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Dr. Avik Roy
West Bengal State University, Jadavpur University, University of Calcutta, Derozio Memorial College, The University of Burdwan
0000-0002-1123-2785
About
I hail from West Bengal, India. Having completed M.A.(English) from The University of Burdwan, India, I went on pursuing degrees in Library and Information Science from the University of Calcutta, Kolkata (BLIS degree) and Jadavpur University, Kolkata (MLIS). I was awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Library and Information Science by Jadavpur University in January, 2020.
My research interest areas are specifically "Everyday life information seeking", and broadly information retrieval, information seeking behaviour, information practices and digital library.
Employment
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West Bengal State University Guest Faculty2023 - Present
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Jadavpur University Guest Faculty2021 - Present
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Derozio Memorial College Librarian2014 - Present
Education
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Jadavpur University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)2013 - 2020
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Jadavpur University Master of Library and Information Science in Digital Library2010 - 2012
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University of Calcutta Bachelor in Library and Information Science2007 - 2008
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The University of Burdwan Master of Arts2005 - 2007
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (9)
- Revisiting Information Retrieval System Save
- Coverage of ICT in Library and Information Science Education Save
- Exploring the Nexus of Information Access and the Digital Divide in Indian Education Save
- Digital literacy in the Context of Public Library Save
- Attention Literacy in the Age of Information Abundance Save
- Everyday Life Information for the People with Special Needs: A Refuge to Technology Save
- Everyday Life Information Seeking and Theory of Habitus: In Search for Everyday Knowledge Save
- Everyday Life Information Seeking and Theory of Habitus: In Search for Everyday Knowledge ... Save
- The future of reference service Save