Research Publications of Dr. Manoj Kumar Sinha, Reader and Head, DLISc, Assam University, Silchar

Library and Information Science Papers in Journals
Sinha, M.K.and Satpathy, K.C. (1998). Library and Information Networks in India: an appraisal. KELPRO Bulletin, 1(2): 63-72

Sinha, M. K.; Biswas, N. B., Satpathy, K. C. and Jayaswal, P. K. (1999). Emerging Trends in Information Communication Technology and their Impact on Higher Education System in India. KELPRO Bulletin, 3 (1) June ’99, 3-21.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Joshi, S.C. (1999-2000). Information Technology in Visual Arts and Communication. IJVASC, 2 & 3 (2 & 3): 54-71

Sinha, M. K. and Pandey, G. P. 1999-2000. Book Review on " Effective Communication". IJVASC, 2 & 3 (2 & 3): P. 84- 87.

Sinha, M.K. and Jayaswal, P.K. (2001). Developing Reading Habit among the College Students of Assam. KELPRO Bulletin, 5(1), June 2001,19-26.

Sinha, M. K. 2001. Letter to the Editor for some Suggestion, IASLIC Bulletin, 46 (2), 2001,P116-117.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Jayaswal, P.K. (2001). Creation of Reading Habit among the College Students of Assam. Assam University Journal, 6 (1), 152-164.

Sinha, M. K. (2002). Studies on Role, Status and Professional Competencies of the Librarians of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas with Special Reference to Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Luknow Region,: A survey . Kelpro Bulletin, 6 (1), June 2002,11-21.

Satpathy, K.C. and Sinha, M.K. (2002). Multimedia Application in Libraries. Indian Journal of Information, Library and Society, 15 (3-4) July-Dec’02, 176-184.

Sinha, M. K. (2003). Studies on the Role and Professional Status of Librarians of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Lucknow Region: A Survey. ILA Bulletin, 39 (2), Apr- Jun’ 2003, 23-33.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar (2004). Library Development. Assam University Newsletter : A Decennial Feature , 4(1) 14-15.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar (2004). Library and Information Professionals in 21st Century. Kelpro Bulletin, 8 (1& 2) December 2004, 7-20.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Satpathy, K. C. (2004). Resource Sharing and Library Networks in India. Herald of Library Science, 43(3-4)July-Oct, 2004, 243-250.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Satpathy, K. C. (2004). Library Automation and Networking for Managing Library and Information Services. Indian Jour.Inf. Lib.& Soc., 17 (4) July-Dec, 2004, 118-130.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar (2005). Internet for University Library Services and University Administration. Ekatma: First Magazine of Assam University Non-Teaching Employees’ Association, 1 (1), 94-99.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. (2008). Web Log or Blog: An Amazing Tool for Interaction and Dissemination of Information amongst the LIS Professionals. DLIBCOM: Digital Library Communication, 3 (3), March 2008, 2-5.

Sinha Manoj and Rao Y. Venkata (2008). Quality Management Model for Knowledge Resource Management in University Libraries and Information Centres: A Conceptual Framework. SRELS: Journal of Information Management. 45 (3), Sept 2008 Paper AQ p 365-372.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2008. Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Internet Awareness amongst the Participants of Workshop on Research Methodologies in Basic Sciences. Kelpro Bulletin, 12 (2) December 2008, 30-48. (Published in July 2009) .(ISSN : 0975-4911, R.N.: 67733/97).

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Satpathy, K.C. . 2008. Resource Sharing and Library Networks in India. Indian Journal of Information, Library and Society, 21 (1-2), January –June, 2008, 75-84. (Published in July 2009).

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2009. A Study on ICT and Internet Awareness amongst the Research Scholars and University Teachers: A Case Study. INFOLIB, 2 (1-4), 2009.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2010. Internet Awareness and Internet Usage Pattern amongst University and College Teachers of North Eastern Region of India: A Survey. Library Progress (International ), 30 (1), 2010, 61-82 (ISSN : 0970-1052).

