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Dissertations
  • “Current awareness services in science libraries in India”:  A thesis submitted to Karnatak University, Dharwad, for the doctorate (Ph.D) degree in library and information science.  The degree has been awarded in July 1989
  • “Changing potters of central Karnataka”: A thesis submitted to Karnatak University, Dharwad, for the doctorate (Ph.D) degree in Anthropology.  The degree has been awarded in April 1981.
  • “Industrial sociology with special reference to India A literature survey and trend”: A Dissertation submitted to Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi in partial fulfillment of Master’s degree in Library Science (M.Lib.Sc.) 1973
  • “Unemployment in India: A documentation list”: A dissertation submitted to Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in partial fulfillment of Masters degree in Library Science (M.Lib.Sc.) 1973
  • “Formal education and educational programmes in Shanthigram: A village in Karnataka”: A dissertation submitted to the Karnatak University, Dharwad in partial fulfillment of Master’s degree (M.A) in Anthropology, 1976.
Research Publications
  1. “Shaikshanika Samasyegalu: Karnatakada Grama Vondara Adhyayana (Educational Problems: Study of a Karnataka Village) “Manavika Bharati, 2(2) 1978:86-97.
  2. “Adult education and libraries in Karnataka: A case study of Dakshina Kannada District”. Library Herald, 26(1-4), 1987-88: 163-169.
  3. “In -service training programmes for librarians and information scientists in India”. In Library and Information Manpower Development: Papers and proceedings of the Nagpur Seminar, Edited by P.S.G. Kumar, Indus publishing Company, New Delhi, 1988:149-153.
  4. “Current awareness services in science libraries in India: Some observations”. In Human Spirit: An Anthology Library Systems, Edited by S.R.Ijari, and others, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad, 1988: 179-185.
  5. “Library facilities for the disabled children in Karnataka: A case study of Mangalore city”. In Library Service for the Disadvantaged, Edited by N. Guruswamy Naidu, Ess Ess publications, New Delhi, 1989:189-194.
  6. “Centralised and commercial current awareness services in science libraries in Karnataka”. In Information Handling in Libraries in 21st Century. Edited by R.K. Sharma and B.P. Tripathi, Ess Ess publications, New Delhi, 1989: 56-67.
  7. “Routing of journals in science and technology libraries”. In Current Problems and Trends in Library and Information Services, Edited by H.A. Khan and S.R.Ijari, Indian Bibliogrpahic Centre, Varanasi, 1990: 60-165.
  8. “Current awareness bulletins” Indian Journal of Information, Library and Society, 4(2) 1991: 87-103.
  9. “Separate libraries for the women in Karnataka”. In professional Librarianship Edited by G.Devarajan, et al., Ess Ess publications, New Delhi, 1991: 98-104.
  10. The role of library in the literacy programme of a District”. In Librarianship in Developing Countries Edited by N. Guruswamy Naidu, Ess Ess publications, New Delhi, 1992:158-164.
  11. “The unit pattern of syllabus with special reference to library and information science subject for B.A./B.Sc. degree courses”. In Restructuring of Library and Information Science Curriculum, Edited by A. Tejomurty, Concept publishing Co., New Delhi, 1994:57-62.
  12. “Selective Dissemination of Information Services in Science Libraries in Karnataka”. In New Vistas in Library and Information Science, Edited by A.A.N. Raju, and others, Vikas, New Delhi, 1995:172-183.
  13. (With Dr. K.A. Radhakrishna) “A Model SDI System”. Journal of Library and Information Science, 1995, 20(1-2):16-70.
  14. “Application of information technology in the libraries of professional colleges in Mangalore city” In Progress in information technology, Edited by Dr. G. Devarajan, Ess Ess publications, New Delhi 1996:71-77.
  15. “Current awareness services”. In Library and Information Science: Parameters and perspectives, Edited by R.G.Prasher, Concepts publishing co., New Delhi, 1997:12-20.
  16. 16. (With M. Krishnanada Herla) “Comparative study of Physics schedules in the Seventh Edition of Colon Classification and the Twentieth edition of Dewey Decimal Classification” Library Science with Slant to Documentation and Information studies, 34(3 1997: 115.
  17. “Internal Aspects of Current Awareness Bulletins Issued by the Science Libraries in Karnataka”, IASLIC Bulletin, Vol. 42(4), 1997: 175-178.
  18. (With Sri. S.S.Kumbar) “Inter-disciplinary Nature of Library Science”. Annals of Library Science and Documentation, 45(2) 1998: 45-46.
  19. (With Dr. K.A.Radhakrishna) “Aesthetics of SDI Notification: Study of Notifications of National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) and National Information Centre for metals and production Engineering (NICMAP)”. Indian journal of information library and Society, 11 (1-2) 1998: 40-44.
  20. (With Dr. K.A.Radhakrishna) “Need for built-in facility for document delivery: Study of National Centre for science Information (NCSI), Bangalore’s Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) services” Library Herald, 36 (4) 1998: 34-39.
  21. (With Dr. K.A. Radakrishna) "Quantitative Evaluation of Selective Dissemination of information (SDI) Services: Study of National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Bangalore." Annals of Library Science and Documentation, 45 (1) 1998: 1-6.
  22. “Teacher training in the context of changing dimensions in Library and Information Science in Karnataka,” Paper presented at the 18th National Seminar of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) held at Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, October 2001.
