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Staff Id : 08503
Name : Dr. T. SARAVANAN
Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department : LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Qualification : B.Sc.,B.Ed.,DCPA.,M.L.I.S.,Ph.D.,
Specialization : Classification, Database Designing, Data Indexing, User Studies
Date of Birth : 17-06-1970
Date of Joining : 29-11-2002

Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
Dept. of Library & Info. Science
Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar		9443176522tsarlib@gmail.com

Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 34-
Ph.D. 81


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 2411-3
Conducted ----1


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed ---
Ongoing ---

Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
22 Years -

Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
33 25 17 7 118

List of Publications - National
Saravanan,T., Gana,G.S,, "Analyzing the Extent of Inequality in the Time Uptake of Postgraduate users of Central Library: A Gender Study.", Journal of Advanced Research in Library And Information Science, Volume 6, Number 1, Jul 2019, pp. 6-16. 2019.
Saravanan, T., "MOOCs: Harnessing a Storyboard for Video Planning in E-Learning.", Pearl, Volume 13, Number 4, Dec 2019, pp. 334-344. 2019 / 10.5958/0975-6922.2019.00040.8.
Saravanan, T., "Java CDS/ISIS: A Red Carpet for Public Libraries.", IJILIS, Volume 32 , Number 1, Jun 2019, pp. 86-99. 2019.
Saravanan, T., "Postgraduate Agriculture Students Awareness of E-Resources: A Study.", Pearl, Volume 12, Number 4, Dec 2018, pp. 346-359. 2018 / http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0975-6922.2018.00041.4.
Saravanan, T., "Are there Differences in Postgraduate Usersââ,¬â"˘ Web Access Location Preferences? A Gender Analysis.", IJILIS, Volume 31, Number 1, Jun 2018, pp. 59-74. 2018.
Saravanan, T., "Are there differences in modern users' e-resources access purposes? An explanatory study.", IJILS, Volume 29, Number 3-4, Dec 2016, pp. 268-288. 2016.
Saravanan, T., "Does Internet knowledge elevate the users’ e-resources access skills?.", IJILIS, Volume 28, Number 3-4, Dec 2015, pp. 217-239. 2015.
Saravanan,T., "Advanced Data Mining Procedures to Handle a Big Data Set: Research and Researchers Direction.", Journal of Current Trends in Library and Information Science, Volume 1 , Number 1&2, Jul 2014, pp. 10-22. 2014.
Saravanan, T, "Role of Vstat Application in Bibliometric Research: An Experience.", IJILIS, Volume 27, Number 4, Dec 2014, pp. 270-283. 2014.
Saravanan, T, "Are there differences in USA Research Output in Artificial Intelligence?.", IJILIS, Volume 26, Number 1, Jun 2013, pp. 119-131. 2013.
Saravanan, T, "Assessing Single Authors Research Contributions in Artificial Intelligence: A Comprehensive analysis.", AJMR, Volume 2, Number 6, Jun 2013, pp. 31-51. 2013.
Saravanan, T , "A dialogue on LIS research issues between prof. Srimurugan.A and saravanan.T: A Simulation.", AJMR, Volume 2, Number 4, Apr 2013, pp. 25-32. 2013.
Saravanan, T , "Exploring Academic Users’ Online Use Behaviours And Structuring A Hierarchical Tree Diagram Using A Binary Segmentation Procedure.", AJMR, Volume 2, Number 2, Feb 2013, pp. 67-92. 2013.
Saravanan, T, Gopalakrishnan, S & Suganthi, V, "Internet and its Users in Higher Educational Sector.", Information Studies, Volume 18, Number 1, Jan 2012, pp. 41-68. 2012.
Saravanan, T & Nagarajan, M, "Designing An Academic Database Using WinISIS.", Humanities, Volume XLVIII, Number 21, Jan 2012, pp. 45-48. 2012.