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Barun Sarkar. 2010. Scenario of ICT Awareness and Internet Usage Pattern Amongst Science Faculty Research Scholars and Teachers of Assam University, Silchar : An Empirical Study. Professional Journal of Library Science and Information Technology , 1 (1), 2010, October 2010- March -2011, 61-78 (ISSN : 0976-7274).

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2010. A Study on ICT and Internet Awareness amongst the Research Scholars and University Teachers: A Case Study. RIPPLES , 4 (2), March ,2010- August 2010, 64-73. (ISSN 0973-6362).

Sinha, Manoj Kumar, 2011. Status of E-Resources Consortium Initiative in Academic and Technical Libraries in India : An Overview. Kelpro Bulletin, 15 (1) June 2011, 47-60.(ISSN : 0975-4911, R.N.: 67733/97)

Articles in Edited Books

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Satish, A.V. (2000). Recent advances in information technology and its application in library and information services: an appraisal. In: Excellence in information technology: Dr. S. P. Sood festschrift volume (Eds. Vyas, S. D., Usha Pawan and Swain, N. K.) Raj Publishing House, Jaipur. 269 p.

Shrivastava, V.D., Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Bhattacharjee, Jayanta (2005). Assam University Library: A Profile. Souvenir published on the occasion of Third Convention PLANNER-2005 (Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North Eastern Region), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and Assam University, Silchar (Eds: V.D. Shrivastava and K.C. Satpathy), 13-22.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Satpathy, Kishor C. (2006). Application of Multimedia and Mass Storage Technology for Library and Information Management and Services. In: Vistas of Information Management: Professor H.R. Chopra Felicitation Volume (Ed. P. Venkata Rao.) Wisdom House Academic Publishers, Ambala Cantt, 255p.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2007. Role of INFLIBNET in Bridging Digital Divide and Modernisation of University Libraries and Information Centres in India. In: Libraries in Digital Environment: Problems and Prospects (Eds: Sunil Kumar Satpathy, Chandrakant Swain and Bijayalaxmi Rautaray) , Mahamaya Publishing House, New Delhi, Pp151-171

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2007. Automation and Networking of Public Libraries of North Eastern Region of India with Reference to Rural Libraries of Assam: A Proposal. In: Rural Libraries in the North- East India: Problems and Prospects: Proceedings of the National Seminar held at Gauhati University, Guwahati, jointly organized by Dept of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati and Central Reference Library, Kolkata during March28-29, 2007 (Eds: Narendra Lahkar with a foreword by K. K. Kochukoshy), Central Reference Library, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Kolkata, Pp 350-367

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2009. Information & Communication Technology and Internet Awareness amongst Research Scholars and University Teachers of North Eastern Region of India: An Empirical Study. In: Conference Proceedings of National Seminar on Digitization and Networking of Library and Information Centers in North East India, (Eds: Narendra Lahkar and Sanjay Kumar Singh ), Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati , January 9-10, 2009 , Pp 30-50. (ISBN: 097881908-X)

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2009. Design and Development of North Eastern Library & Information Network (NEILIBNET ) for N E Region of India : A Proposal In: Conference Proceedings of National Seminar on Digitization and Networking of Library and Information Centers in North East India, (Eds: Narendra Lahkar and Sanjay Kumar Singh ), Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati , January 9-10, 2009 , Pp 410-427. (ISBN: 097881908-X).

Articles in Conference Proceedings

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Bhattacharjee, Jayanta (2003). Planning, Problems and Solutions for Automation and Networking of University Libraries in North Eastern Region: A case Study of Assam University Library. In: PLANNER-2003: Automation of Libraries in North Eastern Region: Trends, Issues and Challenges, (Eds: T.A.V. Murthy). INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and NEHU, Shillong

Sinha, Manoj Kumar.(2004). Scenario of Automation and Networking of Library and Information Centres (LICs) of North Eastern Region of India: An Evaluative Study. In: 2nd International CALIBER 2004, New Delhi , India, February 11-13, 2004 : Road Map to New Generation of Libraries Using Emerging Technologies (Eds: T.A.V. Murthy et al., ) , INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad. Pp 86-99.

