Dr. M K Bhandi Designation : University Librarian : E-mail Address : mkb@mangaloreuniversity.ac.in : mkbhandi@yahoo.com Phone Tele fax Area of Specialization Qualification Research Field i) ii) : +91-824-2287394 (O) +91-824-2287361 (O) : +91-824-2287289 : Special Library : M.A., M. Lib.Sc., Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar, USA. Help-age International Fellow, UK. International Meeting of University Administrators (IMUA) Fellow, UK. Society for Information Science (SIS) Fellow, India. : Consortia, Digitization, Discovery tools, E- Resources, Information Technology, Library Automation, On-line Databases, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC ) – S M Ganguli Award for Librarian of the Year 2006 awarded to Dr M K Bhandi University Librarian , Mangalore University, Mangalore on 26-12-2007 at Jamia Millia university , Delhi Best Librarian Award of Government of Karnataka for the year 2007 has been conferred to Dr M K Bhandi, University Librarian, Mangalore University on 12th August 2008 on Dr Ranganathan‟s Birth day and Librarian‟s day Distinctions conferred: i) Help-age International Fellowship UK programme during Aug. - Sept. 1994. He was invited as a resource person for the Asian d Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand, under the fellowship in 1994. ii) He was invited to present two papers in the 10th International MeetingUniversity Administrators ( IMUA ) Fellowship, UK , during 1996, at University of Capetown, Stellenbosch, Tecchnikon & Western Cape at South Africa. iii) Fulbright Scholar during, 1998 - 1999. He Visited Columbia University Newyork and Maryland University, USA under the Fulbright Fellowship and audited five courses. iv) Dr. M.K. Bhandi has been conferred the Society for Information Science (SIS) Fellowship for the year 2003 for his valuable Contributions to Library and Information Science. This was presented to Dr. M.K. Bhandi in the 21st Annual Convention and Conference on New Challenges in Information Management and E-learning in the Age of Globalisation issues and Opportunities held at Indian Institute of Technology, th Roorkee on 9-11 April 2003. This felicitation was done by Sri Dharma Vir, Principal Secretary of Technical Education of Haryana on 9th the inaugural day of the Convention and Conference. Any other Information: a) Membership: i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii) ix) x) xi) xii) xiii) xiv) Life member of Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Library Association. Member of Indian Medical Libraries Association (I.M.L.A) Western Zone (WR). Member of Karnataka University Library Science Association (KULSA). Life Member of Association of Government Library and Information Science Professionals (AGLIS) & Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS). Member of micrographic Congress of India (MCI). Member of organizing committee of preconference seminar on furtherance of literacy for the visually handicapped in developing countries held in Dehradun during August 1992. It was a preconference arranged by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), section of libraries for the blind. Member of the American Society for Information Science, Washington for the year 1998-1999. Senate member of Mangalore University from 1991-2002. Academic council member of Mangalore University from 2002 onwards. Member of the Organizing Committee or the South Zone Inter University Youth Festival organized by Mangalore University, sponsored by Association of Indian Universities and Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India during Jan. 2002. Member of the committee of 10th five year plan proposal of Mangalore University, Mangalore during January 2002. Member of the committee for preparing the document for the “University of Excellence” of Mangalore University during January 2002. Life Member of the Society for Information Science (SIS) India. Member of the Media Committee of Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri. xv) xvi) Member of the Standing Committee for giving autonomy to seven colleges affiliated to Mangalore University. Life Member of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC) b) Honour i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii) ix) The Dept. of Public Libraries, Government of Karnataka has selected me as a member of the Expert Committee for the Public Library development, improvement of existing resources and services. The Committee was constituted during September 1993. It has already given the new draft to the Public Library Act revising