Nabi Hasan
Dr. NABI HASAN is the Head Librarian at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, which has a Central Library and 36 Unit Libraries. Earlier, he served as the University Librarian at Aligarh Muslim University, one of the largest library systems in India. He is the First Norman E. Borlaug Fellow from India in Library Information Systems, trained at Cornell University, New York, USA. Dr. Hasan has been honoured with the Fellow of the Special Libraries Association Award 2022 (FSLA). He won the SLA Engineering Librarian of the Year Award 2021, the Bonnie Hilditch International Librarian Award 2018, the SLP-SLA Asian Fellow Award 2019, and the SLA Presidential Citation 2021. Dr. Hasan has been conferred with the Royal Society of Chemistry's Librarians' Choice Award 2019 and is the recipient of the Vice-Chancellor Appreciation Award 2003 HP Agriculture University Palampur, Appreciation from the Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Delhi 2012, Appreciation from the Vice-Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University 2018, Appreciation Certificate from IEEE twice, Lifetime Achievement Award 2015, and SALIS-Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra National Best Librarian Award 2022. Earlier, Dr Hasan served as President of SLA Asia, the Academic & Education Community and the Engineering Community of the SLA-USA. He has also served as the Vice-President of the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), Executive Member of the Indian Library Association (ILA) and Secretary of the Delhi Library Association (DLA). He has served as the Joint-Chair of the 2024 SLA Annual Conference at the University of Rhode Island and Organizing Chair of the NDLI-UNESCO International Symposium on Knowledge Engineering for Digital Library Design 2019 (KEDL 2019). Dr. Hasan has been awarded with the Outstanding Academic Librarian Award 2023, conferred on National Librarians Day 2023 and 2023 Elsevier Library Stellar Club Membership on successfully completing its certification programs. He received the SLA Asia Librarian Excellence Award 2024 at the University of Rhode Island, USA. Dr. Hasan headed the National Resource Centre in Library and Information Sciences of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, under its ARPIT MOOCs Program 2019-21 and successfully delivered the most popular 16 weeks MOOCs course on Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services. He runs a 12-week Ministry of Education NPTEL MOOCs program on Science Communication with an IITD colleague. He is running or was associated with about 25 national and international projects, including those funded by the US Department of State, the World Bank and the European Union. He is currently the Co-Chair of the 2025 SLA Annual Conference, to be held at the University of Pittsburg in June 2025, and Secretary of the Information and Communication Society of India (ICSI). He recently won the most reputed Rose L. Vormelker Award 2024, which he will receive in June 2025 at the University of Pittsburg conference, USA. He has over 200 publications to his credit. More details about him are available at his official institute website: https://web.iitd.ac.in/~hasan
Supervisors: Prof. Sabir Husain, Prof. Sewa SIngh, and Ms. Mary Ochs
Phone: 91-11-26591451
Address: Nabi Hasan, PhD, PDF, FNEB, FSLA
Head Librarian, Central Library
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) - 110016, India
Supervisors: Prof. Sabir Husain, Prof. Sewa SIngh, and Ms. Mary Ochs
Phone: 91-11-26591451
Address: Nabi Hasan, PhD, PDF, FNEB, FSLA
Head Librarian, Central Library
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) - 110016, India
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Methodology: Web of Science is one of the largest and most reputed bibliographic databases covering global publications in science, engineering, technology, etc. The publication records covered in the Web of Science database were extracted using the affiliation search for 22 years from 2001 to 2022, and the publications found are 24893. The scientometric techniques have been used to identify research trends, international collaborations, and research impact.
Research limitations: The study is confined to the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, and the period is restricted from 2001 to 2022.
Findings: Almost all publications are in English, except two papers, and most are article types, accounting for 92.094%. The number of publications has consistently grown from 2001 (374) to 2022 (2514). The number of citations received also increased over time, with a total of 551326 citations received by the 24893 publications, and the average citations per publication are 22.15. The collaboration in research publications has consistently grown over the 22 years. In 2001, the record count was 80, and by 2022 it increased to 842, indicating a substantial increase in global collaboration in research. The difference in the average citations between with and without international collaborated publications is 5.14. The data shows that the USA is the leading country in research publications, but Canada has the highest average number of citations per publication, indicating a high impact on its research. The most significant aspect is multiple authorships, with three-authored papers being the most common. The degree of collaboration of authors is 0.03.
Originality: There are many studies on the research productivity of the institutes and countries. However, few studies have been found on institutions’ global collaboration and impact on the scientific community. This study benefits the researchers, educationists, administration and sponsoring bodies to make informed decisions and investments.
