GIRISH RATHOD M.S.

@gfgc.kar.nic.in

College Librarian and Library & Information Science
Department of Collegiate Education/Kuvempu University

GIRISH RATHOD M.S.


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Dr. Girish Rathod is an accomplished academician and librarian with over 19 years of experience in the field of Library and Information Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Library & Information Science from Kuvempu University and has earned multiple degrees, including M.Phil, M.Sc., MBA (HRM), and M.A. (English).
Currently serving as a College Librarian (Selection Grade) under the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka, Dr. Rathod has played a pivotal role in library automation, digitalization, and academic research. His expertise spans library management, research publications, and organizing academic conferences.
A recipient of prestigious awards such as the "Research Excellence Award" (2016) and "Achievers in Library Profession" (2024), he has significantly contributed to library science through numerous national and international publications. His research interests include digital libraries, artificial intelligence in library services, and information systems.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Library & Information Science (2016) – Kuvempu University, Karnataka
M.Phil in Library & Information Science (2008) – Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu
M.Sc. in Library & Information Science (2004) – Kuvempu University, Karnataka
M.A. in English (2015) – Karnataka State Open University
MBA in Human Resource Management (2014) – Vinayaka Mission University, Tamil Nadu
UGC-NET & K-SET Qualified (2013)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Library and Information Sciences, Computer Science, Computer Science Applications, Information Systems

FUTURE PROJECTS

AI-Driven Library Automation System

Developing an AI-powered system to automate cataloging, user recommendations, and digital resource management for academic libraries.


Applications Invited
AI developers, data scientists, and library professionals.

Digital Repository for Indian Research Publications

Creating an open-access digital repository to preserve and provide easy access to research papers, dissertations, and academic resources.


Applications Invited
IT experts, research scholars, and database managers.

Enhancing Information Literacy through MOOCs

Designing an online course on information literacy, digital library use, and research methodologies for students and professionals.


Applications Invited
Educators, e-learning developers, and content creators.
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Scholar Citations

