Teaching and Research Experience:
• Designation: Assistant Professor (Permanent) at Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur from 22nd Nov. 2019 to till date.

• Designation: Assistant Professor (On Contract) at B M College of Agriculture, Khandwa (Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior) from 1st Oct 2018 to 2nd Nov 2019. (Also associated with Library)

• Designation: Assistant Professor (On Contract) at School of Studies in Library and Information Science in Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur from 3rd Aug 2015 to 30th April 2016.

• Designation: Guest Lecturer at Department of Library and Information Science in Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur from 4th Oct. 2014 to 30th April 2015.

• Designation: Research Scholar (Since Sept. 2009 to Oct. 2013, 4 Years & 1 Month, Doctoral Degree Awarded )
Organization: Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, INDIA.

Research Area

Scientometrics, Research Output, Citation Analysis

Research Guidance

1.Nitesh Kumar Gupta
Topic of Research: Measuring Professional Competency of Library professionals in Using and Implementing SOUL Software in Selected Central and State Universities.
2. Ramdas Tudu
Topic of Research- Information Need and Seeking Behavior of a Tribal Community in Odisha: Special Reference to Santal of Mayurbhanj District
PG Dissertation: 17 Candiadates
M.Phil Dissertation: 1 Candidate

International Publications

1. Singh, J. K. (2020). Collaborative authorship pattern in top two leading Indian LIS Journals during the year 2014-2018: a comparative study. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 4138. [Index: Scopus; Impact Factor: 0.64 ]

National Publications

1. Singh, J. K. (2023). Indian LIS Journal: Current Status and Scenario as seen through UGC CARE list in the year 2019-2020. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 10(3), 100-110. [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: 7.17 ]
2. Singh, J. K. (2020).Ranking of Top Indian Institutes of Technology in India during 2005-2014: A Scientometric Analysis. Journal of Indian Library Association, 56 (4), 74-80. [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]
3. Tudu, Ramdas & Singh, J. K. (2023). Analyze the Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of a Tribal Community in the Mayurbhanj District . Education and Society. 46(4), 1393-1417. [Index: UGC; Impact Factor: ]

National Conferences

1. Gupta, N. K. & Singh, J. K. (2023). Essential Abilities and Qualities for Emerging Library and Information Science Professionals. Conference on “Importance of Libraries in accessing e-contents related to Law” (pp. 87-95). Government Law College Khargone, MP. [ Full text, ISBN- 978-81-965562-2-8 ] [Index: ]
2. Tudu, Ramdas & Singh, J. K. (2023). Cultural Inclusivity in Public Library Services: A Case Study of Smart City Rourkela in Odisha. National Conference on “Smart Library Eco-System in the Learning landscape” (pp. 39-44). Department of Library and Information Science, Berhampur University. [Index: ]

Graduate Level:

NA

Post Graduate Level:

Paper- 101: Foundation of Library and Information Science
Paper-202: Information Sources & Services
Paper-205: ICT and Library Management
Paper- 206A: Preservation & Conservation of Library Materials
Paper-302: Digital Library and Content Management
Paper305: Internship and Content Management
Paper-306A: Intellectual Property Rights & Copyright
Paper-402: Information System and Networks
Paper-405: Dissertation/Project and Viva-voce
PhD Course Work Paper: Advanced Tools and Techniques in Research

Award, Honours and Achievements

1. CRET Fellowship, BHU Varanasi
2. Dr. Hari Krishan Ahluwalia Scholarship , BHU Varanasi

Seminar / Symposia / Workshops / Short term Course organized

1. • Organizer (Convener) One day National Workshop on “KOHA Open Source ILMS & its functionalities” organized at School of Library and Information Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, held on 4th Dec, 2023.
2. • Organizer (Co-Convener) of Two Days National Workshop on “Knowledge Repository and Plagiarism” organized at School of Library and Information Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, held on 7th & 8th March, 2020.
3. • Organizer (Convener) of One Day National Webinar on “Understanding Open Educational Resource (OER) and Creative Common License” organized at School of Library and Information Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, held on 28th Sept, 2022.
4. • Organizer (Convener) of One Day National Webinar on “ Librarianship in the Digital Era: Developments and Challenges” organized at School of Library and Information Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, held on 12th August, 2021. (On the occasion of Librarian’s day).
5. • Organizer (Convener) of One Day National Webinar on "Employment in LIS: Status, Skills and Competencies" organized at School of Library and Information Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, held on 9th July,2021
6. • Paper presented in National Seminar on New Generation Library and Information Services 2011 held at AMU, Aligarh on April 2-3, 2011.

Members of Professional Bodies

1. Indian Library Association, Delhi (ILA, Delhi)

Extra Responsibility

1. Administrative/Academic Responsibilities- University/Department:
2. • Head , School of Library and Information Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur from 17th Jan, 2020-
3. • Member, Academic Council Meeting at Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur
4. • Member, Board of Studies at School of Library and Information Science, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur from 6th Jan, 2020-
5. • Member, Student Hand Book committee of G M University, Sambalpur for the year 2022
6. • Member, Committee for preparing Holiday List of G M University, Sambalpur for the year 2023.
7. • Member, Library Advisory committee of G M University, Sambalpur for the year 2022-23
8. • Convener, Stock Verification Committee of G M University, Sambalpur for the year 2023
9. Member , Library management Committee of G M University, Sambalpur from 12.08.2024.