About Me
Dr. Kiran Prakash Savanur
Associate Professor & Chairman
Dept. of Library & Information Science, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
Personal Information
| Father's Name | Prakash N. Savanur |
|---|---|
| Mother's Name | Sharada P. Savanur |
| Date of Birth | 23-03-1980, Dharwad |
| Nationality | Indian |
Educational Qualifications
| Examination | Institution | Year | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.S.L.C. | Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board | — | 1st Class with Distn. |
| B.Sc. | Karnatak Science College, Dharwad | — | 1st Class |
| M.L.I.Sc. | Karnatak University, Dharwad | — | 1st Class |
| Ph.D. | Karnatak University, Dharwad | 2011 | — |
| IKM Training | NCSI, IISc, Bangalore | 2007–2009 | 18 months program |
Ph.D. Thesis Title: EUGENE GARFIELD: A BIO-BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY
Career Timeline
Assistant Professor (now Associate Professor & Chairman)
Rani Channamma University, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Belagavi
Nov 2011 – PresentLibrary Assistant
Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
Nov 2004 – Nov 2011Trainee Library Assistant
Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
Oct 2003 – Nov 2004Digital Library Project Trainee
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Jun 2003 – Oct 2003Technical Skills
Operating Systems
Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Redhat)
Library Automation
LibSys, Koha, NewGenLib
Databases
Web of Science, Scopus, SciFinder, Compendex
Repository Packages
DSpace, EPrints, Greenstone
Awards & Distinctions
Best Paper Award – 2025
National Conference on Modern Library Technologies and Services (NCMLTS-2025), MAHE, Bengaluru Campus
Best Paper Award – 2013
2nd National Conference on Scientometrics and Knowledge Management, Karnatak University, Dharwad. ISBN: 978-81921866-8-9
UGC NET with JRF (2003)
Passed UGC NET with Junior Research Fellowship. University Grants Commission, New Delhi — July 2003
UGC Orientation & Refresher Courses
64th Orientation Programme (2014) and Refresher Course at Bangalore University (2015) — both UGC sponsored.
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