Bhojaraju Gunjal
Library Management, Knowledge Management, Enterprise Content Management, Project Management
Bhojaraju Gunjal
Bhojaraju Gunjal's profile
MLISc., PGDLAN, Ph.D
Library Management, Knowledge Management, Enterprise Content Management, Project Management, SharePoint, 23+ Yrs Exp
Current location: Hyderabad, Telangana Home Town: Magala, Karnataka
Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal currently serves as Chief Library Officer in the Library at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana. Before this, he served as Deputy Librarian at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha; Deputy Librarian at Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab; and Knowledge Management Consultant at TATA Consultancy Services, Bangalore.
He has over 23 years of professional experience in Library Management, Knowledge Management, Program/Project Management, using Enterprise Content Management tools such as SharePoint, Documentum and InQuira. Has a strong understanding of business processes, integration strategies and techno-functional expertise in different industrial areas that specializes in the global delivery model. You may also refer detailed profile at https://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cv.html.
Awarded Ph.D. in Library and Information Science on the topic "Knowledge Organisation Systems in Digital Libraries: A Case of ETDs" from the University of Mysore, Mysore. He was also a recipient of the 2008 Endeavour Research Fellow to visit Australia as part of his research study at the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, Victoria University, Melbourne. Here, he investigated KOS aspects such as ontology, taxonomy, concept maps, metadata, information visualization, user experience, search strategy and others w.r.t Digital Libraries and Electronic Theses and Dissertations.
His academic background is MLIS (Master of Library & Information Science) from Karnatak University, Dharwar securing high First Class and Gold Medal. Recipient of National Merit Scholarship twice. Completed PGDLAN (Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking) from the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad. Also qualified Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (M-SET) for lectureship.
Published and presented over 46 technical papers in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS), and Knowledge Management (KM) both in national and international conferences/journals and also attended various professional training programs. Authored a few chapters in Books & Encyclopedia at the national and international levels.
- Life member of library associations like ILA, IASLIC, BOSLA, SIS & ALISP (Online).
- Founder of KM-Forum: an initiative from India – an e-discussion group for global KM & LIS professionals. Actively participating in KM group meetings & discussions.
- Designed and developed KM Cyberary: a gateway to Knowledge Resources - for KM, LIS professionals and all Internet users searching for information in all subjects.
Key Skills / Area of interests:
- Library Administration and Management
- Knowledge Management (KM)
- Research Data Management (RDM)
- Research Visibility
- Accreditation and Ranking
- Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
- Project/Program Management (PM)
- Digital Libraries (DL)
- Knowledge Organisation Systems (KOS)
- Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD)
- Digital Curation and Preservation
- Library Automation and Networking
- Outreach Program / Library Promotion
- SharePoint (Microsoft)
- InQuira (Oracle)
- Documentum (EMC)
- Web Designing
- Social Media and Networking
- Institutional Repositories
- Open Access
Honors & Awards:
Recipient of
- Best Librarian State Award - 2023 by the Department of Public Libraries, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore on August 12, 2023.
- Peer Review panel member by University of South Africa: Department of Library and Information Services, Pretoria, South Africa, October 14-18, 2019. University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
- Partial support by BI-International Grant, Germany to attend the 36th IATUL Conference, Hannover, Germany, 2015
- Sponsorship to attend 5th International m-libraries Conference 2014, Hong Kong, 2014
- ETD 2010 Travel Grant, USA, 2010
- Endeavour Research Fellow (Australia), 2008
- Gold Medal at MLISc, 1999
- National Merit Scholarship, 1998 and 1999
- Designed and developed KM Cyberary: a gateway to Knowledge Resources - for KM, LIS professionals and all Internet users searching for information in all subjects.
- Founder of KM-Forum: an initiative from India – an e-discussion group for global KM & LIS professionals.
- Best Poster Presentation at ICDL-2004, New Delhi.
Initiatives
About KM Cyberary:
KM Cyberary - a gateway to Knowledge Resources started in 2002.
The main objective of the KM Cyberary (KMC) initiative is to provide an unique portal for all users to reach information in their respective domains. This is an accumulation of useful e-resources caters to various domain areas such as Knowledge Management, Library Management, Philosophy, Health, Technology, ITES/BPO/KPO/RPO, ITIL, Call Centres, Business Information and other areas.
I hope this gateway may be of some help for users who are in search of information
Article on this Project is published as a Chapter in an Encyclopedia:
[Bhojaraju G (2006a)]. KM Cyberary - a gateway to Knowledge Resources. Encyclopedia of Portal Technology and Applications, Tatnall, A (Ed). (pp. ). USA: Idea Group Reference.
For user's feedback on this work, please refer Testimonials <https://bhojarajug.freeservers.com/testimonials.html>
"Congratulations on your wonderful site! It is amazing what a genuine mind as yours and your devotion to KM is able to do. Your site is one of the examples what Internet can and should do – being a place to exchange thoughts and to promote professional views. Personally speaking: when I came across your site I felt some regrets that despite the attraction KM had for me I decided to take up another profession some few years ago. Envisioning the sheer endless hours you where putting into making your site a top-notch meeting place for KM Cybrarians, I am convinced that you found the profession right for you. The way I look at life I convinced that finding the right profession is making big step in one's way to have a fulfilled life. Thanks again for your beautiful site! Keep up the good work."
Dr. Ursula Ron,
Content Manager, Babylon Ltd. (May 13, 2008)
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Testimonials on KM Cyberary
The objective of this task is to provide an unique platform for all types of users to reach information. This is an accumulation of e-resources on KM & other subjects. This give links to various useful e-resources on Knowledge Management, Librarianship, Philosophy, Health, Technology, ITES/BPO/ ITIL, Call Centers, Business Information etc.
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"Bhojaraju is self motivated professional who is excellent and thorough in his work. His Knowledge Management and Portal Development capabilities using Microsoft Sharepoint are par excellence thus making him a highly-skilled individual that every company would want to hire. On a personal level he is truly a great friend who everybody can relate to easily."
Abhilash Abraham
(Oct 25, 2006)
Raju is more than Senior to me he is a good friend and always want to share one or the other information with us. Always in his KM world and throwing the KM Arrows on us. [:)]
Jayadev
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Digital Library Management System:
The Digital Library Management System is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline and automate the processes involved in managing a library's digital resources. With the increasing shift towards digital content, libraries are faced with the challenge of effectively managing and organizing a wide range of electronic materials such as e-books, e-journals, and databases. This system offers a one-stop solution to address these challenges and improve the overall efficiency of a library's digital operations. The system offers a user-friendly interface that allows librarians to easily
The Digital Library Management System is an advanced software solution designed to streamline the management of a library's digital collection. In the past, libraries relied on physical collections and paper-based systems to manage their resources. However, with the rapid growth of digital content, traditional methods of library management have become outdated and inefficient. This is where the Digital Library Management System comes in. The history of the Digital Library Management System can be traced back to the early 1990s when the internet was starting to gain popularity
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