Dr..

Janice Fernandes

Dr. Janice Fernandes

Library and Information Professional – Academic Support Manager

Dr.. Janice Fernandes

BRIEF PROFILE
Dr. Janice Fernandes
Library Manager -
Roehampton Library,
London, U.K.
Community Librarian –
London borough of
Wandsworth
CAREER PROFILE :

 Self-motivated and experienced librarian committed to Information Literacy.

 Good people management skills; experience and mentoring abilities
 Excellent communication, wide-ranging organizational and analytical skills, problem
solving attitude and always willing to learn.
 Continuing professional development activities; supporting and adding to learning,
teaching and research.

KEY SKILLS :

 Dynamic and pro-active in management, academic liaison, customer service and

interpersonal skills
 Competency with various library software and knowledge of working digitally.
 Ability to work in teams as well as to organize and supervise the work of others.
 Proficient in the use of ICT; Word processing, Spreadsheets and presentations
 Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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 Knowledge of current practices, new technologies, and trends in information

handling
 Participation in professional groups and library networks
 Actively involved in project management both in academic setting as well as at the
parish level.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS :

FHEA : Fellowship of Higher Education Academy qualification, U.K. 2023

Ph. D : Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune 2013 - 2017
Thesis - Impact of Accreditation on Engineering College Libraries
in Mumbai.
M. Phil : Allagappa University, Tamil Nadu, 2008, First Class
Dissertation - Planning, designing and setting up of a technical college
library with respect to infrastructure, collection development, automation
and e-resources : a study.
M.L.I.Sc. : Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 2003, First Class
B.L.I.Sc. : Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 1996, First Class
B.Sc. : Bachelor’s degree in Science, University of Mumbai, 1989, First Class
UGC-NET : Cleared the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship University Grants
Commission, 2013

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

1 UWL Festival of Teaching
and Learning
2 B.B.C. news
3 National Acquisitions Group
U.K
3 Libraries Connected
seminar
4 GLL Award, U.K.
5 GNIMS 5th National
Research Conference
6 NMIMS- KLA National
Library Conference
7 SLIM21 Lib software
8 American Consulate Library
9 SNDT Women’s University
Presented a research paper titled “Assessing the impact
of personalised information literacy instruction: A case
study of LCM”. July 2023
Co-presented a paper titled “The academic library’s
contribution to creating employable graduates” July 2022
Interviewed for a motivational series on “Libraries
providing positivity during lockdown” March 2021
Awarded NAG Public Library Project Grant for ‘The
Roehampton Kaleidoscope’ April 2021
‘Libraries: A place for us all’ University of Warwick
campus, Coventry June 2019
Awarded People’s Manager for the Year Wandsworth
Libraries Oct 2018
Best Paper Award 2014. Paper : Building an Institutional
Repository in an Engineering College Library.
Best Paper Award 2014. Paper : The influence of
Accreditation on Innovative Library Services and
Products.
Successfully organized a 2-day National workshop on
‘Library Management using 21st century tools and
techniques’, Oct 2012.
Presentation on ‘Human Resource Management in
libraries and information centres’, Aug 2012
Invited as a Resource person for presentation and panel
discussion on Librarianship : Challenges and
Opportunities, June 2012

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Recent Research Publications :

1. Recruitment practices in Academic libraries in Great Britain – published in the Polish

Library Management Journal ‘Zarzadzanie Biblioteka’ June 2021
2. Public library services in the U.K. – A vision for the future published in the Polish
Library Management Journal ‘Zarzadzanie Biblioteka’ 1(9), 85-93. Mar 2018
3. The impact of accreditation on engineering college libraries in Mumbai with regard to
infrastructure published in the International Journal of Library and Information Science
(IJLIS), Volume 6, Issue 6, Nov–Dec 2017.
4. Impact of Accreditation on Collection Development of Engineering College Libraries,
proceedings of the National Conference organised by NMIMS and TCS, Mumbai, June
2015.

Keynote speaker at recent Webinars :

1. “Information for all – stories from the UK” at the International Conference on
Research Methodology in Science organized by Vasantrao Naik Arts, Commerce and
Science college, Raigad India Aug 2023 (scheduled)
2. “Librarianship and beyond – stories from the U.K.” at the International Webinar
organized by KET Schools of Management and BKC Knowledge Network, Mumbai,
India Aug 2023
3. “Research as a profession and a passion” at the One Day Online International
Conference organized by Balasaheb Desai Foundation’s Smt. Vijayadevi Desai Senior
College, Satara, India July 2023
4. “Challenges and opportunities in Research” at the International Conference
organized by S. K. College, Mumbai, India April 2023
5. “Scholarly concerns in Academic Research” at the International Multidisciplinary
Conference on “Recent Trends in Library Science, Humanities, Social Sciences,
Commerce & Management, Science & Technology” organized by Deshbhakt
Anandrao Balwantrao Naik Arts and Science College, Kolhapur, India March 2023
6. “Research and Development in Educational Sectors” at the International
Multidisciplinary Conference in Library Science, Humanities, Social Sciences,
Commerce & Management, Science & Technology” organized by R.D. National
College, Mumbai Jan 2023
7. “Writing a Literature Review” at the International Conference organized by Jawahar
Arts, Science & Commerce College, Usmanabad India Oct 2022
8. “Towards a Newer Librarianship – Looking ahead” at the International
Multidisciplinary Conference organized by Shirdi Sai Rural Institute's Arts, Science
and Commerce College, Ahmednagar, India Nov 2021