Saravanan, T & Senthilkumar, V, "Do the users rely on Internet for Academic needs?: A Survey.", SALIS Journal of Information Management and Technology, Volume 3, Number 1, Jun 2012, pp. 1-15. 2012.
Saravanan, T & Gopalakrishnan, S, "Does internet gear up the users awareness of E-Books?.", SRELS, Volume 48, Number 6, Dec 2011, pp. 597-616. 2011.
Saravanan, T & Thangavel, K, "Does internet literacy regulate the users’ online databases access skills?.", IJAR, Volume 1, Number 3, Dec 2011, pp. 132-134. 2011.
Saravanan, T & Nagarajan, M, "WinISIS: The information storage and retrieval application for faculty member’s research performances.", Humanities, Volume 47, Number 20, Jan 2011, pp. 393-400. 2011.
Saravanan, T, Ushadevi, P & Senthilkumar, V , "Google Use and Users: A Survey.", Information Studies, Volume 16, Number 1, Jan 2010, pp. 49-64. 2010.
Saravanan, T , "Use of Winisis for Compiling Abstract of dissertations submitted by all faculties of Annamalai University.", SRELS, Volume 47, Number 1, Feb 2010, pp. 71-74. 2010.
Ushadevi, P & Saravanan, T , "Authorship Pattern in Stem Cell research publications in India.", SALIS Journal of Information Management and Technology, Volume 1, Number 2, Jun 2010, pp. 67-71. 2010.
Saravanan, T , "Structuring LIS Curriculum for Online Teaching: A Proposed Study.", SRELS, Volume 46, Number 4, Dec 2009, pp. 365-370. 2009.
Saravanan, T , "A LIS Dissertation Abstracts Database: An Experience with WinISIS.", Information Studies, Volume 14, Number 3, Jul 2008, pp. 181-199. 2008.
Saravanan, T , "TS: An Emerging Visualized Interface for Files Organization.", Humanities, Volume XLV, Number 22, Jan 2008, pp. 297-304. 2008.
Saravanan, T , "A Visualization Interface Supporting Bibliographic Retrieval in Higher Educational Sector.", DLIBCOM, Volume 3, Number 1, Jan 2008, pp. 3-4. 2008.
Saravanan, T, "Harnessing a Database for the Indian Journal of Information, Library & Society (IJILIS) using WINISIS: An Attempt.", IJILS, Volume 20, Number 3, Jul 2007, pp. 196-203. 2007.
Saravanan, T , "WINISIS: A Birds eye view.", IJILS, Volume 19, Number 1, Jan 2006, pp. 40-42. 2006.
Saravanan, T , "Report on the Potential Aspects of Research in Astronomy in G7 Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis.", IASLIC, Volume 51, Number 3, Sep 2006, pp. 169-177. 2006.
Saravanan, T, Mohamed Esmail,S & Kannan,K, "Cyber world: A Vision.", IJILS, Volume 18, Number 3, Jul 2005, pp. 126-129. 2005.
Saravanan, T, "Cyber laws in India: A Case of the Information Technology.", SRELS, Volume 42, Number 3, Sep 2005, pp. 281-284. 2005.
Saravanan, T, "Performance of Individual Researcher and GNP per Capita in Astronomy Science Research Output at International Level:A Study.", SRELS, Volume 42, Number 2, Jun 2005, pp. 213-216. 2005.
Saravanan, T, "Knowing the World of Information.", Humanities, Volume XLII, Number 14, Jan 2004, pp. 179-181. 2004.
List of Publications - International
Saravanan,T., "Teaching Strategies For Information Processing And Retrieval Using The Revised Bloomââ,¬â"˘s Taxonomy.", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Volume -, Number -, Apr 2023, pp. 1-56. 2023.
Saravanan,T., "Strategy to Sharpen the Students Skills in Colon Classification.", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Volume -, Number -, Jun 2022, pp. 1-61. 2022 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7123/.
Saravanan,T., "Teaching Colon Classification Using Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: Teachers’ Strategy.", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Volume ., Number ., Jan 2021, pp. 1-24. 2021 / https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4877/.
