Dr Harish H T
Associate Professor
Qualification: B.A., M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Guide doctoral candidates.
- Manages the functioning of various sections of the library
- Briefs about MAH-Blr central library in orientation programs held for new students.
- Arranges to acquire and subscribe new books and journals.
- Assists faculty and students in accessing their required resources.
- Present research at national and international conferences; deliver invited lectures.
Harish H T is Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Sciences and Librarian – Selection Grade at MAHE-Blr central library.
He:
Organize national conferences, Book Exhibitions, and information literacy programs.
SUBJECTS TEACHING
Foundations of Library and Information Science |
SEM-1 |
Information Sources and Services |
SEM-1 |
Information Processing: Classification |
SEM-1 |
Management of Library and Information Centres |
SEM-2 |
ICT Applications in Library and Information Centres |
SEM-2 |
Information Processing: Cataloguing and Metadata |
SEM-2 |
Information Systems and Information Retrieval |
SEM-3 |
Electronic Information Resources and Information Literacy |
SEM-3 |
Research Methodology |
SEM-3 |
Electronic Information Resources and Bibliometric Analysis |
SEM-3 |
Guiding Project Works & Internships |
SEM-4 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Library and Information Science | University of Mysore | 2015 |
| M.Phil | Library and Information Science | University of Mysore | 2009 |
| M.L.I.Sc | Library and Information Science | University of Mysore | 2007 |
| BA | Criminology, Psychology and Sociology | University of Mysore | 2005 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Library and Information Science | Associate Professor | Teaching and taking care library activities: Information Sources and Services, Information Processing: Classification (Theory), ICT Applications in Library and Information Centres (Theory), ICT Applications in Library and Information Centres (Practical), Information Systems and Information Retrieval and Research Methodology | 2026- |
| Department of Library and Information Science | Librarian - Selection Grade | Taking care library activities: orientation, library resources procurement and day today library activities | 2022-2025 |
| Department of Library and Information Science | Librarian - Selection Grade | Teaching and taking care library activities: Teaching research methodology and NSS elective subject and heading library department | 2011-2022 |
| Department of Library and Information Science | Librarian | Taking care library activities: orientation, library resources procurement and day today library activities | 2009-2011 |
| Department of Library and Information Science | Librarian | Taking care library activities: orientation, library resources procurement and day today library activities | 2007-2008 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Knowledge organisation, Information management and retrieval, Digital Library., Research Methodology.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life member of Indian Library Association (ILA).
- Member of Karnataka State Library Association (KALA).
- Life member of Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network (MILAN).
Books
Use of INDEST E-Resources by the Faculty of Indian Institutes of Technology: An analytical Study.
Harish H T
(2016) Chisinau, A.Russo: LAP (Lambert Academic Publishing). ISBN: 978-3-659-95630-0. DOI: https://morebooks.de/shop-ui/shop/product/9783659956300
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Libraries: Use of Information Resources and Services.
Divakara H S & Harish H T
(2025) Chisinau, A.Russo: LAP (Lambert Academic Publishing). ISBN: 978-620-8-42649-1. DOI: https://morebooks.de/shop-ui/shop/product/9786208426491
Use of Information Resources and Services by Students and Teachers: A Study on Fashion Design Institution in South India.
Manjunatha S R & Harish H T
(2024) Chisinau, A.Russo: LAP (Lambert Academic Publishing). ISBN: 978-620-8-22270-3. DOI: https://morebooks.de/shop-ui/shop/product/9786208222703
Reference Services for Faculty and Students of UAE and India: A Comparative Study.
Saba Gaffar, Chandrashekara J & Harish H T
(2025) Chisinau, A.Russo: LAP (Lambert Academic Publishing). ISBN: 978-613-9-99786-2. DOI: https://morebooks.de/shop-ui/shop/product/9786139997862
Articles
Students Usage of Social Networking Sites for Academics: A Study
K. N. Shivakumaraswmay & Harish H T
(2025) The Serials Librarian, 86 (5-6) 241-251p. ISSN: 1541-1095 DOI:10.1080/0361526X.2025.2529235
Research Institute Scientists E-Books Usage in India: A Study.
Harish H T & Vidyarani M P
(2024) Science & Technology Libraries, 43 (3) 267-273p. ISSN: 1541-1109. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0194262X.2023.2245000
Purpose of Using e-ShodhSindhu by Indian Institute of Technology Faculty: A Study.
Harish H T
(2024) Science & Technology Libraries, 43 (3) 334-343p. ISSN: 1541-1109. h DOI: ttps://doi.org/10.1080/0194262X.2023.2255995
Indian National Institute of Fashion Technology 'NIFT' Faculty e-Resources Usage: A Study.
Divakara H S & Harish H T
(2023) International Journal of Research in Library Science, 9(4) 143-151. ISSN: 2455-104X. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.9.4.2023.1710
Utilization of Library Services by National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Library users: A Study.
