Curriculum Vitae

1. Name : Dr. M. Krishnamurthy

2. Address : Professor, Mangalore University
Mangala Gangothri
Mangalore 574199

Email: mkrishna_murthy@hotmail.com
. Mob No: 9980035933


3. Educational Qualifications : M.A., M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D.



Degree University/Institution Year of
Passing
Subjects studied Percentage
obtained
Ph.D Bangalore University 2002 Library and
Information
Science
*Awarded
M.L.I.Sc Bangalore University 1989 Library and
Information
Science
57.5%
B.L.I.Sc Bangalore University 1988 Library and
Information
Science
55.5%
M.A., (Rural
Development)
Bangalore University 1987 Rural
Development
(Applied
Economics)
64.6%
*Title of the Ph.D. work: A Study of Information Seeking behavior of Faculty,
Researchers, Students of Indian Statistical Learning
Centers
4. Professional Experiences

Year Institute Position
1991-1997 Indian Statistical Institute Assistant Librarian
(Library In Charge)
1997-2007 ( Oct 24) Indian Statistical Institute Sr Assistant Librarian
(Library- In Charge)
2007 Oct 25
th
to 2008 Sept
30
th

University of Mysore University Librarian
1
st
Oct 2008 Jan 8
th
2009 Indian Statistical Institute Sr Assistant Librarian
(Library In charge )
Jan 10
th
2009 to Jan 2
nd

2014
DRTC, Indian Statistical
Institute
Assistant Professor
Jan 3
rd
to May 6
th
2014 Mangalore University Professor



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Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements
Fulbright Fellowship in Information Science and Technology in 2004-05.
Visited Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of
Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA.
Open Repositories Scholarship 2006: Australian Partnership for Sustainable
Repositories, Sydney, January-February 2006.
DST Travel Grant Recipient 2006, Australia.
CSIR Travel Grant Recipient 2006, Spain.
CASPUR Travel Grant Recipient 2007, Rome, Italy
Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Korean Society for
Library and Information Science ( KSLIS) travel grant -2011 to deliver lecture
at 80th Anniversary's of S.R.Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science
ILA-CD Sharma Award 2012: ILA CD Sharma Award for the year 2013 - for
the paper Visibility of Institutional Repositories (IRs) in Universities and
Research Institutions in India: A Study. 58th ILA International Conference on
Next Generation Libraries: New Insights and Universal Access to Knowledge.
Organised by Dept of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University,
Dharwad and Indian Library Association, New Delhi, Feb 24-27,2013
Bharath Shiksha Ratan Award, 2012
Countries Visited: USA, U.K, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Singapore,
Sweden, Japan, Korea, Scotland
Articles Published in National and International Peer Reviewed Journals
1. Meeeramani, N., Krishnamurthy,M. Innovative Library Services in
School of Commerce and Management Studies in Jain University: An
Indian Experience. Managing Information, Vol 21 (3/4) 2014, 72-76
2. Puttaswamy R, M., Krishnamurthy, M. (2014). Exploring the usefulness
of e-Resources for engineering college teachers and scholars for their
Academic and Research activities: A study. International Journal of
Information Science Theory and Practice (JISTap), 2(1), 62-70.
3. Puttaswamy R, M., Krishnamurthy, M. (2014). Information Use Pattern
of Faculty members and dependency level on e-Resources - A study.
International Journal of Information Dissemination and
Technology, 4(1) 50-54.
4. Puttaswamy R, M., Krishnamurthy, M. (2013). Information Seeking
Behaviour habits of Teachers and Scholars for use of e-Resources in
Engineering College Libraries: A Survey. Asian Journal of
Information Science and Technology, 3(2), 50-55.
5. Puttaswamy R, M., Krishnamurthy, M. Use of e-Resources for teaching



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and research by the faculty members of various engineering Colleges
of VTU Karnataka: A Study. International journal of Library and
Information Studies, 4(1), 2014 52-60.
6. Ujjal Marjit, Kumar Sharma, Krishnamurthy, M Publishing Legacy
Data as Linked Data: A State of the Art Survey. Library High-Tech,
31, No3. 2013,p 520-535
7. Krishnamurthy, M., Managing Information: Strategies and challenges in
developing countries A personal perspective from India. Managing
Information aslib,20 (1) 2013, p 40-45
8. Roopa,E. Krishnamurthy,M: Design and Implementation of the Digital
Library at Coorg Institute of Technology:An Indian Experience.
Managing Information, 20(5) p 36-40 , 2013
9. Babu, Preedip Balaji & Krishnamurthy M: Library Automation to
Resource Discovery: A Review of Emerging Challenges. The Electronic
Library, Vol. 31 No. 4. 2013 . pp 433-451 ISSN: 0264-0473
10. Krishnamurthy, M., Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives of Five
Laws of Libraries and its Influence in the Library Profession. J ournal of
the Korean Society for Library and I nformation Science. 45(4), P271-
286,2011 ISSN 1225598X
11. Krishnamurthy,M., and Kemparaju, TD: Institutional Repositories in
Indian Universities and Research Institutes: A Study . Program:
Electronic Library & I nformation Systems. 45 (2), P185-198,2011
ISSN978-1-780520766
12. Krishnamurthy M: Open access, Open Source and digital Libraries: A
current trend trends in university Libraries around world. Program:
electronic library and information systems 42(1) ,48-55p, 2008
ISSN978-1-780520766
13. Krishnamurthy M, and Winnie S. Chan: Implementation of Library
Portals for information resources: a case study of the Indian Statistical
Institute, Bangalore Center Library. I nternational Library and
I nformation Review, 37(1), 45-50 p. 2005. ISSN: 1057-2317
14. Krishnamurthy M: Digital Library Services at the Indian Statistical
Institute, The Electronic Library, Vol. 23, No. 2, 2005, P. 200-203.
ISSN: 0264-0473
Articles in National Journal
1.Krishnamurthy M: Development of Computer Catalogue at Indian Statistical Institute,
Bangalore Center Library. SRELS J ournal of I nformation Management, 38 (4), 327-
333, 2001 ISBN 0972-2-467

15. Krishamurthy M: Library Automation Project: A Case Study. Kelpro
Bulletin, 5 (2), 15-18, 2001.
16. Krishnamurthy M: Library Portals: Ontological Representation of
Knowledge on the web. I nformation Studies, Vol. 12(2), 75-84, 2006.



