Dr. KALPANA T.M.

🎓 Educational Qualifications & Certifications

📢 Key Invited Lectures & Resource Person Sessions

1. Aug 12, 2026: Chief Guest Address on "Significance of Libraries to Tame Research" (National Librarian's Day) – S.S.K.V College of Arts & Science, Kanchipuram.
2. Dec 5, 2025: Expert Session on "Research Writing in Fashion Industry" – National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
3. Nov 9, 2025: Online Lecture on "Global Issues on Design, Management and Technology" – National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
4. July 3, 2025: Lecture on "Strategies for Preventing Plagiarism in Academic Research" in 5-day FDP – VISTAS, Chennai.
5. March 27, 2025: Lecture on "How to Avoid Plagiarism in Research Paper Writing" – DrillBit & DADI Institute of Engineering & Technology, Visakhapatnam.
6. March 15, 2025: Lecture on "How to Avoid Plagiarism in Content Writing" – DrillBit & Pace Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole.
7. Feb 22, 2025: Lecture on "Unleash the Power of Your Research: Effective Research Writing" – Vimala College Thrissur & DrillBit.
8. Jan 31, 2025: Invited Speaker for Open Odyssey on "Open Resources for Research" – St. Anne's Arts and Science College, Madhavaram.
9. Sept 9, 2023: Chief Guest for International Literacy Day on "Boosting Literacy Rate in India in Digital Era" – Kingston Engineering College, Vellore.
10. Aug 26, 2023: Resource Person in National Seminar on "Welcome to the World of Free Learning and Plagiarism Free Publishing" – Auxilium College, Vellore.
11. March 30, 2023: Invited Speaker for Seminar on "Free Access Resources for Learning, Teaching and Research" – Periyar University, Salem.
12. Oct 8, 2022: Regional Conference Session on "Integrated Digital Security in Academic Libraries" – Stella Maris College, Chennai.
13. Feb 10, 2022: Invited Speaker in AICTE-Anna University STTP on "Digital Sustainability in Libraries" – Anna University, Chennai.
14. Feb 29, 2020: Invited Speaker in National Workshop on "Plagiarism with Reference to URKUND" – MEASI Institute, Chennai.

📚 Publications & Research Output

• Kalpana, T. M., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2016). Technological sustainability and green libraries: A study among library professionals working in select higher educational institutions in and around Chennai. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science, 5(1), 1–11.
• Kalpana, T. M., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2015). Sustainable development and fund generation in libraries. ScieXplore: International Journal of Research in Science, 2(2), 58–63.
• Kalpana, T. M., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2014). Strategies for sustainable development in libraries. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science, 3(3).
• Kalpana, T. M., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2014). Energy sustainability through renewable sources in libraries – A study. ScieXplore, 1(1), 58–63.
• Kalpana, T. M., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2012). Build your own application for free. SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science, 4(1–4), 32–37.

• Pratap Simha Netaji, & Kalpana, T. M. (2025). Setting up of business entities: A ready reckoner. Notion Press.
• Kalpana, T., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2025). Electronic sustainability in libraries with microcontrollers: Applications. In Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology (6th ed.). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7366-5.ch080
• Kalpana, T. M. (2021). Sustainable development towards librarianship. In 20 Pearls of Librarianship (Vol. I). ICT.
• Kalpana, T. M., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2016). Green economic and secure libraries on clouds. In Web-Based Services: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 945–963). IGI Global.
• Kalpana, T. M., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2015). Network, sustainability and security of libraries on smartphones. In Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology (3rd ed., pp. 765–774). IGI Global.
• Kalpana, T. M., & Gopalakrishnan, S. (2013). Self-sustainability in academic libraries in digital era. In Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries (pp. 47–67). IGI Global.

🛡️ Editorial Board Member & Academic Roles

• Associate Editor: Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE), IGI Global.
• Editorial Board Member: Encyclopedia on Library and Information Science (IGI Global).
• Editorial Board Member: Encyclopedia on Information Science and Technology (3rd & 6th Editions, IGI Global).
• Co-Supervisor: Guiding Ph.D. Research Scholar Ms. Kreethika M. (Kalasalingam University, Dept. of R&D) since 2024.
• External Jury Member: UG Bridge Programme 2024-2025 at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
• Reviewer: IJDLS, IJLIS, IJIDET, AJIST, AJESS, AJEE, SAJSSE, JETIR (UGC Approved Journal).
• Life Memberships: Society for Library and Information Science & Madras Library Association.

