Curriculum Vitae
Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri
Ph.D, M.Sc (Gold Medalist, CU), AIS (INSDOC, CSIR), MLIS Associate Professor Department of Library & Information Science University of Calcutta Third Floor, Asutosh Building, 87/1, College Street, Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal 1 India
Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellow (SMP) as Visiting Faculty in York University, Toronto, Canada CEU/HESP Research Excellence Fellow in Central European University, Budapest, Hungary
Contact:
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Personal Information
Nationality : Indian
Parents : Late Syamal Chaudhuri, Late Mallika Chaudhuri
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Education
Jadavpur University Ph.D. on the Impact of IPR on Biodiversity & Biotechnology in India and Designing a Model Biodiversity Information System (2002-2007) NISCAIR, CSIR, New Delhi Associateship in Information Science (AIS) (equivalent to MS in Information Science) with Specialization in Patent information System (1999-2001) Annamalai University (DDE) Master in Library & Information Science (MLIS) with specialisation in Academic Library System (2000-2001) 2 Bachelor in Library & Information Science (BLIS) (1999-2000) University of Calcutta M.Sc. in Marine Sc (First Class First) (Gold Medalist) with specialisation in Biological Oceanography (1990-1992) B.Sc. (Honours) in Zoology with Chemistry & Botany (1990)
Other Educational Qualifications
1. Technical University, Denmark (DTU) & Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Short term Program (online) on Patenting in Biotechnology with Distinction (96.4%) (July –September 2017)
2. Duke University, Emory University & The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US Short term Program
(Online) on Copyright for Multimedia with Distinction (92.7%) (July – August 2017)
3. Two-week training program on Intellectual Property (IP) Procedures from 19th -30th September 2016 from Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management (RGNIIPM), a National Center of Excellence for IPR under the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India at Nagpur.
4. CopyrightX, a prestigious online offering (from January 2016-May 2016) from the Berkman Center for Internet & Society in the Faculty of Law at Harvard University, US.
5. University of Rhode Island, USA -The Media Education Lab, Harrington School of Communication and Media Short term Program on Copyright Clarity Fall 2014 (Online) Got Distinction (October 6-December 8, 2014)
6. Duke University, Emory University & The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US Short term Program st th (Online) on Copyright for Educators & Librarians with Distinction (82%) (July 21 –August 18 2014)
7. University of Pittsburgh, US Short term Program (Online) on Disaster Preparedness with Distinction (96%) (August 26, 2013- October 14, 2013)
8. WIPO Academy, Geneva, Switzerland General Course on IPR October 1-November 10 , 2009
Awards, Fellowships, Scholarship
i. Gold Medal Award in MSc. (Marine science) from the University of Calcutta. ii. Got Scholarship in Associateship in Information Science (AIS) course in INSDOC from CSIR, Govt. of India iii. Junior Research Fellowship Award [JRF (UGC) NET] in Library & Information Science from University Grants Commission th iv. Got UNESCO Prize for Best Performance in Assignments in 6 day International workshop on
‘Greenstone Digital Library Software (GSDL)’in IIM , Kozhikode organized by UNESCO-DSIR-IIMK (From November 27 to December 02,2006) v. Selected for Turkiye Scholarships 2012 for Postdoctoral Research in Ankara University in the Department of Management of Information and Document in the Faculty of Social Sciences vi Selected for Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) in 2015 for Advanced Master in Intellectual Property & Knowledge Management (IPKM) in the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University, the Netherlands vii Selected for Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) in 2017 for Advanced Master in Intellectual Property & Knowledge Management (IPKM) in the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University, the Netherlands 3 Viii Selected as Visiting Scholar in 2017 Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS), Graz, Austria ix CEU/HESP Research Excellence Fellowship (2017-2018) at the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary
X Shastri Fellowship (Shastri Mobility Programme 2018-19) by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) sponsored by the MHRD, Govt of India and the Government of Canada in York University, Toronto, Ontario,
Research Articles