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ISBN 0971-6726
17. Krishnamurthy M: Digital Library of Mathematics using DSPACE: A
practical Experience. SRELS J ournal of I nformation Management,
42(3), 245-256,2005 ISSN 0972-2-467
18. Krishnamurthy M: Designing a Gateway Interface: Conceptual
Framework for Library and Information Science, I nformation Studies,
11(3), 195-204, 2005 ISBN 0971-6726
19. Krishnamurthy M: Digital Library: An Overview.: SRELS J ournal of
I nformation Management, 41(4), 317-326,2004 ISBN 0972-2-467
20. Krishnamurthy M: Digital Library using Green Stone. SRELS J ournal
of I nformation Management, 40(4), 313-320,2003 ISBN 0972-2-467
21. Krishnamurthy M: Digital Library Gateway for Library and Information
Science: A study. SRELS J ournal of I nformation Management, 39 (3)
245-254, 2002 ISBN 0972-2-46
22. Krishnamurthy, M and Rajashekara , H.M: Current Trends in Wireless
Technologies in Academic Libraries. DESI DOC J ournal of Library &
I nformation Technology. Vol 31, No 1 ,2011 p41-48 ISSN 0974-06-43
23. Krishnamurthy,M., and Lalitha Aswath : Social Network Technology
and its implications for libraries: Transforming the Library Services
through the Web. SRELS J ournal of I nformation Management. Vol 47
(3 ) 2010 p 283-288 ISSN 0972-2-467
24. Raghavan,K.S., and Krishnamurthy,M: An Overview of Classification
Technologies. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information
Technology, Vol. 33, No. 4, July 2013, pp. 307-314
25. Byarappa and Krishnamurthy M: Library Automation Using
NEWGELIB: A successful Experience at CIST Library. Journal of
Indian Library Association, Vol 49 (2) 2013 , 9-12
26. Subramanyam , N Krishnamurthy M:Design and Development of Digital
Library at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College Library: An Experience.
Journal of Indian Library Association 49(4)2013,19-25
27. Puttaswamy , R.M and Krishnamurthy,M ( 2014):Information Seeking
Behaviour in an Electronic Enviroment: A Review. SRELS Journals of
Information Management, Vol 51 (4) 271-277

Paper Presented and Published in National and International
Conference/Seminars with ISBN.
1. Krishnamurthy, M: Democratizing of Open Access through Open Data:
Perspectives from Indin Experience. National Conference on Democratization
of Information Using ICT: Role of Libraries for Social Enlightenment.
Organized by Dept of Library and Information Science, Mangalore University
and Karnataka SC/ST Library Professional Association, 24-25, Jan, 2014 p.
245-252 Edited by Khaiser Munnebulla Khan et al. ISBN 978-93-92845-33-1
2. Meeramani and Krishnamurthy, M: Role of Academic Libraires in Virutal
Enviornments: Issues and Challengs. In National Conference on



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Democratization of Information Using ICT: Role of Libraries for Social
Enlightenment. Organized by Dept of Library and Information Science,
Mangalore University and Karnataka SC/ST Library Professional Association,
24-25, Jan, 2014 p 81-86 by Khaiser Munnebulla Khan et al. ISBN 978-93-
92845-33-1
3. Puttaswamy, R.M and Krishnamurthy, M: Information Access in Electronic
Enviornment by Faculty Members and Research Scholars of Engineering
Colleges under Visweswaraiah Technological University, Karnataka: An
Investigation. National Conference on Democratization of Information Using
ICT: Role of Libraries for Social Enlightenment. Organized by Dept of Library
and Information Science, Mangalore University and Karnataka SC/ST Library
Professional Association, 24-25, Jan, 2014 p-412-422 by Khaiser Munnebulla
Khan et al. ISBN 978-93-92845-33-1
4. Roopa and Krishnamurthy, M : Digital Library Services at Coorg Institute of
Technology: A Practical Experience. National Conference on Democratization
of Information Using ICT: Role of Libraries for Social Enlightenment.
Organized by Dept of Library and Information Scince, Mangalore University
and Karnataka SC/ST Library Professional Association, 24-25, Jan, 2014 p 452-
459 by Khaiser Munnebulla Khan et al. ISBN 978-93-92845-33-1
5. Roopa, E, and Krishnamurthy,M: Availability of Open Access Resources and
Use of Open Source Softwares at Coorg Institute of Technology: A Practical
Experience"International Conference on Open Access Scholarly
Communication Reincarnated : A Futuristic Approach.Organised by Dept of
Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore Aug, 19-
20,2013 Ed by Dr.Ramesha et al. ISBN81-85216-47-9
6. Krishnamurthy, M: Electronic Publishing and its impact on the Library
Profession: Issues and Challenges. National Conference on Impact of
Information Technology on Library Services Organized by Sahyadri Arts
College, Kuvempu University College Librarians Association, Shivamoga,
27th & 28th Dec,2013
7. Meeramani and Krishnamurthy,M:_"Emerging Technology and Innovation of
Library Services using Free Open Source Software (FOSS) in academic
environment: Current Trends" International Conference on Open Access
Scholarly Communication Reincarnated : A Futuristic Approach.Organised by
Dept of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore
Aug, 19-20,2013 Ed by Dr.Ramesha et al. ISBN81-85216-47-9
8. Jayamma and Krishnamurthy,M: Integrated Library Management Systems and
Open Source Software: Issues and Challenges". International Conference on
Open Access Scholarly Communication Reincarnated : A Futuristic
Approach.Organised by Dept of Library and Information Science, Bangalore
University, Bangalore Aug, 19-20,2013 Ed by Dr.Ramesha et al. ISBN81-
85216-47-9
9. Krishnamurthy, M: Sustainable Approach to Scholarly Communication in
Developing Countries: A Practical Point of View" International Conference on
Open Access Scholarly Communication Reincarnated : A Futuristic
Approach.Organised by Dept of Library and Information Science, Bangalore



