E-Granthalaya” organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University. Acted as the Coordinator of the Workshop and presented paper
13. 3. U.G.C Sponsored National level Workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 9-13 October 2006
14. 5th Internet Workshop” organized by ADINET, Ahmedabad on 19th December 1997 and presented paper
15. 3rd Workshop on usage of email” organized by ADINET, Ahmedabad, 17-18 December 1997and presented paper

1. Workshop-cum Training Programme on “E-Granthalaya” organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University. Acted as the Coordinator of the Workshop and presented paper.
2. National Workshop on “Design and Development of Institutional repository using DSpace” organized by P. G. Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University during 8-9 March 2008 as Workshop Director and presented paper
3. One day Workshop on “E-Grathalaya library Automation Software” as the Workshop Director with Resource Person from National Informatics Centre (NIC), Mr. Samarendra Dash, Scientist-C on 9th January 2010
4. Regional Seminar on Managerial Skills of Librarians in 21st century, 10-11 February, 2012. P. G. Department of Library & Information Science. Sambalpur University. Acted as the Organizing Secretary, Chairman of a Technical Session and presented paper on Issues and Challenges of Open Source Software with specific reference to Libraries
5. UGC & DRDO Sponsored National Seminar on Contemporary Issues and Challenges of Librarianship, 21-22 February, 2015. Organised by P. G. Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University. Organised the Seminar as Seminar Director.
6. UGC sponsored National Workshop on Koha: Web Based Open Source Integrated Library Management Software organised by P.G.Dept. of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University during 25-26 March 2017 (As Workshop Director & Resource Person).
7. National Conference on “Current Trends and Practices in Librarianship” organised by P. G. Department of Library & Information Sambalpur University, (Seminar Director), 24-25 March 2018
8. National Seminar on Changing Landscape of Libraries in Digital Age, Sambalpur University. Organised by Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University (Seminar Director), 6-7 February 2020
9. Workshop on Library Automation with E-Granthalaya, Sambalpur University (Workshop Director), 7 February 2020
10. Finishing School in Library & Information Science, Organised by DLIS, Sambalpur University (Programme Coordinator), 23-25 October, 2021
11. National Seminar on Libraries change lives: Public library system for social transformation, Organised by Dept. of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University & RRRLF (Seminar Director), 4-5 March, 2023

1. Director, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre
2. Professor in Charge, Central Library, Sambalpur University
3. Nodal Officer, National Academic Depository & Academic Bank of Credits
4. Chairman, NIRF Core Committee, Sambalpur University
5. Member of Syndicate

Present Address :  Department of Library & Information Science Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar-768019 Odisha

Permanent Address :  STQ-5 Jyoti Vihar, North Campus, Burla-768019 Odisha