1. Microbial Biopiracy in India: How to Fight Back? Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (JIPR), Vol 8, September 2003, pp 389-399. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4909 (SCOPUS indexed) 2. Analysing Patenting Activity and Investment in Science and Technology in India. Patentmatics (e-journal), September 2003 http://eprints.rclis.org/7904/ 3. The Impact of IPR on Biodiversity. Patentmatics (e-journal), June 2003 http://eprints.rclis.org/7905/ 4 .Role of Patents as Sources of Technical Information in developing countries with Special reference to India Librarian, Vol 8, 2001, PP.36-44. 5. Intellectual Asset Management Librarian,Vol 9 & 10, 2002 & 2003,pp.26-32. 6. Genetic Erosion of Agrobiodiversity in India and Intellectual Property Rights: Interplay and some Key Issues Patentmatics (e-journal), June 2005http://eprints.rclis.org/7902/ 7. Impacts of a Patent on Euryale ferox on Biodiversity at Micro level: A Case Study. Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (JIPR), Vol 11, November 2006, pp. 430-435. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3601 (SCOPUS indexed) 8. Changing Patent Scenario in India.JUAA-WMA Newsletter, IX (I), pp. 7-13 [http://www.jugraduates.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=yM0GpKjeI5E%3d&t abid=62&mid=516] 9. Fair Use Vs Copyright Non-Compliance among the Academic Community in Universities of Developing Nations International Journal of Digital Library Services (IJODLS), Jan-March 2012, Volume-2, Issue-1 [http://www.ijodls.in/9.html] 10. Digital Information Resources for Disaster Management of Libraries and Information Centres Bangladesh Journal of Library & Information Science, Vol.2 (1) July 2012 pp.12-21 [http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjlis.v2i1.12915] 11. Documentation of Indigenous Knowledge of Pest Control for Paddy Cultivation in Murshidabad District of West Bengal. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology Citation: IJAEB: 11(2): 403-408, April 2018, pp 403-408; DOI: 10.30954/0974-1712.04.2018.23 http://ndpublisher.in/admin/issues/IJAEBv11n2w.pdf
12. Integrating diverse knowledge bases for empowering local farmers in India/Annals of Library and Information Studies Vol. 65, September 2018, pp. 147-155 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/45395 (SCOPUS indexed)
13. Inclusion of the economically backward students: Scope and tenet of Indian school libraries (2019). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2544 (SCOPUS indexed)
14. Need for Documentation of Traditional Knowledge (TK) of Rainfall Forecasting in Murshidabad District of West Bengal: A Survey in the Light of the Attitudes of the Young Generation towards TK and the Need for Documentation of TK. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2019; 6(2): 88–95p. http://ndpublisher.in/admin/issues/IJAEBv11n2w.pdf
15. The awareness and understanding of sustainability by the academic library administrators: a micro level investigation in Kolkata, India (2019). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 4 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2938/ (SCOPUS indexed)
16. Policy Frameworks for the Protection of Cross-Border Traditional Song: A Case Study of Baul song. Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities .2019; 27(4):2687- 2702http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JSSH%20Vol.%2027%20(4)%20Dec.%202019/32%2 0JSSH-4135-2018.pdf (SCOPUS indexed)
17. Chaudhuri, S. K. (2020). Patents on Medical Innovations and Value Pluralism in India: Paradoxes and Choices. Asian Biotechnology & Development Review, 21 & 22(3 & 1), 41–81. Retrieved from http://ris.org.in/sites/default/files/ABDR March 2020_Web-min.pdf (SCOPUS indexed)
18. Effect of Common Extraneous Citation Optimizing Factors on Journal Impact Indicators. Journal of Scientometric Research,2020,9,1,63-69 http://jscires.org/article/340(indexed in Scopus, Elsevier Database, Web of Science, CNKI, ESCI and EBSCO host™ database) 19. Innovation Ecosystem for Sustainable Energy in Low-income Countries of Africa towards the Goal of the Agenda 2030 of the UNEP and the Agenda 2063 of the AU: A critical review
Accepted in Journal of Scientometric Research for its Special Issue-Science Technology Innovation and Development in Africa (indexed in Scopus, Elsevier Database, Web of Science, CNKI, ESCI and EBSCO host™ database)
Science Communication
1. COVID-19 & Indian Patent Act: rights & opportunities
'Vigyan Katha' (Bengali science newsletter), Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Volume 1 Issue Covid Special, May 2020, Page 5 https://vigyanprasar.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/vp-bengali-magzine-Bigyan-Katha-cosp-1.pdf