  23. “Quality assurance of Library and Information Science education in India”, Paper accepted for the 46th all India library conference of Indian Library Association held at Nirma Institute of Management, Ahmadabad, January 2001. In “Quest for quality: Strategies and Applications in library and Information services”. Edited by S.M. Dhawan and others, 2001:523-528.
  24. “Quality in college libraries/information centres”, Paper presented at the seminar on “College Libraries in the New Millennium held at Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta, (Shimoga) Jan/Feb. 2000.
  25. “Quality in Library and Information Science education in India”. Paper submitted for 45th all India Library Conference of ILA held at Hissar 23-26, December 1999, In “Library vision 2010: Indian libraries and librarianship in Retrospect and prospect”. Edited by Prof. J.L.Sardana. 1999: 562-568.
  26. (With Sri. B.T. Kurahatti and Dr. (Mrs.) Maya Avastia) "Technology Management: A Network of Relationship."  Conference paper for XXII All India conference of IASLIC held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, 28-31 December 1999.
  27. “Sustainable library and information manpower development at the university level: A case study of Mangalore University”, Paper presented at 43rd all India library conference of ILA on “Sustainable library and information services,” November 1997, held at University of Punjab, Chandigrah, Edited by T.A.V. Murthy and others, Indian Library Association, Delhi, 1998.
  28. "Total Quality Management in Library and Information Science Schools in India."  Conference paper for XXII All India conference of IASLIC held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar   University, Agra, 28-31 December 1999.
  29. “Selection of themes for continuing education programmes on the basis of literature in library and information science”, Paper presented at the 13th IATLIS national seminar on “Themes for continuing education for library professionals in India” held at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, January 1996.
  30. “The information services: Changes in the 21st century, Paper presented at 40th all India library conference of ILA ON “Preparing libraries for the 21st century’, January 1995, held at University of Goa, Edited by C.V.Subbarao, and others. Indian Library Association, Delhi, 1995.
  31. “Collection development in the government colleges of Mangalore University”. Paper presented at 19th All India conference of IASLIC on “Collection development in the context of economic recession”, held at BIT, Ranchi, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres, Calcutta, 1993.
  32. “The use of information technology in the libraries of medical, dental and engineering colleges of Mangalore University”. Paper accepted for the 38th all India Library Conference of ILA on “Library and Information Technology: In pursuit of excellence” held at Utkal University, Bhuvaneshwar, November 1992, Edited by C.P. Vashishth, and others, Indian library association, New Delhi, 1992.
  33. “The National Policy on Information for India” In Seminar Paper of 37th All India Library Conference on ‘National Information Policies and Programmes’ held at IIT, Madras, December 4-7, 1991.
  34. “Mangalore Library Network: A proposal”. Paper presented at 36th all India seminar of ILA on “Computerization and library network”, held at University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Edited by C.P.Vashisth and others, December 26-29, 1990: 373-379.
  35. “An assessment of use of current awareness bulletins in science libraries in India.” Paper accepted for 34th all India seminar of ILA on “Library and Information Services in India: Assessment and effectiveness” December 20-23, 1988, Calcutta, Edited by C.P.Vashisth. Indian Library Association, Delhi, 1989: 56-67.
  36. “Standardization of current awareness bulletins”. Paper accepted for 35th all India seminar of ILA on “Standardization in library and information work and services”. November 7-10, 1989, Poona edited by C.P.Vashishth. Indian library association, Delhi, 1989:102-110.
  37. “Two years master’s degree in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.): A proposal”. Paper presented at the second seminar of the librarians organised by Kuvempu University college library association, Shimoga, Held at Shimoga, March 1989.
  38. “Human resources development: A case study of Mangalore University, Dept. of Library and Information Science”. Paper presented at the seminar on “Hundred years of library Education and Its Future” held at Dept. of Library and Information Science, Nagpur University, Nagpur, 1987.
  39. “Library and information science education in India: the structural changes”. Paper presented at the seminar on “National Policy for Library and Information Science Education”. Held at Department of Library and Information Science Nagpur University, Nagpur, 1983.
  40. “Caste level organisations of potter of Karnataka”. Paper presented at the 69th session of Indian Science Congress (Anthropology and Archaeology Section) held at University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 1982.
  41. “Refresher courses for library and information science teachers”. Paper presented the seminar on “Relevance of Library and Information Science Education to the Changing Needs of the Country”. Held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 1981.
  42. “Library movement in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka Sate, (India), since Independence”. In Knowledge Societies and Libraries: (Paper in Honour of Prof. A.A.N. Raju) Page: 389 – 398 New Delhi, ESS ESS Publications, 2004
