
Dr. Abdul Azeez T. A.
University Librarian
Education
BSc, MLISc,PGDCA,UGC -JRF, PhD
Specialisation/Research areas
Research interests are focused on Library Administration, Library Consortia, Web based Resource Management, Library Automation, etc.
Positions held
Member, Board of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Calicut.
Member, Board of Studies in Media , Library and Information Science, Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode.
Member, Board of Editorial Advisors, ILIS Journal of Librarianship and Informatics
Convener, Library Committee, University of Calicut
Membership in Professional Organisations
Indian Society for Technical Education - Life Member
Kerala Library Association – Life Member
Kerala Library Professionals’ Organization – Life Member
Research Guidance
PhD : 2 Awarded, 8 ongoing.
Previous experience :
University Librarian : University of Calicut (28-7-2008 to till date)
Deputy Librarian : Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala (17-3-2005 to 27-7-2008)
College Librarian : T.K.M.College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala (9-10-1998 to 16-3-2005)
Library Assistant : Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala (12-8-1998 to 8-10-1998)
Library Assistant : Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies, (Estd. by the Dept. of Tourism, Government of Kerala) Calicut, Kerala. (16-10-1995 to 15-10-1997)
Library Trainee : J.R.D.Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. (4-4-1995 to 10-10-1995)
Major Programs Organised :
- International Online Conference on Transformation of the Library Ecosystem: Terrains and Trajectories, 24-24 February 2021.
- Webinar on J-Gate @E-ShodhSindhu on 7th July 2020.
- Workshop on Accessible Books and Libraries on 24th June 2019.
- Workshop on Publishing Scholarly Articles, 9-23 January 2019.
- Workshop on Koha, 14-17 November 2018
- Two Day Workshop on Assistive Technology for Visually Challenged, 27-28 June 2018
- Special Training Programme for Visually Challenged on Cash Transaction through Internet Banking, Mobile Vallet etc. With the help of Screen Readers, 31 January and 1 February 2017
- In-house Training Programme on Innovations and Best Practices in Information Management, 17-20 January 2017
- Orientation Programme on Science Direct and Mendeley on 27 September 2016
- One Day User Awareness Programme on Shodhganga and Anti-Plagiarism Software (URKUND) on 30th October, 2015.
- National Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Management (NCKDM), 30-31 January, 2015.
- National Workshop on KOHA, 20-24 May 2014.
- One Day Seminar on The Young in the Cyber Society, 19th November, 2013.
- National Conference on “E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries” 1-2 February 2013.
- Workshop on KOHA, 26-28 April, 2012.
- Two Day Programme on “Assistive Technology for Visually Challenged” 21-22 October 2011.
- National Workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries using Dspace, 3-7 January, 2011.
- Workshop on ‘How to Write Research Papers’, 15th September 2010.
- INFLIBNET Regional Training Programme in Library Automation (IRTPLA) , 7-11 June 2010.
- National Workshop on KOHA, 20-21 March 2009.
- One Day User Awareness Programme on Access to E-Resources under UGC -INFONET Digital Library Consortium, 6th March, 2009.
- AICTE-ISTE Short- term Training Programme on Management of Digital Libraries for engineering college Teachers and Librarians, 10-21 December 2002.
Publications in journals
- Kadeeja Banu C V and Abdul Azeez T A. (2021). College Libraries as Learning Spaces For Civil Service Aspirants: A Study Among Autonomous Colleges In Kerala, India. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/6534/.
- Haseena V K K M and Abdul Azeez T A. (2021). Impact of Scholarly Articles on social media: An Altmetric Mapping of University of Calicut, Kerala-India. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/5111/.
- Vinod V. M. and Abdul Azeez T. A. (2020). Issues in Plagiarism Detection Based on the Experience in University of Calicut Ensuing Implementation of Plagiarism Check Policy, ILIS Journal of Librarianship and Informatics, 3 (1), 22-27.
- Deepa P. K. and Abdul Azeez T. A. (2020). Scholarly Use of Web-based Information Resources and Services in University Libraries in Kerala (India), International Information & Library Review, 52 (2), 117-129, DOI: 1080/10572317.2020.1769420
- Hairunneessa T. M. and Abdul Azeez T. A. (2020). Oranisational Culture and Its Relevance to the University Libraries in Kerala. Library Proress (International), 40 (1), 133-140.
- Sheeba Francis and Abdul Azeez T.A. (2019). Change Management and Its Relevance to the University Libraries in Kerala. ILIS Journal of Librarianship and Informatics, 2 (1), 73-78.
- Vinod V. M. and Abdul Azeez T. A. (2018). Analysis of Similarity Indices of Doctoral Theses submitted to the Calicut University: Post-Implementation of Plagiarism Check Policy. ILIS Journal of Librarianship and Informatics, l (1), 11-18.
- Nasirudheen T and Abdul Azeez T A. (2016). M-Learning Apps as Information Sources for Islamic KELPRO Bulletin, 20 (2), 95-100.
- Deepa K and Abdul Azeez T.A. (2016). Use of Web-Based Information Resources and Services by Research Scholars: A Case Study of the University of Calicut. PEARL – A journal of Library and Information Science, 10 (1), 1-10.
- Deepa K and Abdul Azeez T.A. (2015). Role of Akshaya in E-governance: A Study based on Entrepreneurs of Malappuram District. Communication and Journalism Research, 4 (1&2), 56-62.
- Abdul Azeez T.A. (2013). Resource Description Standards: A Brief Review. KELPRO Bulletin, 17 (1), 114-121.
- Abdul Azeez T.A and Vijesh K. (2012). Content analysis of the editorials of Mathrubhumi daily. KELPRO Bulletin, 16 (1), 42-48.
