Chitrakala Sp

Chitrakala has over twenty-four years of experience in the field of Library Science as a Librarian and Program Assistant – Reference & Collection Development. Her experience includes manual as well as computerized cataloguing, Classification, Serial Control, E-Journals, maintenance of the accession register and issuing of books/materials and event organizing. In addition, she was responsible to keep the collection of Library updated by way of purchasing books, journals, magazines and CDs.

She has commendable exposure in all functions of Library Management.

Program Assistant – Reference and Collection Development at The American Center (The American Library) (2013-06 – 2026-07)

The American Center was previously known as the American Library. It has since been transformed into a cultural and program center, in addition to serving as a knowledge-sharing hub. Responsible for organizing programs that align with U.S. policy goals.

This includes conducting STEM-related initiatives such as panel discussions with subject experts, robotics and CubeSat workshops, and theatre workshops. Overseeing the reference section, assisting patrons in accessing eLibraryUSA, providing Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), and offering Current Awareness Services (CAS). Curating resources by selecting titles from various sources to enhance the collection.

As the person in charge of the circulation section, contributing to quarterly statistical reporting, resolving catalog-related issues, and managing patron services.

Librarian at Alliance Française of Madras (2012-12 – 2013-05)

Responsible for Cataloguing, Classification and issuing of books and DVDs and CDs. Maintained software package Paprika for the purpose of cataloguing and circulation, stock taking work. Assisting in budgeting and purchase of books on a periodical basis to strengthen the collection of library.

Librarian at Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering (2009-09 – 2012-09)

Working as the head of the library. All functions and operations of fully automated library are under control. Responsible for Acquisition, Cataloguing, Classification, Indexing, Serial Control, E-journals from DELNET. Giving additional Reference service and Current Awareness service for users.

Librarian (Reported to Chief Librarian) at SRM Dental College (2002-11 – 2004-01)

Responsible for Cataloguing, Classification and issuing of books and CDs. Maintained software package CD/ISIS for the purpose of cataloguing and also assisted in budgeting and purchase of books on a periodical basis to strengthen the collection of library.

Librarian (Reported to Manager – Administration) at Software Solution Integrated Ltd. (SSI) (1999-01 – 2000-04)

In the role of the Librarian, responsible for Cataloguing, Classification and issuing of books and CDs. Introduced the Library Card process for issuing books and materials. Responsible for the budgeting and purchases of books on a periodical basis to upkeep the collection of the library.

Proof Reader at Scientific Publication Services Ltd. (1998-03 – 1998-12)

Responsibilities included correcting the grammatical error, spelling, page alignment and sentence formation of scientific books.

Masters in Library Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) in Library Information Science – Bishop Heber College, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University (1997)

MA Communicative English in Communicative English – Gandhigram (Deemed) University (1995)

National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) in Library Science – University Grants Commission (2012)