Dr Ishappa C Bandi
Chief Librarian and HOD-DLIS
Qualification: B.Sc., M.L.I.Sc., MPhil, PGDLAN, Ph.D
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
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 | Kuvempu University, Shivamogga | 2017 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru Campus | Chief Librarian & HOD-DLIS | 2026 - | |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru Campus | Chief Librarian | 2022-2026 | |
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, Rajasthan | Deputy Librarian | 2014-2022 | |
| Tata Power Company Ltd, Backbay office, Nariman Point, Mumbai | Asst.Manager Documentation | 2007-2014 | |
| Jet Airways (I) Ltd, Santacruz, Mumbai | Information & Coordination Officer | 2006-2007 | |
| Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT) (Egg. College), Kurla, Mumbai | Librarian | 2005-2006 | |
| Fr.C.Rodrigues Institute of Technology (FCRIT) (Egg. College) Vashi, NaviMumbai | Librarian | 2002-2005 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
University Libraries, Corporate Libraries, Information Studies, User Education, Information literacy, Web Resources.
Area of Research
Higher Education, Information Behaviour, User Education. IT Applications, AI Tools,
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life member of ILA (Indian Library Association), Kolkata, LIS-Forum and MLIS (Online LIS Professionals Group)
- Life member of BOSLA (Bombay Science Librarians Association), Mumbai (Executive Committee Member 2010-2012)
- Life Member of MANLIBNET (Management Library Network), New Delhi ,2015
- Life Member of KALA (Karnataka State Library Association), Bengaluru, 2023
- Worked as Editorial Committee Member for National Conference on “Beyond Librarianship” held at CDAC Mumbai on 16-17 Sep’2011
- Worked as Organizing Committee Member for MANLIBNET-LDP "Elements of Effective Librarianship" organized at BITS Pilani in association with MANLIBNET on 8-9 April 2016
- Co-Chaired a technical Session in National Conference on Modern Librarianship, NIFT, Kharghar in association with BOSLA, Mumbai, 8-9 June 2018.
- Worked as Organizing Committee Member for Regional - Workshop (North VIII) on Institutional Digital Repository, BITS Pilani and National Digital Library of India (NDLI), IITKGP Kharagpur, 25-26 February 2019
- Worked as Organizing Committee Member and gave expert talk in International Webinar Reinvigorating Libraries and Reinventing Librarianship (RLnRL21)Organized by BITS Pilani Library In collaboration with Aditya Birla Science and Technology Co. Pvt. Ltd.and DELNET, 5-6 January 2021.
- Received Best paper Award at G20 Library Summit organized by Pondicherry University, 7-9 Feb 2024.
- Successfully Organized as Chairman for one of the reputed National Conference on Modern Library Technologies and Services (NCMLTS-2025) at MAHE Bengaluru 28-29 March 2025.
Papers Published in Journals:
1. Bandi Ishappa (2021). Measuring Library Subscriptions to the availability of scholarly articles published by the academic and research community of the institution, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal ISSN: 1522-0222), Winter 11-27-2020, https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4690
2. Bandi Ishappa (2018). Way forward to use online resources for teaching and development: Pay Per Download Model, University News, 56(23), pp19-22 (ISSN: 0566-2257)
3. Bandi Ishappa & Ramakrishnegowda, K., C (2016). User Education Programs in University Libraries: Feedback from Faculty. SRELS: Journal of Information Management, 53(4), pp313-316 (ISSN: 0972-2467)
4. Bandi Ishappa & K.C., Ramakrishnegowda & Prithviraj K.R. (2016). Use of UGC-Infonet Online Resources by the Social Science Faculties in Pune University: An Evaluation Study. Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science, 10(3), pp209-214 ( ISSN : 0973-7081)
5. Bandi Ishappa & K.C., Ramakrishnegowda (2015). Social Science Faculty Information Seeking Pattern by using the Internet sources and services at Mumbai University: a study, International Research: Journal of Library & Information Science, 5(1), pp73-87 (ISSN: 2249 - 0213)
6. Bandi Ishappa & K.C., Ramakrishnegowda (2015). Digital library environment in Maharashtra state universities: a study, International Journal of Digital Library Services, 5(2), pp60-66 (ISSN: 2250-1142)