Venkata Rao, Y. and Sinha, Manoj Kumar.(2004). Managing Professionals for Successful IT Application in Libraries. In: : 2nd International CALIBER 2004, New Delhi , India, February 11-13, 2004 : Road Map to New Generation of Libraries Using Emerging Technologies (Eds: T.A.V. Murthy et al., ) , INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad. Pp114-120.

Satpathy, Kishor Chandra and Sinha, Manoj Kumar (2004). User Education Programme in Academic Libraries .In: IT Applications in Information Management: Issues, Trends and Challenges (Ed.: Kishor C Satpathy), Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Pp 104-111.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar.2004. Studies on the Scenario of Internet Use Pattern of Assam University Community and Local Population of Barak Valley: A Survey. In: PLANNER 2004: Content Creation, Access and Management in Networked Environment.(Eds: T.A.V. Murthy et. al)INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 210-225.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar, Murthy, T.A.V. and K, Manoj Kumar. 2006. Development of E-Journals Consortium in India: A New Approach for Resource Sharing in digital and Network Environment. In : 4th International Convention CALIBER-2006, Gulbarga, 2-4 February, 2006 (Eds: T.A.V. Murthy et al., ), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 350-363 Pp.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar, K, Manoj Kumar and Bhattacharjee, Jayanta. 2006. Digital Library Initiatives in India for Open Access: An Overview. In: 4th International Convention CALIBER-2006, Gulbarga, 2-4 February 2006 (Eds: T.A.V. Murthy et al.,), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 149-164 Pp.

Bhattacharjee, J., Sinha, Manoj Kumar, and K, Manoj Kumar. 2006. Quality Control Issues for Design, Development and Maintenance of Web Sites. In: 4th International Convention CALIBER-2006, Gulbarga, 2-4 February 2006 (Eds: T.A.V. Murthy et al.,), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 13-22 Pp.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Bhattacharjee, Jayanta.2006. Developing Institutional Repositories in University Libraries of North Eastern Region of India: A Case Study of Assam University, Silchar In: 4th Convention, PLANNER 2006, Mizoram University, Aizawl, 09-10 November, 2006. (Eds: Manoj Kumar K. et al.,), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 311-321pp.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Sahay, Saryugji. 2006. Status of Information Infrastructure and computerized Library and Information Services of University Libraries in India for Information Sharing and Global Access in Network and Digital Environment. In: International Conference on Digital Libraries, New Delhi, 5-8 December 2006. (Eds: Debal C. Kar ) Vol.1, TERI, New Delhi, 66 -89 Pp.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar , Rao, Venkata and Bhattacharjee, Jayanta . 2007. Quality Management Model for Knowledge Resource Management in University Libraries of North Eastern Region of India: An Assam University Library Experience. In: 5th International CLAIBER -2007: Information and Knowledge Management in Network World. Panjab University, Chandigarh, 8-10 February, 2007 (Eds: Manoj Kumar K. et. al., ) INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 227- 239 pp.


Sinha, Manoj Kumar, Chakraborty, Shankar and Bhattacharjee, Jayanta. 2007. Application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in College Libraries of Barak Valley (Southern Assam). In: Library as a Global Hub : Perspectives & Challenges, 5th Convention, PLANNER 2007, Gauhati University, Guwahati, 08-09 December, 2007. (Eds: Jagdish Arora. et al.,), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad Pp. 14-25.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2007. Automation and Networking of Public Libraries of North Eastern Region of India with Reference to Rural Libraries of Assam: A Proposal. In: Rural Libraries in the North- East India: Problems and Prospects: Proceedings of the National Seminar held at Gauhati University, Guwahati ,jointly organized by Dept of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati and Central Reference Library, Kolkata during March28-29, 2007 (Eds: Narendra Lahkar with a foreword by K. K. Kochukoshy), Central Reference Library, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Kolkata, Pp 350-367

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2008. Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Internet Awareness Amongst the College and University Teachers. In: From Automation to Transformation. 6th International CALIBER-2008, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Feb 28, 29 & March 1, 2008, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, Pp165- 175.