🏆 Awards & Honours

⚡ Major Projects Executed & Technical Highlights

• Library Automation & Management: Complete execution of library automation with Library Manager 6.5.9 (FOSS), Soul 2, and Autolib 5.2 versions with Barcode technology for collections exceeding 50,000 books, 300 periodicals, and 3,000 active users.
• NAAC Accreditation: Executive member of the Library Council for NAAC Accreditation, successfully achieving A+ Grade in 2005, 2007, and 2009.
• ISI Chennai Library Automation: Full execution, maintenance, and automation of three libraries at Indian Statistical Institute, Chennai Centre using KOHA integrated with latest RFID and barcode technologies.
• Honorary Library Automation: Active technical team member in automating the historical Smt. Lingammal Trust Sastra Prathiksha Library in Rajapalayam and St. Anne's College for Women in Madhavaram.

💼 Work Experience

🎤 Conference & Seminar Paper Presentations

1. March 11–13, 2026: Co-authored paper on "Sustainable Library Website Evaluation - Significance Parametric Study" published in International Conference on Bridging the Gap: Trends in Library and Information Science, organized by Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore.
2. Feb 6, 2025: Co-authored paper on "AI driven Library web Services- Evaluation Parameters: a Review with Scientific Approach" in International Conference on AI-Driven Innovations in Academic and Research Librarianship, organized by Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women, Perambur, Chennai. 🏆 Best Paper Award
3. Feb 7–9, 2024: Presented paper on "Catalyzing sustainability in Libraries" in G20 Library Summit, organized by Central University of Puducherry, Puducherry.
4. April 13–15, 2023: Presented paper on "Library automation and sustainment with Arduino Microcontrollers" in 11th International Library Information Professionals’ Summit (I-LIPS) on New and Innovative Libraries in Digital Era: Services and Practices, organized by Galgotias University in collaboration with IFLA & ALA Asia Community, Greater Noida.
5. Oct 13–15, 2022: Presented paper on "Arduino – Microcontrollers in Library Sustainability" organized by RRRLF Sponsored SALIS 2022: National Conference on Transformation of Learning Resource Centres in Digital Era. 🏆 Best Paper Award – 1st Prize
6. Nov 24–25, 2021: Participated and published paper on "Sustainability in Libraries with E-Stimulus – A Survey" in 12th International Hybrid Conference on Recent Advances in Information, organized by Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.
7. Dec 18–19, 2013: Presented paper on "Libraries on Smart phones" at National Conference on Recent Advances in Information Technology 2013, organized by IGCAR, Kalpakkam.
8. March 14–15, 2013: Presented paper on "Cloud computing Security issues and Solutions" at National Conference on Reaching Out Users through Technology 2013, organized by CSIR – Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC), Chennai.
9. Feb 15–16, 2013: Presented paper on "Cost Free Surveys" at National Conference on Research Methodology in Library and Information Science – A Holistic Approach, jointly organized by Anna University Library and Dept. of LIS, University of Madras.
10. Dec 21, 2012: Presented paper on "Green Economics in Cloud Computing" at National Conference on E-Infrastructure in Libraries, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management, Coimbatore. 🏆 Best Paper Award
11. June 2012: Presented paper on "Collection Development with Ecofriendly Technologies" for International Conference on Collection Development in Digital Era 2012, University of Madras, Chennai.
12. June 2012: Presented paper on "Collection Development and Cloud Computing in Library environment" for International Conference on Collection Development in the digital environment 2012, University of Madras, Chennai.
13. June 2012: Co-authored paper on "Digital Repository software – a Comparative Study" at National Conference on Opensource Integrated Library Systems, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai.
14. June 2012: Presented paper on "Building your own application for free" at National Conference on Opensource Integrated Library Systems, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai. 🏆 Best Paper Award – 1st Prize
15. March 2012: Presented paper on "Citation analysis tools – overview" at National Seminar on Scientometrics and Informetrics, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
16. March 2012: Presented paper on "Ereaders a comparative study" at International Conference on Electronic publications, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
17. Feb 2012: Presented paper on "Survey through software" at National Seminar on Technology enabled library information services in the Digital Era, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki College for Women, Chennai. 🏆 Best Paper Award
18. March 2011: Presented paper on "Monetary Empowerment of libraries" at National Seminar on Redefining the role of libraries in the Digital Era, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
19. July 2010: Presented paper on "Introduction of Entrance Examinations for MBA with MLIS as Integrated course" at National Seminar on Knowledge Management in Libraries, SKR Engineering College, Chennai.
20. June 2010: Presented paper on "Revenue Empowerment of Libraries" at International Conference on Innovation driven Librarianship, SRM University, Kanchipuram.
21. Feb 2010: Presented paper on "User Study and user education in Academic Libraries, needs and importance" at National Seminar on Collaborations and Strategic Alliances for the development of Libraries in Various institutions of Higher Education, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore.

