Dr. Shekara HP is the Chief Librarian at BLDE University Central Library in Vijayapur, Karnataka, India. He has over 26 years of experience in library and information science. He holds a B.A., B.Ed., BLISc., MLISc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science. His research focused on the information needs and communication patterns of executives at Corporation Bank in India. He has published 46 research papers and articles. Dr. Shekara has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the field of library and information science.

1. Dr. Shekara HP
Chief Librarian
BLDE University
Central Library
Sholapur Road
Vijayapur-586103
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Name: Dr. Shekara H.P.
Date of Birth: 28.03.1965
Place of Birth: Harave, Hunsur Taluk, Mysore District, Karnataka.
Educational Qualification:
 B.A., B.Ed., BLISc., MLISc., from University of Mysore.
 P.G.D.H.R.M., from KSOU, Mysore,
 M.Phil., from Annamalai University
 Ph.D., from Mangalore University.
Area of Interest: Knowledge Management and Library Automation
Experience: He is a cynosure person and computer savvy serving in the
field of LIS across research, academic and corporate institutions as
Librarian since 26 years. To name a few Institutions:
 Presently, Chief Librarian, BLDE University (Medical) Central
Library, Vijayapur, Karnataka.
 IBS Business School, Bangalore.
 Corporation Bank Centenary Library Mannagudda, Mangalore.
 Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
Achievements & Academic Credits:
 Recepient of BEST LIBRARIAN AWARD of Karnataka State
Government for the year 2016
 Asst. Editor for 65 books/blocks of BLISc course at KSOU
Mysore
 Contributed 12 lessons for BLISc course at KSOU Mysore
 Authored for one book
 Edited two National, one International Conference Proceedings
 Editor / Member of Peer Review Board of Inter National

2. Research Journal of Multi disciplinary Science & Technology
(online journal) ISSN: 2455-930X
Additional responsibilities handled in BLDE University:
 Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
 Member of Anti ragging committee
 Member of Academic Council
Research: Ph.D in Library and Information Science.
Topic: “Information needs and Communication patterns of Corporation
Bank Executives in India: A Study”.
Guide: Dr. Khaisar M Khan, Professor, DLIS, Mangalore University,
Mangalore.
Research papers / Articles Published: 46
Besides, has chaired sessions in a number of National / International
conferences and seminars. As a resource person- delivered many invited
talks in the academic / Public Library community. Served as member of
several National / International Advisory and organiszing committees,
editorial boards and received felicitations many a times for his
illustrious contribution in the field of LIS.
- Dr. Shekara H P