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University, Bangalore Aug, 19-20,2013 Ed by Dr.Ramesha et al. ISBN81-
85216-47-9
10. Krishnamurthy,M:Visibility of Institutional Repositories(IRs) in Universities
and Research Institutions in India: A Study. 58th ILA International Conference
on Next Generation Libraries: New Insights and Universal Access to
Knowledge.Organised by Dept of Library and Information Science, Karnatak
University, Dharwad and Indian Library Association, New Delhi, Feb 24-
27,2013, ISBN 81-85216460, Edited by Dr.Ramesha, et al. (ILA CD Sharma
Best Paper Award )
11. Krishnamurthy,M., and Meeramani,N: Innovative Library Service in School of
Commerce and Management Studies in Jain University.58th ILA International
Conference on Next Generation Libraries: New Insights and Universal Access
to Knowledge.Organised by Dept of Library and Information Science, Karnatak
University, Dharwad and Indian Library Association, New Delhi, Feb 24-
27,2013, ISBN 81-85216460, Edited by Dr. Ramesha, et al.
12. Krishnamurthy,M., and Subramanyam:Bibliographic Databases in Health
Sceinces : Some successful Initiatives. 58th ILA International Conference on
Next Generation Libraries: New Insights and Universal Access to
Knowledge.Organised by Dept of Library and Information Science, Karnatak
University, Dharwad and Indian Library Association, New Delhi, Feb 24-
27,2013, ISBN 81-85216460, Edited by Dr.Ramesha, et al.
13. Krishnamurthy,M., and Puttaswamy, R.M:Use and need of e-Resource by users
Community at BNMIT Library and Information Center: A case Study. 58th ILA
International Conference on Next Generation Libraries: New Insights and
Universal Access to Knowledge.Organised by Dept of Library and Information
Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad and Indian Library Association, New
Delhi, Feb 24-27,2013, ISBN 81-85216460, Edited by Dr.Ramesha, et al.
14. Krishnamurthy,M:Cloud Computing in Libraries: Current Trends and
Issues.2nd International Concerence on Academic Libraries.Organised by Guru
Gobind Singh Indraprastha University,New Delhi,Feb-12-5,2013. ISBN 978-
93-82661-07-8
15. Meeramani,N and M.Krishnamurthy:e-Publishing : Knowledge and skills
Required for LIS Professionals. International Conference on Knowledge
Management and organisation in the Digital Era, Organised by Siddaganga
College for Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, Tumkur, Edited by
Shekar , ISIBN 978-93-5104-135-1 P138-144
16. Krishnamurthy,M : Library Management System to Resource Discovery:
Recent Trends and Issues. National Conference on Integrated Library
Management Systems. Organized by Karnataka State Higher Education Council
and Tumkur University, Bangalore, Dec13, 2102. Edited by Dr. Shivalingaiah et
al ISBN 9781923301
17. Krishnamurthy,M and Meeramani,N : From Automation to Transformation:
Open Source Open Standards and its application in Library and Information
Center. National Conference on Integrated Library Management Systems.
Organized by Karnataka State Higher Education Council and Tumkur
University, Bangalore, Dec13, 2102. Edited by Dr. Shivalingaiah et al ISBN
9781923301



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18. Kraishnamurthy, M and Roopa,E: Preservation of Metadata in Institutional
Repository: Issues. In: Tends and Development in Library and Information
Science, edited by Rishi Tiwari et al. ISBN978-81-909539-1
19. Padmavathi,P, Krishnamurthy M: Ontological Representation of Knowledge for
Developing Information Services in Food Science and Technology.
International conference on Categories, Context and Relations in Knowledge
Organization, organized by ISKO, Mysore, 6-9 August 2012, Edited by
A.Neelameghan and K.S Raghavan, ISBN 9783899139020
20. Krishnamurthy, M . Open Access and Scholarly Content through Institutional
Repository: Issues and Challenges. National Conference on `Empowering
Libraries for Life Long Learning Skills. Organized by Gulbarga Library
Association, Gulbarga, 17-18 August 2012,p249-254 ISBN 0788189065911 ed
by Dr. Suresh jange
21. Krishnamurthy M: Library Automation Software: A Practical Experience Using
Koha LIVE CD. National Conference on `Empowering Libraries for Life Long
Learning Skills. Organized by Gulbarga Library Association, Gulbarga, 17-18
August 2012,p 186-191 ISBN 0788189065911 ed by Dr. Suresh jange
22. Ramesha, B.,Krishnamurthy,M et al. : Design and Development of LISIR for
Scholarly Publications of Karnataka State (INDIA) Universities: A Modular
Approach. The 7th International Conference on Open Repositories. Organized
by University of Edinburgh, U.K. July 9-13, 2012
23. Krishnamurthy M: Promise of Content Management Systems: Current
Landscape. National Conference on Collection Development in the Digital
Environment. Organized by Madras University Library, Madras, June 29-30,
2012
24. Krishnamurthy, M: Emerging and Cutting -Edge Technologies: Five New
Trends for the future libraries. National Conference on "Libraries and
Development: Present and Future. Organized by Karnataka State Library
Association, Shravanabelagola, June 7-9, 2012
25. Krishnamurthy,M: Ontology and Semantic Information Retrieval: Some Issues
and Challenges. In Festschrift in Honour of Professor Ramesh Babu, Edited by
Prof.Aschim Oswal, 2012.
26. Krishnamurthy,M: User Expectations in the Changing Digital Enviornment:
Issues and Challenges.Theme Paper: National Conference on Emerging Trends
in User Expectations for Next Generation Libraries. Organised by Dravidan
University, Kuppam Feb,24-25, 2012
27. Krishnamurthy,M:Role of Libraries in the Knowledge Society: Challenges and
Recent Development.57th All India Library Conference,Organised by St. Agnes
Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research, Mangalore,23-25 Feb, 2012
28. Roopa,E., and Krishnamurthy,M:Scholarly Communication through
institutional repository: Issues and Challenges.57th All India Library
conference,Organised by St. Agnes Centre for Post Graduate Studies and
Research, Mangalore,23-25 Feb, 2012
29. Krishnamurthy, M:Information Security in the Digital Era: Issues and
Challenges. National Seminar on Information Secuirty in the Digital Era.
Organised by Society for Electronic and Security(SETS),Chennai, Nov, 27,2011