🛠️ Workshops, Symposia & Training Programmes

1. Feb 21, 2026: Participated in Workshop on "CPMS 2026 - Fundamentals of Mathematical Logic" conducted by ISI Chennai Centre.
2. Dec 29–31, 2025: Participated in "FEEL Teacher Intervention Programme" conducted by Centre for Leadership and Human Resource Development (CLHRD, Karnataka) organized by SSM Arts and Science College, Chennai.
3. Dec 19, 2025: Participated in Comprehensive Online Training on "Learn how to access 2500+ Journals available under One Nation One Subscription" organized by Taylor & Francis Group.
4. Sept 24, 2025: Participated in "Academic Allies in India" - A Library Leader's Summit organized by Taylor & Francis Group at Radisson Blu Hotel, Chennai.
5. Sept 1, 2025: Participated in webinar on "Role of Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Writing" organized by Springer Nature for One Nation One Subscription member institutions.
6. July 17, 2025: Participated in Online Training session on "How to publish with Oxford Journals" organized by Wiley.
7. July 8, 2025: Participated in Comprehensive Online Training on "Understanding the Open Access Publishing and The Open Future" organized by Oxford University Press.
8. June 12, 2025: Participated in Comprehensive Online Training on "Understanding Research Metrics: Essential Tools for Academic Excellence" organized by Springer Nature (ONOS).
9. May 19, 2024: Participated in National Webinar on "Focus for Success: Define your Destiny in LIS Profession and Beyond" organized by IATLIS & DLIS, Tumkur University, Tumakuru.
10. April 22, 2024: Participated in IEEE CS Day conducted at SSN Engineering College on "Responsible AI".
11. Jan 20, 2024: Participated in SoFerence 2024, National Social Conference on Transformation of Libraries: The Design Thinking Way, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Bangalore.
12. Dec 29, 2023: Participated in Meeting on "The Role of Physical Library in the Era of Internet", organized by The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Taramani, Chennai.
13. June 16, 2023: Participated in DELNET-CISCO Webinar on "Best Practices to Protect against Ransomware Attacks".
14. July 2–4, 2019: International Joint Symposium on "Data Representation and Organization Techniques" organized by DRTC/ISI and MRC/Drexel University.
15. Dec 12–13, 2017: Training programme on "E-Procurement" at ISI Chennai Centre.
16. Nov 26, 2016: Participated in National Level seminar on "Quality Management techniques in Libraries" organized by Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai.
17. March 25–26, 2016: Regional (South) Workshop on "Institutional Digital Repository" organized by National Digital Library at IIT Madras.
18. Nov 28, 2015: Workshop on "Golden Rules for Interpersonal Relationships and Bibliotherapy for Problem Solving" organized by Dr. M.G.R. Janaki College for Women, Chennai.
19. March 3–7, 2014: Participated in National Workshop on "DSpace" organized by Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.
20. June 12–15, 2013: Participated in National Workshop on "KOHA" organized by NMEICT at IIT Madras.
21. Dec 1, 2012: Workshop on "Present trends in Digital library Resources – Opportunities to Libraries" jointly organized by Tata McGraw-Hill and Hindustan University. 🏆 Quiz Winner
22. Oct 5, 2012: National Workshop on NPTEL organized by IIT Madras jointly with National College of Engineering, Tirunelveli.
23. June 23, 2012: Workshop on "Changing Dimension in E-Resources" jointly organized by Springer and Hindustan University. 🏆 Quiz Winner
24. March 2012: Workshop on "Writing Technical Paper" at RMD Engineering College, Chennai.
25. March 2010: Workshop on "LEAP 2010 – Written Communication and Presentation Skills for Library Professionals" at Anna University, Chennai.

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