Divakara H S & Harish H T
(2023) Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 10 (3) 156-164. ISSN: 2349-4352. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/joals.v10i3.3758 (https://sciencejournals.stmjournals.in/index.php/JoALS/article/view/3758)
Use of INDEST E-Resources by the Faculty of IITs: Factor Analysis with Designation.
Harish H T
(2017) Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 4 (3): 49-64p. ISSN: 2349-4352. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/joals.v4i3.21 (https://sciencejournals.stmjournals.in/index.php/JoALS/article/view/21)
Use of Rotated Component Matrix technique to Accesses E-Resources by the Academia: A Study.
Harish H T & Khaiser Nikam
(2017) Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2 (3): 24-33p. ISSN: 2349-4352. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/joals.v2i3.369 (https://sciencejournals.stmjournals.in/index.php/JoALS/article/view/325)
Use of INDEST E-Resources by IIT Faculty: a Study.
Harish H T
(2019) Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 6 (1): 1-5p. ISSN: 2349-4352. https://sciencejournals.stmjournals.in/index.php/JoALS/article/view/286
Opinion of Faculty and Students of Engineering Colleges towards INDEST E-Resources.
Harish H T
(2018) Journal of Advanced Research in Library & Information Science. 5 (2): 24-30p. ISSN: 2395-2288. https://science.adrpublications.in/index.php/Journal-Library-InformationScien/article/view/607
Awareness of INDEST E-Resources in IITs: A study.
Harish H T
(2018) International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 8 (1): 35-43p. ISSN: 2231-4911. https://www.ijlis.org/abstract/awareness-of-indest-eresources-in-iits-a-study-69368.html
Zotero: Bibliographic Reference Management Software.
Harish H T
(2018) Journal of Advanced Research in Library & Information Science. 5 (1): 68-77p. ISSN: 2395-2288. https://science.adrpublications.in/index.php/Journal-Library-InformationScien/issue/view/124
Use of INDEST E-Resources by IIT Faculty: Influence of factors.
Harish H T
(2018) Journal of Advanced Research in Library & Information Science. 5 (1): 27-35p. ISSN: 2395-2288. https://science.adrpublications.in/index.php/Journal-Library-InformationScien/issue/view/124
Factor Influencing use of INDEST E-Resources by IIT Faculty: A Study.
Harish H T
(2017) Journal of Advances in Library & Information Science. 6 (4): 348-352p. 2277-2219. https://jalis.in/pdf/6-4/Harish.pdf
Access of e-journals through INDEST: A Study.
Harish H T
(2017) International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 7 (1): 230-238p. ISSN: 2231-4911. https://www.ijlis.org/abstract/access-of-ejournals-through-indest-a-study-69326.html
Use of INDEST E-Resources: A study.
Harish H T
(2017) International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 7 (2): 146-156p. ISSN: 2231-4911. https://www.ijlis.org/articles/use-of-indest-eresources-a-study.pdf
Use of INDEST E-Resources: Factor Analysis with Age of IIT faculty.
Harish H T
(2017) Journal of Advanced Research in Library & Information Science. 4 (4): 55-68p. ISSN: 2395-2288. https://science.adrpublications.in/index.php/Journal-Library-InformationScien/article/view/492
Public Libraries in Vellore District: A Study.
Harish H T & Sangeetha S
(2015) International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 5 (3): 140-144p. ISSN: 2231-4911. https://www.ijlis.org/articles/public-libraries-in-vellore-district-a-study.pdf
Use of Public Libraries in Vellore District: A Study.
Sangeetha S & Harish H T
(2015) International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 5 (4): 185-190p. ISSN: 2231-4911. https://www.ijlis.org/articles/use-of-public-libraries-in-vellore-district-a-study.pdf
Opinion of Faculty Members of IITs towards INDEST E-Resources: A Study.
Harish H T & Khaiser Nikam
(2015) e-Library Science Research Journal. 3(11): 1-9p. ISSN: 2319-8435. https://oldlsrj.lbp.world/ArchiveArticles.aspx?id=37
1. News / Academic Achievements
Ø One Ph.D. student under my guidance at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) was awarded the doctorate degree in 2024 (Research Supervisor Approval No: VTU0817499). The research scholar, Divakara H. S. (USN: 5VX17PGS42), completed a thesis titled ‘Use of Information Resources and Services by Faculty and Students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT): An Analytical Study’.
Ø Developed Self-Learning Material (SLM) in Kannada for BLISc and MLISc students of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore.
Ø Presented a paper in 3 days international conference at Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur. “Use of Information Resources and Services of Fashion Design Institutions in India: Factor Analysis with Age” on 10th to 12th July 2024.
Ø Presented a paper in 2 days international conference in Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Malaysia. “NEP 2020: Implementation of ICT Technology in Academic Library” on 2nd & 3rd October 2023.
Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Information Science and Technology.