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Scholar h-index

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Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Electoral Behaviour in Contemporary India: A Behavioural Typology of Permanent, Paid, and Suspense Voters
    MS Rathod
    Electoral Behaviour in Contemporary India: A Behavioural Typology of … , 2026
    2026
  • Reimagining Public Sector Compensation in the 21st Century: A Policy Analysis of the 8th Central Pay Commission Questionnaire
    MS Rathod
    Reimagining Public Sector Compensation in the 21st Century: A Policy … , 2026
    2026
  • Clan, Culture, and Continuity: A Socio-Anthropological Study of Gor (Roma-Banjara) Gotra Systems, Marriage Regulations, and Ritual Traditions in India
    MS Rathod
    Marriage Regulations, and Ritual Traditions in India (November 29, 2025) , 2025
    2025
  • Between Illusion and Truth: How Blind Talk, Imaginary Talk, and Reality Talk Shape Our Lives
    MS Rathod
    Between Illusion and Truth: How Blind Talk, Imaginary Talk, and Reality Talk … , 2025
    2025
  • The Protective and the Cooperative Mindset: A Tale of Two Ways of Thinking
    MS Rathod
    The Protective and the Cooperative Mindset: A Tale of Two Ways of Thinking … , 2025
    2025
  • Swing and Ladder: A Metaphorical Analysis of Thinking, Research, and the Researcher
    MS Rathod
    Research, and the Researcher (October 25, 2025) , 2025
    2025
  • Challenges and Barriers to Implementing Information Literacy Programs in Higher Education: A Study of Karnataka's Academic Institutions
    MS Rathod
    Available at SSRN 5581192 , 2025
    2025
  • Challenges and Barriers to Implementing Information Literacy Programs in Higher Education: A Study of Karnataka’s Academic Institutions
    CK Harish, MSG Rathod, KCB Prasad
    Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science 14 (4), 274-282 , 2025
    2025
  • Architecting Quantum-Inspired Library Systems: A Conceptual Framework for Intelligent Information Infrastructures
    MS Rathod
    Architecting Quantum-Inspired Library Systems: A Conceptual Framework for … , 2025
    2025
  • Butterfly Coach-The Art of Praise without Purpose
    MS Rathod
    Butterfly Coach-The Art of Praise without Purpose (September 13, 2025) , 2025
    2025
  • Optimising Inventory Management in Karnataka’s College Libraries: Challenges and Strategic Recommendations
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies 8 (2), 82-95 , 2025
    2025
  • Empowering Faculty Research through Academic Libraries: Advancing Information Literacy, Digital Access, and Collaborative Scholarship
    HCK Rathod MSG, Savitha K.
    Empowering Faculty Research through Academic Libraries: Advancing … , 2025
    2025
  • AI-enhanced Libraries as Catalysts for Inclusive Education: Developing Policy and Technology Frameworks for India and the United States
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Journal of Current Research 10 (3), 284-298 , 2025
    2025
  • Toward Standardized and Technologically Enabled Library Inventory Management: Bridging Policy, Practice, and Innovation
    MS Rathod
    Practice, and Innovation (August 16, 2025) , 2025
    2025
  • Blockchain in Information Management: A Systematic Review of Security, Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance
    MS Rathod
    Blockchain in Information Management: A Systematic Review of Security … , 2025
    2025
  • Academic libraries as catalysts for faculty research excellence: Bridging information literacy gaps in higher education
    G Rathod MS
    Savitha, Academic Libraries as Catalysts for Faculty Research Excellence … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • The Impact of Digital Literacy on Teaching Effectiveness: A Comparative Study Among Faculty in Government, Aided, And Private Colleges
    G Rathod MS, CK Harish
    CK, The Impact of Digital Literacy on Teaching Effectiveness: A Comparative … , 2025
    2025
  • Reimagining Librarianship: Policy Frameworks for Integrating Library Professionals into Teaching and Digital Literacy Initiatives
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 23 (7), 204-214 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • From Shelves to Syllabi: Exploring Dual Identities in Librarianship
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies 8 (2), 75-81 , 2025
    2025
  • Library and Information Science (LIS) Education and Library Practice in India: Bridging the Gap or Deepening the Divide?
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 23 (7), 34-41 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • New Education Policy-2020: Role of Libraries
    M Lamani, MSG Rathod
    International Journal of Research in Library Science 7 (3), 166-171 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Information Diet: Understanding its Role in a Digital Age with Statistical Insights
    MSG Rathod
    International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS) 10 (4), 67-77 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Transforming Academic Libraries for Inclusive and Digital-First Higher Education: A Comparative Study of Policy, Practice and Innovation in India and the United States
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 23 (8), 221-231 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • The Rise of Smart Libraries: Integrating IoT, Cloud Services, and AI for Next-Gen Learning Spaces
    MSG Rathod
    International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS) 11 (2), 210-226 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Gamification in Libraries: Strategies for User Engagement and Skill Development
    MS RATHOD
    Available at SSRN 5321708 3 (1), 24-34 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Libraries: A Statistical Analysis
    MSG Rathod
    International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS) 11 (2), 65-82 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • The Role of Information Literacy in Enhancing Faculty Research Productivity: A Case Study of Mangalore University-Affiliated Colleges
    MSG Harish, C.K. & Rathod
    International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS) 11 (2), 59-64 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Documentation, Preservation, and Conservation of Library Collections: A Comprehensive Analysis
    MSG Rathod
    International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS) 11 (1), 94-103 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Academic libraries as catalysts for faculty research excellence: Bridging information literacy gaps in higher education
    G Rathod MS
    Savitha, Academic Libraries as Catalysts for Faculty Research Excellence … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Reimagining Librarianship: Policy Frameworks for Integrating Library Professionals into Teaching and Digital Literacy Initiatives
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 23 (7), 204-214 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Library and Information Science (LIS) Education and Library Practice in India: Bridging the Gap or Deepening the Divide?
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 23 (7), 34-41 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • The Future of Library Collections: Trends in Digitalization, Open Access and User Access
    MSG Rathod
    Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 23 (06), 1-10 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Strengthening India's Library Ecosystem: The Need for a National Library Commission in India
    MSG Rathod
    International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS) 11 (2), 42-58 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • National Information System for Fashion and Apparel Industry (NISFAI) - Cloud: A Proposal
    MSG Rathod
    International Journal of Information Library and Society 12 (2), 1-4 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • National Information System for Fashion and Apparel Industry (NISFAI)-Technology and Structure: A Proposal
    MSG Rathod
    Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research 12 (11), 737-745 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 1
  • Electoral Behaviour in Contemporary India: A Behavioural Typology of Permanent, Paid, and Suspense Voters
    MS Rathod
    Electoral Behaviour in Contemporary India: A Behavioural Typology of … , 2026
    2026
  • Reimagining Public Sector Compensation in the 21st Century: A Policy Analysis of the 8th Central Pay Commission Questionnaire
    MS Rathod
    Reimagining Public Sector Compensation in the 21st Century: A Policy … , 2026
    2026
  • Clan, Culture, and Continuity: A Socio-Anthropological Study of Gor (Roma-Banjara) Gotra Systems, Marriage Regulations, and Ritual Traditions in India
    MS Rathod
    Marriage Regulations, and Ritual Traditions in India (November 29, 2025) , 2025
    2025
  • Between Illusion and Truth: How Blind Talk, Imaginary Talk, and Reality Talk Shape Our Lives
    MS Rathod
    Between Illusion and Truth: How Blind Talk, Imaginary Talk, and Reality Talk … , 2025
    2025
  • The Protective and the Cooperative Mindset: A Tale of Two Ways of Thinking
    MS Rathod
    The Protective and the Cooperative Mindset: A Tale of Two Ways of Thinking … , 2025
    2025

Publications

A. National Journals
"Design and Development of an Institutional Repository using DSpace" – Published in Indian Journal of Library & Information Technology, KSCLA.
"National Information System for Fashion and Apparel Industry (NISFAI) - Technology and Structure" – Published in Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research.
B. International Journals
"Design and Development of an Information Support System for Fashion and Apparel Industry: A Literature Review" – Published in International Journal of Information Sources and Services.
"Application of Artificial Intelligence in Library Services: Implementation, Benefits, and Challenges" – Published in An International Peer Reviewed Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies.
C. Books & Edited Volumes
Editor of the book: "Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Horticulture, Tourism and Information Technology in India", RDF, Sirsi.
Contributor to: "The College Library Manual: A Guide for LIS Professionals", published by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka.
D. Conference Proceedings
Papers presented in Indian Library Association (ILA) Conferences, KSCLA National & International Conferences, and various UGC-sponsored seminars on library automation, digital libraries, and AI in LIS.

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

Library Automation & Digitalization Software

Implemented Koha and eG4 Cloud for fully automated library management at Government First Grade College, Ayanur.
Developed an Institutional Repository using DSpace for Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bangalore.

National Information System for Fashion and Apparel Industry (NISFAI) - Cloud

Proposed a cloud-based Information Support System for the fashion and apparel industry to streamline research and knowledge sharing.

Patents & Publications

Multiple research papers published on AI in library services, information literacy, and digital repositories in national and international journals.

Books & Manuals

"The College Library Manual: A Guide for LIS Professionals" (Contributor, Dept. of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Karnataka).
Edited Conference Proceedings on Horticulture, Tourism, and IT.