Admissions 2026 ICSWHMH conference '27

Department of Library and Information Science

Mariam Bhanu M.A

Designation : Assistant Professor

Qualification : MLISc, UGC NET/JRF

Email-ID : mariambhanu@rajagiri.edu

Ms. Mariam Bhanu M.A is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science. She holds a Bachelor's degree in commerce from Presentation College of Applied Sciences, Puthenvelikkara and Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery (Autonomous). She has qualified the UGC-NET and JRF in Library and Information Science in 2018 and enrolled as a full time UGC-JRF research scholar at Central University of Tamil Nadu. She has submitted her doctoral thesis and has published scopus indexed articles in taylor and francis journals, international book chapters in De Gruyter and IGI Global, presented international and national conferences on topics related to public libraries, sustainable development and community engagement initiatives.

  • PhD thesis submitted at Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu on the topic “Role of Public Libraries in Sustainable Development of the Society in Kerala: A Study”.
  • MLISc at RCSS (2016-17)
  • BLISc at RCSS (2015-16)
  • B.Com - Presentation College of Applied Sciences, Puthenvelikkara
  • Research experience as full time scholar at DLIS, CUTN under the UGC-JRF scheme (2019 - 2025).
  • Involved in academic writing and publishing.
  • Experienced in conducting UGC NET coaching classes and semester lectures for postgraduate students of MLIS at Central University of Tamil Nadu.
  • Research in public libraries
  • Sustainable development
  • Community engagement practices
  • Bhanu, M., & Dhanyasree, V. K. (2024). Accommodating Seed Libraries into Public Libraries: A Platform to Address Food Insecurity in India. Public Library Quarterly, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2024.2417636 (Scopus Indexed Journal)
  • Bhanu, M., & Dhanyasree, V. K. (2025). Promoting Community Engagement through Public Libraries: Initiatives of the Kerala State Library Council. Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 74(2), 199–219. https://doi.org/10.1080/24750158.2025.2469376 (Scopus Indexed Journal)

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Bhanu, M., & Dhanyasree, V.K. (2022). Fostering Civic Engagement in Smart Cities: An Opportunity for Public Libraries in India. In M. Taher (Ed.), Handbook of Research on the role of Libraries, Archives and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities (pp. 396-410). IGI Global. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8363-0.ch021
  • Bhanu, M. & Dhanyasree, V. (2025). 9 Libraries Striding Towards a Sustainable Society in India. In P. Hauke, A. Mocatta & P. Nga Ian Pun (Ed.), Libraries Driving Education for Sustainable Development (pp. 198-216). Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Saur. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111336466-010
  • Libraries as Paragon for a Green Future: Investigating the Global Green Initiatives of Public Libraries, Indian Library Congress, Kannur University, Kerala, January 1-3, 2023.
  • Effective management of public library services through volunteer activities, International Conference on Design and Development of Public Library Services, May 17-18, 2022, Shiraz, Iran (Poster Presentation)
  • Bhanu, M., & Dhanyasree, V. K. (2020). Role of Public Libraries in Building a Digitally Inclusive Community: How India Cope up with Digital Inclusion? NCDS 2020 Digital Scholarship, March 12-13, (pp. 26-32). Department of Library and Information Science, CUTN, Tamil Nadu.
  • Bhanu, M., & Dhanyasree, V. K. (2022). Building a Resilient and Sustainable Community: An Initiative of the Children's Forum at Valapattanam Grama Panchayat Library. Resilience, Reflection, and Innovation in Library Services and Practices, May 20-21, (pp. 445-454). Bookwell publications, Delhi.
  • Bhanu, M., & Dhanyasree, V. K. (2022). Makerspaces in Public Libraries: A Platform to promote Innovation and Creativity. National Conference on Innovative Librarianship: Accelerating of Open and Digital Convergence, July 29-30, (pp. 73-79). Today and Tomorrow's Printers and Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Bhanu, M., & Dhanyasree, V.K. (2023). Are Public Libraries the solution for an Egalitarian Society? Impact of EIFL-PLIP programmes in Developing and Transition Economies. International Conference on Knowledge Organization in Academic Libraries 2023: Redesigning Modern Library and Innovative Services in Digital Environment. January 20-21, (pp. 78-87). Aargon Press, New Delhi
  • University Grants Commission Fellowship - (2019-2024)
  • Received award for Best Paper Presentation at NCIL (National Conference on Innovative Librarianship) 2022, organized by Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu
  • Delivered an invited presentation for the Research and Effective Practices Seminar: Sustainable Reading at Every Age and Stage conducted online by IFLA-ENSULIB (International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions - Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section) and hosted from Brisbane, Australia.