Shalini Ramdas Lihitkar

|Shalini Lihitkar - Contributing Author Shalini Lihitkar is a distinguished LIS professional with an illustrious 21-year career, presently serving as a Professor at RTM Nagpur University. Holds a Gold Medal from Nagpur University, having demonstrated exceptional leadership as Head of the LISc Department at both Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University and Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Academic Achievements: An accomplished educator with expertise in competitive examinations, guiding 15 scholars to Ph.D., and currently mentoring 7 Ph.D. researchers. Proven commitment to academic excellence and professional growth. Research and Publications: Prolific researcher with over 230 publications in journals and conferences, including 10 authored books. Successfully completed projects with UNESCO and SALIS, and a UGC-Minor Research Project, ICSSR and ICMR extramural research project. Organised and edited 18 conferences and workshops, contributing significantly to the academic discourse. Administrative Leadership: Demonstrated administrative prowess as the Head of LISc, leading the department at both Nagpur and Kolhapur universities. Organized workshops and coordinated UGC-Refresher Courses, showcasing effective management skills. International Recognition: An international presence through paper presentations at global conferences. Holds editorial roles in various journals, further establishing a reputation as a thought leader in the field. Awards and Recognitions: Recipient of prestigious awards, including the “Young LIS Professional” award from the Karnataka State Library Professionals Association, the Best Paper Award from KISTI, and the Professional Excellence Award from SRFLIS. Acknowledged for outstanding contributions to the LIS community. A dynamic professional with a comprehensive skill set encompassing research, teaching, administration, and mentoring. Strives for excellence, leaving an indelible mark on the academic and professional landscape of Library and Information Science.

Publications

Optimizing Library Services Through the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Tools and Techniques
Optimizing Library Services Through the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Tools and Techniques
Mandira Bairagi, Shalini Ramdas Lihitkar. © 2024. 30 pages.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed several industries, including research and education. Due to relevance and global competitiveness, in the present scenario...