Office Address

The Director, Information and Library Network Centre,Infocity, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382007

Contact Person

Shri Kannan P

Scientist-E (LS)

Shri Yatrik Patel

Scientist-E (CS)

Shri Abhishek Kumar

Scientist-E (CS)

Dr Shiva Kumara S U


  • Librarian, BMS College of Architecture
  • Bull Temple, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India


Expertise


  • Library and Information Science
  • Dr. Shiva Kumara S U is a seasoned LIS professional with extensive experience in academic library management, research, and technology-driven library services. He currently serves as the Librarian at BMS D&P, Bengaluru, leading initiatives in digital libraries, library automation, and research support services. An accomplished researcher, he has published 45 research papers in reputed national and international journals, including Q1 journals, and has received the Best Research Paper Award.

Citations / H-Index

6

Scopus

1

h-index

21

Crossref

Publications

Journal Articles

16

Journal Articles

Conference Proceedings

8

Conference Proceedings

Google Scholar

Citation

78 Total
63 (2020)

H Index

3 Total
3 (2020)
i10 Index
1 Total
1 (2020)

Experience


Librarian
2019 - Present
Library and Information Centre
BMS College of Architecture
Research Assistant
2014 - 2015
Library and Information Science
Tumkur University
Library and Information Officer
2015 - 2018
School of Architecture
CMR University, Bangalore
Librarian
2018 - 2019
Learning Resource Center
Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies

Experience


  • Academic

    14

  • Administrative

    6

Education


MSc
2011
Kuvempu University
PhD
2025
Tumkur University
PGDLAN
2014
Annamalai University
PGDJMC
2011
Kuvempu University

Cloud Computing: Role and Applications in Libraries


The Digital Divide among the Rural and Urban Students: An Exploration


Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: An Overview


Understanding the Ask A Librarian Service: The Role of Librarian


Publication Productivity and Web Visibility of South Indian LIS Faculty