Sinha. Manoj Kumar. 2008. Open Access, Open Source Archives, and Open Libraries Initiatives for Universal Access to Knowledge and Information: An Overview of Indian Initiatives” In: Open Access, Open Source and Open Libraries (O3): Proceedings of the 6th Convention PLANNER-2008 , Nagaland University, Dimapur Campus, 6-7 November, 2008 , , INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, (Eds: Jagdish Arora et .al ) , pp. 305-319.

Sinha. Manoj Kumar. 2008. Academic and Special/ Technical Libraries in India in Networked and Digital Environment: An Overview. . In: Shaping the Future of Special Libraries: Beyond Boundaries: Proceedings of the International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL-2008) on “Shaping the Future of Special Libraries: Beyond Boundaries” Organised by Special Library Association (SLA) USA in association with IASLIC and SLP held at India Islamic cultural Centre, New Delhi from 26-28 November 2008. ( Eds: S.M. Dhavan et. al.,) , Ane Books , New Delhi, 2008 , pp 563-576.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2008. Development of Information Infrastructure in University Libraries of India for Resource Sharing in Networked and Digital Environment. In: Library Profession in Search of a New Paradigm , 23rd National Seminar of IASLIC, Bose Institute, Kolkata, December10-13, 2008, Special Publication No. 48, IASLIC, Kolkata, pp 115-131.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2009. Introducing Automation and Networking of Public Libraries Using KOHA with Special Reference to Rural Libraries of the North Eastern Region of India: A Conceptual Framework. In: Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN-2009) organised by DELNET, New Delhi held at Panjab University, Chandigarh from September 22-25 2009 (Eds: H. K. Kaul and V.K. Anand ) DELNET, New Delhi, pp134-171.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2009. Status of Internet Use Pattern and On-Line Access to E-Resources available under UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium: A Case Study of Assam University Library Users. In: Library / Information Users in Digital Era : Proceedings of XXVII All India IASLIC Conference (Eds: Amitabha Chatterjee, et. al.,) jointly organised by IASLIC , Kolkata and KIIT/KIMS University, Bhubaneswar, during December26-29, 2009 , No. 49 , pp 254-266. (ISBN 09723668) (A Peer Reviewed Publication)

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2010. Scenario of On-Line Access to E-Resources available under UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium with Special Reference to North Eastern Region of India : A Case study of Assam University Library Users. In: Conference Proceedings of International Symposium on Emerging Technologies and Changing Dimensions of Libraries and Information Services : ETTLIS-2010 organised jointly by Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT) , Waknaghat, Solan (Near Shimla) and Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida at JPUT , Solan during June 3-5 2010 ( Eds: Sanjay Kataria, John Paul Anbu K, and Shri Ram), K B D Publications , New Delhi , Pp. 436-446
( ISBN : 81-9079991-6 )

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Pandey, G.P. 2010. Digital Preservation of Manuscripts and E- Resources with Special Reference to North East India : An Overview. In: Proceedings of Three Day National Seminar on Role of Archivists and Writers in Preservation of National Heritage organised by Manipur University Library, Canchipur, Imphal under the aegis of National Library, Kolkata , Ministry of Culture , Govt. of India during 9-11 September, 2010 (Eds: Th. Khomdon Singh and R.Ramachandran) Siroi Publications , Thoubal, Manipur, Pp. 1-34.
(ISBN : 978-81-907418-3-5 )