India. The highest number of 70 retracted documents were from the author Nazari, A. of Islamic Azad
University, Iran, with a rate of 4.04 retractions per total document published. The other authors
were Ueshima, H. (68), Otake, H. (45), Sato, Y. (45), and Iwamoto, J. (41) from Japanese Institutions.
The highest rate of retraction per total documents were of Ghoranneviss, M., Islamic Azad University,
Iran (24.65), followed by Boldt, J., Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (24.04), and Shamshirband, S.
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (18.54). The majority of the source
type was found to be Conference Proceedings (11096, 60.71%), followed by Journal Publications
(7159, 39.17%). The study found the maximum number of retracted publications were in the
Conference Proceedings (11096, 60.71%), followed by Journals (7159, 39.17%).
robotics, etc. It further compares the benefits Vs drawbacks, as nothing comes without limitations or challenges. This basic exploration of AI applications in libraries could benefit a beginner or someone who has just started exploring the same.
establishing efficient search techniques and assessing the reliability of the material. Additionally, they promote open-access research and guarantee the visibility of the institutional research outputs through repositories. Overall, librarians serve as research collaborators, providing researchers with the necessary resources and expertise to create exceptional work that enhances the institutional visibility and standing. This article talks about how librarians support research in various ways and explore and promote new technologies and new models of scholarly communications. It further guides researchers and authors as how to publish for more visibility and impact and how the librarian’s role is transformed in the evolving open-access publishing landscape.
Libraries and librarians are also finding it difficult to handle different situations. However, many of these are physical labour-intensive industries. Because the library profession is IT-supported, there is a hope. As a trusted platform, libraries always play a significant role for the users by providing valuable resources and support in a crisis situation. Libraries can help us to be more flexible and well-prepared, whether individually or as a community.
The benefits are not only limited to teachers and students in academic or non-academic institutions but also useful for refugees, disabled, ethnic, and people from socio-economic backgrounds. In response to Covid 19 mandates, teachers, students, and librarians globally are being forced to transition to an online-only environment. For example, the Central Library of IIT Delhi or other such libraries, including the Public Library system of India, which include National Library, National Mission on Libraries, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Delhi Public Library System, National Digital Library of India and also through National Virtual Library of India apart from regional entities working in this direction, are serving and helping people with different types of physical and off-campus access of the valuable resources to its end users.
More E-Resources
During the period of closed libraries, the focus remained to build more and more eBooks and other e-resource collections and provide easy remote access to the authorized users. Physical books could also be delivered to the extent possible on the campuses or from the library and were taken back in the drop boxes. Funding has been severely reduced. Overall, there is a loss to the collection development and difficulties in the management. When we are open now as per the new or next normal, we have to do a lot for staff and patrons' physical and mental wellbeing, by smart library services during the pandemic, and through different innovative ways to keep people relaxed and engaged.
The “future of the library” has been brought forward as a result of this time of closures and reopening during the crisis. We must see this as an opportunity to continue innovating, evolving, and adapting to these changes and building future programming for our libraries and ourselves as professionals. “Never waste a crisis”. As a member of the SLA Task Force on Reopening Specialized Libraries, I have studied and researched the background and responses to lockdown by academic and public libraries in India, effects on teaching-leaning, collection management during Covid, reopening libraries in the new normal, protocols or SOPs being followed and opportunities in general for libraries to serve the different segments of the society, with focus on the role played by significant library systems of India with niche area stories as well.
Library Contributions
The exciting stories on the functioning and contribution of the libraries in the new normal from India noticed the unusual contribution of the library community as individuals and as organizations. These include playing a vital role in making our life relaxed and calm and trying to keep the stress level away by engaging through their different valuable contents as per user convenience. The pandemic has made our life difficult but has also given the world an opportunity to improve on other aspects of life, like there is a change in demand from patrons, and people have adopted innovative ways of providing library services to the patrons.
There is an improvement in ICT infrastructure and knowledgebase, investments in online education have increased. Since the online contributions are measurable, there is a recognition and acknowledgement of the efforts of the people. We have now more family time and understanding, restricted movements—saving fuel and making the environment better. So, together, we are attempting to create a better NEW NORMAL or NEXT NORMAL.
Methodology: Web of Science is one of the largest and most reputed bibliographic databases covering global publications in science, engineering, technology, etc. The publication records covered in the Web of Science database were extracted using the affiliation search for 22 years from 2001 to 2022, and the publications found are 24893. The scientometric techniques have been used to identify research trends, international collaborations, and research impact.
Research limitations: The study is confined to the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, and the period is restricted from 2001 to 2022.
