My respectful Ph.D. research guide and renowned
Library and Information Science Prof. Dr. ANJAIAH MOTHUKURI, Sir, (Department
of Library and Information Science, Dravidian University) has retired from his
noble service on 31st August 2021. He is a highly educated professor &
dedicated nearly 40 years of his service to the academic and research sector. He has
completed Two Ph.Ds. one in Political
Science, another one in Library and Information Science. Currently, he is
pursuing his 3rd Ph.D. from Kakathiya University, Warangal, Telangana State. Apart
from these He is holding lots of credentials and prestigious awards.
“A surprising motivational fact and message for every
people is that Prof. Dr. Mothukuri Anjaiah started his career as a TWO Wheeler
Mechanic”.
“Teaching is the profession that creates all
other professions” we are grateful that Prof. Dr. ANJAIAH MOTHUKURI, Sir, chose to be a teacher and we learned under
his umbrella of expertise. He contributed so much time and effort to us and the
University. He has worked tirelessly in shaping us in our research works and led us on the right
path,
I would like to say a heartfelt thank to Prof.
Dr. ANJAIAH MOTHUKURI, Sir the teacher who taught us to learn even outside our
classrooms and encouraged us to think outside the box. The teacher is the most
influential person in a student’s life after our parents. We pray for you him
and his family to get every good thing in their life.
Profile of Professor Dr. ANJAIAH MOTHUKURI
Dr.Anjaiah Mothukuri presently working as
Asst.Professor in the Dept. of Library and Information Science, University
Library, Dravidian University, Kuppam. He has completed Two (2) Ph.Ds. in
Political Science and Library Science. At present, he is doing his 3rd Ph.D.
from Kakathiya University, Warangal, and Telangana State. Dr. Mothukuri Anjaiah
started HIS career as a TWO Wheeler Mechanic.
• Experience in Teaching: Nearly 30 years of
teaching experience. Dr. Anjaiah has been teaching to Library science students
and also taking classes for various Competitive examinations like IAS, Group-I,
II, & III, IV, DSC, EDCET, Police constable and Gurukula Librarians.
• Research Experience: Dr. Anjaiah has a rich
experience in research . Under his guidance, 4 Ph.Ds and 39 M.Phils were
awarded. At present, he is supervising for (10) Ph.D. and (3) M.Phil. Research
scholars. He is also guiding for other University Ph.D. research scholars such
as JNTU (Kakinada), Bharathiar and Rayalaseema Universities.
• Research Articles Published: Dr. Anjaiah has
published 35 research articles in National and International Peer-Reviewed
& Indexed Print Journals as well as Online Journals. He has also
Participated & Presented 112 research including general papers at National
& International Seminars/ Conference/Symposia and Work-shops.
• Books Published: Dr.Anjaiah has published two
International Books such as Role of Information Communication in the knowledge
Society, and Library Support Services to Distance learners In India” by VDM
Publishers, Germany, and Library Support Services To Distance learners,
Published By Center For Publications, Dravidian University, Kuppam and Public
Personal Management, Published by Students Helpline, Hyderabad & other 8
books relating to distance learners (Course Material) Published by SDLCE,
Kakathiya University, Warangal, DDE, S.V.University,Tirupati and DDE, Dravidian
University, Kuppam.
• Contribution to Professional Development:
• Member, Board of Studies (BoS), Library and
Information Science, Dept. of Lib. & Information Science ,(FY 2018-2020),
Kakathiya University, Warangal.
• Member: Editorial Board, Global Journal of
Academic Librarianship (GJAL-2018)
• Member: National Advisory Editorial Board,
Library Progress (International)-A Peer Reviewed Refereed Journal (2018).
• Mentor/Reviewer for Online International
Journal: International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science.
• Member in Professional Organizations:
* I LA, IASLIC, APLA, IDEA, MALA
* Executive Member: Indian Distance Education
Association (IDEA)
* Co-Option Member, ASLD, Hyderabad.Telangana
state
• Radio Talks and Radio Lessons: He has also
given 10 Radio Talks on various topics at All India Radio, Warangal Station and
produced 20 Radio Lessons for SDLCE Students, Kakathiya University, Warangal.
He has delivered many guest lectures at Refresher Course Programmes, conducted
by UGC, New Delhi and Zilla Granthala Samsta, Warangal. Khammam, Adilabad,
Nizamabad and Warangal Districts for Grade- III Librarians Training Programmes
as resource person and also in the capacity of Coordinator.
Awards Received By Dr. Anjaiah:
1. The National Integration Award-2019, Health
Care International, Hyderabad, Telangana State.
2. Distinguished Social Scientist Award-2018, By
S.C. Ray Educational Trust, West Bengal
3. The Best (LIS) Teacher Award-2018, The Madras
Library Association, Madras (MALA), Tamilnadu.
4. Bharatharatna Dr. APJ Kalam Gold Medal
Award-2018, Global Economic Progress & Research Association, Tamilnadu.
5. RULA–(Research Under Literal Access) – Best
Research Paper Award-2018, Jointly Dr.M.Anjaiah & H.K.Karthiban, New Delhi,
India.