2. COVID-19 & Indian Patent Act: rights & opportunities (Reprinted with copyright permission from the Govt. of India) ‘Librarian Voice’ (Bengali Newsletter being published from Bangladesh) ) July 2020, Volume 3 Issue 5, pp. 8-10 http://www.librarianvoice.org/category/archives/
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Received Traditional Rice Varieties Certification from the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) ARIS Cell, Pusa Campus , New Delhi on 2.8.2019 IC-0630784 SEEDS To IC-0630793 SEEDS- Total 10 varieties
Books (Authored)
1. Intellectual Property Rights, Biodiversity and Information System: From Basics to Challenges Ahead ISBN-10: 3845474114/ISBN-13: 978-3845474113, Published in Oct 24, 2011, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. https://www.amazon.in/Intellectual-Property-Rights-Biodiversity- Information/dp/3845474114/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sabuj+kumar+chaudhuri&qid=1598822960&sr=8-1
2. An Introduction to Fair Use and Copyright Management of Universities in India ISBN:978-81-7000-819-4 Published by ESS ESS Publications, New Delhi in 2017 https://www.amazon.in/Introduction-Copyright-Management-Universities- India/dp/8193359747/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=sabuj+kumar+chaudhuri&qid=1598822960&sr=8-2 5
Books (Edited)
1. Libraries in the Changing World with Changing Societal Priorities/ ISBN- 978-81-937429-4-5, published in April 2019, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta
2. Cross-cutting Research in Social Sciences/ ISBN-978-81-939363-0-6, published in February, 2019, UGC- Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), University of Calcutta https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44128514-cross-cutting-research-in-social-sciences
3. Rebooting Public Libraries in the 21st Century to Recreate the Future/ ISBN-978-81-937429-2-1, published December, 2018, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta
Book Chapter (in an edited Book)
1. Modernisation of Libraries: A Challenge in Digital Era (Edited Book) Published by Mahamaya Publishing House, New Delhi-110 002 (INDIA) (ISBN-13:978-81-8325-053-5) Chapter 15: Digital Rights Management – a Technological Measure for Copyright Protection and its Possible Impacts on Libraries
2. LIS Career at the Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities (Edited Book) Published by DLIS, University of Calcutta (ISBN: 978-81-925313-8-0) Independency, Interdisciplinarity and Inevitability…3I’s for Information Science Education
3. Sustainability of Library and Information Services (Edited Book) Published by DLIS, University of Calcutta (ISBN: 978-81-925313-7-3) How Green is My Library? In Search of Sustainability…
4. Best Practices in Students’ Support and Progression Published by Basanti Devi College (ISBN-978-81-927804-05) st Reinventing & Redefining Education: Preparing students for the 21 century through ICT enabled education
5. Functional Integration of public, academic and special libraries in order to achieve a homogenous knowledge society in India: challenges and opportunities Charaibeti-Golden Jubilee Commemorative Volume , August 2014,Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, pp 227-233/ ISBN-978-81-929886-0-3 6. Vital to Vestigial – a Retrogressive Transformation of Public Libraries in India Transforming the Society: Libraries as the Torch-bearer of Change, September 2018, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, pp 227-233/ISBN -978-81-937429-1-4
7. Transforming towards a sustainable society: a thematic framework-based proposal of action plans for Indian libraries, heralding and fostering the change Transforming the Society: Libraries as the Torch-bearer of Change, September 2018, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, pp 227-233/ISBN -978-81-937429-1-4 8. Open Source Drug Design as an Alternative to Patenting System to Increase Access to Medicines Cross-cutting Research in Social Sciences/ ISBN-978-81-939363-0-6, published in February, 2019, UGC- Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), University of Calcutta 9. University Libraries and Community Preparedness for Natural Disasters: A Participatory Based Action Plan PLANNER 2018/ISBN-9789381232088, 11th Convention PLANNER 2018, Tripura University, Agartala, Tripura, November 15-17, 2018 published by INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 163-169
10. Resetting the Roles of Librarians for the Futuristic Sustainable Libraries in India 6th International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2019) on Libraries and Librarianship in Digital Plus 6 Era,14 –16th February 2019, Delhi, India Libraries and Librarianship in Digital Plus Era.\ Editors: P.K.Jain, Debal. C. Kar, Parveen Babbar\ Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.\ISBN: 978-93-88264-56-3.