Additional topics include - Techniques of writing a research paper, Research Methodology,

Facets of good research, Ph. D Thesis and Synopsis, Time management for researchers etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

Academic Support Manager, University of West London (May 2023 – till date)
The job profile includes the following:
 Lead the provision of academic support within the library for a group of designated
colleges by line management and development of the Academic Support team.
 Assume responsibility for day-to-day relationships and communications between the
library and the designated colleges.

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 Manage the relevant library budgets for the designated colleges to ensure they meet
requirements and provide value for money. Contribute to decision making for cross-
disciplinary material library budgets.
 Ensure the creation, maintenance and analysis of appropriate management
information to ensure that evidence-based decisions can be made
 Evaluate the quality and impact of the work of the team of librarians working with
the designated colleges to ensure the student experience is continuously improving.

Subject Librarian, University of West London (Oct 2021 – May 2023)

The job profile included the following:
 Designing and teaching information literacy classes to all levels of students and staff
 Offering specialist 1-2-1 support to students and staff with LCM including workshops
and drop-ins as required
 Developing learning materials in a range of different media for staff and students
 Collection development and maintenance to support teaching, learning and research
 Respond to and report on library feedback and evaluation of different types to
measure the quality and impact of work done
 Liaison with academics of the school to understand and meet student needs
 Liaison with various library teams to implement and support technologies,
methodologies and projects to support academics and research students
 Represent the library at various levels both internally and externally, to provide a
two-way flow of information and share knowledge and good practice

Library Manager , Roehampton Library and Community Librarian – London Borough

of Wandsworth Libraries (Oct 2017 – Jan 2021)
The job profile included the following –
 Responsibility for the building and its facilities, including Health and Safety, Children
and safeguarding, Fire Safety
 Recruitment, Staff Training, Appraisals, staff support and motivation
 Selection of book stock, purchasing and approvals
 Budgeting, Purchases and Banking
 Community outreach services including liaison with local agencies like Wandsworth
Council and local Councilors, Roehampton Forum, University of Roehampton and
other outreach agencies and voluntary organizations

Senior Library Assistant, (Oct 2016 – Oct 2017).

London Borough of Lewisham - Deptford Library and Downham Library

The job description included the following –

 Customer Service including engagement, information provision and support , book
displays and events
 Deal with a wide range of enquiries providing accurate and relevant information
 Supervise library assistants, create work rota and provide advice and assistance when
required
 Operate all ICT facilities, equipment and services in the hub library supporting
customers
 Arrange and deliver outreach and community engagement with a range of local and
community partners
 Finance, banking and handling of monies in accordance with established procedures

Librarian, Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mumbai (Aug 2005 – Aug 2016)

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Xavier Institute of Engineering, is a prestigious Catholic academic institution conducting four

year degree courses in the field of Electronics and Telecommunications, Computers and
Information Technology.

Librarian, St. Xavier’s Technical Institute, Mumbai (Jan 1990 - July 2005)
St. Xavier’s Technical Institute is a reputed autonomous Polytechnic conducting Engineering
Diplomas, besides running Computer hardware and software courses.

JOB PROFILE – XIE and XTECH

 Library Administration and Management of library staff.
 Purchase of all print and electronic resources
 Budgeting and Financials of all library resources – print and online
 Supervised Cataloguing and Circulation of all information resources.
 Reference and referral service and assistance in research and dissertations
 Projects like Book Bank, Career development fairs, Information Literacy Programmes
and Institutional Repository
 Routine Library matters like Library Orientation, User studies, Training to students
and faculty, Stock taking, Statistical analysis and Reporting .

FORMER ACHIEVEMENTS :
 Have been at the helm of affairs both in the academic as well as the public library.
 Formulated a number of policies and procedures through interaction with
management and faculty representatives.
 Have been instrumental in planning, designing and setting up the Degree college
library according to governmental norms
 Providing training and consultancy in library automation and the use of library
software to various institutes.
 Experienced in communication with different governmental queries and preparing
various reports as required by the management from time to time.
 Editor of the college magazine as well as Church bulletins.

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES : Reading, Writing, Event Management and Social work.