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Dr. S. Rajeswari
Librarian · Department of Library
Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College (Grade-I), Viruddhachalam – 606001
Research specialization: Scientometrics, Bibliometrics and Library & Information Science.
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Faculty Profile
Dr. S. Rajeswari
Librarian – Department of Library
Dr. S. Rajeswari serves as Librarian at Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College, Viruddhachalam. Her research area is Scientometrics, and her academic and professional work spans library services, research analysis, electronic resources and information management.
She joined the college on 14 July 2026 on deputation from Annamalai University.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Bibliometrics) | Annamalai University | 2013 |
| M.Phil. | Annamalai University | 2008 |
| M.L.I.S. | Annamalai University | 2004 |
| B.L.I.S. | Annamalai University | 2003 |
| B.Com. | Bharathidasan University | 1997 |
| HSC | S.P.H.S. School, Kumbakonam | 1994 |
| SSLC | S.P.H.S. School, Kumbakonam | 1992 |
Professional Experience
| Institution | Designation | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College, Viruddhachalam | Librarian (on deputation) | 14.07.2026 | Present |
| University College of Engineering, BIT Campus | Assistant Librarian (Senior Grade) | 12.12.2017 | 13.07.2026 |
| Annamalai University | Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) | 24.08.2013 | 11.12.2017 |
| Annamalai University | Assistant Professor | 26.03.2009 | 23.08.2013 |
Research Guidance and Professional Memberships
4Ph.D. scholars completed
4Ph.D. scholars listed as ongoing / submitted
4PG projects completed
Ph.D. Research Guidance – Completed
| Scholar | Research Topic | Viva Voce |
|---|---|---|
| K. Renugadevi | Impact of ICT on library usage among faculty members of engineering colleges in Nagapattinam District | 02.09.2015 |
| R. Om Anandhi | Awareness and usage of e-resources among women faculty in higher educational institutions in Tanjore District | 25.01.2023 |
| P. Shyni | Access and use of electronic resources among faculty members of selected colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala | 29.07.2024 |
| Amir Amanullah | Mapping global research productivity on gastritis: A scientometric analysis | 23.10.2024 |
Research Scholars – Submitted / Ongoing (as listed in profile)
| Scholar | Registration Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S. Selvam | 2015 | Thesis submitted |
| Paduri Dayakar Reddy | 2024 | Ongoing |
| Umesha S. N. | 2024 | Ongoing |
| M. Nagarajan | 2024 | Ongoing |
Professional Society Memberships
- Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science – Life Member
- Academic Library Association (ALA), Tamil Nadu – Life Member
- Indian Library Association – Life Member
Selected Research Publications
The following selected publications are drawn from the supplied faculty profile. Additional book chapters, national and international journal articles are listed in the original profile.
International Journal Articles
- S. Rajeswari, R. Rajeshkannan and P. Saravanan (2026). “Toxic effects of pesticide monocrotophos in environment: A concise review.” Next Research. DOI.
- S. Rajeswari, R. Rajeshkannan and P. Saravanan (2026). “Analyzing the Research Trends in Biohydrogen Production Strategy: A Longitudinal Techno-Historical Study.” SCI Sustainability. DOI.
- Divya Baskaran, S. Rajeswari, K. Kanimozhi and H.-S. Byun (2026). “Bibliometric Insights Into Lithium-Ion Battery Research and Recycling Trends (2011–2022).” International Journal of Energy Research. DOI.
- Amir Amanullah, S. Rajeswari and Sumeer Gul (2025). “Testing the Applicability of Lotka’s Law, Bradford’s Law, and Zipf’s Law on Gastritis Research Output.” DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 45(4), 378–394.
- D. Baskaran, S. Rajeswari and H.-S. Byun (2025). “Discovering global research trends and scientific progress in biofiltration of air: a scientometric analysis and outlook.” Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. DOI.
Selected Book Chapters
- Paduri Dayakar Reddy and S. Rajeswari (2026). “Information Ethics, Privacy, and Security in Academic Libraries: Challenges, Practices, and Future Directions.” In Information Architects of Tomorrow: Addressing the Digital Turn.
- S. Rajeswari (2025). “Recent Trends in Virtual Library Publications: A Scientometric Study.” In Advances in Library Science & Information Management.
- K. Praveena and S. Rajeswari (2024). “AI in Information Retrieval.” In Navigating the AI Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for India, Vol. II.
- S. Rajeswari and K. Praveena (2024). “Open Source Software Application in Libraries.” In Digital Innovations and Future Trends in Libraries.
Professional Development and Academic Activities
Artificial Intelligence
NPTEL course on Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (July–October 2024).
Research Analytics
NPTEL course on Science Communication, Research Productivity and Data Analytics (January–April 2024).
Library Management
Short-term course on Recent Advances in Library Management and Information Technology, IGNOU (September 2022).
Academic Event Organization
Co-coordinator of a two-day webinar on Open Educational Resources, Knowledge Management and Organizational Culture in Libraries (May 2020).
Conferences
Participation and paper presentations at national and international conferences on libraries, scientometrics, digital resources and information science.
Contact and Library Links
Dr. S. Rajeswari
Librarian, Department of Library
Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College (Grade-I)
Junction Road, Viruddhachalam, Tamil Nadu – 606001
drrajeswari19772009@gmail.com
9994076349