- Bavakutty M and Abdul Azeez.T.A. (2006). Library Consortia in India: Initiatives and Concerns. SRELS Journal of Information Management, 43 (2), 177-184.
- Abdul Azeez. T.A. (2004). T K M College of Engineering Library Automation System. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 51 (2), 52-57.
- Premlet B and Abdul Azeez. T.A. (2004). e-Publishing: Need of the hour. DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology, 24 (2), 3-7.
- Abdul Azeez.T.A. (2003). How to Design a Digital Library. SRELS Journal of Information Management, 40 (3), 267-273.
- Parameswaran M and Abdul Azeez.T.A. (2003). Corporate headings in AACR2. SRELS Journal of Information Management, 40 (2), 123-134.
- Abdul Azeez.T.A and Parameswaran M. (2001). Cutters Rules on Corporate Name Entry : Brief Review. SRELS Journal of Information Management, 38 (2), 113-119.
- Abdul Azeez.T.A. (1997). Corporate Authorship in Library Catalogue. ILA Bulletin, 33 (1&2), 29-32.
Papers presented in conferences
- Deepa P.K. and Abdul Azeez T.A. “E-learning Portal for Effective Information Services in Agriculture”. International Conference of Asian Libraries. Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar. 6-8 August 2018.
- Abdul Azeez T. A. “Open Research Data Repositories: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries”. National Conference on Open Data and Data Repositories (NCODDR). Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin. 6-8 March 2018.
- Abdul Azeez T. A. “Exemplary IT Applications in the Calicut University Library System”. National Conference on Information Technology in Libraries: Diversity and Innovation (NCITL 2018). University of Calicut, 19-21 February 2018.
- Deepa P.K and Abdul Azeez T.A. “Use of web- based information services by research scholars in University of Kerala”. International Conference on Knowledge Organisation in Academic Libraries (I-KOAL-2017). Goa University, Goa. 15-16 December 2017.
- Sheeba Francis and Abdul Azeez T A. “Layered Integration for Digital Preservation: Changing Trends”. 2Nd International Conference of Asian Libraries (ICAL – 2017). Dr. Zakir Husain Library, Jamia Millia, New Delhi. 26-28 October 2017.
- Nasirudheen T and Abdul Azeez T A. “Copyright Laws of India and USA: An LIS Perspective”. 60Th ILA International Conference on Embedded Librarianship and Technological Challenges of the Digital Age. AC Joshi Library, Punjab University, Chandigarh. 8-9 April 2015.
- Abdul Azeez T.A and Deepa P.K. “Institutional Repositories of ICAR Institutes in Kerala”, National Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Management (NCKDM), University of Calicut, January 30-31, 2015.
- Nasirudheen T and Abdul Azeez T.A. “IPR issues with special reference to Copyright in Cyberspace”, National Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Management (NCKDM), University of Calicut, January 30-31, 2015.
- Abdul Azeez T.A. “Use of UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium: A case study of the University of Calicut”, National Conference on E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and opportunities for Libraries, University of Calicut, February 1-2, 2013.
- Dr. M. Bavakutty and Abdul Azeez T.A., “Consortium of Engineering College Libraries of Kerala: A Proposal”, International CALIBER 2006, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, February 2-4, 2006.
Book chapters
- Nasirudheen T and Abdul Azeez T A. “Information Law”. In Prof. ((Dr.) G Devarajan ((Ed.) Encyclopedia of Science of Information. Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2019.
- Abdul Azeez T A. “Open Research Data Repositories: A Librarian's Perspective”. In KELPRO Silver Jubilee Souvenir published by the Kerala Library Professionals' Organization (KELPRO), 2019.
- Deepa P K and Abdul Azeez T A. “An Evaluation of OPAC Services of the Kerala University Library”. In Bavakutty M and Abdul Azeez T A. (Ed.) ICT Application in Academic Library Management. Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2018.
- Nasirudheen T and Abdul Azeez T A. “Library and Information services beyond the walls: An experiment of Arabic Department , University of Calicut, Kerala”. In Bavakutty M and Abdul Azeez T A. (Ed.) ICT Application in Academic Library Management. Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2018.
- Abdul Azeez T A. “Best Practices for Avoiding Plagiarism and Ensuring Originality of Written Works”. In National Library Week Souvenir published by the Kerala Library Professionals' Organization (KELPRO), November 2015.
- Abdul Azeez T A and Greety Toms. “Use of Resources and Services of a Digital Library with special reference to Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode”. In Devarajan G and others (Ed.) Blended Libraries and Information Centres: A Blueprint for the Development of Information Profession in Inda. Southern Book Star, Trivandrum, 2015.
- Abdul Azeez T A. “UGC – INFLIBNET for Bridging the Digital Divide in Academia”. In Bavakutty M and Abdul Azeez T A. (Ed.) Redefining Academic Libraries in the Knowledge Society. Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2014.
- Mohammed Sageer T.K. and Abdul Azeez T.A. “Archival of Digital Resources: Challenges and Issues” In Amudhavalli A. Dynamics in Digital Information Systems. Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2008.
Books
- Bavakutty M and Abdul Azeez T A. (Ed.) ICT Application in Academic Library Management. Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2018.
- Mohammed Haneefa K Vasudevan T M and Abdul Azeez T A. (Ed.) Knowledge Discovery and Management. Publication Division, University of Calicut,
- Abdul Azeez T A. Development of a Library Consortium for Engineering Colleges. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany,
- Bavakutty M and Abdul Azeez T A. (Ed.) Redefining Academic Libraries in the Knowledge Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2014.
- Abdul Azeez T A Mohammed Haneefa K and Vasudevan T M. (Ed.) E-resources and E- learning: Challenges and opportunities for libraries. Publication Division, University of Calicut,