Title Dr. First Name LEELADHARAN M. Last Name
Designation Associate Professor
Department Department of Library and Information Science
Email
Webpage
Phone.no 04132654593
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Ph.D. - Doctorate Pondicherry University 2019
Teaching Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Assistant Professor (Stage 1) 13-07-2009 To 24-10-2012 (3 years, 3 months, 11 days)
Assistant Professor (Stage 2) 25-10-2012 To 24-10-2017 (4 years, 11 months, 29 days)
Assistant Professor (Stage 3) 25-10-2017 To 24-10-2020 (2 years, 11 months, 29 days)
Associate Professor Presently Working since 25-10-2020 (5 years, 21 days)
Assistant Professor 24-10-2007 To 12-07-2009 (1 years, 8 months, 18 days)
Administrative Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Alumni Coordinator 24-10-2010 To 20-01-2015 (4 years, 2 months, 27 days)
Alumni Coordinator 21-01-2015 To 20-01-2018 (2 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Coordinator 21-01-2017 To 20-01-2019 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Coordinator 26-06-2015 To 26-07-2015 (1 months)
Coordinator 27-06-2017 To 27-07-2017 (1 months)
Coordinator 24-06-2019 To 24-07-2019 (1 months)
Coordinator 08-10-2021 To 09-11-2021 (1 months, 1 days)
Coordinator 08-11-2022 To 08-12-2022 (1 months)
Coordinator 25-08-2023 To 25-09-2023 (1 months)
Coordinator 18-11-2020 To 18-11-2021 (1 years)
Coordinator 18-11-2022 To 18-11-2023 (1 years)
Coordinator 07-11-2019 To 25-12-2019 (1 months, 18 days)
Coordinator 11-01-2023 To 28-02-2023 (1 months, 17 days)
Coordinator 25-08-2023 To 31-12-2023 (4 months, 6 days)
Administrative Experience (Outside Institution)
Designation Institute Duration
Micro Observer Government of Puducherry 29-04-2021 To 10-05-2021 (11 days)
Professional Body Associations
Professional Agency Name Name of Activity Year of Association
Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science - Puducherry Chapter Secretary 2013
Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science - Puducherry Chapter Chairman 2025
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
5 1 0
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Trends in Statistical Methods in Indian Library Science Research (2012-2022) Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 0976-4658 45 (6) 2025 https://publications.drdo.gov.in/ojs/index.php/djlit/article/view/20705/8706 10.14429/djlit.20705
Embracing AI in libraries: a strategic approach for India’s evolving library landscape Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Library Hi Tech News 2054-1678 2025 https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/lhtn-12-2024-0207/full/html 10.1108/LHTN-12-2024-0207
Analysing the impact of academic policies and interventions on research productivity in Indian library and information science Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Performance Measurement and Metrics 1758-6925 26(1) 2024 https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/pmm-06-2024-0031/full/pdf?casa_token=lXAmgDmN3d4AAAAA:XKdZjNDZxXg55Ij2ygjBvDaEYmI2g9lkVN6e5FsT-GZXVwkVdmPTFeOaGqb1SXRHFAichd7vtX0UaGnWtwHMIKYZXiIu2catJPt0UxXNhZ6tHkOQYZY 10.1108/PMM-06-2024-0031
Generative AI Tools for Collaborative Content Creation: A Comparative Analysis Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 0976-4658 44(3) 2024 https://publications.drdo.gov.in/ojs/index.php/djlit/article/view/19698 10.14429/djlit.44.3.19698

Digital Literacy and Reading Habits of Pondicherry University Students Research Papers in Care Listed Journals The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning 2147-6454 11 (4) 2023 https://www.tojdel.net/journals/tojdel/articles/v11i04/v11i04-07.pdf
Understand Work Alienation, Digital Technology Overload and Job Satisfaction Among Library Professionals in India Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 0976-4658 43(5) 2023 https://publications.drdo.gov.in/ojs/index.php/djlit/article/view/18516/8124 10.14429/djlit.43.05.18516
Influencing Features and Factors of Reference Management Software: A study in Pondicherry University Research Papers in Care Listed Journals IASLIC Bulletin 0018-8441 65(4) 2020
Connecting with Library Science research scholars and alumni using the Facebook Page: An empirical study Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 1522-0222 4624 2020 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4624
Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) under Ministry of Tourism of India Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 1522-0222 3662 2019 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/3662
Awareness and Use of Open Source Software by Social Scientists Research Papers in Care Listed Journals Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science 0973-7081 12(2) 2018 https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:pjolis&volume=12&issue=2&article=002 10.5958/0975-6922.2018.00013.X
SAARC countries contribution to Open Access publishing: A study Research Papers in Care Listed Journals GyanKosh: The Journal of Library and Information Management 2249-3182 6(2) 2017 https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:gyankosh&volume=6&issue=2&article=004 10.5958/2249-3182.2015.00010.6
Wi-Fi Usage by Academics of Pondicherry - A Case Study Research Papers in Care Listed Journals Journal of Knowledge & Communication Management 2277-7946 6(2) 2016 https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jkcm&volume=6&issue=2&article=002 10.5958/2277-7946.2016.00009.7
Relationship between electronic journal downloads and citations in library consortia Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Library Review 0024-2535 65 (6/7) 2016 https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/lr-02-2016-0019/full/html 10.1108/LR-02-2016-0019
