OBJECTIVE :
To obtain a position in the field of library science, where one can excel in terms of knowledge related to the field
WORK HISTORY :
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN :
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, KASARGOD.
Nayanmarmoola, Vidhyanagar, Kasargod Kerala,India.
July 2011Present
Cataloguing of new books using through KOHA Library Software
Classification of new books
Shelf rectification
LIBRARIAN :
IDEAL ENGLISH HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL – Kadakassery, Ayankalam-P O, Thavanur, Malappuram, Kerala, India, Pin 679594
March 2007 – May 2011
Prepare database of academic books availability and usage as per standards and number of students each year.
Accession and classification of books and periodicals.
Organize the specific book list and summarize the most used books.
Advise the library users for better options.
Monitor the other co-workers and guide them on the proper way.
Permanent member of book purchasing committee.
LIBRARIAN :
M.C.T. TRAINING COLLEGE, Melmuri, Malappuram, Kerala, India.
November 2006 – February 2007
Accession and classification of books and periodicals.
Advise the library users for better options.
Monitor the other co-workers and guide them on the proper way
EDUCATION :
Calicut University, Calicut University Campus, Department of Library & Information Science, Kerala, India
Master of Library &Information Science (with First class 66.4%) May 2005 Jun 2006
Calicut University, Majlis Arts &Science College Puramannur, Malappuram, Kerala, India.
Bachelor of Library &Information Science (with First class 66.6%) Jun 2003 Nov 2004
Calicut University, Calicut University campus Kerala, India
Master of Arts West Asian Studies (with second class 59%) Jun 2000 Jan 2002
Calicut University P.S.M.O College Tirurangadi, Malappuram.
Bachelor of Arts History, Economics & tourism (with second class 54%) Jun 1996 Apr 1999
Calicut University P.S.M.O College Tirurangadi, Malappuram
Pre Degree Humanities (with second class 52%)
ACHIEVEMENTS & PARTICIPATIONS :
A Research paper published in University News under the title : Edusat as a source of information for the academic pursuit of teachers; University News.
Delhi, Vol.45, issue 10, March 05-11-2007, p. 13-15.
Successfully completed training programme on KOHA Library Management Software; Conducted by Kerala Library Association, Kozhikode Region in association with Library and Information Centre, AWH Engineering College, held at Kozikode in July 2008.
Participated in the K L A – UNESCO Workshop on Information Literacy held at Kozikode on 27th January 2007.
Volunteer Work for Pain & palliative care for two years during 2000-2003.
Second Prize Winner, Quiz competition conducted by Kerala Library Association on 9th November 2005
Participated in the district level orientation programme & student parliament competitions conducted by the Department of Parliament Affairs ,Govt of Kerala for college students during the year 2003-04
240 hours Volunteer work under National Service Scheme during the year 2000-2002
Overall Band Score of 6 in IELTS Examination.
SKILLS &ABILITIES :
Working knowledge of library software BOOK MAGIC
Knowledge of open source library software KOHA
Knowledge of various classifications schemes like Dewey Decimal Classification, Universal Decimal Classification & Colon Classification
Knowledge of cataloging codes A A C R-II & C C C.
Ability to communicate with students of any age group
Computer Skills, Microsoft Office, internet
Self starter with ability to adapt new techniques as per requirements.
Ability to read and write languages Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.