the rates of Cess fees to be collected. The Dept. of Public Libraries, Government of Karnataka has selected me as a member of editorial committee for the preparation and release of commemorative volume released on the eve of celebration of Silver Jubilee function of public library. The commemorative volume released on the eve of celebration of Silver Jubilee function of public library. The commemorative volume was released during Jan. 1994. Chairman, Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi has nominated me as Chairman, Assessment Committee of library staff of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasargod for the year 1994 to 1996. The Syndicate and the Registrar of Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Government of Karnataka, has nominated me as a member of the Board of Studies for P.G. Course in Library and Information Science from 1993-1995. Chairman, Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi has nominated me as Chairman Assessment Committee of library staff of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Puttur for the year 1999. Fulbright Fellowship was awarded to me in Library & Information Science Area and visited Columbia and Maryland Universities in USA during 1998-1999. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Shivaji University Kolhapur has nominated my name for the recognition committee in the subject of Library and Information science from 1997. Honorable Vice Chancellor of Goa University, Panjim has nominated my name for the recognition Committee in the field of Library & Information Science from 1999. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University has nominated my name as a expert for the Advisory Committee for the improvement of library services for their university during 2001. x) xi) xii) xiii) Society for Information Science (SIS) has conferred me SIS Fellowship for the year 2003 for the valuable contributions to Information Sciences. This was awarded on 9th April 2003 by Shri Dharmaveer, Principal Secretary of Technical Education of Hariyana, during the 21st Annual Convention & Conference on “New Challenges In Information Management and E-learning in the Age of Globalisation Issues & Opportunities”, at IIT, Roorkee. Department of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka has nominated me as a Member of State Library Advisory Committee (SLA) from 2006. Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC) have conferred me IASLIC – S M Gangoli Award for Librarian of the year 2006. Nominated for Karnataka knowledge Commission‟s Study Group on Libraries in Higher Education, Government of Karnataka. No of Ph. D. candidates Successfully Completed : 04 Number of Ph. D candidates currently working : 04 Research Publications : 63 (53 Articles + 10 Books) Number of Research Papers a) Publishing a quarterly professional journal in Kannada language called “Granthalaya Vijnana” from July 2001. I am the „Chief Editor’ of this journal. b) “Library & Information Services for the Disabled in India” Granthalaya Vijnana, Vol.1 (3) Feb. 2002; p.1-8. c) “Library Cooperation between Public & University Libraries” Granthalaya Vijnana, vol.1 (3) Feb.2002; p.9-15. d) “Access to Journal Articles published in the World at a faster pace and the affordable manner. Granthalaya Vijnana, vol.4 May.2002; p.32-35. e) Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Role of Human Resources in the New Era” Samvedana, March 2004 No.32, pp.44-52. f) „Kanakana Kindiyinda Devara Darshana Padeda Bhakta Kanakadasa‟, Atma Shakti (Jan-March 2005) pp.19-21. g) Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Mrs. Vishala B K: Access to E-Journals in Library and Information Science area through UGC-INFONET Project. SRELS-Journal of Information Management. Vol.42, No.4, December 2005 issue pp.465-482. ISSN No. 0972-2467 h) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs. B.K. Vishala: Availability of Library and Information Science Electronic Journals through UGC-INFONET project Annals of Library and Information Science Vol.53, June 2006, pp.65-69. ISSN No. 0972-5423 i) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs. Vishala B.K.: Electronic Journal Bouquet to Library and Information Science Professionals Through UGC-INFONET Project. Indian Journal Information Library & Society Reprint of V.20, 1-2, 2007 pp.6977. ISSN No. 0971-4286 j) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs. Janet Dotty Lobo: E-consortia in the Digital Era: Special Reference to Health Science Library and Information Network Consortium: HELINET. SRELS-Journal of Information Management. Vol.44, No.1, March 2007 issue pp.63-76. ISSN No. 0972-2467 k) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs. B.K. Vishala: Electronic Journals Banquet to economic professionals through UGC-INFONET project. Southern Economist journal Vol.46, No.2, May 2007, pp 39-41. ISSN No. 003A-4046 l) Dr. M.K. Brandi: Role of News Papers in Communication Media. Athamashakti Vol 3 No 2 April -June 2007, pp 39 m) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and F.G.Patil.: Reading habits and electronic media. Indian Jounral of Information, Library and Society (IJILIS) Vol.20 No.3 & 4, July – December, 2007. pp 143-154. ISSN No. 0971-4286 n) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs. B.K. Vishala: Information Management and Dissemination: An Innovative Practices in Libraries, Indian Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.2 No 1, Jan-Apr 2008, pp 37-42. ISSN No. 09739548 o) Dr. M.K. Bhandi.: Nagaragalalli uchita vidhyarthi nilayagala korathe neegisi. Atmashkti Vol.4 No.2, April-June 2008, pp53 p) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs. B.K. Vishala: Electronic journal – bouquet to libray and information science professionals through UGC – INFONET project SRELS Journal of Information Management Vol.45 No 4, December 2008, pp 429-436. ISSN No. 0972-2467 q) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs. B.K. Vishala: Information Management and dissemination: an Innovative Practices in libraries. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science, Jan-April 2008, Vol 2 No 1 pp 39-44. ISSN No. 0973-9548 r) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs. B.K. Vishala: Advantages and disadvantages of ejournals as perceived by the academicians of Universities of Karnataka; A survey report. SRELS-Journal of Information Management.Vol.46, No.3, September 2009 issue pp.229-238 ISSN No. 0972-2467 S) Dr. M.K. Bhandi and Mrs.Mamatha P kumar : Directory of open Access Journals‟ Initiatives in Nursing Science Research Publications. Indian Journal of Applied Research vol.4 Issue No.6,June 2014 pp 53-55, ISSN-2294-555x. IMPACT FACTOR:2.1652 f) Other Articles: 1 Dr. M.K.Bhandi: Patents, stages of patenting, Patent parts and their role in research and development was contributed for a commemoration volume to be released by Punjab University during 1993. 2 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: A Paper on Information services for the disabled in India for the Silver Jubilee Commemoration volume of Public Library in Karnataka 1994. 3 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Conservation and preservation of library materials paper presented in the refresher course conducted by Academic Staff College, Mysore for the enrichment of knowledge to the professional libraries & lecturers working of various colleges & universities in India on 2nd Aug. 1994. 4 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & K Vaman: Vishwavidyanilaya hagu Sarvajanika Granthalayagala Sahakara Yojane-Published in Smarana Sanchike Karnataka Sarvajanika Granthalayagala Sevasudarane Vichara Sankirana held in Dharmasthala, 1995. 5 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Gramina Sarvajanika Granthlayagalu: Ondu Parikalpane” in the Silver Jubilee Seminar of District Central Library of Dharmasthala. Article is published in the Rajatha Sampada of District Central Library, Dharmastala, 1996. 6 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Inside Information on Compact Disc-Read only Memory (IICD-Rom) database in 16th Annual Convention and Conference of Society for Information Science on the main topic Access to Electronic Information, at Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, 1997. 7 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Sri. K Vaman: Usage of Inside Information on Compact-Disc & Read Only Memory (IICD-Rom) Database in Resource Sharing: A case study in the fourth National Convention on Automation of Libraries in Education and Research Institutes, CALIBER-97 held at Thapur Institute, Patiala, Punjab, 1997. 8 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: New Techniques of Information Storage, Retrieval, Online and CD-ROM based Information Services rendered by leading Organisations in India & Abroad in the proceedings of the National Seminar on Networking of Academic Libraries in India organized by Dept. of Library Science, Karnatak University Dharwad, 2000. 