Kale Ravindra S.
Librarian — Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval, Gujarat
Contact Information
Institute
Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval, Gujarat
Email
kaleravi001@gmail.com
Phone
×××××× 6010
Location
Veraval, Gujarat, India
Online Profiles
Membership Details
Membership No.
ADI/ 2012/ L/ 04
Type
Life Member
Member Since
2012
About
RAVINDRA SURYAKANT KALE
Librarian | Library & Information Science Professional
Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval, Gujarat
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced Library and Information Science professional with 23 years of research experience and extensive academic, library, administrative and digital-library responsibilities. Currently serving as Librarian (Level 12) at Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval, where he has been working since March 2014. His professional interests include digital libraries, library automation, open access, institutional repositories, information technology, information behavior, classification and cataloguing.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• M.A. (Sanskrit) – The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 1997
• M.Lib. & Information Science – MS University of Baroda, 2000
• M.Phil. – Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara; research on E-Resources in Management with special reference to Open Access: An Evaluation 2009
• Ph.D. – Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (Pursuing)
• Additional qualifications include B.A. (Sanskrit & Gujarati), B.Lib. & Information Science, GSET/NET (Library Science), MS-CIT, CCC+, Diploma in Tabla and Diploma in Jyotish.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Librarian, Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval — March 2014–Present Previously served as College Librarian (Senior Grade), Assistant Librarian, Project Leader for the Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat Library Computerization Project, Supervisor in the National Bibliographic Database Project, Visiting Lecturer and Library Assistant.
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
• 23 years of research experience and extensive postgraduate teaching experience.
• 08 Published research papers in peer-reviewed/UGC-CARE-listed journals on open access, digital libraries, ICT in research, plagiarism, citation tools and information services and 05 Research Papers/Articles Published in Chapters in Books
• 15 papers are Presented at University, National and International conferences.
• Recent paper: “Lord Shiva and the Survival of Indian Knowledge: A Cultural, Philosophical, and Intellectual Perspective” presented at the National Conference Įावण fशवसपया[, 18th August 2026.
• 20 lectures as Invited resource person/lecturer for Ph.D. coursework, research ethics, plagiarism, open access, research metrics, copyright and Sanskrit e-resources.
DIGITAL LIBRARY & UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTIONS
• Developed SSSU Jyotih Institutional Repository with INFLIBNET support.
• Served as Nodal Officer for Shodhganga, Shodhshuddhi, Vidwan, IRINS, Shodh- Chakra and ILMS initiatives.
• Served as NAAC Assistant Coordinator and member of the NAAC Core Committee.
• Developed/managed university library and related digital resources and websites.
• Served in numerous university academic, administrative, recruitment, purchase, examination committee responsibilities.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Life Member of the Indian Library Association (ILA), Gujarat Granthalaya Seva Sangh, Society for Information Science, ADINET, MALIBNET, Library Professional Association, and Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS).
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Library & Information Science • Digital Libraries • Library Automation • Open Access • Institutional Repositories • Open-Source Software • ICT • Website Design • Information Behavior • Manuscript Conservation & Preservation • Copyright & IPR
CONTACT
Librarian, Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval – 362265, Gujarat
Email: kaleravi001@gmail.com | rk2414@sssu.ac.in
Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GJI6VIYAAAAJ&hl=en |
ORCID: 0000-0002-1235-8144 |
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravindra-kale-806b3520 |
Mobile: 6351006010
Librarian | Library & Information Science Professional
Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval, Gujarat
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced Library and Information Science professional with 23 years of research experience and extensive academic, library, administrative and digital-library responsibilities. Currently serving as Librarian (Level 12) at Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval, where he has been working since March 2014. His professional interests include digital libraries, library automation, open access, institutional repositories, information technology, information behavior, classification and cataloguing.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• M.A. (Sanskrit) – The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 1997
• M.Lib. & Information Science – MS University of Baroda, 2000
• M.Phil. – Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara; research on E-Resources in Management with special reference to Open Access: An Evaluation 2009
• Ph.D. – Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (Pursuing)
• Additional qualifications include B.A. (Sanskrit & Gujarati), B.Lib. & Information Science, GSET/NET (Library Science), MS-CIT, CCC+, Diploma in Tabla and Diploma in Jyotish.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Librarian, Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval — March 2014–Present Previously served as College Librarian (Senior Grade), Assistant Librarian, Project Leader for the Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat Library Computerization Project, Supervisor in the National Bibliographic Database Project, Visiting Lecturer and Library Assistant.
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
• 23 years of research experience and extensive postgraduate teaching experience.
• 08 Published research papers in peer-reviewed/UGC-CARE-listed journals on open access, digital libraries, ICT in research, plagiarism, citation tools and information services and 05 Research Papers/Articles Published in Chapters in Books
• 15 papers are Presented at University, National and International conferences.
• Recent paper: “Lord Shiva and the Survival of Indian Knowledge: A Cultural, Philosophical, and Intellectual Perspective” presented at the National Conference Įावण fशवसपया[, 18th August 2026.
