About the Librarian

 

Dr. Amar Nath Sharma is serving as Librarian at Post Graduate Government College, Sector-11, Chandigarh, playing a pivotal role in transforming the library into a modern digital knowledge centre. He has extensive experience in academic librarianship, having worked as Assistant Librarian at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering &Technology Longowal (2001–2006) and as Librarian at Government College of Commerce and Business Administration, Sector-50, Chandigarh (2007–2024), along with experience at CRRID, Chandigarh. He has published more than 50 research papers in national and international journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. With strong expertise in library science and information management, he is actively contributing towards the development of digital library services in alignment with national initiatives like One Nation One Subscription (ONOS).

Personal Details

• Name: Dr. Amar Nath Sharma
• Designation: Librarian
• Institution: Post Graduate Government College, Sector-11, Chandigarh
• Nationality: Indian
• Languages Known: English, Hindi, Punjabi
• Email ID: (sharmago4amar@gc11.ac.in)

Educational Qualifications

·                                                 Ph.D.(Library & Information Science) from Panjab University,Chandigarh in 2005

·                                                 M.A.(Gandhian & Peace Studies) from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 2001

·                                                 M.Lib & Inf. Sc. from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1999

·                                                 B.Lib & Inf. Sc. from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1996

·                                                 B.A. from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla in 1994

·                                                 UGC(NET) Library & Information Science in 2002

·                                                 Punjabi up to Matric level from PSEB in 2006

 

Ph.D Topic: Ph.D. work entitled “Information Support System in Relation to Infrastructural Facilities and Their Utilization in Indian University Libraries” awarded in 2005.

Achievements (Winner of the 2007 ASIST SIG III International Paper Contest)

Professional Experience

1.      Working experience in Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID) Library, Sector-19A, Chandigarh.

2.      Working experience as an Assistant Librarian in the Central Library of Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering. & Technology (SLIET), Longowal from 22th October, 2001-25^th October 2006.

3.      Working as Librarian Post Graduate Govt. College, Sector-11, Chandigarh since 26.08.2006.

4.      Government College of Commerce and Business Administration, Sector-50, Chandigarh April, 2007 to August, 2024 (Deputed).

5.      Present Position: Librarian at PGGC-11, Chandigarh.

Career Objective

• To contribute effectively towards the development of a modern digital library system, promoting access to knowledge resources and supporting academic excellence through innovative library services.

Professional Contributions

• Promoting the use of e-resources among students and faculty
• Organizing user orientation and awareness programmes
• Developing digital collections such as question papers, research papers, and institutional publications
• Supporting teaching, learning, and research activities

Technical Skills

• Library Automation using LIBSYS 10
• E-resource Management (N-LIST, INFLIBNET, ONOS)
• Computer Applications (MS Office, Internet, Digital Tools)

Areas of Expertise

• Digital Library Development
• Cataloguing and Classification
• Information Storage and Retrieval
• User Education and Reference Services
• E-Resource Management (N-LIST, INFLIBNET, ONOS)
• Library Automation using LIBSYS
• Information Retrieval and User Services

Vision

• To transform the library into a fully digital, user-centric knowledge hub aligned with national initiatives like One Nation One Subscription (ONOS). To develop PGGC-11 Library as a fully integrated digital library that provides anytime, anywhere access to quality academic resources and supports the academic excellence of the institution

Message to Users

• “The library is not just a place for books, but a gateway to knowledge in digital form. I encourage all students and faculty to actively use the digital library resources for their academic growth.”