Draft:K. K. Kochukoshy

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K. K. Kochukoshy
Born (1952-03-01) 1 March 1952 (age 72)
Chengannur, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)(Retired) Librarian, Editor of Indian National Bibliography
Years active2007-2022
Known forLongest serving Editor of the Indian National Bibliography
SpouseElizabeth Koshy

K. K. Kochukoshy is a former General Editor of the Indian National Bibliography[1], former Librarian (Head of Department) at the Central Reference Library[2] and former Officer on Special Duty at the National Library[3] in Kolkata, India. He served as the longest-serving Editor of the Indian National Bibliography.[2]

His efforts in automating and computerizing the Central Reference Library led to a more efficient compilation process for the Indian National Bibliography. His work in this area, is noted to have revolutionized library and information science practices in the region.[4]

Kochukoshy has also been recognized for his contribution to professional librarianship in India. He was nominated as a member and actively participated in the Working Group on Libraries, National Knowledge Commission[5][6][7]. He has contributed to researches pertaining to Indian cultures and traditions.[8]

He was the office bearer of the Calcutta Malayali Samajam and was often consulted on subjects pertaining to Kerala and the Malayalee community in Bengal.[9][10]

Career[edit]

Kochukoshy started his career as a Librarian at St. Mary's Higher Secondary School in Madras (now Chennai) in December 1974 before joining University of Calicut in 1976. He later moved to Kolkata as Sub- editor, Indian National Bibliography and was promoted to Assistant Editor and later as the Librarian (Head of Department) and the General Editor of the Indian National Bibliography at the Central Reference Library.[11]

Under him, the Central Reference Library, Kolkata notably enhanced the skills of library and information science professionals in the North Eastern region and Assam through various training programs, workshops, and seminars. This included a focus on the compilation of bibliographies in regional languages, enabling linguistic diversity and regional representation in library resources. This was supported by collaborative efforts with academic institutions like Dibrugarh University and Gauhati University.[12]

Kochukoshy was reappointed as Librarian of the Central Reference Library and General Editor of the Indian National Bibliography from June 2016 to February 2022.[2] In January 2019, Kochukoshy was appointed as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at the National Library in Kolkata, a position he held until May 2021.[13]

Academic[edit]

Kochukoshy holds a degree in Chemistry from Christian College in Chengannur, as well as Bachelor of Library Science and Masters in Sociology from Jabalpur University in Madhya Pradesh. He also has a Masters in Library and Information Science from Madras University and a PhD from Calcutta University.[11]

Publications[edit]

As Librarian, Central Reference Library and General Editor:

  • The Indian National Bibliography, Annual Editions (1984-2019) (Except 2011-2015)[14]
  • Author authority of Indic names : INB standards[15]
  • The North East India, a Select Bibliography[16]
  • A Bibliography of Indian Bibliographies[17]
  • Rural libraries in the North East India : problems and prospects[18]

Activities[edit]

Socio-cultural Activities[edit]

  • Former President of Calcutta Malayalee Samajam, oldest socio-cultural organization of Malayalees in Kolkata[19][10]
  • Former Member of Loka Kerala Sabha, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram [20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "au="Kochukoshy, K. K." - Search Results". www.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  2. ^ a b c "HISTORY HISTORY". crlindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  3. ^ Sharma, Ishita Ayan Dutt & Ritwik (2020-12-03). "Hit by pandemic, libraries across cities are turning to a digital chapter". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  4. ^ Nair, P. Thankappan (2004). South Indians in Kolkata: History of Kannadigas, Konkanis, Malayalees, Tamilians, Telugus, South Indian Dishes, and Tippoo Sultan's Heirs in Calcutta. Punthi Pustak. p. 218. ISBN 978-81-86791-50-9.
  5. ^ Libraries, National Knowledge Commission (2007) http://14.139.60.153/bitstream/123456789/1290/1/Libraries-Gatways%20to%20Knowledge.pdf
  6. ^ Commission, India National Knowledge (2007). Report to the Nation, 2006. National Knowledge Commission, Government of India.
  7. ^ Commission, India National Knowledge (2009). Recommendations of the National Knowledge Commission. National Knowledge Commission, Government of India. ISBN 978-81-7188-767-5.
  8. ^ Indian Culture: Tradition & Continuity. Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India. 2002. ISBN 978-81-87614-08-1.
  9. ^ "A tale of two 'erstwhile' Left bastions: As Malayalis leave Kolkata, Bengalis find a home in Kerala". The Indian Express. 2016-05-17. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  10. ^ a b "'Unfortunate' omission of Malayali filmmaker K.G. George at KIFF". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  11. ^ a b "KUNNUMPURATHU KUDUMBAM". kunnumpurathu.com. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  12. ^ Mahapatra, Rabindra K. (2010). Capacity Building and Restructuring of Library and Information Centres. Ess Ess Publications. pp. 133–139. ISBN 978-81-7000-621-3.
  13. ^ "India". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  14. ^ "au="Kochukoshy, K. K." - Search Results". www.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  15. ^ Kochukoshy, K. K.; India, eds. (2009). Author authority of Indic names: INB standards. Kolkata: Central Reference Library, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
  16. ^ "LC Catalog - Item Information (Full Record)". catalog.loc.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  17. ^ Kochukoshy, K. K. (1985). A bibliography of Indian bibliographies, 1961-1980. India. [Calcutta], India: Central Reference Library, Govt. of India, Dept. of Culture.
  18. ^ Lahkar, Narendra; University of Gauhati; India, eds. (2007). Rural libraries in the North East India: problems and prospects, proceedings of the national seminar held in Guwahati jointly organized by the Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University and Central Reference Library, Kolkata, March 28 and 29, 2007. Kolkata: Central Reference Library, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
  19. ^ "Working Committee for the year 2018-20 | CALCUTTA MALAYALEE SAMAJAM". Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  20. ^ Lok Kerala Sabha 2019 - Members List https://www.lokakeralasabha.com/documents/LKS_Members.pdf
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