Mr M N Ravikumar

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Mr M N Ravikumar
BSc.Chemistry(Hons.) (Eastern), MLIS (Colombo), ASLLA, FLA (Sri Lanka), Ph.D (Reading)
Chartered Librarian
Senior Assistant Librarian Gr. I
E-Resources Unit, Library Automation & Digitization
Acquisition & Technical Services
Email: ravikumarmn@esn.ac.lk

Biography

Mr. M N Ravikumar is working as Senior Assistant Librarian Grade I at Main Library EUSL and in Charge for E- Resources, Library Automation and Digitization. He has more than 19 yers experince in academic librarianship and presently serving as Vice President of Sri Lanka Library Association. He has graduated in Chemistry with Upper Second-class at Eastern University, Sri Lanka and obtained Masters degree in Library and Information Science at University of Colombo. He has received the Fellowship Award of the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) and has been recognized as a chartered librarian by the SLLA.

He also severed as visiting academia for Masters degree, Post graduate diploma and Higher diploma in Library and Information Science at National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo. Also visiting lecturer for the Bachelor of Library and Information Science at Open university Sri Lanka, Higher diploma in Library and Information Science at University of Peradeniya and Diploma / Higher diploma in Library and Information Science course at SLLA.

He has served as an editor, editorial board member and reviewer for national and international conference proceedings and indexed journals and he has published many research papers in peer reviewed journals, and presented papers in international and national conferences. Moreover, he worked as a consultant for national and local library automation and digitization projects and implemented library automation system and digital library system in many public and university libraries. He served as resource person for may workshops in Library and Information Science and has received research award for his work in the same field.

He specialized in Library automation, digitization, open-source software applications in libraries and Library and Information Science education. He has been trained on Digital Library Architecture in Open University of Malaysia and on Open Sources Software for Library Management in Indian Institute of Technology, India.

Links to Publications

Publications

Research publications in Index Journals:

  1. Ravikumar, S., Boruah, B.B. & Ravikumar, M.N. (2022). Correlation study between citation count and Mendeley readership of the articles of Sri Lankan authors. Scientometrics, 127(6), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-022-04470-y
  2. Ravikumar, M. N. & Ramanan, T. (2020). Application of mixed metrics of bibliometric analysis on the journal of the University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka (2005 to 2019): with special reference to VOS viewer visualization. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 23(2), 157–184. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v23i2.8012
  3. Ravikumar, M.N. & Ramanan, T. (2019). Perception of Academics Regarding the Credibility of Online Resources: Open Access versus Subscribed Journals with Special Reference to Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 22(2), 86–101. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v22i2.7939
  4. Ravikumar, M. N. and Ramanan, T. (2014) Comparison of Greenstone Digital Library and DSpace: Experiences from Digital Library Initiatives at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Journal of University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka, 18 (2), 76-90. DOI:http://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v18i2.7867

Research Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals:

  • Norman Ravikumar, M. (2019) Public Libraries in Batticaloa District and their Role in the Society: A Study, Sri Lanka Library Review, 33, 93-106.
  • Ravikumar, M.N. and Ramanan, T. (2016) Google Applications in Improving Quality of Library Services: prospects with respect to public libraries in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Library Review, 30, 29-37.
  • Ravikumar, M.N. and Ramanan, T. (2015) Changing dimension of Public library functions with the support of fully automated open-source Koha system: with reference to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka Library Review, 29, 92 – 102.
  • Santharooban, S. Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2015) Documentation of Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Knowledge of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka Library Review, 29, 17 – 26.
  • Ravikumar, M. N and Ramanan, T (2014) Status and Prospects of Library Automation in Sri Lankan Universities: A Perspective. EUROPEAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Romania, European Union; 01 (12) / March 2014 pp.5770-5787.
  • Ravikumar, M. N and Jasundara, C. C (2010), An Assessment of Information Audit with Special Reference to Medical Library, University of Colombo, Gyankosh: The Journal of Library & Information Management, 1 (1): pp 53-64

Papers presented and published in Peer-Reviewed National & International Conferences / Symposia

