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Faculty of the University

Dr. Maneesh Kumar Bajpai

University Deputy Librarian &
Librarian In-charge

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Dr Maneesh Kumar Bajpai is the University Deputy Librarian and Head of Madhu Limaye Library at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. He has experience working in the LIS field for more than 17 years. He specializes in Web 2.0, Digital Libraries, AI Tools, Innovative Library Services, Open Access and Law librarianship.

His research papers have been published in various national/international journals (indexed in SCOPUS, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE List) and book chapters, and he has contributed four edited books. Dr Bajpai has credit for authoring a book titled "GOOGLE Applications For 21st Century Educators and Learners" 2021. He has contributed as a resource person and subject expert for various programmes- UG/PG/Ph.D. of the central and state universities and organizations of India. He was one of the core members of the university's first-ever Online CLAT Implementation Committee 2015.

  • Developed an ultra-modern Law library, Madhu Limaye Library, with RFID, Web-Centric Library Automation, Lab for the Visually Impaired, Institutional Repository, video conferencing and digital lab etc.
  • Managing Editor- RMLNLU Journal (Peer-reviewed, UGC-CARE Listed and ICI Indexed Law Journal).
  • Life member of IASLIC, ILA, UPLA & RRC etc.
  • Assistant Programme In-charge, at IGNOU-RMLNLU Center.
  • ‘Academic Counsellor’ for the IGNOU-PGCCL programme
  • University Coordinator for UGC-Shodhgangotri/ Shodhganga ETD programme
  • University Coordinator, SPARC, MHRD, Govt. of India.
  • University Nodal Officer, UGC-VIDWAN, INFLIBENT programme
  • University Coordinator, Nodal University for Law, UP Higher Education Digital Library.
  • Member of the various university committees, viz. Library Committee, Journal Committee, Seminar Committee, Cultural Committee, Newsletter Committee etc.
  • Organized various national-level seminars/conferences/workshops/training programmes etc.
  • Organized various special training programme for Public Prosecutors of Uttar Pradesh in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
  • Developed projects like DDLIR-2019 and Open e-Law Library projects https://openelibrary.webnode.com/

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Master of Library & Information Science
  • Bachelor of Library & Information Science
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
  • UGC-NET in Library & Information Science (LIS),
  • Ph.D. in Library & Information Science (LIS)
  • Diploma in Library Automation

Experience: 18 Yrs+

  • As ‘University Deputy Librarian’ at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Since 2014
  • As ‘University Assistant Librarian’ at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, 2006-2014.
  • Faculty in Ph.D. Course Work Programme at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
  • Faculty in PGDCL Programme at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
  • Academic Counsellor for P.G.C.C.L. Programme, IGNOU-RMLNLU, Lucknow.

Research Methodology and Ethics, Web 2.0, Digital Libraries, AI Tools, Innovative Library Services, Open Access and Law librarianship.

Projects

 

 

  • Developed an ‘Open E-Law Library’ portal for law professionals, students, and teachers to support their academic and research activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic and launched on April 04, 2020. It may be accessed at: https://openelibrary.webnode.com/
Publications

 

Articles in Journals

Latest Publications:

  • Maneesh Kumar Bajpai and Achala Munigal, “LIS Newsletters in India: An Analysis”, Journal of Information Management) 09 (02) (2022): 114-124. ISSN: 2348-1765. (Indexed in Indian Citation Index and Google Scholar)
  • Maneesh Kumar Bajpai, “A Study on Awareness on OARs Among Public Prosecuting Officers of Uttar Pradesh: A Critique,” Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Journal (RMLNLU Journal) 13 (2021): 94-102. ISSN: 0975-9549. (UGC-CARE Approved Refereed Journal)
  • Sharad Kumar Sonkar and Maneesh Kumar Bajpai, “Role of Technology in the Prevention of Plagiarism and Promotion of Research Integrity in HEIs of India. Journal of Information Management 8, no. 01 (2021):15-19. ISSN: 2348-1765 (Peer Reviewed Journal & Indexed in Indian Citation Index)
  • Preeti Sharda and Maneesh Kumar Bajpai, “Online Learning and Teaching using Google Classroom during the COVID 19 Pandemic,” DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 41, no. 05 (2021): 352-357. ISSN: 0974-0643 (Peer Reviewed & SCOPUS Indexed Journal)
  • Maneesh Kumar Bajpai and Preeti Sharda, “Speech Recognition Technology for OPAC Service: An Innovative Idea for Indian Libraries,” Journal of Indian Library Association 57, no. 01 (2021): 56-66.. E-ISSN: 2456-513-X. (UGC-CARE Approved Refereed Journal)
Book Chapters