Gana,G.S. and Saravanan,T., "Analyzing the Research Scholars' Awareness of Search Techniques (TAG-TS) Using Silhouettes: A Graphical Aid to the Cluster Analysis.", IJIRM, Volume 8, Number 15, Jan 2020, pp. 1-5. 2020.
Gana,G.S and Saravanan,T., "Exploring the Awareness of Information Search Techniques Gained from Various Sources: A Study Among the Research Scholars of University of Kerala.", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Volume ., Number ., Oct 2020, pp. 1-15. 2020 / https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4394/.
Saravanan,T., "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Keyword, Phrase, Boolean Operator [AND] in Bibliographic Data Access and Retrieval for the Subject Chemistry. .", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Volume ., Number ., Feb 2020, pp. 1-18. 2020 / https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/3952/.
Saravanan,T., "Articulating Notations for the Personality Facet Level 4 [P4 Work] of Main Class Literature using Colon Classification Scheme: Dr.S.R.Ranganathan’s Rules of Thumb.", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Volume ., Number ., Jan 2020, pp. 1-20. 2020 / https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/3823/.
Saravanan,T., "Java CDS/ISIS: A Rigorous Tool For Effective And Efficient Data Sorting https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2647/.", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Volume -, Number -, Aug 2019, pp. 1-18. 2019.
Saravanan,T. & Gana,G.S., "Are the Postgraduate Students satisfied with the Library Infrastructure? An Exploratory Research.", IJNGLT, Volume 5, Number 2, May 2019, pp. 1-37. 2019.
Saravanan, T., "Is there Gender Inequality Existing on Higher Education Users Internet Experience? - A Study Using Quantile Technique.", IJNGLT, Volume 4, Number 4, Nov 2018, pp. 1-21. 2018.
Saravanan, T., "Java CDS/ISIS: One More Precious Stone in the Crown of CDS/ISIS Family.", IJNGLT, Volume 4, Number 3, Aug 2018, pp. 1-24. 2018.
Saravanan, T., "UNESCOââ,¬â"˘S WinISIS:A Light behind the darkness.", IJNGLT, Volume 4, Number 1, Feb 2018, pp. 1-18. 2018.
Ponnudurai,R. & Saravanan, T., "Awareness on OPAC by the Undergraduate Students: A Study.", Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science, Volume 6, Number 4, Dec 2017, pp. 312-316. 2017.
Saravanan, T, "Automated Records Management:An Experience With Time Schedule Application.", International Research Journal, Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2015, pp. 54-67. 2015.
Saravanan, T, "Does engineering users’ e-journals awareness rely on their internet experience?-A study.", AJMR, Volume 2, Number 12, Dec 2013, pp. 27-50. 2013.
Saravanan, T & Kalaivani, MM, "Academic Library Users’ Perceptions of Online Features: A Study.", SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science, Volume 5, Number 1, Jun 2013, pp. 37-54. 2013.
Saravanan, T, "Users’ Online features access behaviours: An attempt to structure a Hierarchical Tree Diagram.", IJIRM, Volume 1, Number 1, Jun 2013, pp. 1-9. 2013.
Kalaivani,MM & Saravanan, T, "Evaluating Academic Users’ Perceptions of Online Features: A Study.", Library Progress, Volume 32, Number 2, Dec 2012, pp. 163-174. 2012.
Saravanan, T, Kalaivani,MM & Senthilkumar, V , "Does the digital environment upgrade modern users’ internet awareness?.", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Volume -, Number -, Jun 2012, pp. 1-28. 2012.
Saravanan, T, Ushadevi, P & Suganthi, V , "Are there differences in artificial intelligence research in different countries? An exploratory study.", SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science, Volume 1, Number 1, Jun 2011, pp. 50-60. 2011.
Thangavel, K, Saravanan, T & Kalaivani,MM, "Status of academic users in electronic information environment: A Survey.", Library Progress, Volume 31, Number 2, Dec 2011, pp. 337-345. 2011.
