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About The Authors

Nitesh Kumar Verma
Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Akhandanand Shukla
Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India.
India

Dr. Akhandanand Shukla
General Information
Dr. Akhandanand Shukla
Assistant Professor
Department of Library & Information Science
Mizoram University
Tanhril, Aizawl - 796 004
Mizoram (INDIA)
Email: akhandanandshukla@gmail.com
Phone: +91 97740 03221
Areas of Specialization
Webometrics
Digital Libraries
Knowledge Organisation (Classification Theory)
Information Technology
Areas of Research Interest
Webometrics, Digital Library, Information Technology
Academic Qualifications
B. Sc. (VBSPU, Jaunpur, 2002), M. Lib. & Inf. Sc. (BHU, 2005), Ph. D. (BHU, 2009)
Ph. D. Research Title
Evaluating Indian Academic and Research Library Websites based on Web Impact Factor
Analysis.
Fellowship
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF) of University Grants Commission, New Delhi from January,
2008 to December, 2009.
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) of University Grants Commission, New Delhi from January,
2006 to December, 2007.
Teaching Experience
Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl. Since 22nd July,
2010 to date, I have been teaching the following subjects:
• Knowledge Organisation (Classification Theory)
• Information Technology Applications
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Content Management & Digital Library – Theory & Practical
Publications
Journals – International / National (Peer Reviewed & Indexed / Abstracted)
• Shukla, Akhandanand & Tripathi, Aditya. (2010). Establishing content awareness
evaluation criteria for library websites: a case study of Indian academic library
websites. Annals of Library and Information Studies. 57(4), 403-416. [Full text].
• Shukla, Akhandanand & Tripathi, Aditya. (2009). Webometric analysis of institutes of
national importance in India. IASLIC Bulletin. 54(3), 165-180. [Full text].
Journals – International / National
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2010). Extension areas of library in modern era. Research
Digest. 5(1), 78-81. [Full text].
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2009). Measuring effectiveness of institutional websites: a case
study of central universities of India. Research Digest. 4(3). [Full text].
Conference Proceedings - International
• Majumdar, Amrita & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2008). Web 2.0: implications on library. In
Proceedings of 6th International CALIBER 2008 on "From Automation to Transformation"
(pp. 462-468). University of Allahabad, Allahabad. [Full text].
• Parihar, Shiva & Shukla, Akhandanand. (2008). RSS feed: information straight to the
users. In Proceedings of 6th International CALIBER 2008 on "From Automation to
Transformation" (pp. 729). University of Allahabad, Allahabad. [Abstract].
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2007). Use of information and communication technology for
bridging the digital divide. In Proceedings of 5th International CALIBER 2007 on
"Information and Knowledge Management in Networked World" (pp. 804). Panjab
University, Chandigarh. [Abstract].
Conference Proceedings - National / Regional / Local
• Shukla, Akhandanand (2014). Use of Library 2.0 tools and techniques in academic
libraries of India: a survey of central universities of India. In Proceedings of 2nd National
Conference of Society for Promotion of Libraries, Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP- 2014) on
"Libraries: Towards Digital Paradigm " (pp.1-8). DLIS, CSJM University, Kanpur. [Full
text]. [Published by Bharati Publishers & Distributers: Faizabad].
• Shukla, Akhandanand & Pal, Manoj Kumar (2014). Cloud computing: an approach
towards library & information centers. In Proceedings of 2nd National Conference of
Society for Promotion of Libraries, Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP- 2014) on "Libraries: Towards
Digital Paradigm " (pp.156-159). DLIS, CSJM University, Kanpur. [Full text]. [Published
by Bharati Publishers & Distributers: Faizabad].
• Shukla, Akhandanand & Verma, Manoj Kumar (2014). Digital divide and agricultural
knowledge society. In Proceedings of National Conference of Agricultural Librarians and
User Community (NCALUC - 2014) on "Agricultural Information Management in Digital
Era" (pp.171-173). Nehru Library, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. [Full
text].
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2012). Library resources and its utilization: a study of Mizoram
University central library. In UGC Sponsored Regional Seminar on "Resource Mobilization
for College Libraries in North-East Region" (pp. 24-36). Govt. Aizawl North College,
Aizawl. [Full text].
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2012). Delivering library services through modern ICT tools &
techniques. In UGC Sponsored National Workshop on "Use of Modern Technology for Skill
Development in Higher Education" (pp. 18-25). Moran College, Sivasagar. [Full text].
• Shukla, Akhandanand & Tripathi, Aditya. (2012). Library 2.0: tools & techniques. In
National Seminar on “Innovative Challenges in Information Services" (pp. 74-85). Deptt.
of Library & Information Science, University of Jammu, Jammu. [Full text]. [Published
by Kutub Publications: New Delhi].
• Shukla, Akhandanand & Singh, S. N. (2011). Emerging technologies: a gateway to future
libraries. In Proceedings of National Conference on Agricultural Librarians and User
Community (NCALUC - 2011) on "Transformation of Agricultural Libraries in