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30. Krishnamurthy, M: Five Laws of Libraries and its Influence on the Library
Profession: Issues and Challenges. International Seminar Commemorating the
80th Anniversary of Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science. Organised by
Korean Library Assoication, Seoul, Korea, Oct 18-20,2011
31. Krishnamurthy, M: Information Handling and the Role of Information
Professionals in the Changing Environment.National Conference on collection
Management in Changing Context: Problems and Prospects. Organised by
Kuvempu University College Librarians Association, Shimoga, Karnataka, Aug
19-20,2011 Edited by Kannapaanavar and Dr Biradar
32. Krishnamurthy, M., Talawar,V.G and Jagirdar, I.H. Best Practices in
Institutional Repositories in Indian Universities and Research Institute.
International Conference on Asian Libraries building User Trust: The Key to
special Libraries Renaissance at the Digital Era. Organized by Special Libraries
Association, Tokyo, Japan and United Nations University, Tokyo, Feb 9-11,
2011 P. 201-209
33. Krishnamurthy, M : Alternative Perspectives on Higher Education in the
Context of Digital Environment. One day National Conference on Information
Literacy and Higher Education in Digital Environment. Organised by Karnataka
State Open University, Manasa Gangothri, 30thMarch 30th, 2011 Edited by Dr.
Ramesha and Dr. Shivrama
34. Krishnamurthy, M., and Babar: Information Seeking Behaviour in an Electronic
Environment. National Seminar on Contemporary Issues for the Information
Professionals In a Digital Era. Organized by Inmantec In Collaboration with :
Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) ,Ghaaziabad, Jan 21-22, 2011
35. Krishnamurthy, M ., Ramesha : Library and Information Science (LIS)
Research: Current Trends and Future Perspective . National Seminar on
Emerging Thrust Areas in Library and Information Science : Research and
Development,Organised by CIRD Business School. ,Bangalore August,
2010.Edited by M.Krishnamurthy, Chandrappa and Ramesha
36. Krishnamurthy, M., and Nilesh .A. Shewale,. Collaboration authorship in major
international Journals: A case Study of Elsevier. International Conference on
Webometrics, and Scientometrics, Oct 19-22, 2010, University of Mysore,
Mysore
37. Rajashekara,H.M and Krishnamurthy, M: Wireless (Wi-Fi) Technologies for
Libraries: Issues and Challenges. International Conference on Innovation-
Driven Librarianship: Expectations of Librarians and Library Users. Organized
by SRM University, Chennai , June 17-19, 2010 Ed. By Ramesh Babu and
P.Rajendran.p.409-417
38. Krishnamurthy.M.,: Open Sources and Open Access Initiatives in Developing
Countries. International Conference on Innovation-Driven Librarianship:
Expectations of Librarians and Library Users. Organized by SRM University,
Chennai , June 17-19, 2010 2010 Ed. By Ramesh Babu and P.Rajendran p.447-
456
39. Krishnamurthy,M., and Rajashekara, H.M: Institutional Repositories: Initiatives
and issues of Metadata. International Conference on Digital Libraries 2010:
Shaping the Information Paradigm. Organized by TERI, New Delhi, Feb 23rd -
26th 2010, New Delhi.



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40. Krishnamurthy.M., : RFID Applications in Libraries: Issues and Challenges.
National Conference on Content Management in Digital Era: Opportunities and
Challenges. Organized by Dept of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu
University, Karnataka, 12-13th March 2010
41. Krishnamurthy,M., : Social Networking: Technologies and Trends. UGC
Sponsored National Seminar on Web Based Library Services organized by JSS
College for Women, Mysore. March 5-6 ,2010
42. Shiva kanaujia Sukual, M.Krishnamurthy and et al: E- Resources and Collection
Development in the perspective of Open Access. Organized by Karnataka
Librarians Association, Siddaganga College for women, Tumkur, August, 2010.
Ed. By Shekar and M.Krishnamurthy p.349-355
43. Krishnamurthy.,M., : Scholarly Communications for Librarians: Current Trends
and Practices, national Seminar on Indian Academic Libraries-2020 .Organized
by Karnataka Librarians Association, Siddaganga College for women, Tumkur,
August, 2010. Ed. By Shekar and M.Krishnamurthy p.80-86
44. Krishnamurthy,M : Analysis and characteristic of Information retrieval in
distributed resources. Seminar on Spatial Information Retrieval, Analysis,
Reasoning and Modeling. Organized by DRTC, March 18th -20th 2009
45. Krishnamurthy,M., Babar Raes and Tarun Kumar: Current Trends and Issues in
Information Seeking Behavior in Electronic Environment. Paper accepted for
presentation at 55th ILA National Conference on Library and Information
Science in Digital Era, Jan 21st 24th ,2009,New Delhi.
46. Krishnamurthy,M and Rajashekara, H.M : Open Source Software and
Institutional Repositories: A Current Trend . National Conference on Role of
Open Source Software in Libraries. Organized by Cochin University of Science
and Technology, Cochin, November 24th -25th 2009.
47. Krishnamurthy,M : Design and Development of Institutional Repositories for
Scholarly Communication using Dspace. Dspace user group Meeting, Oct 14th -
16th Oct, 2009, Gothenburg, Sweden.
48. Krishnamurthy,M. : The Digitization of Special Collection at Indian Statistical
Institute: An Initiative , 4th International Open Repositories Conference,
Atlanta, Georgia, May 18th -21st 2009.
49. Krishnamurthy M: Emerging Social Network Technology: Changing Paradigms
in Library applications. National Seminar on Web 2.0 and its application,
organized by University of Mysore, Aug 21-22, 2008
50. Krishnamurthy M: Using Open Source systems for Digital Libraries: A
Dynamic Approach and its applications. National Seminar on Library Resources
and Services in the Digital Era, Organized by SRM University, Tamil Nadu,
April 2008.
51. Krishnamurthy M: Accessing E-Journals: A Consortia Approach. Workshop on
Consortia based subscriptions on-line resources, organized by Indian Statistical
Institute, Kolkatta, March 30, 2007.
52. Krishnamurthy M: Building IR in the academic Libraries: Current Practices and
future possibilities, Dspace User Group Meeting, Organized by Food and
Agriculture Organization, Rome ,Italy, 17-19 Oct, 2007
53. Krishnamurthy M and Lalitha Aswath: Federated Search in Networked
Electronic Distributed Resources. International Conference on Future of