Saravanan, T & Gopalakrishnan, S, "Higher Education User’s Awareness of Google: Searching for Structure.", Library Progress, Volume 31, Number 1, Jun 2011, pp. 91-97. 2011.
Gopalakrishnan, S & Saravanan, T, "Measuring Users Attitudes towards Internet: A Study.", Library Progress, Volume 30, Number 2, Dec 2010, pp. 191-197. 2010.
Saravanan, T et.al, "Emerging Self learning Graphical Interface in LIS Discipline: A Glance.", Library Progress, Volume 29, Number 1, Jun 2009, pp. 21-32. 2009.
Saravanan, T et.al, "Research Output in Artificial Intelligence: A Performance analysis towards G8 Countries.", Library Progress, Volume 29, Number 2, Dec 2009, pp. 247-270. 2009.
List of Conferences - National
Saravanan, T., Modern Librarians: Are They Good Decision Makers?, Re-Imagining Today's Librarianship: ADINET 2017 Proceedings of 125th Birthday Celebrations of Dr.S.R.Ranganathan, Aug 12-12, 2017, Ahmedabad, pp. 140-147. New Delhi, Bookwell.
Saravanan, T, Applying a Graphical (silhouettes) Aid to Cluster Analysis: Do New Age Librarians Demand This Skill?. [Available in Icon-AD database at http://www.iconad.in/ or http://dspace.iconad.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/684], Changing Trends in Academic Librarianship in Electronic Environment, Dec 13-14, 2013, DLIS, C.T.Bora College, pp. 401-409. Pune, DLIS, C.T.Bora College.
Saravanan, T et.al, Analysis in Bibliometrics: An investigation using Vstat Application, Scientometrics and Informetrics, Mar 9-10, 2012, DLIS, Annamalai University, pp. 221-225. DLIS, Annamalai University, DLIS, Annamalai University.
Saravanan, T, Best Practices in Research Libraries, Best Practices in Library and Information Centres, Feb 26-26, 2011, DLIS, Bishop Heeber College, pp. 47-50. Trichy, LIST & AALIS.
Ushadevi, P & Saravanan, T, Do we need public Libraries?, Developing Utilization Based Public Library System in Digital Environment, Mar 24-24, 2010, DLIS, Annamalai University, pp. 114-116. DLIS, Annamalai University, DLIS, Annamalai University.
Saravanan, T, Research Violations: Are you in the right Track?, Innovative Qualitative and Quantitative Research Technique in Digital Era, Feb 13-13, 2010, DLIS, Bishop Heeber College, pp. 63-65. Trichy, LIST & AALIS.
Srimurugan, A ,Saravanan, T & Ushadevi, P, Strategic Information Management :Ranganathan’s Elixir, Strategic Information Management in the Digital Era, Mar 26-27, 2009, DLIS, Annamalai University, pp. 57-60. DLIS, Annamalai University, DLIS, Annamalai University.
Saravanan, T et.al, Search and Browse in Mozilla Firefox3: A Glance, Strategic Information Management in the Digital Era, Mar 26-27, 2009, DLIS, Annamalai University, pp. 218-219. DLIS, Annamalai University, DLIS, Annamalai University.
Saravanan, T et.al, WWW: How does it should be?, Strategic Information Management in the Digital Era, Mar 26-27, 2009, DLIS, Annamalai University, pp. 213-217. DLIS, Annamalai University, DLIS, Annamalai University.
Sadick Batcha, M & Saravanan, T, Quality Assurance & Accreditation Associations in DDE, Quality Assurance & Accreditation in LIS Education, Dec 29-30, 2005, LIS Wing, DDE, Annamalai University, pp. 55-57. Annamalainagar, LIS Wing, DDE.
Saravanan, T, Human Resources for Libraries & Information Centres, Issues of Policy Making In Library And Information Centres In It Era , Dec 29-30, 2004, DLIS, Bishop Heeber College, pp. 88-90. Trichy, LIST & AALIS.
