Dr. Mohammad Nasir

Professor & University Librarian

Expertise:

Prof. Mohammad Nasir is a senior library & information science academician at Kalinga University (Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh), where he serves as Professor and University Librarian (HoD, Dept. of Library & Information Science). He holds a Ph.D. in Library Science and has over 17 years of experience in academic librarianship.

His research interests include digital resource management, library automation, information literacy and scholarly communication reflecting his dedication to enhancing access to knowledge and research support.

Dr. Nasir has authored several textbooks and research works in library science. Notable books include: Information Technology in Library and Information Science: Concepts, Applications and Innovations (2025), Research Methods in Library and Information Science (2025), Information Media and Library Science (2012), Library Classification and Automation, Cataloguing and Indexing in Library Science, and Dictionary of Terms in Library and Information Science (2024).

His work emphasizes modern, user-friendly library systems. He co-developed a kiosk-based OPAC system with touchscreen and voice-search features to improve user engagement and access.

Contributions and Recognition

Prof. Nasir is active in professional forums, presenting at national and international seminars and workshops. His leadership has been recognized with the “Innovative Librarian” Award (2020). His career combines academic administration, research, and hands-on library development to advance information services and education in India.