  43. International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) News. No1 (19), Vol. 18 June 2002: Page: 9 “Use of Library and Information Science journals by the properly qualified staff working in Libraries in Mangalore.
  44.  ‘Innovative library and Information services for the physically and mentally disabled children and old age people in Mangalore: A proposal’ paper presented at all India conference of Indian Library Association sojourn of  libraries from plan- leaf to palmtop” held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi December 29, 2003 – Jan. 01, 2004. 
  45. “Information required for the scheme entitled ‘Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Area’ (PURA) in Karnataka: A case study.” Paper presented at the 21st National seminar of IASLIC on ‘Information Support for Rural Development’ held at Jadavpur University, Calcutta, December 31, 2004- January 3, 2005.
  46. (With Ravichandra) “Development of Health Science Library Standards in the Post- 1983 MLAI Recommendations Era” Paper submitted to the Medical Library Association of India (MLAI) 2005 Silver Jubilee National Conference held at National Institute Mental Health And Nuero Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore from November 7-9, 2005.
  47. “Role of Librarians as Presented in the Information Literacy Models” Paper presented at the 51st All India Library Conference of Indian Library Association on ‘Libraries, Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning’ held at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra during December 16-18, 2005.
  48. (With Gopakumar. V) “Library and Information services as a major input for assuring quality in Library and Information Science courses conducted through distance education in India” Paper submitted to the National seminar on quality assurance and accreditation of library and information science education (QAALISE) through distance learning held at Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar during December 29-30, 2005.    
  49. English Kannada Dictionary of terms used in office administration.
  50. Dr.A.K. Baradol has presented a paper entitled “Marketing of e-resources in an Indian University: A case study of Mangalore University” at the third Shanghai International Library Forum (SILF) held at Shanghai Library, Shanghai (Chaina) during August 17-19, 2006.
  51.  Dr. A.K. Baradol has presented a paper entitled “Attitude of academic community towards Institutional Repositories: A case study of Mangalore University” at the conference PLANNER – 2006 held at Mizoram University, Aizawl during November 9 -10, 2006   
  52.  Prof. A.K. Baradol has presented a paper entitled “E-Governance of Mangalore University Department of Library and Information Science: A Proposal” at the 5th Convention of Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North Eastern Region – 2007 (PLANNER-2007) held at Gauhati University, Guwahti, Assam during December 7-8, 2007. He chaired a technical session at 5th Convention of PLANNER – 2007 on 07-12-2007
  53. (With Dr. Divakara) “Information acquirement strategies by the manufacturing and process industries in Dakshina Kannada district: a case study” Paper Accepted for 9th National Annual Convention of Management Libraries Network on the theme Business and Management Librarianship: The decade Ahead held at Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi 4-6 February, 2008.   
  54.  (With Dr. Divakara) “Information seeking behavior of industrial management personnel: a study undertaken with respect to three tiers of management personnel working in nine departments in manufacturing and process industries at Dakshina Kannada district.” Paper Accepted for 9th National Annual Convention of Management Libraries Network on the theme Business and Management Librarianship: The decade Ahead held at Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi 4-6 February, 2008.   
  55. (With Shri. Ravichandra) “RGUHS Standards for the Academic Health Science Libraries in Karnataka” Paper Accepted for 6th International CALIBER, 2008 held at University of Allahabad, Allahabad on February 28- 29h, 2008 and March 1, 2008.    
  56. “Open Access to Scholarly Publications: A Proposal for Mangalore University” Paper presented at the National Seminar on “Open Access Movement: Initiatives, Promotion and Impact” held at University of Kashmir Hazratbal, during October 23-25, 2008.
  57.  (With Gopakumar V.) “Public Library Support for Distance Learning: A Study of the Taluk Reference Libraries in Kerala” Paper presented at the “Kerala Library Association (KLA) National Seminar on Redefining the India: The Knowledge Society Imperatives” held at Kerala during August 6-8, 2008.   
  58. (With Anuradha V.) “Social Networking in Dissemination of Information: A Librarian’s Viewpoint” Paper presented at the National Seminar on “In Search of Information Power-Future Challenges for Techno Libraries” held at the Department of Library and Information Centre, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte on September 11-12, 2008

Book Reviews

  1. Book review of the book entitled “Exercise in the 21st edition of the Dewey decimal classification”. by M.P. Satija and Late John P. Comaromi, Sterling publishers, New Delhi, 1998. Indian Journal of Information, Library and Society, 10 (3-4) 1997: 139-141.
  2. “Book review of the book entitled “Progress in Information Technology”. Edited by
  3. G. Devarajan (CITS Information Technology series 1) Ess Ess publications, New Delhi, 1996. IASLIC Bulletin, 42 (3), 1997: 142-143.

BOOKS

  1. Assisted in the compilation of the book entitled, ‘Who’s Who in Karnataka University Library Science Association’. Compiled by S.R. Gunjal and R.C. Patil, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad, 1973.
 
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