11. Identifying community participation pattern in communication process: designing framework based action plans for achieving disaster resilience in India 6th International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2019) on Libraries and Librarianship in Digital Plus Era,14 –16th February 2019, Delhi, India Libraries and Librarianship in Digital Plus Era.\ Editors: P.K.Jain, Debal. C. Kar, Parveen Babbar\ Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.\ISBN: 978-93-88264-56-3, 383-390
12. Innovating Green Libraries for the Future: exploring possibilities for India Librarianship in the New Paradigm/ ISBN-978-81-929886-4-1, published in September, 2019, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) & the Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University
13. Chaudhuri, S. K. (2020). Contextualizing the Disagreement of Intellectual Property Rights and Open Innovation Systems in Realizing the Goal of Innovation Society in India. In A. Kaushik, A. Kumar, & P. Biswas (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Science (pp. 377-383). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-9825-1.ch025 https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/contextualizing-the-disagreement-of-intellectual-property-rights-and-open- innovation-systems-in-realizing-the-goal-of-innovation-society-in-india/241577 (SCOPUS & Web Science indexed)
Monograph Publication for Post Graduate Course on IPR
Written a Course material for ‘Post Graduate Diploma in IPR (PGDIPR)’ conducted by IGNOU and WIPO, Geneva. (May 2005) i. Course name (MIP-005): Protection of Industrial Property at the National Level ii. Unit 8: Biodiversity and the Indian Law (pp.18-32) (ISBN-81-266-1788-8)
Encyclopedia
Biomes and Ecosystems: An Encyclopaedia -2 Articles Godavari Estuary-pp 599-600 (Vol. 2) Mannar, Gulf of , Coral Reefs- pp.801-803 (Vol . 3) Hardcover: 1436 pages ISBN-13: 978-1429838139 Publisher: Salem Pr Inc (May 2013) Editor: Robert Warren Howarth, Cornell University Language: English Associate Editor: Jacqueline Mohan, University of Georgia ISBN-10: 1429838132 May 2013 · 4 vol. · 1,440 pages · 8" x 10" Papers in Seminars/Conferences
National i. Chaudhuri Sabuj Kumar; Freshwater Fish diversity Information System as a Basis for Sustainable
Fishery; Conference paper of XXI National Seminar of IASLIC 2004; special Publication no. 44;pp.319- 324. [Held at Jadavpur University Campus from December 31 ii. Chaudhuri Sabuj Kumar; College Libraries as Vectors of Sustainable Community Development; UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on Role of College Libraries in Community Development 2010; pp.71-81 [Held at Central Library Department, Mahishadal Girl’s College from February 05,2010- February 6, 2010] iii. Chaudhuri Sabuj Kumar and Adhikari Dipan ; Intellectual Property Rights to explore Biodiversity issues: present inputs, current debate, and future prospects. UGC Sponsored National Seminar Organized by Post Graduate Department of Botany, Barasat Government College, in collaboration with th th Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata on 14 & 15 July 2011 (ISBN-972-93-80673-52-3). st iv. Chaudhuri Sabuj Kumar;Reinventing & Redefining Education: Preparing students for the 21 century through ICT enabled education ; NAAC sponsored seminar on Best Practices of Student Support & 7 th th Progression organized by the IQAC, Basanti Devi College on 5 & 6 June 2013 v. Chaudhuri Sabuj Kumar ; Mapping of Public Libraries in West Bengal for Inclusive and sustainable Social Change ; UGC Sponsored National Seminar on National Mission on Libraries organised by th th Vidyasagar University on 12 & 13 March 2015
International 1. Paper accepted and published in QQML2011 (3rd International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries) from 24 - 27 May 2011, Athens Greece Paper title: Copyright and Access Management of E-resources in Digital Libraries in Universities in India, pp.41 [http://www.isast.org/images/Book_Abstracts.pdf] 2. Paper accepted and published in World Library and Information Congress: 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, 13-18 August 2011, San Juan, Puerto Rico SIG: Libraries providing integration, innovation and information for women Paper title: Realising the Goal of Women Empowerment through Access to Information: Basanti Devi College