Download or read book BEYOND THE BINARY: METAMIND LIBRARIES AND THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION written by Dr. Umesha Naik & Mr.Meghanandha C and published by Laxmi Book Publication. This book was released on 2024-04-26 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. UMESHA NAIK, Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Library and Information Science at Mangalore University in Mangalagangothri, Karnataka, India, is an eminent academician with a stellar 30-year technical, academic, and professional journey. His career soared during impressive 8-year tenure at the UGC-autonomous INFLIBNET Centre in Ahmedabad, spanning from 1994 to 2003. His academic prowess is evidenced by his impressive qualifications: a B.L.I.Sc, from Mangalore University, an M.L.I.S. from IGNOU, a CIC from IGNOU, and a Ph.D. from Mangalore University. He also serves as a Research Guide. His expertise spans Information and Communication Technology, Networking, Internet, Web Technologies, and Digital and Electronic Libraries, all contributing to his substantial impact on academia, reflected in a portfolio of more than one hundred and fifteen (115) published articles and papers in national and international journals, conferences, and books. Active involvement in international and national conferences, over 20 resource person roles, and participation in 50+ workshops, seminars, and webinars cement his eminent position, and served as Editor for "FROM DEWEY TO DIGITAL: EVOLUTION OF LIBRARIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE." Dr. Naik's membership in prestigious professional associations further underscores his formidable presence in the Library and Information Science domain.