Dr. N. Yadagiri
Asst. Librarian
National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad
(jointly promoted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India & Government of Telangana)
Email: yadagirinirudi@gmail.com : Mobile: 9908320359 office: 040-23000472
- Contact Information
- Name: Dr. Yadagiri Nirudi
- Designation: Assistant Librarian & Faculty (Computer Applications)
- Institution: National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad
- Email: yadagirinirudi@gmail.com
- Nationality: Indian
- Pursuing – MA(Lang) Telugu from Osmania university, evening college
- Research Degree Details
- PhD Title: Use of Information Technology in Tourism and Hospitality Libraries in Telangana State: A Study
- University: Osmania University
- Guide: Dr. K. Nageswara Rao, Director, DESIDOC, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India.
- Professional Memberships: Life Member of ALSD (Association of Library Science & Documentation, AP) and TSLA (Telangana Library Association).
Total Experience: Academic & Administration 19+Years
- 6. Courses Taught
- Computer Applications – BBA (Tourism & Hospitality), I Semester
- Fundamentals of Computers – BLISc & MLISc (Theory & Practical ODL Mode)
- Scholarly Communication - BLISc
7. Curriculum / Course Content Development:
Course Content Writer – MLISc Programme
- University: B. R. Ambedkar Open University
- Year: 2025 (Officially Published by Dr. BRAOU)
- Course: Foundation of Information and Communication (Seminar–I)
Units Developed:
- Unit 1: Generation of Information – Modes and Forms
- Unit 7: Information System Concepts and Computers
- Unit 10: Databases, Library & Information Networks and Repositories
- 8. Research Publications: Journal Articles
- Open Educational Resources to Support Learning, Teaching, and Research in Tourism
NITHM Journal of Tourism & Hospitality Management, 2012 - Transforming LICs from Managing Information to Managing Knowledge
International Journal of Contemporary Issues, 2012 - Evolution of User Satisfaction with RFID in Libraries: A Case Study of NITHM Library
EARTH Journal, 2022 - Does Cloud Computing Solve the Problems of Library and Information Centres?
IJLIS, 2012 - Semantic Web and the Libraries: An Overview
International Journal of Library Science, 2013 - Use of Information Technology in Tourism and Hospitality Libraries in Telangana: A Working Paper on Selected, Journal of Research in Librarianship 10 (3), 58-68 (2023)
Book Chapters
- Yadagiri, N. (2013). Use of WWW for teaching–learning of LIS through distance learners’ perceptions. Pearl Books, New Delhi.
- Yadagiri, N., Yadagiri, S., & Ramesh, P. (2024). Artificial intelligence in libraries: An overview. In Bhushan, V. Senthil & D. Arora (Eds.), Management of Digital Information Resources. Allied Publisher Pvt. Ltd.
- Seminars / Workshops / Academic Leadership
Organised
- Seminar Convener, One-Day National Seminar on Emerging Technologies in Future Libraries NITHM, Hyderabad – 07 December 2025
Resource Person
- MCR HRD Institute of Telangana – Quality of Education in Vocational Courses (Tourism & Hospitality), 2025
- Three-Day National Workshop on “Management & Use of E-Resources”, 01–03 October 2016, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (Dr. BRAOU), Hyderabad.
- Problem-Solving Scenarios–II (Using Technology), One-Week Training Programme on Orientation and Sensitization of Tourist Police, NITHM, Hyderabad, 06–11 October 2025 (Sponsored by Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of Telangana).
Important Workshop attended
- Training Programme on Management of Media and Public Relations (GoI), conducted by Dr. MCR HRD Institute of Telangana under the Centre for International Relations & Society (CIRS), 09–11 September 2024
- Participant – AICTE Sponsored One-Week Online Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Digital Resources Management in Libraries”, organized by HRDC, JNTUH, 29 November – 04 December 2021.
- Participant – ERNET India–IISc Joint Workshop on Mobile IPv6 and Network Layer Mobility Management, organized by the Department of ECE, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), 18 January 2013,
- 10. Editorial & Academic Contributions
- Associate Editor – Emerging Aspects of Redefining Tourism & Hospitality (EARTH) Journal
- Institutional Responsibilities
- RFID-Based Library Automation: Successfully implemented RFID technology for library operations (2016)
- Library Automation using KOHA (Open Source ILMS): Implementation, customization, and ongoing administration (2016 – Present)
- Convener, Library Committee: Procurement planning, tendering process, and resource acquisition (2016)
- Alumni Coordinator: Student relations, alumni database management, alumni meets, and engagement activities (2019 – Present)
- Website Coordinator: Institutional website content development, updates, and maintenance (2018 – Present)
- Member, Admissions Committee: Participation in student admissions, counselling, and selection processes (2013 – Present)
- Member, National & International Conference Committees: Academic event planning, coordination, and execution (Various Years)
- Social Media & Press Coordination: Institutional branding, outreach, media liaison, and digital communication (2015 – Present)
- Chief Warden, Hostel: Administration of hostel facilities, student welfare, discipline, and safety (November 2024 – Present)
- Maintenance Officer: Engineering Wing, infrastructure supervision and coordination (2025)
- Co-Convener, ISO Certification Committee: Documentation, compliance, and audit coordination (2021)
- Liaison Officer (Karimnagar District): Coordination for HSRT Skill Course implementation and outreach (2015)
- Liaison Officer: SIHM, Sangareddy District – academic and administrative coordination (2025 – Present)
- Government Programmes Liaison Officer
- 1st Telangana State Formation Day Celebrations: Government of Telangana – Tank Bund, Hyderabad (2015)
- Miss World – 72nd Edition: International Cultural & Tourism Event, India (07–31 May 2025)
- World Tourism Day Celebrations: Annual State-Level Celebrations conducted by
Government of Telangana & Government of Andhra Pradesh (Various Years) - North East Connect – Governor’s Programme: Inter-State Cultural & Tourism Promotion Event (2025)
- COP-11 Programme: Organized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh (Year as notified)
- India Travel Mart (ITM): National Tourism Promotion & Trade Event (Various Years)
- Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence in Libraries · Digital Libraries · Library Automation · ICT in Education · Knowledge Management · Tourism & Hospitality Information Systems
- Languages Known
- Telugu – Read / Write / Speak
- English – Read / Write / Speak
- Hindi – Read / Write / Speak
- Blood Donor: Regular Blood Donor: Frequently donates blood to patients in need through Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and ESI Hospital, Hyderabad.
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Hyderabad
Date: 11/03/2026