Sinha, Manoj Kumar .2011.Design and Development of Digital Public Library Network for Automation ,Networking and Digitisation of Public Libraries in India : A Proposal. In: Three Day International Conference on Digital Library Management (ICDLM) : Extending benefits of modern technology to public , academic, and special libraries : Conference Papers , organised jointly by TERI, New Delhi, RRRLF, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during January 11-13, 2011(Eds. Editorial Committee, ICDLM-2011), TERI , New Delhi and RRRLF, Kolkata, West Bengal , Pp.84-105. ( ISBN : 978-81-7993-413-5 )

Sinha, Manoj Kumar .2011.Empowering Library Users in Academic Libraries in digital Era: A Case Study of Assam University Library. In: User Empowerment through Digital Technologies : International Conference on Convergence of Libraries , Archives and Museams (ICLAM-2011) organised jointly by National Institute of Fashion Technology , New Delhi, in collaboration with IFLA Art Libraries Section, C-DAC, Pune and RRRLF, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during February 15-17, 2011(Eds. Organizing Committee, ICDLM-2011), Pragun Publication (A D K Publishers Distributors Enterprises), New Delhi, Pp.205-217. ( ISBN : 978-93-8039-714-3)

Sinha, Manoj Kumar, Singha, Gouri and Sinha, Bimal. 2011.Usage of Electronic Resources available under UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium by Assam University Library Users. In: Towards Building a Knowledge Society: Library as Catalyst for Knowledge Discovery and Management: Proceedings/ 8th International CALIBER-2011 jointly organised by INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and Goa University, Goa during March 2-4, 2011(Eds. Jagdish Arora et. al., ), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, Pp.489-510. ( ISBN : 978-93-81232-00-2)(Paperback)

Sinha, Manoj Kumar, Rana, M.S., Sarmah, S.C., Majumder, A.J. 2011. Profile of Assam University Central (Rabindra) Library: A Retrospective Journey). In: Souvenir and Abstract of Two Day National Seminar on Collection Development in Academic, Public and Special Library and Information Centres in Digital Era with Special Reference to North East India (NSCD-2011) jointly organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar and Central Reference Library, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during February 10-11, 2011 (Eds: Manoj Kumar Sinha et. al.,).DLISc, Assam University, Silchar ,Pp.S-1to S-16.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar and Sarmah, Mukut. 2011. Development of Library and Information Science, AUS : A Few Steps Towards a Journey of Thousand Miles. In: Souvenir and Abstract of Two Day National Seminar on Collection Development in Academic, Public and Special Library and Information Centres in Digital Era with Special Reference to North East India (NSCD-2011) jointly organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar and Central Reference Library, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during February 10-11, 2011 (Eds: Manoj Kumar Sinha et. al.,).DLISc, Assam University, Silchar ,Pp.S-17to S-23.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2011. Status of Digital Library Consortium Initiatives in India for
Resource Sharing amongst Academic and Technical Libraries: An Overview .In : International Conference on Digital Libraries & Knowledge Organization – 2011 (ICDK-2011) organised by Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon during February 14-16, 2011 ( CD Version Published on the Occasion of ICDK-2011).


Seminar / Conference Abstracts

Sinha, M. K., Satpathy, K. C., Sahay, S.and Jayaswal, P.K. (1999). Role of Internet and Intranet in Academic Libraries of North East India with special reference to Assam University Library, Silchar. Abstracts.CALIBER ' 99 INFLIBNET / Nagpur University, Nagger 18-22 Feb'99

Sinha, M.K.Biswas, N.B.Satpathy, K.C.and Datta, M.K. (1999). Information Technology and Higher Education System in India.Abstracts Proceedings of 29th Annual Meet of AIAET & International Conference on Educational Culture in the 21st Century: Knowledge, Teacher and Technology, 29-31 Jan, 1999,Guwahati.P-15