Latest Publications:

  • Bajpai, Maneesh Kumar “Contextualizing Copyright Issues In Digital Library” Managing Copyright Issues in Digital Library, Government Law College: Ujjain (M.P.), 2023, pp; 03-10, ISBN: 978-81-965848-4-9
  • Bajpai, Maneesh Kumar “Open Licensing and Creative Commons” Libraries and Open Science: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities, Ess Ess Publications: Delhi, 2022, pp; 387-395. ISBN: 978-93-92594-58-8
  • Bajpai, Maneesh Kumar “Smart Libraries: Ringing the Bell for the User Centric Library Services” Smart Libraries and Information Management in Digital Environment, v1; B.R. Publishing Corporation: Delhi, 2022, pp; 187-198,          ISBN: 9789391123581
  • Sharada, Preeti and Bajpai, Maneesh Kumar “E-Certificates Generation by Using Certif'em, Autocrat and Mail Merge” Online Teaching-Learning: Issues and Challenges; Badan Barman: Guwahati, 2021, pp; 1-12. ISBN: 978-93-5408-234-4
  • Bajpai, Maneesh Kumar “Rankings in Higher Education: Challenges & Issues” Digital Information and Research Support: Transforming Library and Information Services in Knowledge Society; Ess Ess Publications: Delhi, 2021, ISBN: 978938769840.

Self-study material:

  • Prepared self-study material for MLIS course for Unit -15 (e-marketing) & Unit-16 (Packaging and repackaging: Concept, need and evaluation), U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad.
  • Prepared self-study material for BLIS-108 course for 05 Units (08 to 12), Uttarakhand Open University, Nainital.
Books

Maneesh Kumar Bajpai & Preeti Sharda. GOOGLE Applications For 21st Century Educators and Learners. ESS ESS Publications: New Delhi, 2021; ISBN: 9788194739814.

Edited Books
  • Development of Digital Libraries in IPR Regime. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University: Lucknow, 2013; ISBN: 978-81-923638-3-7.
  • Development of Academic and Public Libraries in Digital Era: Trends & Issues. Bharat Publishing House: Lucknow, 2013; ISBN: 978-81-767821-3-5.
  • Library Services in Digital Environment: An Innovative Approach. Consortium Books Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi, 2016.; ISBN: 978-81-923060-4-9
  • Development of Digital Libraries in IPR Regime. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University: Lucknow, 2019; ISBN:978-81-923638-4-4.
  • Technological Innovations and Environmental Changes in Modern Libraries. Shree Publishers & Distributors: New Delhi, 2021; ISBN: 9789390674145

  • ‘Best Librarian Award-2018’ By the Society for Promotion of Libraries of Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP) on November 02, 2018.
  • ‘Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing’ the DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology published by DESIDIC, DRDO, Delhi (2019).
  • ‘Dr. U.M. Thakur Best University Librarian Award-2020’ By Dr Ranganathan State Library Committee, Muzaffarpur, on 14th August 2021.
  • ‘Indian Library Pride Award 2022’ By Anecdote on 12th August 2022.
  • ‘Professional Excellence Law Librarian Award-2023’ by the Association of Indian Law Libraries, Delhi.