Findings: Almost all publications are in English, except two papers, and most are article types, accounting for 92.094%. The number of publications has consistently grown from 2001 (374) to 2022 (2514). The number of citations received also increased over time, with a total of 551326 citations received by the 24893 publications, and the average citations per publication are 22.15. The collaboration in research publications has consistently grown over the 22 years. In 2001, the record count was 80, and by 2022 it increased to 842, indicating a substantial increase in global collaboration in research. The difference in the average citations between with and without international collaborated publications is 5.14. The data shows that the USA is the leading country in research publications, but Canada has the highest average number of citations per publication, indicating a high impact on its research. The most significant aspect is multiple authorships, with three-authored papers being the most common. The degree of collaboration of authors is 0.03.
Originality: There are many studies on the research productivity of the institutes and countries. However, few studies have been found on institutions’ global collaboration and impact on the scientific community. This study benefits the researchers, educationists, administration and sponsoring bodies to make informed decisions and investments.
India. The highest number of 70 retracted documents were from the author Nazari, A. of Islamic Azad
University, Iran, with a rate of 4.04 retractions per total document published. The other authors
were Ueshima, H. (68), Otake, H. (45), Sato, Y. (45), and Iwamoto, J. (41) from Japanese Institutions.
The highest rate of retraction per total documents were of Ghoranneviss, M., Islamic Azad University,
Iran (24.65), followed by Boldt, J., Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (24.04), and Shamshirband, S.
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (18.54). The majority of the source
type was found to be Conference Proceedings (11096, 60.71%), followed by Journal Publications
(7159, 39.17%). The study found the maximum number of retracted publications were in the
Conference Proceedings (11096, 60.71%), followed by Journals (7159, 39.17%).
robotics, etc. It further compares the benefits Vs drawbacks, as nothing comes without limitations or challenges. This basic exploration of AI applications in libraries could benefit a beginner or someone who has just started exploring the same.
establishing efficient search techniques and assessing the reliability of the material. Additionally, they promote open-access research and guarantee the visibility of the institutional research outputs through repositories. Overall, librarians serve as research collaborators, providing researchers with the necessary resources and expertise to create exceptional work that enhances the institutional visibility and standing. This article talks about how librarians support research in various ways and explore and promote new technologies and new models of scholarly communications. It further guides researchers and authors as how to publish for more visibility and impact and how the librarian’s role is transformed in the evolving open-access publishing landscape.
Libraries and librarians are also finding it difficult to handle different situations. However, many of these are physical labour-intensive industries. Because the library profession is IT-supported, there is a hope. As a trusted platform, libraries always play a significant role for the users by providing valuable resources and support in a crisis situation. Libraries can help us to be more flexible and well-prepared, whether individually or as a community.
The benefits are not only limited to teachers and students in academic or non-academic institutions but also useful for refugees, disabled, ethnic, and people from socio-economic backgrounds. In response to Covid 19 mandates, teachers, students, and librarians globally are being forced to transition to an online-only environment. For example, the Central Library of IIT Delhi or other such libraries, including the Public Library system of India, which include National Library, National Mission on Libraries, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Delhi Public Library System, National Digital Library of India and also through National Virtual Library of India apart from regional entities working in this direction, are serving and helping people with different types of physical and off-campus access of the valuable resources to its end users.
More E-Resources
During the period of closed libraries, the focus remained to build more and more eBooks and other e-resource collections and provide easy remote access to the authorized users. Physical books could also be delivered to the extent possible on the campuses or from the library and were taken back in the drop boxes. Funding has been severely reduced. Overall, there is a loss to the collection development and difficulties in the management. When we are open now as per the new or next normal, we have to do a lot for staff and patrons' physical and mental wellbeing, by smart library services during the pandemic, and through different innovative ways to keep people relaxed and engaged.
The “future of the library” has been brought forward as a result of this time of closures and reopening during the crisis. We must see this as an opportunity to continue innovating, evolving, and adapting to these changes and building future programming for our libraries and ourselves as professionals. “Never waste a crisis”. As a member of the SLA Task Force on Reopening Specialized Libraries, I have studied and researched the background and responses to lockdown by academic and public libraries in India, effects on teaching-leaning, collection management during Covid, reopening libraries in the new normal, protocols or SOPs being followed and opportunities in general for libraries to serve the different segments of the society, with focus on the role played by significant library systems of India with niche area stories as well.
Library Contributions
The exciting stories on the functioning and contribution of the libraries in the new normal from India noticed the unusual contribution of the library community as individuals and as organizations. These include playing a vital role in making our life relaxed and calm and trying to keep the stress level away by engaging through their different valuable contents as per user convenience. The pandemic has made our life difficult but has also given the world an opportunity to improve on other aspects of life, like there is a change in demand from patrons, and people have adopted innovative ways of providing library services to the patrons.
