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M.S. Girish Rathod

Publications (4)

Transforming Academic Libraries for Inclusive and Digital-First Higher Education: A Comparative Study of Policy, Practice and Innovation in India and the United States

M.S. Girish Rathod · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

Academic libraries are undergoing a paradigm shift from passive repositories of information to dynamic, technology-enabled learning environments that promote inclusive, interdisciplinary, and AI-enhanced learning. This study presents a comparative analysis of academic library tra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i8761

Reimagining Librarianship: Policy Frameworks for Integrating Library Professionals into Teaching and Digital Literacy Initiatives

M.S. Girish Rathod · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

This study explores how library professionals can be integrated into formal teaching and digital literacy initiatives in India, especially in the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The digital transformation of higher education has expanded the role of librarian...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i7738

Library and Information Science (LIS) Education and Library Practice in India: Bridging the Gap or Deepening the Divide?

M.S. Girish Rathod · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

Library and Information Science (LIS) education in India faces a widening gap between academic instruction and professional practice, hindering the development of a workforce equipped to meet contemporary library demands. This study aims to examine the systemic factors behind thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i7724

The Future of Library Collections: Trends in Digitalization, Open Access and User Access

M.S. Girish Rathod · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

The collection management of libraries is undergoing a core shift driven by digitalization, open access (OA), and changing end-user expectations. This research paper examines how these interrelated trends are reshaping the future of libraries worldwide. Based on a critical litera...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i6696