• 20 lectures as Invited resource person/lecturer for Ph.D. coursework, research ethics, plagiarism, open access, research metrics, copyright and Sanskrit e-resources.
DIGITAL LIBRARY & UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTIONS
• Developed SSSU Jyotih Institutional Repository with INFLIBNET support.
• Served as Nodal Officer for Shodhganga, Shodhshuddhi, Vidwan, IRINS, Shodh- Chakra and ILMS initiatives.
• Served as NAAC Assistant Coordinator and member of the NAAC Core Committee.
• Developed/managed university library and related digital resources and websites.
• Served in numerous university academic, administrative, recruitment, purchase, examination committee responsibilities.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Life Member of the Indian Library Association (ILA), Gujarat Granthalaya Seva Sangh, Society for Information Science, ADINET, MALIBNET, Library Professional Association, and Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS).
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Library & Information Science • Digital Libraries • Library Automation • Open Access • Institutional Repositories • Open-Source Software • ICT • Website Design • Information Behavior • Manuscript Conservation & Preservation • Copyright & IPR
CONTACT
Librarian, Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval – 362265, Gujarat
Email: kaleravi001@gmail.com | rk2414@sssu.ac.in
Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GJI6VIYAAAAJ&hl=en |
ORCID: 0000-0002-1235-8144 |
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravindra-kale-806b3520 |
Mobile: 6351006010
Education
No. Examinations Name of the
Board / University Year of Passing Percentage of Marks Obtained Division / Class / Grade Subject
1 S.S.C.
Gujarat Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Gandhinagar 1985 53 % Second Class General
2 H.S.C.
Gujarat Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Gandhinagar 1991 43 % Pass Class Science
3 Draftsman Civil Technical Examinations Board, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar April 1989 51 % Second Class Civil
4 B.A.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara May 1995 53 % Second Class Sanskrit + Gujarati
5 M.A.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara April 1997 55 % Second Class Sanskrit Entire
6 B.Lib & Info. Sci The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara May 1999 68 % First Library Science
7 M.Lib & Info. Sci The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara April 2000 58.12 % Second Class Library Science
8 MS-CIT (Certificate) Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education Dec 2002 70 % First Computer Basics
9 G.S.E.T. Gujarat State Eligibility Test (The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara) Oct 2010 - - Library Science
10 N.E.T. University Grants Commission, New Delhi June 2012 - - Library Science
11 CCC+ SPIPA, Rajkot Sept 2015 80.00 % Distinction Computer
12 Diploma in Tabala The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara- Faculty of Performing Arts April 1992 53.33% Second Class Music-Tabala
13 Diploma in Jyotish Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval July 2013 52.33% Second Class Jyotish
14 Vastushatracharaya All India Federation of Astrologers, Societies, New Delhi June 2015 Vastu
Board / University Year of Passing Percentage of Marks Obtained Division / Class / Grade Subject
1 S.S.C.
Gujarat Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Gandhinagar 1985 53 % Second Class General
2 H.S.C.
Gujarat Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Gandhinagar 1991 43 % Pass Class Science
3 Draftsman Civil Technical Examinations Board, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar April 1989 51 % Second Class Civil
4 B.A.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara May 1995 53 % Second Class Sanskrit + Gujarati
5 M.A.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara April 1997 55 % Second Class Sanskrit Entire
6 B.Lib & Info. Sci The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara May 1999 68 % First Library Science
7 M.Lib & Info. Sci The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara April 2000 58.12 % Second Class Library Science
8 MS-CIT (Certificate) Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education Dec 2002 70 % First Computer Basics
9 G.S.E.T. Gujarat State Eligibility Test (The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara) Oct 2010 - - Library Science
10 N.E.T. University Grants Commission, New Delhi June 2012 - - Library Science
11 CCC+ SPIPA, Rajkot Sept 2015 80.00 % Distinction Computer
12 Diploma in Tabala The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara- Faculty of Performing Arts April 1992 53.33% Second Class Music-Tabala
13 Diploma in Jyotish Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval July 2013 52.33% Second Class Jyotish
14 Vastushatracharaya All India Federation of Astrologers, Societies, New Delhi June 2015 Vastu
Work Experience
No. Designation Name and Address of Employer Date of Joining Date of Leaving