  1. Mumthas, S.M. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2022) Status of Information Literacy Programmes conducted in Sri Lankan Schools: with special reference to 1 AB Tamil Medium Schools in Ampara District. In Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium of NILIS, University of Colombo, 29th December 2022.
  2. Ravikumar, M.N. (2022). Developing National Union Catalogue using VuFind and Koha Rest API: A Technical Solution for Sri Lankan Libraries. In the proceeding of 5th National Library Symposium (NATLIBSYSMPO) 2022 organized by National Library and Documentation Services Board.
  3. Ravikumar, M.N., and Ramanan, T. (2021) Adding Altmetric Doughnut: proposal to increase author visibility on university repositories in Sri Lanka, In proceedings of 11th International Conference of University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka (ICULA), 22nd September 2021 (Virtual Conference), p. 43.
  4. Loshini, P. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2019) Deployment of electronic information resources by the National Library of Sri Lanka, In proceedings of Annual Research Symposium of NILIS, University of Colombo, 30th November, 2019.
  5. Udaya Prasad Cabral, L.M. and Ravikumar, M.N and Ramanan, T (2018). Developing a strategic program for safeguarding palm-leaf manuscripts in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at: IFLA WLIC 2018 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Transform Libraries, Transform Societies in Session 124 - PAC Strategic Programme on Preservation and Conservation with Rare Books and Special Collections.
  6. Ramanan, T., and Ravikumar, M.N. and Santharooban, S. (2015) Hybridization of Indigenous Knowledge and Documentation of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of 36th Annual IATUL (International Association of University Libraries) Conference, 05 – 09th July, 2015, Hannover, Germany.
  7. Ravikumar, M.N., and Ramanan, T. (2015) Automating of Public Libraries in Batticaloa District using Koha Open-Source Software: Recording an Experience, In proceedings of International Conference on What’s Next in Libraries? 23 – 25th January 2015, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam, p. 43.
  8. Ramanan, T., Santharooban, S. and Ravikumar, M. N. (2015) Identification and Documentation of Cultural Heritage of Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of 4th International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2015), 22nd – 24th April, 2015, Seoul, South Korea. (International)
  9. Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M. N. (2015) Open Access to Sri Lankan Scholarly Publications: a web survey of Sri Lankan Journals Online and e-Repositories at Munin Conference on Scholarly Publishing - Tenth Annual Conference, 30 Nov.-1 Dec. 2015, Tromsø, Norway. (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7557/5.3655)
  10. Ramanan, T., Santharooban, S. and Ravikumar, M. N. (2015) Indigenous Knowledge Potentiality of Batticaloa District of Eastern Sri Lanka. In Book of Abstracts of 7th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (QQML 2015), 26 – 29th May, 2015, Paris, France.
  11. Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2013) Open Access and FOSS in Digital Library Initiatives: an experience with the main library of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, In proceedings of International Conference on Open Access – Scholarly Communication Reincarnated, 19th August to 20th August 2013, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Bangalore University, India; Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information (KISTI), Korea; and India Library Association (ILA), Delhi.
  12. Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2012) Exploitation of Open-Source Software in Library Automation, Digital Library Initiatives and Library Consortium: Possibilities and Problems in the University Libraries in Sri Lanka’. In proceedings of 3rd International Symposium, ETTLIS 2012, JUET, Guna, MP, India, from 26 -27 October, 2012.
  13. Santharooban, S., Ramanan, T., Ravikumar, M.N. (2016). Documentation of Cultural Heritage of Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka: With special reference to digitization of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts – a project. In Proceedings of National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS)-2016 organized by Sri Lanka Library Association.
  14. Santharooban, S. Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2015) Exploiting ‘library-periods’ in schools to implement information literacy programmes. In proceedings of International Conference on Library & Information Science (ICLIS) 2015 organized by Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) 17th -18th September, 2015.
  15. Ravikumar, M.N., Santharooban, S. and Ramanan, T. (2015) Research Support Service (RSS): an initiation of a new service at the library, Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at ULA Academic Sessions 2014, 6th February 2015, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
  16. Ravikumar, M. N and Ramanan, T (2012) Application of Open-Source Software in Library Functions and Services: Experiences of Library Network, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of NILIS Symposium 2012 organized by National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo.
  17. Ravikumar, M. N and Ramanan, T (2012) Information Audit and Expedition Towards Electronic Resources: With Special Reference to The Main Library, Eastern University Sri Lanka. In proceedings of National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS)- 2012 organized by Sri Lanka Library Association.

Chapters in a Book:

  1. Santharooban, S and Ravikumar, M.N. (2022) New Service Paradigm for Sri Lankan University Libraries. In Pradeepa Wijetunga and Alahakoon, C.N.K (Ed.) Shifting paradigm of Sri Lankan university libraries: some pragmatic elucidations (pp 52-72 ). Nine Publishing, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN: 9786245717149)
  2. Ravikumar, M.N., Ramanan, T. (2017) Automating of Public Libraries in Batticaloa District using Koha Open-Source Software: Recording an Experience. In Kishor Chandra Satpathy(Ed.), Digital Library and Open Access Initiatives: Reponses, strategies and emerging trends (pp. 337-345). Shankar’s Book Agency Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, India. (ISBN:978-93-81893-13-5).

Article in Felicitation Volume:

  1. Ravikumar, M.N. (2021), Excellence in LIS education of SLLA: a Review of Enrolment Trends of DIPLIS Programme. Essays & Reminiscences; A Felicitation in honour of Mr. N. T. S. A. Senadeera, Library, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 165-178 (ISBN: 97862457090104)

Articles in Magazine & Newsletters:

  1. Ravikumar, M.N. (2022) Who are Librarians? Voice of East, Teachers’ Association of Eastern University, Vol 1. pp 40-45.
  2. Ravikumar, M.N. (2021) Library Science Education and Sri Lanka Library Association, Prathirawa e-Magazine, Sri Lanka Library Association. pp 40-45.
  3. Ravikumar, M.N. (2018). Automation and Electronic Library Services of Kaluwanchikudy Public Library, Vaanchai Magazine, Reader Cycle & Kaluwanchikudy Public Library.