as a Case Study [http://conference.ifla.org/sites/default/files/files/papers/ifla77/150-chaudhuri-en.pdf] 3. Paper presented in International Seminar (Sustainability in Library and Information Services) sponsored by the University Grants Commission, Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation, Govt. of India and the Department of st Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta from 30-31 , January, 2015, Kolkata, India. Paper title: How Green is my Library? In search of Sustainability... [https://www.academia.edu/10395523/How_Green_is_My_Library_In_Search_of_Sustainability_] 4. Paper presented in International Seminar (Library and Information Services in Knowledge Society Innovative, Value Added Services and Best Practices) organized by the Department of Library & Information Science of Mizoram University, India in collaboration with NDL, MIC, ICSSR, INFLIBNET, RRRLF, Govt. of India from 1st-3rd March 2017 Paper title: Digital Preservation Strategies for Selected Traditional Cultural Forms of West Bengal: Case Study 5. Paper presented in International Seminar (Library and Information Services in Knowledge Society Innovative, Value Added Services and Best Practices) organized by the Department of Library & Information Science of Mizoram University, India in collaboration with NDL, MIC, ICSSR, INFLIBNET, RRRLF, Govt. of India from 1st-3rd March 2017 Paper title: Indigenous Knowledge of Pest Management for Paddy Cultivation in Murshidabad District of West Bengal
Reviewer
1. Peer-reviewer of scholarly International Journal -The Journal of World Intellectual Property (JWIP) Published by Blackwell Publishing 2. Peer-reviewer of scholarly International Journal of African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation & Development (AJSTID) published by Taylor & Francis 3. Peer-reviewer of scholarly International Journal - Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture (PDT&C) published by De Gruyter
Member of Professional Bodies The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), US [Professional Member] 8 Editorial Members Calcutta University Journal of Information Studies (CUJIS)
National Seminar & Short Term Course Coordinator
1) Coordinated the Specific Refresher Course (SRC) in Library & Information Science organized by the UGC- Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), University of Calcutta from 11th November to 23rd November 2019
Theme-Libraries Connecting Communities…
2) Organized as Organizing Secretary 1 Day National Seminar “Libraries in the Changing World with Changing Societal Priorities” on 17th March , 2017 in the DLIS, University of Calcutta sponsored by the UGC, RRRLF , Govt of India
3) Organized as Organizing Secretary 2 Days National Seminar "Rebooting Public Libraries For The 21st Century To Recreate The Future" on March 3rd & 4th, 2016 in the DLIS, University of Calcutta sponsored by the UGC, RRRLF , Govt of India
4) Coordinated 7 days Short Term Course "Cross-Cutting Research in Social Sciences for an Inclusive, Innovative and Reflective Society" from 8th March-14th March 2016 organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), University of Calcutta
5) Coordinated 7days Short Term Course " Information Management and Research Methodology" from 24th March-31st March , 2014 organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), University of Calcutta
6) Coordinated NAAC sponsored Seminar & Workshop at Basanti Devi College on 5th & 6th June 2013 Theme: Best Practices in Student Support & Progression
Resource Person
In UGC sponsored State Level Workshop –“ICT Literacy Camp” organised by Basanti Devi College, Kolkata and Webel Informatics Ltd (Govt. of West Bengal Undertaking) from 12th to 17th September 2011
Invited Lecture (s)
1.In the Refresher Course in Environmental Studies (from 3rd March- 22nd March, 2014) Organized by the UGC, Academic Staff college, University of Calcutta. Topic- IPR on Marine Biogenetic Resources: Bioprospecting to Biodiscovery & Question of Ownership
2. In the Orientation Programme (8th December 2015) in UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jadavpur University, Calcutta. Topic-Understanding Innovation and IPR to Recreate our Future
3. In the Seminar on User’s Needs & Satisfaction in Academic Library in on 19.12.2015. Topic- ‘Our library ...our books...our space’.