7. Bandi Ishappa (2008). IPR in India: Current Scenario, Journal of Information Age, 2(4),pp23-30
8. Bandi Ishappa (2004). National Digital Library: an overview. Indian Journal of Library Studies RRLF, 1(1) (ISSN 0971-0221)
Book Chapters:
9. Bandi Ishappa (2019). Trends, Challenges and Opportunities For LIS Education and Practice: Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Muttayya Koganuramath, Shree Publishers & Distributors, 2019, “E-Resource Management at BITS Pilani Library: an overview” (ISBN: 9788194194019)
10. Bandi Ishappa (2013) Use of Document Management Systems (DMS) for Projects. In Rejuvenated Libraries for Empowered Users: Dr. TAV Murthy Festschrift Volume 2012-13 (pp284-291), Digital Information Research Limited, London, 2013, "Use of Document Management Systems (DMS) for Projects" (ISBN: 978-0992656607)
11. Bandi Ishappa (2013) Information Seeking Behaviour in Digital Environment. In Sikia & Eqbal (Eds), E-Resource Management in Libraries Issues and Challenges (WERM-2013), (pp 181-187), Central Library of Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam (ISBN: 9789381691168)
12. Bandi Ishappa & K.C Ramakrishnegowda (2011). Benefits and advantages of the University Library Usage Study in Digital Environment. In Kademani, Bandi, Angadi & Shrurmath (Eds), Beyond Librarianship: Creativity, Innovation and Discovery, (pp 50-56) BOSLA, Mumbai CDAC Mumbai (ISBN : 9789350500071).
Ariticles Published in National and International Conferences:
13. Bandi Ishappa (2024, 7-9 February). Daily News Service (DNS) an impactful respite from false news an initiative by MAHE Bengaluru Library: a case study, G20 Library Summit, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India.
14. Bandi Ishappa (2019, 26-28 December). Pay per Download Vs Library Subscription, DigiTAAL-2019, NITK Surathkal, Karnataka.
15. Bandi Ishappa (2019, 28 Feb. - 2 March). Deep drive Brainstorming on E-Resources Management in BITS Pilani Library. International Conference on Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries (CLSTL 2019) at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujrat.
16. Bandi Ishappa (2018, 8-9 June) Productivity Accelerator for Library and Information Professionals: A model. Paper presented at National Conference on Modern Librarianship, NIFT, Kharghar in association with BOSLA, Mumbai.
17. Bandi Ishappa & Kunkur Girish (2016, 22-23 April) University Library Acquisition Model in ICT environment: a case study of the BITS Pilani Library. Paper presented at National Conference on Future Librarianship, TIFR in association with BOSLA, Mumbai.
18. Bandi Ishappa, Kunkur Girish & Mehta (2015, 04-06 November) Digitization of Thesis and ETD database development at BITS Pilani Library: an overview. Paper presented in ETD-2015, 18th International Symposium, JNU, New Delhi.
19. Bandi Ishappa & Ramakrishnegowda (2013, 24-27 February). ICT Applications in University Libraries in Maharashtra State: an overview. Paper presented in ILA-International Conference, Karnatak University, Dharwad.
20. Bandi Ishappa & Kanmadi Satish (2010, 12-13 March) Information Management System for Power Generation Projects. Paper presented in National Conference on Content Management in Digital Era, Kuvempu University, Shimoga.
21. Bandi Ishappa (2005, 26-29 December) Building Digital Images: Techniques and Methods. Paper published in XXV All India IASLIC Conference, IIT Madras, Chennai
22. Bandi Ishappa (2005, 24-26 November) Assessment of Library services and Quality Promotion Activities: a Study. Paper published in XXII IATLIS National Conference, Tiruchinapalli
23. Bandi Ishappa & Bandi A.N (2004, 12-14 May) Database and its Users: an Evaluation. Paper presented in 6th Annual National Convention of MANLIBNET on Information Services in Business and Management Libraries: Recent Trends, ICSSR, Mumbai
24. Bandi Ishappa (2004, 15-16 March) National Digital Library: an overview. Paper published in International Conference of National Library Services (ICONLIS), National Library of India, Kolkata.
25. Bandi Ishappa & Bandi A.N (2003, 8 November) Preservation and Conservation of Information Resources. Paper presented in BOSLA seminar, TISS, Mumbai