9 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Use of Printed Vs. Electronic media in the College Libraries environment in the proceedings of the College Librarians. Seminar organized by Dept. of Library & Information Sciences, Kuvempu University, 2000. 10 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Sri. K Vaman: Current Developments in Higher Education and the Impact of Internet In: Internet Resources and Librarianship: papers contributed to Ist ASSIST Annual Seminar held at Bangalore, India on 12-14 August, 2001 ed. By V.G. Talawar and A R D Prasad, Bangalore, ASSIST, 2001 pp.85-92. 11 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Sri. K Vaman: Role of Electronic and printed databases in delivering right and required information at a faster pace and an affordable manner: A case study of Mangalore University Library. Seminar Proceeding: Recent trends in Library & Information Science & Technology ed. By B S Swaroop Rani & V Geetha, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli, 2002, pp.202205. 12 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Sri T.Y. Mallaiah: Challenges to Library and Information Professionals in the Visual Information Age. Seminar Proceeding: Internet Resources and Librarianship: papers contributed to 1st ASSIST Annual Seminar held at Bangalore. India on 1214 August, 2001 ed. By V.G. Talawar and A R D Prasad, Bangalore ASSIST, 2001 pp.300-308. 13 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Consortia approach for Content Sharing: What it is? in the SIS 2002, Conference Proceedings on Consortia Approach for Content Sharing among Libraries, Mangalore University, Mangalore and Asian Society for Social Services, Information Science & Technology (ASSIST), Bangalore, 2002, pp.74-78. 14 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Consortia Approach for Content Sharing in the Second Assist Annual seminar Proceeding on “Resource Sharing & Networking of Engineering College Libraries” Asian Society for Social Services, Information Science & Technology (ASSIST), Bangalore & Vishweshwarayya Technological University(VTU) Belgaum, 2002, pp.218222. 15 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & M.P. Gowda: Libraries, Consortia and its Role as a change Management in the SIS 2002, Conference Proceedings on “Consortia Approach for Content Sharing among Libraries, Mangalore University, Mangalore and Asian Society for Social Services, Information Science & Technology(ASSIST), Bangalore,2002, pp.51-56. 17 Dr. M.K. Bhandi, M P Gowda & K Vaman: Local Access to global collections-Meeting the Information needs of the networked campus in the Second Assist Annual seminar Proceeding on “Resource Sharing & Networking of Engineering College Libraries” Asian Society for Social Services, Information Science & Technology (ASSIST), Bangalore & Vishweshwarayya Technological University (VTU) Belgaum, 2002, pp.164-170. 18 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Internet as a major source of electronic information and search Second Assist Annual seminar Proceeding on “Resource Sharing & Networking of Engineering College Libraries” Asian Society for Social Services, Information Science & Technology (ASSIST), Bangalore & Vishweshwarayya Technological University(VTU) Belgaum, 2002, pp.171182. 19 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Impact of Consortia and database licensing in the Ist International Convention on Mapping technology on Libraries and People. Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) and NIRMA Education & Research Foundation (NERF) Ahmedabad, 2003 p.709. 20 Dr. M.K. Bhandi:Selecting Online vendors for Consortia in the Caliber 2003, Ist International Convention on Mapping technology on Libraries and People. Information and Library Network Centre, (INFLIBNET) and NIRMA Education and Research Foundation (NERF) Ahmedabad, 2003 p.716. 21 Understanding Consortia better: What vendors can learn? in the Caliber 2003, Ist International Convention on Mapping technology on Libraries and People Information and Library Network Centre, (INFLIBNET) and NIRMA Education & Research Foundation (NERF) Ahmedabad, 2003 p.728. 22 Dr. M.K. Bhandi : Academic libraries for the 21st Century in the 2nd International Caliber 2994 on a topic Road Map to New generation of Libraries using Emerging Technologies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on Feb.12, 2004, pp 7-11. 23 Dr. M.K. Bhandi, K. Vaman & M.P. Gowda: “Impact of Information Technology products, processes, online and online Services of leading National and International Organisations in Mangalore University Library Services: A case Study”. In 21st SIS Annual Convention and Conference Proceedings on New Challenges in Information Management and Elearning in the age of globalization: Issues and opportunities Roorkee, IIT, 2003, pp.471-478. 