Akash Singh
Also known as: Dr. Akash
National Council Of Educational Research And Training, National Law University Delhi, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Alagappa University, Indian Law Institute, Annamalai Univ
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About
Dr. Akash Singh is presently serving as the Head, Library and Documentation Division (LDD), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi. Prior to this assignment, he worked at the National Law University Delhi (NLUD) as Deputy Librarian (2023–2024) and Assistant Librarian (2010–2023). He has also served at esteemed institutions such as the Indian Law Institute, Kendriya Vidyalaya, and IITM Delhi, contributing significantly to academic information services, digital resource development, and library management.
Dr. Singh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) from the University of Delhi, and further pursued M.A. (Public Administration) and LL.B. from Meerut University. He earned his M.Phil. in Library and Information Science and a PGDLAN (Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking) from IGNOU. He was awarded a Doctorate (Ph.D.) from Vikram University, Ujjain. He has also qualified the UGC-NET examination three times—in June 2010, June 2012, and December 2012.
Dr. Singh has to his credit fourteen edited volumes and thirty-three research articles published in reputed peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. His research and professional interests include library automation, digital libraries, academic networking, open access initiatives, web-based information systems, and online reference services. He has played an instrumental role in the digitization of the Journal of the Indian Law Institute and the Annual Survey of Indian Law, contributing to enhanced accessibility and scholarly communication in legal research.
He possesses specialization in areas such as online reference services, digitization, and digital library initiatives. He is an active member of several professional associations, including the Delhi Library Association (DLA), Indian Library Association (ILA), Government of Indian Librarians Association, Special Libraries Association (SLA), All India Media Library Association, and the India Vision Foundation, through which he supports community library development initiatives in Delhi.
Dr. Singh has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. He was honoured with the “Best Young Law Librarian Award” instituted by Manupatra and the Association of Indian Law Libraries during the International Conference on Digital Transformation (ICDT) held at RGNUL, Patiala, in September 2019. He received International Bursaries to attend the Annual Course of International Law organized by the International Association of Law Libraries, held in Barcelona, Spain, in 2013. He was also bestowed with the “Best Paper Award” by the Library Professionals Association during the International Conference on Knowledge Organization in Academic Libraries (I-KOAL 2017) at Goa University. Additionally, his paper titled “Engendering Heaven for Scholarly Community: Weaving Platform for Open Access Books through Virtual Domain” received a Best Paper Award at the International Conference on DigiTTAL, organized by NIT Karnataka in December 2019.
Employment
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National Council Of Educational Research And Training Head, Library and Documentation Division, NIE, NCERT, NEW DELHI2024 - Present
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National Law University Delhi Assistant Librarian Sr. Scale2009 - 2024
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Indian Law Institute Professional Assistant Library2005 - 2009
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Indian Law Institute PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT2005 - 2009
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Institute of Information Technology and Management LIBRARY ASSISTANT2003 - 2004
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Kendriya Vidyalaya LIBRARIAN2003 - 2003
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Institute of Information Technology and Management LIBRARY ASSISTANT2003 - 2003
Education
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Chaudhary Charan Singh University LL.B.2006 - 2009
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Alagappa University M. Phil (L&Sc)2002 - 2003
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Annamalai Univ Masters of Library and Information Sciences2001 - 2002
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Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Library and Information Science1999 - 2001
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Indira Gandhi National Open University PGDLAN? - 2009
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Madurai Kamaraj University M.A. Public Administration? - 2006
Projects & Funding
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Publications (87)
- Reimagining school libraries for a knowledge society: an Academic Report on the National Conference on School Libraries (NCSL) 2025 Save
- Access to Global Legal Information Through MOOCs: A Study of Select Platforms in Legal Education Save
- User Perception and Satisfaction with Remote Access to E-Resources in Delhi's Academic Libraries Save
- Read, Reflefct, Rise: building a Nation of Lifelong Learners' Save
- NEP 2020 and the role of NCERT Libraries: Potential and Future Pthways Save
- Digital Transformation and ICT Integration vs. Promoting Reading Culture and Lifelong Learning: Findings from UDISE+ (2022-23 to 2024-25) vis-a-vis NEP 2020 Save
- Assessing the Efficiency of Remote Access Systems for E-Resource Management in Delhi's Academic Libraries Save
- Assessing the Efficiency of Remote Access Systems for E-Resource Management in Delhi's Academic Libraries Save
- Empowering School Libraries for Holistic and Equitable Learning: Bridging Pedagogy, Policy, and Practice under NEP 2020 (Proceeding Papers of NCSL 2025) Save
- User Perception and Satisfaction with Remote Access to E-Resources in Delhi's Academic Libraries Save