Collaborative Era" (pp.115-125). Satyanand Stokes Library, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University
of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan. [Full text].
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2010). Future of open source library solutions. In Proceedings of
National Conference on “Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS)” (pp. 259-280). Edited by
Tripathi, Aditya, Prasad, H. N., & Mishra, Rajani. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications. [Full
text].
Book Chapters (Edited / Festschrift Volumes)
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2014). Initiatives for bridging the digital divide: a review. In
Parashar, V. & Wishwakarma, M. L. (Eds.), Current Trends of Libraries in ICT Era (pp. 71-
79). Delhi: Research India Publications. [Full Text]
• Shukla, Akhandanand & Pal, Manoj Kumar. (2014). Implications of digital rights
management in libraries & information centers. In Parashar, V. & Wishwakarma, M. L.
(Eds.), Current Trends of Libraries in ICT Era (pp. 109-117). Delhi: Research India
Publications. [Full Text]
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2012). User's information seeking behaviour in changing
context with reference to Mizoram University. In Satpathi, S. K. et al. (Eds.), Strategic
Issues in Library Management (pp. 183-197). New Delhi: Avon Publications. [Full text].
• Shukla, Akhandanand. (2012). Virtual communication tools: a new mode of learning
through web technology. In Karisidappa, C. R. & Padhi, P. (Eds), Information Control and
Management in Digital Environment: Prof. K. C. Panda Festschrift Volume (pp. 175-179).
New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers. [Full text].
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences attended / participated
International
• 6th International Convention on "From Automation to Transformation", CALIBER-2008
held at University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 28th - 29th Feb.& 1st March, 2008 jointly
organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and University of Allahabad, Allahabad.
• International Conference on "Semantic Web & Digital Libraries", 21st-23rd February,
2007 organised by Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical
Institute, Bangalore.
• 5th International Convention on "Information and Knowledge Management in
Networked World", CALIBER-2007 held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, 8th-10th
February, 2007 jointly organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and Panjab
University, Chandigarh.
• 3rd International BHU Alumni Meet & International Seminar on "Education in the 21st
Century and Mahamana's Vision", 6th-7th January, 2007, organised by Banaras Hindu
University in Association with Mahamana Malaviya Mission.
National / Regional / Local
• Regional Seminar on “Resource Mobilization for College Libraries in North-East
Region”, 22nd – 23rd September, 2011, organized by Govt. Aizawl North College, Aizawl
and sponsored by UGC-NERO; NEC, Shillong and ICSSR-NERC, Shillong.
• Orientation Programme on “Orientation on HIV/AIDS for MZU Faculty”, 12th August,
2011 organised by Saksham, the Global Fund Round-7, Counselling Component,
Mizoram University and supported by Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS).
• National Workshop on “Purvottariya Bhashaon evam Hindi me Takaniki Shabda
Nirmaan aur Vaigyanik Lekhan”, 25th – 26th July, 2011 organised by Scientific &
Technical Terminology Commission, Ministry of Human Resource Development
(Department of Higher Education), New Delhi and held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
• National Seminar on “Children's Literature of North-East: The Changing Scenario of
Reading Habit”, 29th – 30th March, 2011 jointly organised by National Book Trust India,
New Delhi & Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
• Management Development Program cum National Workshop on “Export Marketing &
Documentation Procedures”, 15th – 17th February, 2011 jointly organized by Indian
Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata & Department of Management, Mizoram
University, Aizawl.
• BHU Alumni Meet (BHUAM 2010) and Seminar on “Higher Education and Sustainable
Development: Emerging Challenges and Mahamana's Vision”, 24th – 25th December,
2010 organized by Alumni Cell, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
• National Workshop on “Knowledge Repository”, 18th – 20th November, 2010 organized
by & held at Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl
and sponsored by RRRLF (Ministry of Culture), Kolkata; NASSDOC (ICSSR), New Delhi &
INFLIBNET Centre (UGC), Ahmedabad.
• One day awareness program on “UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium”, 15th
November, 2010 organized by & held at Department of Library & Information Science,
Mizoram University, Aizawl in collaboration with INFLIBNET Centre (UGC),
Ahmedabad.
• National Seminar on “Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS)”, 16th – 17th January, 2009
jointly organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi & Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
• National Workshop on “Manuscriptology and Palaeography”, 28th May – 11th June, 2007
jointly organized by National Mission for Manuscripts, Department of Culture, Govt. of
India & Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
• One day seminar on “Benchmarking and Best Practices in Special Libraries” on 2nd
February, 2007, organised by SLA Asian Chapter, New Delhi.
• National Conference on “Community Information Service: Challenges and Opportunities