Research Interest

  1. Library Automation
  2. Digital Library
  3. Electronic Resources Management
  4. Using Open Source Software in Libraries
  5. Information Audit
  6. Library and Information Science Education

Teaching

Visiting Academia:

  1. Visiting lectures for Diploma in Library and Information Services 2021/22 conducted by Center for Distance & Continuing Education, University of Peradeniya. (2022 - 2023)
  2. Visiting lectures for Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (HDLIM) Course conducted by the National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo. (From 2022 to date)
  3. Visiting lectures for Masters in Library and Information Science (MLS) Course conducted by the National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo. (From 2013 to date)
  4. Visiting lectures for BA (Hons) degree in Library and Information Science (BALIS) conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka. (From 2019 to date)
  5. Visiting lectures on E-resources and searching techniques, Web page designing, publishing, maintenance, and Content Management Systems for Course on Library Automation (COLA) conducted by Sri Lanka Library Association. (From 2017 to date)
  6. Visiting lectures on Information Communication Technology (ICT), Collection Development, Information Searching and Library Automation for Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science conducted by the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA). (Form 2005 to date)
  7. Visiting lectures on Searching Techniques, Library Automation and Digital Library for the 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students of Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2005).
  8. Visiting lectures on Chemistry for the internal students of Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2005).


Curriculum Development :

  1. Served as Content Developer for National Competency Standard for Library and Information Services NCQ level 5 and 6 for University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka.
  2. Served as a Reviewer for the Advanced Library Automation module for the BA (Hons) degree in Library and Information Studies programme of Open University, Sri Lanka.
  3. Served as a Lesson Writer for BA (Hons) degree in Library and Information Studies programme of Open University, Sri Lanka.
  4. Developed course curriculum for Certificate in Library & Information Science course for University College Batticaloa.

Awards

  1. Vijitha de Silva Research Award for the year 2021 awarded by Sri Lanka Library Association for the development of automated results releasing system.
  2. Best Research Award for the academic year 2001/2002 in the General Convocation 2004 at Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Positions Held

  1. Vice President of Sri Lanka Library Association (from 2021 to date)
  2. Consultant for National Digital Libraries Project implemented by the Information Communication Technology Sri Lanka (ICTA) and National Library of Sri Lanka. (From November 2017 to June 2019)
  3. Center Coordinator for Diploma in Library and Information Science course conducted by the Sri Lanka Library Association. (From Jan,2017 to Jan, 2021)
  4. Member of Advisory Committee for the Information Technology and Digital Library of National Library, Sri Lanka.
  5. Web Coordinator for Sri Lanka Library Association (From 2016 to 2022)
  6. Publication Officer of Sri Lanka Library Association (2019/20)
  7. Convener for Academic Libraries Group of Sri Lanka Library Association (2020/2021)
  8. Convener for the IT committee of Sri Lanka Library Association (2016/17)
  9. Library Evaluator (Appointed by National Library, Sri Lanka)
  10. Session Chaired on National Library Research Symposium (NatlibSYMPO 2019) organized by National Library & Documentation Services Board in collaboration with Asia & Oceania section of IFLA with the theme ‘Library, Information and Documentation in a Context of Transformation’ on 31st October 2019.
  11. Chairperson for a session in the National Library Research Symposium (Natlib Sympo 2018) on ‘Promoting Research Culture through Knowledge Sharing’ organized by National Library & Documentation Services board on 23rd October 2018.
  12. Chairperson for a session in National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS)-2017 organized by Sri Lanka Library Association on 29th June 2017
  13. Editor in Chief for Sri Lanka Library Review, which is an official journal of Sri Lanka Library Association. (2019/20)
  14. Editorial board member of the Journal of the University Librarians’ Association (JULA), Vol:19 , Iss:02 (ISSN:1391-4081) which is peer-reviewed journal published by University Librarians’ Association (ULA) published on April 2016.This journal has two issues per year.
  15. Editorial board member of the Journal of the University Librarians’ Association (JULA), Vol:19 , Iss:01 (ISSN:1391-4081) which is peer-reviewed journal published by University Librarians’ Association (ULA), published on October 2015. This journal has two issues per year.
  16. Editorial board member of the proceedings of International Conference of University Librarians’ Association (ICULA) 2016 organized by University Librarians’ Association (ULA), 09th -10th March, 2016
  17. Editor for the proceedings of International Conference on Library & Information Science (ICLIS) 2015 (ISBN: 978-955-90752-19) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) 17th -18th September, 2015.
  18. Editor for the proceedings of International Symposium on Emerging Trends in education and Library & Information Science – LibSym 2018 organized by Library Network, Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 09th and 10th August 2018.
  19. Editorial committee member of the proceedings of National Conference on Library & Information Science (NACLIS) 2017 (ISBN: 978-955-90752-40) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) 29th June, 2017.Editor of the proceedings of International Conference on Library & Information Science (ICLIS) 2015 (ISBN: 978-955-90752-19) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) 17th -18th September, 2015.
  20. Editorial board member of the proceedings of NILIS Research Symposium 2013(ISBN:978-955-1183-03-5) organized by National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo on 29th November, 2013.