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Knowledge Organization in the Networked Environment, Organised by
Indian Statistical Institute Platinum Jubilee Conference series, 3-5 Sept , 2007
54. Krishnamurthy M and H M Rajashekara: Open Source Software and Digital
Libraries, International Conference on Digital Libraries, organized by TERI,
New Delhi, 5-8 December, 2006.
55. Krishnamurthy M: Open Source Software and Digital Libraries: An Overview.
National Workshop on Design and Development of E-Library, 24th 25 No.
2006, SRM University, Tamilnadu.
56. Krishnamurthy M: Institutional Repositories: An Introduction. Workshop on
GSDL and DSpace Development of Repositories, Sarada Ranganathan
Endowment for Library and Information Science, Bangalore Sept 4-7, 2006.
57. Krishnamurthy M: Implementing Digital Libraries using DSpace: An Open
Source Software. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Information
Sciences and Technologies, Merida, Spain, Oct 25-28, 2006.
58. Krishnamurthy M: Building Digital library using DSpace: An initiative, Open
Repositories 2006: Australian Partnership for sustainable Repositories, Sydney,
Jan 31-Feb 3, 2006.
59. Krishnamurthy M: Development of Institutional Repositories. National Seminar
on Best Practices in Library and Information Services, Bangalore University,
Aug 9-12, 2006.
60. Krishnamurthy (M) and Winnie S.Chan : Issues and Challenges in Digital
Library Development. In: International Conference on Information Management
in Knowledge Society, Organized by IASLIC, Mumbai, Feb 21-25, 2005
61. Krishnamurthy M: Digital Libraries and Semantic web, IASLIC conference,
Chennai, Dec 2005
62. Krishnamurthy M: Digital Libraries and Semantic web, IASLIC conference,
Chennai, Dec 2005
63. Krishnamurthy M: Design and Development of Subject Gateway: Issues and
Challenges. 51st All India Library Conference, Kurukshetra University, Dec 16-
18, 2005.
64. Krishnamurthy M: Ontological Representation of Knowledge on the web. In :
National Seminar on Information/Knowledge Organization in Humanities,
Organized by SRELS and M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore,
Aug 9-11, 2005
65. Krishnamurthy M: Gateways to Electronic Media: An overview. In: Information
Management trends and issues. Ramesh Babu et al (ed) Research Book Center,
New Delhi, 2003
66. Krishnamurthy M: Design and Construction of Digital Library. In: National
Seminar on Digitations, Organized by Institute of Information Studies,
Bangalore , Aug 9- 11, 2004
67. Krishnamurthy M : Distribution of Electronic Resources . In: National seminar
on Digitations, Organized by Institute of Information Studies, Bangalore Aug 9-
11, 2004
68. Krishnamurthy M: Local Area Networks and its applications in resource
sharing. In Eleventh Caliber Conference, New Delhi, Feb 11-13, 2004
69. Krishnamurthy M: Information Seeking behavior: An overview. In 49th ILA
Conference, NewDelhi, Dec 29-Jan 2, 2004



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70. Krishnamurthy M: Subject gateways to Library and Information Science on
the net. In 48th ILA Conference, Bangalore, P.341-345, 2003
71. Krishnamurthy M: Retrospective conversion at the Indian Statistical Institute,
Bangalore Center Library. A Case Study. In Eight National conference for
Automation of libraries in Education and Research Institute (Caliber 2001)
Pune, March 15-16, 2001
72. Ravichandra Rao (IK) and Krishnamurthy M: Library Networks: Objectives,
functions and Requirements, 1993, DRTC Annual Seminar