for Libraries”, 20th – 22nd March, 2006 organised by & held at Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi in collaboration with United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI),
New Delhi & Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India,
New Delhi.
• National Workshop on “Web Applications to Libraries & Information Centers”, 2nd – 4th
March, 2005 organised by & held at Department of Library & Information Science,
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences organized
National
• “National Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Koha”, 6th – 12th September, 2011
organised at Mizoram University, Aizawl & sponsored by Central Reference Library,
Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Kolkata.
Supervision of Dissertations / Theses
MLIS Dissertations
• H. Lalmuankimi / Information Seeking Behaviour of PG Students and Research Scholars
of School of Social Sciences of Mizoram University: Study [Lib -09/82: 24.06.2011]
• Lalchhanchhuahi Kawlni / Information Seeking Behaviour of PG Students and Research
Scholars of School of Economics, Management and Information Sciences of Mizoram
University: Study [Lib -09/86: 24.06.2011]
• Lawmtluanga / Growth and Development of Government Aizawl College Library: A
Case Study [Lib -10/102: 14.06.2012]
• Lalhlimpuia / Information Sources and Services Provided by the Kendriya Vidyalaya
Library Thuampui, Aizawl: A Case Study [Lib - 10/110: 10.06.2012]
• R. Lalrohlui / Library Services Provided by the Mizoram College of Nursing: A Case
Study [Lib - 10/112: 14.06.2012]
M. Phil. Dissertations
• Vanlalfeli / Library Websites of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): A Webometric
Study [Adm. - 08.08.2012; Reg. - MZU/M. Phil/132 of 21.05.2013; Sub. - 19.12.2013]
Under Evaluation
• S. Sialai / Application of ICT in College Libraries of Aizawl City. Ongoing
• C. Lalrinenga /Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of School of Earth Sciences &
Natural Resources Management and School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University: A
Comparative Study. Ongoing.
Responsibilities under University Level / Department Level
• Member, Board of Studies, Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram
University, Aizawl from 27.09.2010 to 26.09.2013.
• Member, School Board, School of Economics, Management and Information Sciences,
Mizoram University, Aizawl from 10.03.2011 to 09.03.2014.
Editorial Board Member / Reviewer of Journals
• Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences.
(http://stmjournals.com/Journal-of-Advancements-in-Library-Sciences.html)
Extra Curricular Activities / Awards / Appreciations
• Workshop Coordinator, “National Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Koha”, 6th – 12th
September, 2011 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl.
• Designed a blog “DLIS BHU NEWS” for the Department of Library and Information Science,
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (http://dlisnews.blogspot.com).
• Designed and developed a Website for the Department of Library and Information Science,
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (http://www.bhu.ac.in/lis.html, presently not existed).
• Received Gold Medal in Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc.) program of
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 2004-2005.
• Secured second position in Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc.) program of
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 2003-04.
• Secured first position in Debate on “Polythene Pollution” and Poster Contest on
“Environmental Pollution”, 2002.
• Secured first position in Poster Contest on “Pollution”, 2001.
• Secured second position in Poster & Slogan contest (Senior Group) on theme of “Suchana
Prodyugiki Ke Barthe Kadam” on occasion of “National Science Day”, 28th Feb. 1999.
• Secured third position in Debate on “Terrorism” in the year 1999.
• Secured first position in “Regional Level Science Exhibition”, 1997.
• Secured first position in “District Level Science Exhibition”, 1997.
• Actively participated in “Rajya Vigyan Pradarshiny”, 1997 conducted by Rajya Vigyan
Sikshha Samsthan, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Professional Membership
• Life Member of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC),
Kolkata.
• Life Member of Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi.
• Life Member of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS).

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Usability Analysis of Central Universities Libraries Websites of North-East India: An Evaluative Study

Nitesh Kumar Verma, Akhandanand Shukla

Abstract

To maintain the standard, design and structure of Indian academic library websites, it is highly recommended for regular assessment of library web portals to increase their usability and accessibility. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usability, efficiency, and effectiveness of selected central universities libraries websites of North East India. On the basis of the present study, it is found that most of selected central universities libraries websites of North-Eastern region of India were ignoring their usability features and there is numerous scope of further improvement in terms of applications of Web 2.0 tools, web searching features, library committee, website update, website map, website multilingual option, etc.

Keywords

Website Usability, Central Universities, Library Website, Academic Libraries.

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