Conference / Seminar:

Yagnik, S. R., Patel, N. R. & Zala, L. N. (2010). Newspaper database management at MICA’s Knowledge Exchange & Information Centre. In R. C. Gaur, F. Zarndt, D. R. Gupta, & K. Gaur (Eds.). IFLA international newspaper conference 2010: Digital preservation and access to news and views – conference papers 25th – 28th February, 2010 (pp 112 -116). New Delhi: IGNCR & IFLA.

Patel, N. R., Yagnik, S. R. & Zala, L. N. (2009). WINISIS is a boon: No cost for automation at School libraries. In R. Bharucha, P. Shah & R. Kumbar (Eds.) Role of school librarians in education (pp. 41-45). Seminar organised jointly ADINET and J.G. Intrntional School on 15th November 2009 at Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad: ADINET.

Yagnik, S. (2008). Libraries, librarians and changing environment in 21st Century. In U. A. Thaker & C. N. Rawal (Eds.), Library & Information Science in 21st Century. Vallabh Vidyanagar: Dept. of Lib. & Inf. SC, Sardar Patel University.

Yagnik, S. R. (2008, August 9). Bibliographic control in electronic media. In R. Barocha (Ed.), Seminar on Current trends in libraries in the digital era (pp. 28-32). Ahmedabd: ADINET, INFIBNET & AMA.

Yagnik, S. R. & Patel, N. R. (2007, August 11). Best practice performed by Knowledge Exchange & Information Centre at MICA. In R. Barocha (Ed.), Seminar on Best Practice. Ahmedabad: ADINET, INFLIBNET & AMA.

Yagnik, S. R. & Zala, L. N. (2006). Open access to official statistics and publications of Government of various countries and international organistaions. In Open Access Resources on the Internet (24-27). Ahmedabad: ADINET & INFLIBNET.

Yagnik, S. R. (2005). Collection development and content management of electronic resources in Knowledge Management & Information Centre (KEIC) at MICA. In V. D. Srivastava & et. al. (Eds.), Digital Collection Dev elopement and E-Journal Management in Libraries (pp. 63-71). Ahmedabad: INFIBNET.

Yagnik, S. R. (2005). Branding procedure for library and its products and services. In by R. Raina, D. K. Gupta & R. C. Gaur (Eds.), Library management: trends and opportunities(382-389). New Delhi: Excel Books & Management Library Network.

Yagnik, S. R. (2003). Funding agencies for professional upliftment. In Trends in Librarianship: Conference Proceeding (pp. 41-44). Ahmedabad: ADINET, AMA, INFLIBNET.

Anil Kumar, Yagnik, S. R. & Pathak, P. (2002). Impact of IT in special libraries. In Managing Information Technology for Libraries and Information Centres in Changing Environment (pp. 20-24). Ahmedabad: ADINET, AMA & INFLIBNET.

Use of CDS/ISIS software in MICA Library. Paper presented in CDS/ISIS workshop organised at ATIRA by NISSAT, INFIBNET, and ADINET in 2001.

Vekata Kesavan, R. & Yagnik, S. R. (2001, January 3-6). Ensuring quality management in marketing and advertising libraries. In S.M. Dhavan (Ed.), ILA 46th Conference on Quest for Quality Strategies and Applications in Library and Information Services (750-760). New Delhi: ILA.

Yagnik, S. R., Thomas, A. K. & Patel, N. (2001, March 15-16). Digitisation of the MICA library. In M.K.R. Naidu, A. Jamberkar, S.M. Salgar, & T.S. Kumbar (Eds.), Creation and Management of Digital Resources (pp. 91-99). Pune: Pune University

Yagnik, S. R. (2000) Convergence of librarianship, mass media, marketing and advertising. In Second National Convention of MANLIBNET on challenges. Gaziabad: IMT. (Paper was distributed but not published in the proceedings).

Yagnik, S. R. (1999). Information sources in advertising, marketing and mass media. In National Convention on Business Management Information: Current Scene and Future Trends, (pp. 120-128). Ahmedabad: NICOM & AMA.

Yagnik, S. R. (1996). Database management in MICA Libraries. In CALIBER 1996 Conference at M.S. University, Baroda. Ahmedabad: IFLIBNET

Yagnik, S. R. (1996). Use of CDS/ISIS in MICA Library. In Souvenir for M.J. Dalal(45-48). Surat: South Gujarat University.

Majmudar, K. J. & Yagnik, S. R. (1987). Keeping track with non-receipt of journals. International Library Movement.