4. In the 112 th Orientation Programme (21st December 2015) in UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta, Calcutta. Topic-Demystifying…Copyright
5. In the 113 th Orientation Programme (25th February 2016) in UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta, Calcutta. Topic-Copyright for Academia
6. In the UGC-HRDC, University of Calcutta sponsored Principal's meet-cum-workshop held in the Meghnad Saha Auditorium, Rajabazar Science College Campus of the University of Calcutta on 19 March 2016, Saturday. The focal 9 theme of the workshop was 'Use of ICT in Higher Education Institutions of India: Opportunities and Challenges'. Topic-Grow with ICT: Create, Connect, Access and Share Knowledge to Grow Together
7. Invited Lecture of the Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta in their Masters in Human Rights Program (2016-17) on 9th December 2016 Topic-IPR and Human Rights: an introduction
8. Invited Lecture on 22nd December 2016 at NIRJAFT, ICAR, Govt. of India Kolkata Topic-By 1984 Paper Libraries Would Disappear, Except at Museums...We yet to have any…
9. In the 117 th Orientation Programme (5th January 2017) in UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta, Calcutta.
Topic- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): protecting your creativity
10. In the Refresher Course in Life Sciences (9th January 2017) Organized by the Dept. of Zoology, University of Calcutta (thrust area: Challenges and options in Life Science Research in the developing world today) and by the UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta, Calcutta. Topic- IPR in Life Sciences: Unlock & Harness Your Innovative Potential
11. In the Short-Term Course in Information Sciences (30th January 2017) Organized by the Dept. of Library & Information Science (thrust area: Open Knowledge & Ethics) and by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta, Calcutta. Topic- Open Innovation Vs Open Knowledge: emerging a new IPR regime
12. In the Short Term Course (27th February 2017) Organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta, Calcutta (thrust area: Computer and Digital Education) Topic- ICT: a catalyst for learning & innovation
13. In the 5th Celebration of Public Library Day on 31st August 2017 by the Department of Mass Education Extension and Library Services , Government of West Bengal at Nazrul Mancha Topic- Role of Public Libraries in the Spreading of Education, Culture and Secular Values in Bengal
14. In 7 days International Workshop (11th-17th October 2017) on Methodological Approach to Research in Language and Social Sciences Organized by the Department of Education, Jadavpur University in collaboration with Byanjanbarna Foundation on 14th October 2017 Topic-Unveiling Intellectual Property Rights
15. In the Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta on 20th December 2017 in PhD Coursework Topic-IP and Life Science Innovations
16. Special lecture in Basanti Devi College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata on 21st December 2017 Topic: Intellectual Property Rights: fostering creativity
17. Invited Public Lecture in the Center for Ethics and Law in Biomedicine (CELAB), Central European University (CEU), Budapest, Hungary on 9th March, 2018
Topic: Patents on Medical Innovations and Value Pluralism in India: Paradoxes & Choices
18. In the Refresher Course in Library & Information Science on 14th September (from 4th September- 25th September, 2018) Organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta. Topic- Innovation and Access to Knowledge in India: role of copyright
19. In 7 days International Workshop (30th October-5th November 2018) on Research in Social Science: Methodological Issues and Emerging Trends Organized by the Department of Education, Aliah University in collaboration with Byanjanbarna Foundation on 1st November 2018 Topic- Copyright for Teaching-Learning in the 21st Century
20. In one-week workshop on Qualitative Techniques in Geography’ jointly organized by Department of Geography, University of Calcutta and Institute of Landscape, Ecology and Ekistics (ILEE), Kolkata, in the Department of Geography, University of Calcutta, Ballygunge Science College, 4th Floor; 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata- 700019 on 1st February 2019 10 Topic- IP and Research
21. In the 27th Refresher Course in Library & Information Science on 9th September (from 27th August-9th September, 2019) Organized by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jadavpur University. Topic- Innovating Green Libraries for the Future: exploring possibilities for India
22. In Two days UGC and RUSA 2.0 Sponsored National Seminar on Sustainable Library (NSSL-2020) during 24-25 January,2020 at K. P. Basu Memorial Hall, Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University , Kolkata on 24th January 2020. Topic- Information Retrieval: how green is it?