Biswas, N.B., Satpathy, K.C. Sinha, M.K.and K.M.Baharul Islam (1999). Indigenous Knowledge for Human Resource Development and Educational Technology. Abstracts Proceedings of 29th Annual Meet of AIAET & International Conference on Educational Culture in the 21st Century: Knowledge, Teacher and Technology, 29-31 January 1999,Guwahati, P-15

Sinha, M.K. and Satpathy, Kishore (2000). Role of Library and Information Professionals in 21st Century. XIX IASLIC Conference, 13-16 November 2000, M.P. Council of Science & Technology, Bhopal .In: Library and Information Profession at the Crossroads, IASLIC, and Calcutta. 315P.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2006. Developing Institutional Repositories in University Libraries of India. In: International Conference on Digital Libraries, New Delhi, 5-8 December 2006. (Eds: Debal C. Kar) Vol.2, TERI, New Delhi, Pp.809.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2007. Human Resource Development and Manpower Planning for Digital Library and Information Services in Networked and Digital Library Environment: A Survey of University Libraries in India. In: ICSD-2007: International Conference on Semantic Web and Digital Library, 18-23 February 2007 (Eds: A.R. D. Prasad) DRTC, ISI Bangalore.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar, 2007. ICTs Based Library Human Resource Development for University Libraries of India in Networked and Digital Library Environment .In: Library as a Global Hub: Perspectives & Challenges, 5th Convention, PLANNER 2007, Gauhati University, Guwahati, 08-09 December, 2007. (Eds: Jagdish Arora. et al.,) INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, Pp.453.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2009. Information & Communication Technology and Internet Awareness amongst Research Scholars and University Teachers of North Eastern Region of India: An Empirical Study. In: Abstracts of National Seminar on Digitization and Networking of Library and Information Centers in North East India, January 9-10, 2009 jointly organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati and Central Reference Library, Kolkata, Pp. 9-10.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2009. Design and Development of North Eastern Library & Information Network (NEILIBNET) for N E Region of India: A Proposal. In: Abstracts of National Seminar on Digitization and Networking of Library and Information Centers in North East India, January 9-10, 2009 jointly organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati and Central Reference Library, Kolkata, Pp. 29

Singh, R.K. Joteen and Sinha, Manoj Kumar and. 2011. An Analysis of UGC-INFONET Services in Manipur University. In: Souvenir and Abstract of Two Day National Seminar on Collection Development in Academic, Public and Special Library and Information Centres in Digital Era with Special Reference to North East India (NSCD-2011) jointly organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar and Central Reference Library, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during February 10-11, 2011 (Eds: Manoj Kumar Sinha et. al.,).DLISc, Assam University, Silchar ,Pp.A-6.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar , Singha Gouri and Sinha, Bimal. 2011. Status of ICT and Internet Literacy amongst University Library Users of North Eastern States of India . In: Souvenir and Abstract of Two Day National Seminar on Collection Development in Academic, Public and Special Library and Information Centres in Digital Era with Special Reference to North East India (NSCD-2011) jointly organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar and Central Reference Library, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during February 10-11, 2011 (Eds: Manoj Kumar Sinha et. al.,).DLISc, Assam University, Silchar ,Pp.A-7.

Dhiman , Anil Kumar and Sinha, Manoj Kumar. 2011. Librarians as Information Managers in Digital Library Environment. In: Souvenir and Abstract of Two Day National Seminar on Collection Development in Academic, Public and Special Library and Information Centres in Digital Era with Special Reference to North East India (NSCD-2011) jointly organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar and Central Reference Library, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during February 10-11, 2011 (Eds: Manoj Kumar Sinha et. al.,).DLISc, Assam University, Silchar ,Pp.A-8.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar . 2011. Status of Information Technology Application in University Libraries of North eastern Region of India . In: Souvenir and Abstract of Two Day National Seminar on Collection Development in Academic, Public and Special Library and Information Centres in Digital Era with Special Reference to North East India (NSCD-2011) jointly organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar and Central Reference Library, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during February 10-11, 2011 (Eds: Manoj Kumar Sinha et. al.,).DLISc, Assam University, Silchar ,Pp.S-A-9.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar , Bhattacharjee, Jayanta. 2011. Role of INFLIBNET in Modernisation of University Libraries of North Eastern Region of India. In: Souvenir and Abstract of Two Day National Seminar on Collection Development in Academic, Public and Special Library and Information Centres in Digital Era with Special Reference to North East India (NSCD-2011) jointly organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar and Central Reference Library, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during February 10-11, 2011 (Eds: Manoj Kumar Sinha et. al.,).DLISc, Assam University, Silchar ,Pp.A-30-31.