Articles in Book Chapter

1. Krishnamurthy, M and Ramesha ,B Managing Information: Strategies and
Challenges. Feschript volume of Professor D.Chandran ,Tirupathi University
,Edited by Ramesh Babu
2. Ramesha, B., Kemaparaj,T.D., Krishnamruthy,M Digitization and Digital
Library Initiatives in India: Some Insights. Feschript volume of Professor
D.Chandran. Tirupathi University Edited by Ramesh Babu
3. Krsihanmurthy,M . Ontology and Semantic Information Retrieval. Some Issues
and Challenges. In Festchrift in honour of Prof.B.R Ramesh Babu, edited by
Achim Oswald, P 199-212, ISBN 9789350-500613
4. Krishnamurthy, M ., Ramesha : Library and Information Science (LIS)
Research: Current Trends and Future Perspective. National Seminar on
Emerging Thrust Areas in Library and Information Science: Research and
Development, Organized by CIRD Business School. , Bangalore August,
2010.Edited by M.Krishnamurthy, Chandrappa and Ramesha
5. Krishnamurthy M: Gateway to Electronic Media: An Overview. Information
Management Trends and Issues. Feschrtift in honour of Professor S.
Seetharama. Edited by Dr.B. Ramesh Babau et al. P 409-411 ISBN 81-910785-
04.
6. Krishnamurthy, M: Consortia Banding Togather Open Access: Issues and
Challenges. Twigging facets of E-Resources in Libraries, Ed by Harinarayana,
N.S et al. Published by Teritian College,ISBN 978-93-83302-00-0

Invited Lectures Delivered in National Conferences/workshops:


1. The Profusion of technical expansion demands Redefining of learning
skills.UGC sponsored National Workshop on Multimedia Technology for
Effective Communication in English Language..Organised by Veerendra Patil
Degree College of Science, Arts and Commerce, Bangalore, 26-27
th
Sept, 2014.
2. Information Communiction Technology: The Power of the Internet for
Learning Moving from Promise to Practice. UGC Refresher Course on
Multidisciplinary, Bangalore Univesity, Academic Staff College, 29
th
Sept,
2014
3. Creating Digital health Information Using DSpace and GSDL. Continuing



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Library Education Workshop on digital Health Information . Organized by
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Karnataka May 8-9 , 2014
4. Krishnamurthy,M : Institutional Repositories: A critical factors in developing
countries to improve scholarly communication Invited Lecture at National
Conference on Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22
February, 2014 at the SEARCH The Health Sciences Library, and the Dept.
of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal
5. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in E-Resources Management and
Services in College Libraries, Organised by Terisian College and SDM
institute of Management, Mysore September , 27-28, 2013
6. "Open source software for creating e-Library with Dspace of GSDL" Regional
Training Centre (RTC), Bangalore, functioning under the Comptroller and
Auditor General of India, 12th March 2014
7. Building an Institutional Repositories in academic institute using dspace:A
Practical Approach. Ambedkar Innstitute of Technology, Bangalore,2nd Aug
2013. National Workshop onTecquip sponsored
8. Creating E-Resources using DSpace and GSDL. Lecture delivered at National
workshop on Creating E-Library for collecting Information. Organized by
Indian Audit and Accounts Department, Regional Training Institute, Chennai,
18-20 Feb, 2013.
9. Integrated Library Systems Beyond Library Automation, Lecture delivered at
Acharya Institute of Technology, 2
nd
Jan, 2013
10. Cloud Computing in Libraries: Current Trends and Issues. National Seminar
National Seminar ILPe-RELISP-2012,Orgnaied by Don Bosco Institute of
Technology, Bangalroe 2
nd
Nov, 2012
11. Technology for Digital Libraries: Open Source Softwares-Dspace,GSDL.
Invited Lecture at Continuing Medical Education for Librarian, Rajiv Gandhi
University of Health Sciences, 29
th
Sept 2012
12. Cloud Computing in Libraries: Current Trends and Issues. National Seminar
National Seminar ILPe-RELISP-2012,Orgnaied by Don Bosco Institute of
Technology, Bangalore 2
nd
Nov, 2012
13. Koha: Open Source Software and its Features. Lecture delivered at University
of Tumkur, Karnataka. In National Seminar on Digital Libraries and Network,
4
th
July , 2012
14. Integrated Library Systems Beyond Library Automation, Lecture delivered at
Acharya Institute of Technology, 2nd Jan, 2012
15. Utilisation of Open Source Software in Library and Information Centre:
Current Trends and Practice. Lecture delivered at One day meet on Open
Access Week, Organised by Department of Libray and Information Science,
Bangalore University, Bangalore, Oct 27, 2011
16. DSpace: A tool for the designing Institutional Repositories at academic
institute. Lecture delivered at Inflibnet Regional Training Program on Library
AAutomation, Organised by University Library, University of
Madras,,Chennai, Nov, 29,2011
17. Design and Development of E- Learnig tool: Using Moodle.Lecture delivered at
American Corner, Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Oraganised by American
Consulate, Sept 20, 2011



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18. Design and Development of Institutional Repositories : Some issues and
Challenges, Lecture delivered at Refresher Course in Library and Information
Science, Goa University, April 17-18, 2011
19. Joomla: An open source software. At the Refresher course in Library and
Information Science, Department of Library and Information Science ,
Bangalore University, April 4, 2011
20. Alternative Perspectives on Higher Education in the Context of Digital
Environment. One day National Conference on Information Literacy and
Higher Education in Digital Environment. Organised by Karnataka State Open
University, Manasa Gangothri, 30thMarch 30th,2011
21. Building Digital Library: Issues and Challenges, Workshop on Digitazation ,
organized by Tumkur University, Tumkur , Karnataka Jan 24th , 2011.
22. Social Networking: Technologies and its implications to Library and
Information Centre.Academic Staff College, Mysore on 13th Jan, 2011
23. Building E-Resource for effective delivery of Web Based Information Services.
Lecture delivered at National seminar on Web resources, organized by
Kalpatharu Institute of Technology, Tiptur, Karnataka 7th Jan 2011
24. National Conference on Content Management in Digital Era: Opportunities and
Challenges. Organized by Dept of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu
University, Karnataka 12-13, March 2010(Chaired the session Theme : Digital
Preservation and Digital Persistence)
25. Design and Development of Institutional Repositories, Guest Lecture at Ch.
Charan Singh University, Meerat, 28 June 2010.
26. Social Networking: Impacts Technologies and Trends. Lecture delivered at
Refresher Course at Academic Staff College, Goa University, Goa, 18th Dec,
2010
27. Current Trends and Practices of OSS: An effective tool for extending library
services. Lecture delivered at Refresher course at Academic Staff College, Goa
University, Goa,17th December, 2010.
28. Information Seeking behavior Models. Lecture delivered at Refresher Course
UGC Academic College, Karnataka University, Dharwad 3rd July , 2010.
29. Current Trends in Information Seeking Behavior. Lecture delivered at
Refresher Course, UGC Academic College, Karnataka University, Dharwad
,2nd July 2010
30. Plenary talk delivered on Open Sources and Open Access Initiative in
Developing Countries, at International Conference on Innovation- Driven
Librarianship, organized by SRM University, Chennai, 17-19 July, 2010.
31. Electronic Resource Management Librarians : Doctors Joint summit, Organized
by Karnataka Medical Library Association, 22-23 Jan 2010,Bangalore
32. Web Based library Services: UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Web based
Library Services, March 5-6, 2010. Organized by JSS College for Women
,Mysore
33. National Conference on Content Management in Digital Era: Opportunities and
Challenges. Organized by Dept of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu
University, Karnataka 12-13, March 2010(Chaired the session Theme : Digital
Preservation and Digital Persistence
34. Importance of Institutional Repositories: National Workshop on design and