23. In Two weeks Interdisciplinary Refresher Course (IDC) on E-Content, OER and MOOC Organized by the UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta at the Technology Campus, Saltlake on 7th February 2020 Topic- Fundamentals of e-Content Preservation: an emerging discipline
24. In Two weeks Interdisciplinary Refresher Course (IDC) on E-Content, OER and MOO Organized by the UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta at the Technology Campus, Saltlake on 7th February 2020 Topic-IP & Licensing of e-Contents
25. In international symposium titled 'Empowering the Library and Information Professionals for Achieving the SDG' jointly held by the Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka and the Association of Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) South Asia Chapter on l0th February 2020. Topic-Access to Information & SDGs: green choices for libraries
26 In the Orientation Programme (15th February 2020) in UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jadavpur University, Calcutta. Topic-Fundamentals of Creativity, Innovation & IPR
27. In the Orientation Programme (15th February 2020) in UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jadavpur University, Calcutta. Topic-Uncovering Copyright
28. Jointly organized by (10th June 2020) the Library under the aegis of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Rabindra Mahavidyalaya, Champadanga, University of Burdwan, India Topic- Copyright: unraveling the confusions of academe
29. International Webinar organized by (July 26, 2020) the Department of Library, Purbasthali College, University of Burdwan on "Relevance of Open Innovation in Research and Development in Post Pandemic Situation" Topic-Open Innovation, Covid-19 Crisis & IP: Paradox, Shared Vision & Opportunities
30. International Webinar organized by (September 10, 2020) the Department of Library, Bhairab Ganguly College, University of Calcutta on “Connecting the Innovation and Dissemination of the Results on Health Issues to Common People”. Topic-Medical Innovations-regulations and accessibility
31. In the PhD Course Work of the Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta on 24th September 2020
Topic-Foundations of IPR
32. In the PhD Course Work of the departments of Radio Physics and Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering and A.K. Choudhury School of Information Technology organized by by the Institute of Radio Physics and Electronics, University of Calcutta on 29th September, 2020. Topic- My Invention...My Patent...reinventing the future
33. International Webinar organized by (September 30, 2020) the Department of Library, Surya Sen College, University of North Bengal on “IPR: Issues related to Research & Publication Ethics” Topic-Patent information- A Precondition for Research
Chairman of the Technical Session in One Day Library Workshop in NIRJAFT, ICAR, Govt. of India on August 8, 2018 11
Research Supervision
M.Phil. Awarded- Seven 1. Redefining Information in The Light of the Major Philosophical Discoveries of Physical Mathematical and Biological Sciences 2. Emergence of Information and Communication Technology-realizing the need and heed of Teaching- learning Process (TLP) 3. Image Crafting in Social Networking Sites: A Study of Changing Psychodynamics in Indian Society 4. Digitization of Rare Books of Public Libraries in West Bengal: An Explorative Study 5. Understanding the role of social media as an effective disaster information tool in the light of few natural disaster in India 6. Determining the Copyright Ownerships of Unpublished Government Documents as Grey Literature of West Bengal from 1900-1957 7. Open Research Data and Dilemma of Copyright: A New Challenge to Data Governance
Pursuing-Two (one on Patent & other one on Copyright)
Ph.D. Total Research Scholars-6
Submitted-3 (Two on IPR)
Yet to be awarded-3
Three are in advanced stage and will be submitting their thesis very soon.
Member
1. Member of PG Board of Studies (BOS) in the University of Calcutta of attached to the Faculty Council for PG Studies for Education, Journalism and Library & Information Science 2. Member of Undergraduate Board of Studies for Library & Information Science in the University of Calcutta
3. Member of Board of Research Studies (BRS) in Gour Banga University, Malda 4. Member of National Mission on Libraries (NML) (W.B. State Committee) of National Knowledge Commission 5. Member of the Book Selection Committee, Government of West Bengal appointed by the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal since 2011 for the Public Library Development of West Bengal 6. Convener, Space Planning and Allotment Committee of the University of Calcutta 7. Member of the Internet Committee of the University of Calcutta
8. Member as the Vice-Chancellor Nominee in the Board of Residence Committee of the University of Calcutta 9. Member of Staff Quarter Allotment Committee of the University of Calcutta 10. Member of Bankura University (W.B.) Council nominated by the Hon’ble Chancellor from April, 2014. 11. Member of Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC), Eastern Railway, Ministry of Railways, Government of India as representative of the University of Calcutta from 01.10.2015 to 30.09.2017 12. Member of the Statute Committee of Bankura University (W.B.) nominated by the Government of West Bengal 13. Member of Admission Committee in Bankura University nominated by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor 12 14. Life Member of FOSET (Forum of Scientists, Engineers & Technologists) 15. Governing Body Member of Surendranth Evening College in Kolkata as University of Calcutta Nominee 16. Governing Body Member of Tara Devi Harakh Chand Kankaria Jain College in kolkata as University of Calcutta Nominee 17. Governing Body Member of Vidyasagar Evening College in Kolkata as Government Nominee.