Saravanan, T, Role of INFLIBNET in information services, Issues of Policy Making In Library And Information Centres In It Era, Dec 29-30, 2004, DLiS, Bishop Heeber College, pp. 42-44. Trichy, LIST & AALIS.
Saravanan, T, E-Government: An Overview, women in e-governance, Dec 20-21, 2004, Central Library, Annamalai University, pp. 77-79. Annamalainagar, DLIS & ANITRA.
Saravanan, T, Choice and Design of library furniture and equipment, Library Resource Management in Digital Era, Feb 14-15, 2004, DLIS, Bishop Heeber College, pp. 30-32. Trichy, LIST & AALIS.
Saravanan, T, Physical layout planning for library/IC building : A Vision, Library Resource Management in Digital Era, Feb 14-15, 2004, DLIS, Bishop Heeber College, pp. 21-23. Trichy, LIST & AALIS.
Saravanan, T, Role of Public Librarian in information Age : An Over View, New Public Library in the Information Age, Jun 12-13, 2003, Chennai, pp. 71-74. Chennai, FIC & Connemara Public Library.
Saravanan, T, Empowering the Milliennium User : Public Library Infrastructure, New Public Library in the Information Age, Jun 12-13, 2003, Chennai, pp. 83-86. Chennai, FIC & Connemara Public Library.
List of Conferences - International
Saravanan,T. & Gana,G.S., Bibliographic Database Shifting: An Experience Gained from UNESCO’S JAVA CDS/ISIS, Enhancement of Technology and Innovations in Contemporary Libraries, Apr 24-25, 2019, DLIS, Alagappa University, pp. 493-499. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, DLIS, Alagappa University.
Saravanan, T., Java CDS/ISIS: Are the Librarians Ready To Rejuvenate the Libraries?, Rejuvenating Libraries for Information Access in the Digital Era. [Available at https://github.com/J-ISIS/J-ISIS/blob/master/J-ISIS%20Article%20Saravanan%2CT..pdf], Mar 9-10, 2018, DLIS, Annamalai University., pp. 503-530. Annamalainagar, DLIS, Annamalai University..
Senthilkumar,V., Saravanan,T. and Sanjaiganthi,S., Physical Education Users' Web access Preferences: A Study, Re-Engineering of Library Resources and Services:Challenges and Opportunities, Feb 5-6, 2016, Annamalai University, pp. 588-590. Annamalainagar, LIS Wing-DDE,Annamalai University..
Saravanan, T, Online Teaching : A Study with TEFL, Gender Issues in E-Society, Dec 19-20, 2005, Library, Annamalai University, pp. 47-49. DLIS, Annamalai University, DLIS, Annamalai University.
Saravanan, T, Women in Industrial Technology : An Overview on Gender Equality, Women in Technology , Dec 10-12, 2003, Library, Annamalai University, pp. 19-21. DLIS, Annamalai University, DLIS, Annamalai University.
Saravanan, T, Educational Status of women: An Overview, Women in Technology, Dec 10-12, 2003, Library, Annmalai University, pp. 65-67. DLIS, Annmalai University, DLIS, Annmalai University.
Saravanan, T, Spread of ICTs Revolution among Women:A Vision, Women in Technology, Dec 10-12, 2003, Library, Annmalai University, pp. 0-0. DLIS, Annmalai University, DLIS, Annmalai University.
List of Book Published
Saravanan, T, COLS [College Library Software Ver.2-Educational Package], DLIS, Annamalai University.: Saravanan, T, 978-81-910899-0-5, pp. Dec 2002.
Saravanan, T., LIS-UGC/SLET/NET-Paper II-Version 1.0 (Self Learning Educational Package), Annamalai University: DLIS, 978-81-910899-1-2, pp. Dec 2005.
Saravanan,T., The World of Internet, New Delhi: APH, 81-7648-801-1[pbk] /81-7648-800-3 [hbk], pp. 1-221. Nov 2005.