1 Librarian (Level 12) Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Rajendra Bhuvan Road, Veraval 05-03-2014 Continue
2 College Librarian (Senior Grade) Narmada College of Management, MBA Programme, Shukla Tirth Road, Bharuch, Gujarat. 21-12-2005 04-03-2014
3 Assistant Librarian (Ad hoc basis) Prof. V.B Shah Institute of Management & R.V Patel College of Commerce (BBA & B.Com Self-financed College), Amroli, Surat 02-08-2003 20-12- 2005
4 Project Leader Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat Library Computerization project on behalf of Lokmangal Pratisthan 21-04-2003 01-08-2003
5 Supervisor National Bibliographic Database Project (NBD Project), funded by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, monitoring by Development Library Network (DELNET), New Delhi 01-03-2002 10-04-2003
6 Visiting Lecture Mahila Mahavidyalaya, (Affiliated to S.N.D.T University) Akota, Vadodara, Guj 01-04-2000 31-03-2001
7 Library Assistance Refinery Central Library (I.O.C.L), Vadodara 24-04-2000 30-06-2000
1 Librarian (Level 12) Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Rajendra Bhuvan Road, Veraval 05-03-2014 Continue
2 College Librarian (Senior Grade) Narmada College of Management, MBA Programme, Shukla Tirth Road, Bharuch, Gujarat. 21-12-2005 04-03-2014
3 Assistant Librarian (Ad hoc basis) Prof. V.B Shah Institute of Management & R.V Patel College of Commerce (BBA & B.Com Self-financed College), Amroli, Surat 02-08-2003 20-12- 2005
4 Project Leader Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat Library Computerization project on behalf of Lokmangal Pratisthan 21-04-2003 01-08-2003
5 Supervisor National Bibliographic Database Project (NBD Project), funded by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, monitoring by Development Library Network (DELNET), New Delhi 01-03-2002 10-04-2003
6 Visiting Lecture Mahila Mahavidyalaya, (Affiliated to S.N.D.T University) Akota, Vadodara, Guj 01-04-2000 31-03-2001
7 Library Assistance Refinery Central Library (I.O.C.L), Vadodara 24-04-2000 30-06-2000
Special Achievements
No. Title with Page No. Name of Journal With Vol. No., ISSN Whether Reviewed, Impact Factor, If Any No. of Co-Authors, If Any Whether You Are The Main Author
1. What is E-books and E-Journals: An Introduction Sp@rk International Online eJournal Vol VIII-Issue XVI (Aug 2015) 0975-7329 Referred No Yes
2. Competences and Skills for Librarian in the Electronic Era
शोधज्योतिः अङ्कः -१
Year-1, Issue-1 (January 2017) 2350-0700 Blind Peer Reviewed UGC Care Listed No Yes
3. Open-Source Software for Institutional Repository or Digital Library to manage the Open Access E-Resources Recent Trends (Special Issue) Vol. 6 Issue 1, (June 2019) 2348-9715 Peer Reviewed No Yes
4. Search Engines: An Introduction शोधज्योतिः अङ्कः -5
Year-5, Issue-5 (January 2023) 2350-0700 Blind Peer Reviewed UGC Care Listed Yes
Total Two Authors Yes
5. Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Research
(Page no. - 04-09) AYUDH : International Peer-Reviewed Referred Journal - Vol 1 Issue 100 (Oct 2023) 2321-2160 YES (Impact Factor 5.1) No Yes
6. Citations, styles and tool for researcher
(Page no. - 135-138) AYUDH : International Peer-Reviewed Referred Journal - Vol 1 –Issue 101 (Sept 2023) 2321-2160 YES (Impact Factor 5.1) No Yes
7. Zotero and Mendeley: Reference Management Software for Citation
(Page no. - 05-10) Surabhi : International Peer Reviewed Referred Journal - Vol. 1 Issue 79 (October 2023) 2349-4557 YES (Impact Factor 4.7) NO Yes
8. MS Word: A Tool to Make References
(Page no. - 23-27) Surabhi : International Peer Reviewed Referred Journal - Vol. 1 Issue 79 (October 2023) 2349-4557 YES (Impact Factor 4.7) No Yes
1. What is E-books and E-Journals: An Introduction Sp@rk International Online eJournal Vol VIII-Issue XVI (Aug 2015) 0975-7329 Referred No Yes
2. Competences and Skills for Librarian in the Electronic Era
शोधज्योतिः अङ्कः -१
Year-1, Issue-1 (January 2017) 2350-0700 Blind Peer Reviewed UGC Care Listed No Yes
3. Open-Source Software for Institutional Repository or Digital Library to manage the Open Access E-Resources Recent Trends (Special Issue) Vol. 6 Issue 1, (June 2019) 2348-9715 Peer Reviewed No Yes
4. Search Engines: An Introduction शोधज्योतिः अङ्कः -5
Year-5, Issue-5 (January 2023) 2350-0700 Blind Peer Reviewed UGC Care Listed Yes
Total Two Authors Yes
5. Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Research
(Page no. - 04-09) AYUDH : International Peer-Reviewed Referred Journal - Vol 1 Issue 100 (Oct 2023) 2321-2160 YES (Impact Factor 5.1) No Yes
6. Citations, styles and tool for researcher
(Page no. - 135-138) AYUDH : International Peer-Reviewed Referred Journal - Vol 1 –Issue 101 (Sept 2023) 2321-2160 YES (Impact Factor 5.1) No Yes
7. Zotero and Mendeley: Reference Management Software for Citation
(Page no. - 05-10) Surabhi : International Peer Reviewed Referred Journal - Vol. 1 Issue 79 (October 2023) 2349-4557 YES (Impact Factor 4.7) NO Yes
8. MS Word: A Tool to Make References
(Page no. - 23-27) Surabhi : International Peer Reviewed Referred Journal - Vol. 1 Issue 79 (October 2023) 2349-4557 YES (Impact Factor 4.7) No Yes
Address
Veraval, Gujarat, 362265, India