Sinha, Manoj Kumar . 2011. Design and Development of Regional Knowledge Network for North Eastern Region of India (RKNNER) : A Proposal . In: Three Day National Seminar on Networking of Library and Information Centres of North east India in Digital Environment (NLICDE-2011) jointly organised by Central Library, NIT, Silchar and National Library, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) during March 21-23, 2011 (Eds: Kishor Chandra Stapathy and R.Ramchandran) NIT, Silchar ,Pp.56-57.

Research Publications Related to Life Sciences/ Ecology & Environmental Sciences

Datta Munshi, J., Sinha, M. K. and Lal, B.K. (1991). Phytochemical Screening and Quantitative Analysis of Certain Piscicidal Plants of Santhal Parganas. J. Freshwater Biol. 3(2): 77-181

Sinha, M.K., A.Kumar, Lal, B.K., Sarkhel, B.K. and Datta Munshi, J. (1992). Toxicity of Alkaloid Extract of Cassia fistula, L. on common guppy, Lebistes reticulatus (Peters) and on the Physico-chemical characteristics of water. J.Freshwater Biol. 4(1): 17-22

Sinha, M.K., Pandit, N., Saha, L.C. and Datta Munshi, J. (1992). Comparative Limnological study of two Religious ponds, Papharni and Sankhkund of Mandar Hill, Bounsi, Bhagalpur (Bihar). J.Freshwater Biol. 4(4): 255-259

Sinha, M.K. and Datta Munshi, J. (1994). Toxicity of Alkaloid Extract of Datura metel, L. on common Indian Air-breathing fishes Heteropnuestes fossilis and Anabas testiduneus (Bloch) in relation to Behaviour. J.Freshwater Biol. 6(4): 258-262

Sanjib Kumar, Sahay, S.S. and Sinha, M.K. (1994). Bioassay of Distillery Effluent on common Guppy Lebistes reticulates (Peter). Bull.Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 54: 309-316

Sinha, M. K. and Datta Munshi, J. (1996). Toxicity of alkaloid extract of Argemone mexicana, L., on Indian air-breathing fishes. Ad. Bios. , 15(2): 69-78.

Sinha, M.K., Adhikari, S., Roy, P.K., Datta Munshi, J. and Datta Munshi, J.S. (1997). Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM) evaluation of effect of alkaloid extract of Strychnos nux vomica on the gills of Labeo bata (Ham). J. Freshwater Biol. 9(4): 211-118.

Sinha, M.K., Sinha, A. K. and Adhikari, S. (1999). Toxic Effects of Alkaloid Extract of Strychnos nux vomica, Datura metel and Argemone mexicana on the Behaviour of Chromatophore and Mucous glands of Labeo bata (Ham). J.Environ. Biol., 20(4): 293-298.

Sinha, M. K., Adhikari, S. and Sinha, A. K. (1999). Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome induced Haematological Alteration in Indian Air-breathing FIsh, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch). Ad. Bios, 18 (1), 87-98.

Sinha, M.K. (1999). Transmission and Prevention of HIV / AIDS. Assam University Journal, 5(1):

Sinha, M. K., Datta Munshi, J. and Datta Munshi, J.S. (2001). Exploitation of Alkaloid and Saponin from Plant Resources of Santhal Praganas, Jharkhand. Int. J. For. Usuf. Mangt. , 2 (1&2), 69-76.