There is an improvement in ICT infrastructure and knowledgebase, investments in online education have increased. Since the online contributions are measurable, there is a recognition and acknowledgement of the efforts of the people. We have now more family time and understanding, restricted movements—saving fuel and making the environment better. So, together, we are attempting to create a better NEW NORMAL or NEXT NORMAL.
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So, I shall be sharing my thoughts on AI and Automation in Library Operations. Basically, this refers to using Artificial Intelligence and automated technologies to streamline library resources, services and products, enhancing user experiences. This includes classification, cataloguing, sorting, recommending books based on user preferences, automating routine inquiries through chatbots, and streamlining administrative processes. AI helps improve user experiences by personalizing recommendations and aiding in research tasks, while automation optimizes workflows, allowing library staff to focus on higher-value services. These advancements aim to modernize libraries, making information more accessible and efficient for patrons while supporting librarians in their roles. I recently went to Mohd Bin Rashid Public Library of Dubai, where I experienced fantastic use of AI and Automation, where they have employed robots and robotic systems integrated with RFID, including augmented and virtual reality tools, providing their library users with the best-in-class experience. Apart from using integrated automated library operations, IIT Delhi Central Library has also started offering virtual reference services using an in-house developed chatbot named BibDAIL+.
To conclude, I would say that integrating AI and automation in library operations revolutionizes service delivery, making information more accessible and significantly boosting overall efficiency. So, in the evolving library landscape, AI and Automation will harmonize accessibility, personalization, and efficiency, reshaping the very core of user-centred knowledge interactions.
Thank you: Nabi Hasan, Head Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi: [email protected] https://web.iitd.ac.in/~hasan
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How has the librarian’s role changed in the evolving open access publishing world?
The open access movement emerged in the 1990s as an alternative to traditional publishing models. It is on the rise due to many factors, the biggest being the growth of the internet and ease of access. At the heart of open access is the ethos to facilitate the sharing of knowledge for the benefit of the wider public good, a mission that closely aligns with the ideals of librarians and the institutions they serve. Libraries find themselves increasingly providing advice and financial support to researchers wishing to publish open access. They are sharing and highlighting open access resources on their websites and catalogues, boosting the transition of open access through publisher partnerships, and supporting crowdfunding approaches toward open access funding for publications (especially books). As a result, librarians are becoming more involved in scholarly publishing initiatives and advancing the adoption and creation of open and affordable course content. As far as India is concerned, here academic visibility, impact of research output, public perception, etc. are major drivers for ranking and accreditation, apart from individual promotion in academics and research. Here, the Librarians are playing a great role in achieving the same. If the entity like One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) is able to strike a deal with the publishers for APC or Open Access support for their researchers, that could be great, and open access really become more open.
What are the current challenges facing open access?
The open access movement has gained momentum in recent years. However, it faces several challenges as well. One of the biggest challenges is the sustainability of the OA model. While OA publishing offers free access to readers, it does not eliminate the costs associated with the publication process. To sustain the high quality of journals and uphold rigorous editorial standards, most gold OA journals rely on APCs. These charges are posing a barrier for most authors, particularly those without access to research funding. Another challenge is regulatory compliance. For many academics, open access is associated with bureaucracy and reduced agency. Confusion is worsened by the conflation between fully open access journals and hybrid journals – proprietary journals which include an option for open access for individual articles. Finally, inequality in access to research funding across disciplines, countries, and institutions results in most authors struggling to cover APCs. To address this issue, publishers are negotiating transformative agreements with institutions and national consortia to centralize the payment of OA publishing fees and remove the financial burden from individual authors.
From your perspective, how is open access going to impact Indian science in the near future?
India’s science policy, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020, aims to make scholarly knowledge openly accessible to all. The ONOS also has the mandate to make the contents accessible to all, with government funding. They also have provision to pay the APCs. This new proposal is expected to replace the current norm where individual academic institutes or consortia of institutes subscribe to journals separately, thereby replicating costs. If this policy comes into force, anyone in India will be able to access scholarly literature without having to pay for it. The experts have proposed further to remove the burden of APCs on the researchers, either via a system of invoicing to the government or through a ‘subscription rights’ mechanism via a centralized portal. The policy will recommend a central payment system for APCs for all reputed APC-based journals. Predatory publishers will be strictly excluded from this system. This new open access policy of India will not just open up scholarly knowledge but also access to research data and research infrastructure. It is expected that this policy will have far-reaching implications in the knowledge creation and dissemination cycle. Also, factors like academic visibility, impact of research output, public perception, etc. are major drivers for ranking and accreditation, apart from individual promotion in academics and research. This is helping India make OA more common, as more visibility means, more citations, more H index, more citations per faculty, etc., a win-win situation for all. So, the overall scenario in India is encouraging and open.