24 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: Human Resource Development through learning: a case for continuous training for library professionals in the 4th ASSIST National Seminar held at Kuvempu University, April 30 to May 1, 2004. Ed. by V.G. Talawar and B.S. Biradar, Bangalore, ASSIST 2004. Pp.239-243. 25 Dr. M.K. Bhandi: The best practices adopted in Mangalore University Library (MUL) in the National Workshop on Best practices in Library and Information Science, held in NAAC, Bangalore on 26, October 2005. Best practice series: Library and Information Services: case presentations, NAAC 2006, p.10. 26 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Dr. Purushothama Gowda M: Metadata Harvesting and the Open Archives Initiative in the 4th International Caliber 2006 on Dynamic Interoperable Web Based Information Systems held at Gulbarga University, February 2-4th, 2006, Edited by Dr. T.A.V. Murthy, INFLIBNET, 2006,pp.62-70. 27 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Mrs. Vishala B K: E-journal management: the role of training in the effective use of electronic journals PLANNER 2005. Convention of INFLIBNET Centre held on 10-11 of November 2005 at Assam University, pp.311-316. 28 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Mrs. Vishala B K: Information Literacy Teaching in Higher Education Environment in the 4th International Caliber 2006 on Dynamic Interoperable Web Based Information Systems held at Gulbarga University, February 2-4th, 2006 Edited by Dr. T.A.V. Murthy, INFLIBNET, 2006, pp.201-209. 29 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Mrs. Janet Lobo: E-Learning Indian Scenario and its Impact on Library and Information Science Professionals‟in the 4th International Caliber 2006 on Dynamic Interoperable Web Based Information Systems held at Gulbarga University, February 2-4th 2006, Edited by Dr. T.A.V.Murthy, INFLIBNET, 2006, pp.232-239 30 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Mrs. Vishal B K : Building Institutional Repository (IR) : Role of the Library‟in the 5th International Caliber 2007 on Information and Knowledge Management in networked World held at Panjab University, Chandigarh February 8-10th 200, Edited by Manoj Kumar K , INFLIBNET, 2007, pp.631-640 31 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Mrs. Janet Lobo: Access E-journals and E-books by the Medical Libraries through the Ovid database under HELNET Consortium‟in the 26th All India conference of IASLIC and Special Interest Group Meetings on the topic Digital Media and Library Information Services Held at Jamia Millia Islamia , New Delhi 26-29-Dec 2007, pp.282285. 32 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Dr S S Kumbar : Treasure House of Knowledge ; an exclusive write up on public libraries which act as gate-way to knowledge and life-long learning . Mangalore today , November 2008, Vol 12 No. 12, pp 28-29 33 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Mrs. Vishal B K : E-Resources: New models for Content Delivery - Preference to forms of journals by the acdemicians of universities of Karnataka:A Survey Report. 7th International Caliber -2009, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 25-27, Feb 2009.pp402-408 34 Dr. M.K. Bhandi & Dr. Mahesh Mudhol ;„Database of Fisheries Science in India‟, in the second International Conference on Computer and Electrical Engineering held at Hyatt regency, Dubai, UAE on 28th to 30th December 2009,pp.286-289. Number of Books: i) “Directory on Construction Equipments in India”, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, 1987. ii) “Granthalaya Rajatha Deepthi”, Department of Public Libraries, Government of Karnataka, 1994. iii) “Vision 21st Century”, Vidya Publishing House, Mangalore, 2000.ISBN 8187699-00-0. iv) “B.V. Kakkillaya”, A book in the eminent parliamentarian series brought out by Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Legislative Council, Government of Karnataka, 2001. v) “K.H. Patil”, A book in the eminent parliamentarian scrics brought out by Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Legislative Council, Government of Karnataka, 2001. vi) “Consortia Approach for Content Sharing Among Libraries”, ASSIST, Bangalore 2002. vii) “Resource Sharing and Networking of Engineering College Libraries”. ASSIST, Bangalore, 2002. viii) Religio - Cultural Traditions and Heritages: Collections, Preservation and Interpretation. BTESSE / SATHRI Bangalore , 2005 ix) “Heritage of Higher Learning in Karnataka” the book a compendium in the format of a copy -table-book. Presents visual and knowledge delight for book-lovers as well as those associated with the universities. Rajbhavan, Government of Karnataka, 2006 x) “ Niranthara : B V Kakilaya Sambhavana Grantha , M S Krishna Smarana Samsthe , Bangalore 2009 MK BHANDI Google Scholar Availability of library and information science electronic journals through UGCINFONET project BK Vishala, MK Bhandi Annals of library and information studies 53 (2), 65 12 2006 Advantages and disadvantages of e-journals as perceived by the academicians of Universities of Karnataka: A survey report BK Vishala, MK Bhandi 6 2009 SRELS Journal of information Management 46 (3), 229-238 E-consortia in the Digital Era: Special Reference to Health Sciences Library and Information Network Consortium: Helinet (Paper F) JD Lobo, MK Bhandi 3 2007 SRELS Journal of Information Management 44 (1), 63-76 Information Literacy Teaching In Higher Education Environment BK Vishala, MK Bhandi 3 2006 INFLIBNET Centre Access to E-journals in Library and Information Science Area Through UGC-Infonet Project BK Vishala, MK Bhandi 3 2005 SRELS Journal of Information Management 42 (4), 465-482 E-Resources: New Models for Content Delivery-Preference to formsof journals by the Academicians of Universities of Karnataka: A Survey Report BK Vishala, MK Bhandi 2 2009 INFLIBNET Center Building institutional repository (IR): Role of the library BK Vishala, MK Bhandi 2 2007 Inflibnet centre E–Learning Indian Scenario and It‟s Impact On Library And Information Science Professionals J Lobo, MK Bhandi INFLIBNET Centre 1 2006 Academic Libraries for the 21 st Century PV Konnur, MK Bhandi 1 2004 INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad Information Management and Dissemination: An Innovative Practice in Libraries BK Vishala, MK Bhandi 1 Indian Journal of Library and Information Science, 37-42 Directory of open Access Journals‟ Initiatives in Nursing Science Research Publications. MPK M.K. Bhandi 2014 Indian Journal of Applied Research , ISSN-2294-555x. 4 (6), 53-55 Web Resource Service: Usage of Open Access Journals by the Academicians of Autonomous Colleges in Dakshina Kannada-A Survey MK Bhandi 2011 INFLIBNET Centre Databases on Fisheries Sciences in India MV Mudhol, MK Bhandi 2009 Computer and Electrical Engineering, 2009. ICCEE'09. Second International ... Electronic journal-bouquet to library and information science professionals through UGC-Infonet project BK Vishala, MK Bhandi 2008 SRELS Journal of Information Management 45 (4), 429-436 Use of UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium Resources: Its Impact on University Libraries of Karnataka. V BK, MK Bhandi INFLIBNET Center 2008 Nagaragalalli uchita vidhyarthi nilayagala korathe neegisi. MK Bhandi 2008 Atmashkti 4 (2), 53 Information Management and dissemination: an Innovative Practices in libraries BKV M.K. Bhandi 2008 Indian Journal of Library and Information Science,. ISSN No. 0973-9548 2 (1 ... Electronic Journal Bouquet to Library and Information Science Professionals Through UGC-INFONET Project VBK M.K. Bhandi 2007 Indian Journal Information Library & Society . ISSN No. 0971-4286 20 (1-2 ... Electronic Journals Banquet to economic professionals through UGC-INFONET project. BKV M.K. Bhandi 2007 Southern Economist journal ISSN No. 003A-4046 46 (2), pp 39-41 Role of News Papers in Communication Media. MK Bhandi Athamashakti 3 (2), 39-44 Dates and citation counts are estimated and are determined automatically by a computer program. 2007 Academic Achievements: 1. Developed database on Abrasives. 2. Compiled directory on Construction Equipments In India. 3. Compiled Directory of Special Schools in Speech and Hearing. 4. Developed University library database using Libsys software. Membership with Professional Bodies: 1. Life Member of Association of Government Library and Information Science 2. Professionals (AGLIS). 3. Life Member of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science 4. (IATLIS). 5. Life Member of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers 6. (IASLIC). 7. Member of American Society for Information Science (ASIS), USA. 8. Member of Fulbright Association of India. Any other information: 1. Received Best Librarian Award from Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC) in 2006. 2. Received Best Librarian Award from Government of Karnataka in 2008. 3. Senate Member from 1991 to 2000. 4. Academic Council member from 2000 onwards.