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organization of Institutional Repositories using Dspace 1.5.2 organized by
BNM Institute of technology, Bangalore , 9th Jan, 2010.
35. Electronic Resource Management: A prelude. Theme paper lecture delivered at
National seminar of Electronic Resource Management Librarians-Doctors Joint
Meet, organized by Karnataka Medical Library Association 2nd Annual
Conference, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore, 22-23
January, 2010.
36. Information Communication Technology in Education. Lecture delivered at
Maharanis College for Women, Mysore, 19th Jan 2010.
37. Information Sources for Social Science Researchers: A overview. Five days
program on Research Methodology. Lecture delivered at International Centre
and Ambedkar Research Cenre, University of Mysore, Mysore 22nd March
2010.
38. Open Source Software and its importance in Libraries. Lecture delivered at
Dept of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore
April 2010.
39. Designing Digital Library: Issues and Challenges. Challenges Before LIS
Professionals in an E-Environment, Organised by Dept of Library and
Information Science, Karnataka University, 20th March 2008.
40. E-Resource and Consortia for Libraries. Lecture delivered at Use Awareness
Programme on Access to E-Resources under UGC INFONET Digital library
consortia, Organised by University of Mysore 21-22 Oct, 2008
41. S.R.Ranganathan : The Man and his Works. Lecture delivered at JSS Women's
College, Mysore, 11th Aug 2008
42. The Role of Librarian in 21st Century. Lecture delivered at Central Institute of
Indian Languages, Mysore on Sep 10th 2008.
43. Towards Library Automation: A current Trend. NMAM Institute of
Technology, NITTE, Mangalore, Feb 28, 2009, 2-Day National Workshop on
Web Technology for effective Management of Library and Information
Services.
44. DSpace: An Introduction, lecture delivered at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of
Technology, National Seminar on Engineering Librarianship: Perspectives &
Future, Feb 26-27, 2009
45. Lib 2.0: Transforming the Library Services through the web. Lecture delivered
at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, National Seminar on Engineering
Librarianship: Perspective & Future, Feb 26-27, 2009.
46. Designing Digital Library: Issues and Challenges, special lecture delivered at
Dept of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
May 22nd 2009.
47. Design and Development of Institutional Repositories: Some Issues and
Challenges, lecture delivered at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library
and Information Science, 15th November, 2009
48. Open Source Software and Digital Libraries: Current Trends and Practices.
Lecture delivered at 3 days Training Program for librarians on Growing
Complexities of Library Management, organized by International Academy for
Competency Enhancement, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore Jan
18th 20th, 2009.



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49. Meta Search in Electronic Resources, Karnataka Library Association,
Monthly Lecture delivered on 7th Sept, 2004.
50. Digital Library: An overview, Canara Bank School of Management, Bangalore
University, Bangalore Dec 3rd , 2004.
51. Distributed Electronic Resources, Canara Bank School of Management,
Bangalore University, Dec 4th, 2004.
52. Information Systems and Mass Communication, Center for Rural Development,
Bangalore University, Nov 11, 2005.
53. Role of Digital Librarian in the management of Digital Information. Academic
Staff College and Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore
University, Jan 23, 2006.
54. Consortia models: Issues and Challenges, Department of Library and
Information Science, Bangalore University, March 21, 2007.
55. Digital Library: Current trend and Issues, State Level Workshop on Current
trends in Information and Communication Technology, Organized by NMAM
Institute of Technology, NITTE, Udupi, Karnataka on 8th and 9th December
2007



Course Taught:

1. I am teaching Library Management and Automation for the first
year M.S. Library and Information Science ;
2. Content Management 2010-2011
3. I am teaching for second semester M.S LIS Digital Libraries,
Information Sources systems
4. I taught students of 2
nd
Semester at Mangalore University during Jan
2014 to May 2014 on Information Technology
5. I taught students of M.L.I.Sc 2
nd
Semester at Mangalore University
during Jan 2014 to May 2014 on Research Methodology along with
Dr. Mahesh Mudhol
6. In the 4
nd
Semester, Jan-May 2014, I taught Information Retrieval
(IR) course in M..L.ISc. in Department of Library and Information
Science in the Department of Library and Information Sconce,
Mangalore University
7. In the 4
nd
Second Semester, Jan-May 2014, I taught Preservation and
Conservation course in M..L.ISc. in Department of Library and
Information Science in the Department of Library and Information
Sconce, Mangalore University

Quolloquium Coordinator for the 2009-11 Batch; supervised and conducted 7
colloquia. For the year 2010-11 and 2012-13 Batches: supervised and conducted 6
colloquia.


