A Remarkable Achievement by Raja Kunwar Singh Subharti Department of Library and Information Science, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut
The Raja Kunwar Singh Subharti Department of Library and Information Science, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of academic research, innovation, and intellectual property development through the registration of eight copyrights and patent designs by the Government of India. These achievements reflect the Department’s commitment to fostering research-oriented innovation, developing conceptual frameworks, and promoting creative and scholarly contributions to Library and Information Science.
The achievements include the registration of copyrights for several innovative works, namely INFROPERCEPT: A Novel Conceptual Framework for Understanding and Experiencing Information in Academic Libraries; LIBERSCOPE: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Scope of Information Access in Academic Libraries; READYNEXUS: A Conceptual Framework for Reading-Knowledge Convergence in Academic Libraries; USERCISION: A User-Driven Decision Framework for Information Services; MANUREAD: A Manual Structure for Evaluating Contemplative Reading Betrothal & Reading Expertise in Library Milieu; and Illustrative and Descriptive Documentation of a Modular Passive Sensory-Responsive Focus Pod for Library and Academic Study. These registered works demonstrate the efforts of Dr. Sudhir Tyagi, Dr. Sapna Sharma, Ms. Bhavana Joshi, and Dr. Alpana, Ms. Surbhi Tyagi, Ms. Bhagyashree, Ms. Megha Jain to develop innovative perspectives on information access, user-oriented information services, reading practices, knowledge convergence, and inclusive academic study environments.
In addition to these copyright registrations, two patent designs have been registered: a Study Table (Design No. 487390-001), registered in the names of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Dr. Sudhir Tyagi, Dr. Sapna Sharma, Ms. Bhavana Joshi, and Dr. Alpana; and a Book Stand with Multi-Layer Storage (Design No. 494122-001), registered in the names of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Dr. Sudhir Tyagi, and Dr. Sapna Sharma. These registrations further demonstrate the institution’s commitment to translating creative ideas into formally protected intellectual property.
The achievements are the outcome of collaborative academic efforts involving the university’s leadership, faculty members, and research scholars. They highlight the importance of innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and intellectual property awareness in advancing Library and Information Science. The Department takes pride in these accomplishments, which strengthen its research profile and reflect Swami Vivekanand Subharti University’s continuing commitment to academic excellence, knowledge creation, and innovation. These recognitions mark an important step towards encouraging a culture of original research and creative problem-solving in library and information services.