Saravanan,T., Library and Information Science: UGC JRF-SLET-NET, New Delhi: APH, 81-7648-907-7, pp. 1-159. Jan 2005.
Saravanan, T, WINISIS For Beginners(Ed.1), CMR,Theni Dt.: Rajalakshmi, 978-81-910899-2-9, pp. 1-87. Nov 2007.
Saravanan, T, TS [Time Schedule-Educational Package], DLIS, Annamalai University: Saravanan, T, 978-81-910899-3-6, pp. Dec 2008.
Saravanan, T, WINISIS For Beginners (Ed.2), CMR, Theni Dt.: Rajalakshmi, 978-81-910899-2-9, pp. 1-125. Nov 2010.
Saravanan,T., Information Architecture: A Multidisciplinary Text Book, New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications, 978-81-7000-664-0, pp. 1-216. Aug 2012.
Saravanan, T, Library Automation, CDM, TN.: RTSV Publications, 978-81-910899-4-3, pp. 1-202. Jul 2013.
Saravanan, T, Library Automation, New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation, 978-93-313-2682-9, pp. 1-400. Jul 2015.
Saravanan, T., LIS-UGC-SLET/NET-Paper II-Version 1.1 (Self Learning Educational Package.A free Version can be collected from Dr.Saravanan,T.), DLIS, Annamalai University: Saravanan, T., 978-81-910899-1-2, pp. Apr 2018.
List of Popular Article
Saravanan, T et.al, Problems of Library Digitalization in Academic Libraries in Self-Financing Colleges in Chennai, New Delhi: Researchco Book Centre, 81-901-785-0-4, pp. 390-391. Mar 2003.
Saravanan, T, Interview: A Vision, Annamalai University: Department of Adult and Continuing Education and Extension Services, 00, pp. 35-38. Mar 2008.
Saravanan, T, Senthilkumar, V & Sankaranarayanan,D, Teachers and Teaching Quality: Principles and Guidelines, Annamalai University: MBA & DLIS, 00, pp. 40-43. Sep 2009.
Saravanan, T, Shaping Digital Library Services Using Genisis: A Practical Observation, Parvathy Nilayam,21, Yamuna St, Coimbatrore: Prof.K.Balasubramanian, 978-81-926783-0-6, pp. 15-24. Jul 2013.
Saravanan, T, Academic Users’ E-Mail Access Purposes: A Survey, New Delhi - 110 002: AGRI-BIO VET PRESS, 978-93-84-502-00-3, pp. 684-745. Jun 2015.
Saravanan, T,, Performing Statistical Measures Using UNESCOââ,¬â"˘S WinISIS-An Attempt. In Prof.B.Ramesh Babu (Ed.), Knowledge Management and E-Society. Festschrift in Honour of Dr.V.Kasirao., Chelpauk,Chennai-5.: Today, 978-93-81992-44-9, pp. 327-340. Aug 2017.
Saravanan, T & Senthilkumar, V,, Purpose of Accessing Web Resources By Modern Users: An Analytical Study, Chidambaram: Dr.M.Nagarajan Felicitation Committee & Goniv, 978-81-908333-6-2, pp. 349-356. May 2017.
Saravanan, T., Mapping Artificial Intelligence Research Output: A Study. In N.O.Natarajan (Ed.), Contemporary Approach in Bibliometric Studies, New Delhi: Write & Print, 978-93-87214-13-2, pp. 116-151. Nov 2018.

List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
SALIS - PY13051
IASLIC - 1771-L [Z1]

List of Awards
Biography has been included in The Educationists & Researchers-Who's Who in India. - Delhi: Reguerdon Inc., p.442.- ISBN:978-81-936439-1-4 - 2019
An award Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam-Promising Researcher in Library & Information Science- - Noolagam Pesukirathu- - 2015
An award-Excellence in Reviewing- - Received from Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies [An International Journal]- - 2020