Mobile Web Usage by Students of Paramedical Courses in Puducherry Research Papers in Care Listed Journals Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science 0975-6922 9(4) 2015 https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:pjolis&volume=9&issue=4&article=002 10.5958/0975-6922.2015.00031.5
Open source software awareness and use by the library professionals of professional colleges in Puducherry Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Digital Library Services 2250-1142 5(1) 2015
Research Output of Higher Educational Institutions in North East India: A Bibliometric Approach Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science (An International Journal) 0973-3108 7(1) 2015
Beyond the Classroom Walls: Role of Social Media in Information Transfer Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Asia Pacific Journal of Library and Information Science 2228-9607 3 (1) 2013
Digital Literacy and Reading Habits of the Pondicherry University Students Research Papers in Care Listed Journals The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning 2147-6454 11(4) 2023 https://www.tojned.net/journals/tojdel/volumes/tojdel-volume11-i04.pdf
Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
Wireless information access in academic institutions of Telangana: A case study Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Bharathidasan University Author 9789385399862 2017 National
WiFi, the lifeline, for information needs of the research scholars of Pondicherry University – A pilot study Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Author 9789384192082 2016 Local Publishers
Emerging trends in print and broadcasting media libraries: A special focus on the relevance of media librarians Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University Co-Author 9789384556822 2015 Local Publishers
The Big Hit of Big Deal pricing model in Indian Library Consortia: A bird’s eye view Chapters in Books B.R. Publishing Corporation Co-Author 9789350500613 2012 National
Electronic Publications Edited/Translated Books Pondicherry University Co-Editor 9789350674529 2012 National
Indian Contribution to Open Access: A Survey Chapters in Books Macmillan Publishers Co-Author 978-9350590775 2012 International
Scholarly Open Access Journal Publications in Medicine and Allied Sciences: A bibliometric study Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Author 9788192210308 2011 National
Use of Scholarly resources among research scholars in Pondicherry University Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other INFLIBNET Co-Author 9788190207997 2010 http://ir.inflibnet.ac.in/dxml/bitstream/handle/1944/953/14.pdf?sequence=1 National
Web (R)evolution Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Annamalai University Author 9788190845502 2009 Local Publishers
RFID – Demystified Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other SRM University Author 9788175259485 2008 International
Use of Internet, its services & resources by the Academic Community in Chennai - A Survey Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other IASLIC Author 1997 National
Professional Development Programmes
Programme Title Sponsoring Institution Organizing Institution Role Type of Programme
Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Program Pondicherry University Pondicherry University & Department of Personnel and Training Attendee Other
ICSSR Sponsored 10 Days Research Methodology Programme ICSSR Department of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University Resource Person Short Term Program
Faculty Development Programme on Jopurnal Publishing Thiyagarajar College, Madurai Thiyagarajar College, Madurai Resource Person Faculty Development Programmes
Six Day AICTE AU-STTP on Digital Knowledge Discovery and Management in Libraries Anna University Anna University Resource Person Short Term Program
ICSSR Sponsored 10 Days Research Methodology Programme ICSSR Department of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University Organizer Short Term Program
Refresher Course in Social Sciences HRDC Bharathidasan University Attendee Refresher Program
Two Weeks Capacity Builiding Programme for Young Social Science Faculty ICSSR Pondicherry University Attendee Faculty Development Programmes
National Level Workshop on Koha Unity Services Attendee Other
Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in Library Sciences on "Skill and Expertise on in Diital Information Landscape" Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujam College, University of Delhi University of Delhi Attendee Refresher Program
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
Best Teacher Award Pondicherry University Academic University 05-09-2019
Best Teacher Award Pondicherry University Academic University 05-09-2022
Best Presenter Award Pondicherry University & ICSSR Research National 31-10-2018
Best Teacher Award Pondicherry University Academic University 08-09-2016
Best Paper Award St.Xaviers College of Education, Palayamkottai Research National 22-10-2018
Seminar / Conference Details / Workshops
Type of Activity Name of The Event Role Duration
Webinar Research Indicators, Resources, Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Webinar 23-06-2020 To 26-06-2020 (3 days)
Webinar National Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Webinar 14-06-2020 To 14-06-2020 (1 day)
Consulting Details
Name of the Project Consulting Agency Duration
SOS Children's Village Library SOS Children's Village (NGO) 02-03-2009 To 29-05-2009 (2 months, 27 days)
Library Automation Training Aarupadai Veedu Medical College Library 17-11-2023 To 18-11-2023 (1 days)
Sabari College of Education - Library Automation Sabari College of Education, Puducherry 19-06-2012 To 02-07-2012 (13 days)
Training Library Personnel on Koha - Library Automation software @Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth 20-07-2020 To 21-07-2020 (1 days)
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