Administrative or Professional Experience 1. IQAC Coordinator in previous institution 2. NAAC Coordinator in previous institution 3. University Visiting Team Member for B.Sc (Hons.) Part II -2013 4. Observer, SET of the WBCSC, 2013 5. Observer, SET of the WBCSC, 2014 6. Observer, SET of the WBCSC, 2015 7. Supervisor for Public Library Survey in Malda District by the Department of MEE & LS, Govt. of WB 8. Expert of PSC as Syllabus Reviewer of DLO written examination, WB 9. Board Member of the Personality Test of WBCSSC, 2nd Regional Level Selection Test ( Librarian), 2012 10. Northern Region Evaluator of WBCSSC, 2nd Regional Level Selection Test (Librarian), 2012 , Southern Region 11. Subject Expert for CAS for College Librarian under West Bengal State University 12. Member of Advisory Committee for Observance of Public Library Day 2016, Govt of West Bengal 13. In-Charge of Sports of the Department of Sports, University of Calcutta 14. Deputy Registrar (Acting) of the University of Calcutta w.e.f. 2nd September 2019 to 11th November 2019
Principal Investigator of UGC Research Project
Completed UGC sponsored Minor Research Project in Library & Information Science as Principal Investigator. Title of the Research Project: “Fair Use of both Analog and Digital Resources by the Academic Community Balancing Stakeholders Interests among the Universities of West Bengal and Designing a Model Copyright Management Policy”.
Teaching
2 Years Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc-M.Lib.I.Sc (under CBCS)
Semester I Course Code Course Title Total Credit LIS 108 CC Library Laws and Ethics 3 LIS 109 CC ICT Applications (Theory) 3 Semester II LIS 202 CC Information Retrieval I 3
Semester III LIS 301 GE Information and Communication Process 4 LIS 306 CC Information Retrieval II 4 LIS 308 CC Digital Preservation 3 Semester IV LIS 401 CC Qualitative Research Methods 4 LIS 402 CC Digital Content Management 3 LIS 403 CC Library Networking (Theory) 4 LIS 405 GE Open Knowledge System 4 Discipline Specific 4 Electives (Theory) (Any One) LIS406 DSE9 IPR Management in Libraries LIS406 DSE12 Agricultural Information Systems and Services 13 LIS406 DSE13 Public Library Systems and Services
Experience
1. Worked as Research Assistant in Scientometric Research Project in Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), P&I Division, New Delhi, Govt. of India. [August 2000-December 2000] 2. Worked as a Junior Research Fellow UGC (JRF) NET and Senior Research Fellow UGC (SRF) NET in the Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata [from Jan 2002-Jun 2005] 3. Worked in West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) from 2005-2006. 4. Guest Lecturer for Library & Information Science Program of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) since January 2010 to 2013. 5. Worked as Librarian (ranked as an Assistant Professor Stage I) in Basanti Devi College under the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal from 2006 to 2010 and Librarian Stage II (ranked as an Assistant Professor Stage II) from 2010-2013 . 6. Worked as Assistant Professor (Stage II) in the Department of Library & Information Science of the University of Calcutta from 2013-2015. 7. Worked as Assistant Professor (Stage III) in the Department of Library & Information Science of the University of Calcutta from 2015-2018. 8. Working as Associate Professor in the Department of Library & Information Science of the University of Calcutta since 26.10.2018 and continuing.
❖ Total Teaching Experience -14 Years Approx. (13 years 11 Months 9 days as 4th October 4, 2020)
Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri 4th October, 2020