Presentation :

Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in content management systems in library. UGC sponsored National level workshop on digital content management during 11-13 March 2010. Organized by Dept. of LIS, Gujarat University, and INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad.

Newspaper Database Management at MICA’s Knowledge Exchange & Information Centre (KEIC). IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010, 25 – 28 February 2010 at IGNCA, New Delhi.

Use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) in Library Services on 5th Jan. 2010. Theme “Library Automation, Digital Libraries, ICT based Library Services, OSS, E-Resources etc. use of technology in library”. Five day workshop on library automation (IPRTPLA) collaboration with INFLIBNET between 04/01/2010 to 08/01/2010. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan

Changing role of librarian. Theme: Recent Trends and Issues in Academic Librarianship. Third refresher course on the subject Library & Information Science from 26th October to 14th November, 2009 at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

Plagiarism. Theme: Recent Trends and Issues in Academic Librarianship. Third refresher course on the subject Library & Information Science from 26th October to 14th November, 2009 at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

Marketing communication for Library Professionals. IASLIC Zone – 2 National Seminar on Re-defining the role of librarian in electronic era, 7th November 2009. Seth P.T. Mahila College of Arts & Home Science , Surat.

New image for library professionals . Master of Library & Info. Science students of various Gujarat Universities on 30th December 2008 at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

Archives and archives management. Theme: Quality Maintenance/Assurance in Academic Librarianship 2nd Refresher Course in Library Science 2008. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

Reputation management for library and information science professionals. National Conference on “Libraries in 21st Century 18th -19th October 2008 Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc. S.P. University, VallbhVidyanagar.

Bibliographical control: Electronic media on 19.02.2008. UGC sponsored refresher course Emerging issues in library and information science 04.02.2008 to 24.02.2008. Saurashtra Univeristy Rajkot.

Role of the Librarians in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment on 29th March 2008 at Sri R. K. Parikh Arts and Science College Petlad.

Address on Ranganatha’s philosophy and knowledge management on Ranganatha’s Day celebration on 25th August, 2007 at Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

Economics of information. Information and Knowledge Management in Academic Libraries Refresher Course in Library Science 11th June to 30th June 2007 Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

Marketing communications (MARCOMS) for library professionals. Theme: Information and Knowledge Management in Academic Libraries, Refresher Course in Library Science 11th June to 30th June 2007 Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

Invitee for Library & Traditional Knowledge in Workshop on National Knowledge Commission: The Gujarat Initiative, March 22, 2007. Organized by Dr. Babasahed Ambedkar Open University at GCERT campus, Gandhinagar.

Marketing communication for library professionals. Technology and management trends: perspectives and opportunities for library professionals September 18-20, 2006 at VIII MALIBNET convention at Nirma University.

Presentation on Intellectual Property Right on 18th March 2006 at UGC sponsored one day seminar at Dept. of Library & Information Science, Sardar Patel University.

Automation of Law Library. Short Term Training Porgramme at High Court Campus form 3/3/2003 to 10/3/2003 for the employees in change of Library on the establishment of the City Court at Ahmedabad and District and Taluka Courts.

Use of CDS/ISIS software in MICA Library. Paper presented in CDS/ISIS workshop organized at ATIRA by NISSAT, INFIBNET, and ADINET in 2001.

Presentation on Economics of Information. Approaches of Qualitative Library Services in College Libraries. UGC refresher course from 07-06-2001 to 24-06-2001 at Gujart Vidyapith. Ahmedabad.

Presentation on Optimum Utilization of Resources. New Horizons of Library & Information Science. UGC refresher course from 6-11-2000 to 26-11-2000 at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

Presentation on Citation Analysis. New Horizons of Library & Information Science. UGC refresher course from 6-11-2000 to 26-11-2000 at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

Presentation on CDS/ISIS & WINISS. Theme: New Horizons of Library & Information Science. UGC refresher course from 6-11-2000 to 26-11-2000 at Gujarat Vidyapith. Ahmedabad.

Presentation on MICA Library a Case Study. UGC refresher course from 6-11-2000 to 26-11-2000 at Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Presentation on Utilization of resources. UGC refresher course from 6-11-2000 to 26-11-2000 at Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University. Rajkot.

Presentation on Functioning of MICA Library. Basic training course for librarians from 12-7-1999 to 16-7-1999 at Prasar Bharati, Broadcasting Corporation of India, Regional Training Institute (P), All India Radio, Ahmedabad.

Presentation on Sources of Information for AIR and DDK. Basic training course for librarians from 12-7-1999 to 16-7-1999 at Prasar Bharati, Broadcasting Corporation of India, Regional Training Institute (P), All India Radio, Ahmedabad.