Research Papers in Books/ Chapters in Books

Sinha, M.K. , Sinha, A.K. and Adhikari, S. (2000). Effect of Copper Toxicity on Haematological Profile of Indian Major Carp, Labeo rohita. In: Industry, Environment and Pollution (Eds: Arvind Kumar and P. K. Goel) ABD Publishers, Jaipur, Pp 166-172

Seminar / Conference Papers or Abstracts

Sinha, M. K. and Anand Kumar (1992). Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM) evaluation of effects of alkaloid on gills of Indian major crap Labeo rohita (Ham). Abstract Proceedings of the 29th Annual Convention of Chemists, Indian Chemical Society.Bio, and E2

Sinha, M.K. (1992). Estimation of plasma protein, blood glucose and plasma cholesterol of the common Indian wall lizard, Hemidactylus flaviviridis (Daud) in relation to sex and size. Abstract Proceedings of the 29th Convention of Indian Chemist, Indian Chemical Society, Bio-17, and E7

Sinha, M.K., Datta Munshi, J.and Datta Munshi, J.S. (1998). Exploitation of Alkaloid and Saponin from Plant resources of Santhal Parganas, Bihar. Abstracts. Seminar on Environmental Problems in North East India.6th-7th Nov., 1998 Department of Ecology, Assam University, Silchar.

Sinha, M.K.and Datta Munshi, J. (1998). Biodiversity and Natural Resources of Santhal Parganas Forest: Need for its Conservation.Abstracts.Seminar on Environmental Problems in North East India, 6th-7th Nov. 1998, Department of Ecology, Assam University, Silchar

Sinha, M. K., Datta Munshi, J. and Datta Munshi, J.S. (1999). Efficacy of Biocidal Plants for Integrated Pest Management. Abstracts. National Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in North East India, 15th-17th March 1999, Department of Life Science, Assam University, Silchar P-27

Sinha, M. K. and Sharma, G.D. (1999). Biological Control and Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry: an appraisal, Abstracts. National Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in North East India, 15th-17th March 1999,Department of Life Science, Assam University, Silchar

Sinha, M. K., Datta Munshi, J. and Datta Munshi, J. S. (2000). Toxic Effects of Alkaloid Extract of Strychnos nux-vomica, L., on the ultra – structure of Indian Major Carp Labeo rohita (Ham), National Seminar on Environmental Issues & Priorities: Challenges of the Millennium, Abstract Volume, March 2-4, 2000, P40


Sinha, M. K. and Datta Munshi, J.S. (2000). Effects of Heavy metals Toxicity on Haematological parameters of Indian Major Carp Labeo rohita (Ham.). National Seminar on Environmental Issues & Priorities: Challenges of the Millennium, Abstract Volume, March 2-4, 2000, P40-41

Sinha, M.K. and Datta Munshi, J. S. (2000). Alkaloid Induced Ultra-Structural Changes in the Gill of Fish. National Symposium on " Current Trends in Wetland and Fisheries: Challenges of New Millennium " Abstract No.-9, 8th -9th Nov. 2000.

Biswas, N. B. and Sinha, M. K. 2001. Sustainable Development and Environmental Crisis in North Eastern India with special Reference to Endangered Flora and Fauna, VI Global Conference on Environmental Education, November 6-10, 2001, New Delhi, India, 21 P.

Sinha, M. K. and Biswas, N. B. 2001. Environmental Education in 21st Century: Role of Formal and Non-Formal Education. VI Global Conference on Environmental Education, November 6-10, 2001, New Delhi, India, 92-93 P.


Book Published (Life Sciences)

Sinha, Manoj Kumar , Datta Munshi Jayashree and Datta Munshi J.S. Eco-Toxicology of Biocidal Plants. Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 2010. Rs.795/- (ISBN: 81-8324-272-3)