Mr. Gurusiddesh Mugannavar
Librarian, Department of Library
Profile
Mr. Gurusiddesh Mugannavar
Librarian
Mr. Gurusiddesh Mugannavar is a qualified and dedicated Librarian with over eight years of professional experience in Library and Information Science. He completed his Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLISc) from Karnatak University in 2016 and qualified for the UGC–NET in the same year. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) from the University of Hyderabad (2019) and is currently pursuing his PhD at Tumkur University.
He began his career as a Project Trainee at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, gaining valuable exposure to academic library operations and digital information services. His professional interests include Digital Library Systems, Scholarly Communication, Research Data Management, Webometric Analysis, Institutional Repositories, and E-Resource Management. With a strong commitment to supporting teaching, learning, and research, he actively contributes to effective library services and user-oriented information support.
Area
Library Resource Management, Information Organization, Webometrics, Information Literacy, Open Access Resources
Qualification
MLISc, M.Com, PGDLAN, UGC-NET (PhD)
Experience
8 years
Publications
- Mugannavar, Gurusiddesh & Sampath Kumar, B T (2025). The effectiveness of the Wayback Machine in Reviving Vanished Web Citations: A Webometric Approach. College Libraries, 40 (1). (UGC-Care Listed Journal).
Academic Conferences
- Gurusiddesh Mugannavar and B. T. Sampath Kumar (2024). Wayback Machine: Is the Best Tool for Salvaging Vanished Web Citations? International Conference on “Intelligent Libraries” organized by the School of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University and LIS Academy, Bengaluru, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
- Gurusiddesh Mugannavar and B. T. Sampath Kumar (2023). Recovery of Decayed Web References: Comparing the Efficiency of Wayback Machine and Google. National Conference on “Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Library and Information Science” organized by the University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru.
- Gurusiddesh Mugannavar, B. T. Sampath Kumar, and K. T. Santhosh Kumar (2022). Research Productivity and Authorship Pattern in LIS Scholarly Communication: A Study. National Conference on “Changing Information Landscape and Its Transformation in LIS Education (NCTLISE-2022)” organized by Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
- Gurusiddesh Mugannavar and Tathagata Dhar (2022). Open Access Journals in Medicine Science: An Exploration. LISACON-2021 organized by LIS Academy, Bangalore.
- Gurusiddesh Mugannavar, Sidlingappa M. Huded, and Suresh Balutagi (2019). Contribution of BIMSTEC Countries to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): A Study. International Conference on “Digital Technologies and Transformation in Academic Libraries (DigiTTAL-2019)” organized by NITK, Surathkal, Mangalore.
FDPs
- Completed Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) course “Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Science” conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) under the SWAYAM platform, February 2020 (16 weeks).
Professional Affiliations
- Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) – Life Member
- LIS Academy – Life Member
Academic Achievements
- Received the Best Paper Award for “Contribution of BIMSTEC Countries to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): A Study” at the DigiTTAL-2019 conference organized by NITK, Surathkal, Mangalore.
