Department of Library and Information Science

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AMU Faculty Member Inspires Sikkim Leaders with Vision for Bibliotherapy and Smart Libraries under ‘SAMARTH Sikkim’

Aligarh, June 5: In a significant recognition of Aligarh Muslim University’s intellectual leadership, Prof. Naushad Ali P.M from the Department of Library and Information Science delivered the keynote address at the 5-Day National Workshop on Integrated Library Management System, hosted by Sikkim Akademi from 27–31 May
The workshop brought together library professionals, technocrats, and policymakers from across India. The event was inaugurated by Shri G.T. Dhungel, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Culture Department, while Smt. Raj Kumari Thapa, Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, attended as the Chief Guest.
Prof. Ali’s address focused on transformative themes such as Bibliotherapy and AI-based Information Services, advocating for their integration into the future of library ecosystems. His vision was well-received by the dignitaries. He emphasized that libraries today are not mere repositories but dynamic hubs for healing, learning, and innovation.
Marking the golden jubilee of Sikkim’s Statehood, Prof. Ali congratulated the people of Sikkim and proposed a forward-looking initiative — the establishment of Smart Libraries under the ‘SAMARTH Sikkim’ framework. He envisioned these libraries as catalysts for enhancing education, boosting employability, and enriching tourism, proposing that the initiative be launched by the Prime Minister as part of the Statehood celebrations.
Prof. Ali’s participation not only highlighted AMU’s academic influence beyond campus boundaries but also contributed significantly to national conversations on digital knowledge infrastructure.

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09/10/2026
AMU teacher presents a research paper, gets best paper award Aligarh

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ALIGARH May 1: Dr. Muzamil Mushtaq, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University presented a research paper on “Research Data Management (RDM) Practices in Academic Institutes of the country” and proposed a framework for designing an institutional data repository system for central universities at the 7th International Conference organized by Akal University, Sabo, Bhatinda, in collaboration with the Asian Library Association (ICAL-2024).

Dr Mushtaq also received the best paper award for his presentation from amongst the 65 papers received by the conference committee. His paper described the data as a valuable ingredient of research and highlighted the issues and challenges of RDM both at the institutional as well as governmental level, with special reference to the lack of policies, infrastructure, role of funding agencies, publishing bodies, etc.

 

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17/09/2024
Distinguished Teacher Award 2023

Prof. M. Masoom Raza, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University has been honored with the prestigious “Distinguished Teacher Award 2023” at the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Academic Libraries: Systems and Services” held at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad. The conference was held in collaboration with the “Library Association of Bihar” and the “Delhi Library Association.”

Prof. Raza delivered the keynote speech on “Artificial Intelligence: Boon or Bane for Libraries” and discussed the role of AI in libraries.publication

08/06/2024
Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award 2022

Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award 2022  by 

Social Development Federation (SDF)


06/11/2023
Best Paper Award, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, sponsored by ICSSR New Delhi

An Assessment of academic stress and its coping mechanisms among library and Information science students during COVID-19 pandemic in India, 

Department of Library and Information Science & University Library, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, sponsored by ICSSR New Delhi


06/11/2023
Best paper award by Informatics India and Ashoka University 2023

Best paper award by Informatics India and Ashoka University 2023


03/11/2023
KELPRO Best Student Paper-2021

KELPRO Best Student Paper-2021 Title of the innovation “Redesigning Library Services During ‘Re-tuned Normal’: Experiences of Librarians Amid Pandemic in India”.  KELPRO BULLETIN Kerala Library Professionals' Organisation (KELPRO)


22/12/2022
‘Best Paper Award’ 2022

Prof Naushad Ali PM, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) discussed the need for developing Open Education Resources (OER) in higher educational institutions at the International Conference of Open Education Resources at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu where he also got the ‘best paper award’ for research on ‘An Assessment of Academic Stress and its Coping Mechanisms among Library and Information Science Students during COVID-19 Pandemic in India’.


22/12/2022
Prof. Shabahat Husain, (IATLIS) Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award 2013

Prof. Shabahat Husain, (IATLIS) Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award 2013

Best Paper Award

Best Paper Award