Prof. V. Chandra Sekhar Rao

Prof. V. Chandra Sekahr Rao, HOD, Dept. of Library & Information Science, BRAOU has got immense experience in Library & Information Science and Open Distance Learning.

Professional Experience
Total Experience: 25 years

Experience in ODL Institutions: 22 years

Current Position and Employer: Professor of Library and Information Science, Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad.

Mode and Levels of Experience

 * Modes: Open Learning/Distance Education
 * Levels: Post-graduate Degree
 * Specialisations: Information Technology; Library and Information Science; Self-Learning Materials Development

Key Expertise

 * PG Level: Library and Information Science
 * PG Level: Distance Education

Positions Held
Positions Held in Last 10 Years:
 * 1) Controller of Examinations, BRAOU, from 25 Sept. 2006 to 12 Feb. 2008
 * 2) In charge, Computer Centre: BRAOU, From 25 Sept. 2006 onwards ...
 * 3) Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, BRAOU, from 22 Dec. 2004 to 25 Sept. 2005
 * 4) In charge University Librarian, BRAOU, from 25 Aug. 2001 to 12 March 2002
 * 5) Additional Director, Staff Training and Development, BRAOU, from 20-9-2004

Academic & Research Qualifications

 * PhD in Library Science, Andhra University, 1992
 * Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University

Books
1996 - Library Services for Distance Learners, co-edited with Murali Manohar. Book containing papers of the Special Session of IDEA Conference, hosted by Dr. BRAOU, Hyderabad, 22-24 November 1996 on From the Learner to the Learner: Developing Strategies towards better Student Support Services

Conference Papers
1998 - Impact of distance education on career development of library and information professionals in India. Paper presented at 49th FID Conference and Congress on Towards the New Information Society of Tomorrow: Innovations, Challenges and Impact, hosted by INSDOC, Jaipur and New Delhi, 11-17 October 1998

Chapters in Books

 * 1) Planning for change: Library and information services in open universities in the context of changing IT environment, co-authored with G. Saroja. In Prof. N. Guruswamy Naidu Festschrift Volume,1998
 * 2) Library and Information Science Education through Distance Learning: A Case Study of BLISc Programme at Andhra Pradesh Open University, co-authored with N. B. Inamdar. In Human Spirit: An Anthology Library Systems, edited by S. R. Ijari, C. R. Karisiddappa and B. V. Rajasekhar. Dharward: Karnataka University, 1996
 * 3) Educational facilities to scheduled castes in Dr B R Ambedkar Open University, coauthored with G. Saroja. In Synergy: Facets of Research in Open Learning, edited by M. Satyanarayana Rao, Hyderabad: Centre for Evaluation, Dr. BRAOU, p.76-87, 1994
 * 4) Book prices and library budgeting: A case study of budgeting science books in Dr. BRAOU Library, co-authored with V Rama Devi. In Distance Education: An interface.Hyderabad, Dr. BRAOU, p.183-187, 1992
 * 5) Open University Library and its relationship with Teaching/Learning Programmes: A Case Study with APOU Library System, co-authored with G. Sujatha. In Librarianship in Developing Countries: Problems and Prospects, edited by N Guruswamy Naidu, New Delhi: ESS Ess, p.247-253

Personal Information

 * Place of birth: Palakol, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
 * MailingAddress: Dept. Of Library And Information Science, Dr B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Road No.46, :Prof. G. Ram Reddy Marg, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033
 * Office Telephone: 040-23680469; Office Fax: 040-23544830
 * Email ID: Official: prof.vcsrao@braou.ac.in
 * E-mail ID: Personal: drvcsrao@rediffmail.com
 * Residence Telephone: 040-27645225
 * Mobile: 09346621463