University Librarian (Professor Grade) at MS University
Senate Member at MS University
Dr. Mayank Trivedi is currently the University Librarian (Professor Grade) of Smt. Hansa Mehta Library and a Senate Member at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. As a University Librarian of the MSU, Dr. Trivedi contributed immensely to its overall development. Smt. Hansa Mehta Library was ranked among the top ten best libraries across the nation in India Today - Nielson Survey (2016). He has initiated the development of the Open Knowledge Gateway (OKG) and IR @ MSU
He is a science graduate with a Diploma in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science, with exposure to a several-advanced training program on the application of IT to Library Management.
He also contributes to various other activities in MSU through the following affiliations:
• Member, IQAC Committee, Academic Integrity Committee, Annual Report Committee and Member Secretary, Library Committee
Prior to this, he was a University Librarian & Publication Officer at Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar where he redesigned the infrastructure and designed the web portal of Bhaikaka Library. He established a new Medical Library from grass root level at CU Shah Medical College as per the MCI norms. He got rich experience at Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Government Dental College & Hospital and MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar. He started his career from Cadila Labs Ltd. Ahmedabad, where he carried out automating the R&D Library and transforming it into the state-of-the-art establishment.
He is a recipient of IFLA, SHASTRI Fellowships, ETD (Travel Grants) and a LeAP Awardee-MHRD(2020), The Most Dynamic Librarian Award and has visited several countries concerning various assignments.
He is affiliated as an advisor, expert member and examiner of various organizations like UPSC, Universities, Web portals, and a contributor for National Digital Library of India (NDLI). Since 2015, he is contributing activity towards open and distance learning. He was made Co-ordinator, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Vadodara centre; where he is performing all types of research and teaching duties like conducting examination, paper setting, counseling etc. for all courses offered by BAOU.
He has organized numerous Workshops/Training Programs/Seminars/Conferences
Under his guidance, 11 students have been conferred Ph.D. degree and 8 research scholars are pursuing a Ph.D.. In 22+ years of professional career, he has published 40+ papers, delivered 100+ lectures, authored/edited 5+ important books, and sponsored various causes and supported a number of organizations associated with the Library and Information Science field.