GIRISH RATHOD M.S.
College Librarian and Library & Information Science · Department of Collegiate Education/Kuvempu University
Biography
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)
Recent Google Scholar Publications
- Electoral Behaviour in Contemporary India: A Behavioural Typology of Permanent, Paid, and Suspense Voters
- Reimagining Public Sector Compensation in the 21st Century: A Policy Analysis of the 8th Central Pay Commission Questionnaire
- Clan, Culture, and Continuity: A Socio-Anthropological Study of Gor (Roma-Banjara) Gotra Systems, Marriage Regulations, and Ritual Traditions in India
- Between Illusion and Truth: How Blind Talk, Imaginary Talk, and Reality Talk Shape Our Lives
- The Protective and the Cooperative Mindset: A Tale of Two Ways of Thinking
Research Outputs
Library Automation & Digitalization Software Implemented Koha and eG4 Cloud for fully automated library management at Government First Grade College, Ayanur.
Links
- ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8602-529X
- Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=T7JW53IAAAAJ
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=None
- Personal Weblink https://sites.google.com/view/dr-girishrathodms/