The Library Team:
- Dr. Neha Singh(Library Chair Person)
Dr. Neha Singh (Library Chair Person) is an Assistant Professor in Business Communication and Liberal Arts, with a
deep engagement in migration and diaspora studies. She is a member of the International Scientific Committee - Indian
Ocean Committee, Indentured Labour Route Project. Her academic contributions include publications in reputed
international journals and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund's newsletter. She has co-edited
the volume Literature of Girmitiya: History, Culture and Identity (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023), Girmitiya Culture and
Memory (Palgrave Macmillan 2024) reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to history, literature, and identity. A
recipient of the prestigious ICSSR data collection abroad award, she was also awarded an ICSSR-funded research project
in 2023. Her research interests span migration and diaspora, gendered migration, slave narratives, and cultural
production. Dr. Singh believes that reading books opens new windows into the lived experiences of displaced
communities-her curiosity was particularly sparked by a book on South Asian religions on display, which deepened her
interest in understanding the interplay of faith and identity in diasporic societies.
- Dr. Jitender Singh, Deputy Librarian
Dr. Jitender Singh is an accomplished Library and Information Science professional with over 13 years of diverse
experience in academic libraries of Govt. and private Universities, currently serving as Deputy Librarian at Jaipuria
Institute of Management, Rajasthan. His area of interest is information-seeking behaviour, Information retrieval, IPR.
He holds a master's in business administration & mass communication from GJUS&T Hisar and Doctorate in Library and
Information Science and earned a PG Diploma in Library Automation & Network (IGNOU). And earned a Certificate in IPR,
Wipo- Geneva. A design patent on Ai based device for library books classification. His expertise in digital library,
e-resources management, digital archiving, and cloud-based library services. Dr. Singh is highly skilled in library
automation using KOHA, LIBSYS, SOUL, and other ILMS tools. He has successfully automated multiple university
libraries, managed large-scale resource subscriptions, and contributed to quality initiatives such as NAAC- SSR
preparation and regulatory inspections for ICAR, BCI, PCI, and UGC.His work emphasizes innovative library services, also patent open access, cloud computing, RFID implementation, and the integration of digital content management systems. He has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences, book chapters, and the book Cloud Computing: An Innovative Approach to Modern Library. He remains dedicated to advancing library services through technology, professional training, and research to support academic excellence and knowledge dissemination.
- Rashi Maheswari, Assistant Manager- Library
Rashi Maheshwari is presently working with Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur as an Assistant Manager- Library.
She has completed Master of Library and Information Science from Department of Library and Information Science,
University of Delhi. Her project work was "Bibliometric Analysis of QR Code in Social Science Domain." She has an O
Level & CCC certificate from National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT). She has expertise with library management systems, database management, and other technological tools to enhance library services. She also have a good command on C Programming Language, KOHA, Libsys, and Greenstone library software, E-Granthalaya Mendeley, Zotero, Business Databases and Content Management Systems, e-resource management.
Her fields of interest are Information Communication Technology, Internet and Web Application. She has developed a strong interest in emerging technologies in the field, particularly in digital archiving and data management. She remains actively engaged with professional development by attending workshops and conferences, staying informed about the latest trends and advancements in library science.
She is Passionate about fostering a culture of reading, supporting literacy initiatives, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment within the library.
Please feel free to reach out to her for any queries regarding library services at rashi.maheshwari@jaipuria.ac.in
You can also connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashi-maheshwari-a0852318b/