Visiting Faculty:



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a. Permanent Visiting Faculty at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Health Librarianship (PGDHL) since
2004 to present.
b. Dept. of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry Central
University, Puducherry, 13
th
17
th
October, 2008.
c. Dept of Library and Information Science, Mangalore University,
Mangalore from Feb 9-15, 2012.

Member Board of Studies:
1. Dept of Rural Development, Bangalore University, Bangalore
2. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health science, Bangalore
Member Board of Examination
1. Dept of Rural Development, Bangalore university, Bangalore
2. Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
3. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore
4. Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
Member of Doctoral Committee
1. Dept of Rural Development, Bangalore University, Bangalore
2. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore
Member Board of Appointment
28. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
29. National Aerospace laboratory, Bangalore
Member of Professional Association
1. Life Member: Indian Library Association (ILA)
2. Life Member: Indian Association for Special Libraries (IASLIC)
3. Life Member: Karnataka Library Association (KALA)
Position Held in Professional Association
1. Vice President, Karnataka State Library Association
2. Secretary: Society for Information Science (SIS)
3. Secretary Finance -: Association of British Scholars, Bangalore Chapter
(From 2008)
Reviewer in Peer review Journals
1. Program: Electronic Library & Information Systems.
2. Electronic Library
3. DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Science
4. Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, Korea
Member in Editorial Board
1. Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, Korea.
Resource Person in UGC Academic Staff College



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1. Social Networking: Impacts Technologies and Trends. Lecture delivered at
Refresher Course at Academic Staff College, Goa University, Goa, 18th Dec,
2010
2. Current Trends and Practices of OSS: An effective tool for extending library
services. Lecture delivered at Refresher course at Academic Staff College, Goa
University, Goa,17th December, 2010.
3. Social Networking: Technologies and its implications to Library and
Information Centre. Academic Staff College, Mysore on 13th Jan, 2011
4. Dspace and GSDL : An Institutional Repository implementation strategy
Academic Staff College, Mysore on 13th Jan, 2011
5. Design and Development of Institutional Repositories : Some issues and
Challenges, Lecture delivered at Refresher Course in Library and Information
Science, Goa University, April 17-18, 2011
6. Joomla: open source software. At the Refresher course in Library and
Information Science, Department of Library and Information Science,
Bangalore University, April 4, 2011
7. Information Seeking behavior Models. Lecture delivered at Refresher Course
UGC Academic College, Karnataka University, Dharwad 3rd July, 2010.
8. Current Trends in Information Seeking Behavior. Lecture delivered at Refresher
Course, UGC Academic College, Karnataka University, Dharwad, 2nd July
2010
Handling Classes of Distance Education-KSOU, IGNOU
1. B.L.I.Sc.,
2. M.L.I.Sc., ( Theory and Practical)
No. of PhD. Thesis adjudicated 3

Research Projects:
1. Development of Computer Catalogue of Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore
Centre Library which is funded by Indian Statistical Institute. I have
computerized the library. About 50,000 books and journal records in to
LIBSYS. Bar-Code pasted on the book is also done. The systems in the library
and the NT server are on the LAN, so that any of the faculty can access the
library.
2. Meta Search in Electronic Resources, in which search multiple database in one
stop search using ASP VB script, MS Access, MS SQL. Project carried out
during Fulbright Fellowship at Grainger Engineering Library, University of
Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA.(http://www.isibang.ac.in/library)
3. Designed Dr.S.R.Ranganathan Access portal by and on him
(http://www.isibang.ac.in/~library/portal/index.htm) Funded by
NISSAT/SRELS, Govt of India.



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4. Development and application of ontology for Social Sciences with emphasis
to Economics. Funded by Indian Statistical Institute.
Project Guidance:
Guiding and Supervising the M.S. (Library and Information Science) program for
Students Dissertation work.
No. of M.Phil. Guided: 10
Books (Edited):
1. Indian Academic Libraries -2020: A Vision National Seminar Organized by
Karnataka Librarians Association and Siddaganga College for Womens ,
Tumkur , Aug 12-14 ,2010
2. Emerging Trends in Library and Information Science: Research and
Development, Kikkeri Publication ,Bangalore,2010 ISBN 978-81-921797-0-4
3. Open-Access Schoalrly Communication Reincarnated: a Futuristic Approach
.Dept of Library and Informatio Science, Bangalore University, 2013 ISBN81-
81-85216-47-9
Book Reviewed
1. Digital Archiving of Audio Content Using WINISIS and Greenstone Software:
A Manual for Community Radio Managers. K. Rajasekaran, K. M. Nafala,
UNESCO, New Delhi, 2009, xiii+ 99p, [ISBN-9788189218270]
Workshop Course Material:
1. Workshop on Koha and NewGenlib, organized by DRTC, Dec 15-16, 2011

Installation, Configuration and Training of Digital Library Software (DSpace)
and ILMS Software (KOHA)
ECIL, Hyderabad,
Global Academy Institute of Technology, Bangalore,
Reva Institute of Technology, Bangalore,
National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore,
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore,
Sri Devarajurs Medical College, Kolar,
R.L.Jalappa Institute of Technology, Doddaballapur,
BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore,
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore,
Dayananda Sagar Institute of Technology Bangalore
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, New



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Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore.
Sarvajna College of Education, Bangalore,
Centre for Information Science and Technology,(CIST) Mysore,
Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut.
Coorg Institute of Technology
K.S. Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Acharya Institute of Pharmacy, Bangalore,
Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University,
R.V.College of Engineering, Bangalore.
Oxford Engineering College, Bangalore,
Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka,
St.Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore,
Father Mulla Medical College, Managalore,
Poorna Prajna College of Management, Udupi,
Sri Sai Engineering College, Anekal.
ATME College of Engineering, Mysore
St John Medical College, Bangalore
Sri Sri Ayurvedic College, Bangalore
































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