Career of Dr. T. A. V. Murthy

Professional Journey: Four Decades of National Leadership 

Dr. T. A. V. Murthy's career spans more than four decades across higher education, national research institutions, cultural heritage, agricultural information systems and academic networking. Each phase contributed to the modernization of India's knowledge infrastructure, culminating in his leadership of INFLIBNET, one of India's most influential academic information initiatives. 

English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad

2006-2008, University Librarian & Registrar

Provided strategic leadership in higher education administration, combining academic library management with university governance and institutional development.

Educational Multimedia Research Center EMRC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

2003-2006,

Hon. Director

Provided leadership in educational media, digital learning technologies, and multimedia-based higher education initiatives while concurrently serving as Director of INFLIBNET.

Society for Information Science, India 

2002-2005, President

UGC's Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Ahmedabad

2001-2006, Director (rank of Central University Vice Chancellor)

Became the first Library and Information Science professional to lead India's premier academic library networking organization. Led the establishment of the UGC-Infonet E-Journal Consortium, expanded national academic networking, promoted library automation and digital libraries, initiated large-scale professional capacity-building programmes, and launched the PLANNER initiative for North Eastern India.

Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL), Hyderabad

1999-2001, University Librarian

Modernized academic library services and prepared the institution for digital information management.

National Institute of Art, History, Conservation and Museology, New Delhi 

1992: Specialised course "Certificate in Art Appreciation (CAA)"

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi

1989-1999, Head Kalanidhi & Project Director

Established India's first Cultural Informatics Laboratory, pioneering the application of digital technologies and multimedia for preserving, documenting, and disseminating India's cultural heritage.

University of Hyderabad

1987-1989, University Librarian

Led modernization of university library services and strengthened research support for higher education.

National Library of India, Kolkata

1986-1987, Librarian

Contributed to the modernization and management of India's National Library and its information services.

Karnataka University, Dharwad

1982- 1984

PhD in Library Information Science

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), ICAR, New Delhi

1981-1986, Head of Library Services

Modernized agricultural information services and integrated India's agricultural information system with the international AGRIS network, significantly enhancing the global visibility of Indian agricultural research.

Small Industry Extension Training Institute (SIET), Hyderabad

1978-1981, Senior Information Officer

Managed technical information, documentation, and knowledge services supporting industrial development and entrepreneurship.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

1979, Specialised course " Certificate in Computer-Based Information System (CBIS)"

University of Hyderabad

1976-1978, Assistant Librarian (I/C)

Contributed to the development of library resources and modern information services in one of India's emerging central universities.

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA,

1974-1976, Researcher

Undertook doctoral-level research in information science, strengthening expertise in information systems and research methodologies.

Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., USA

1973-1974, Graduate Student

Master of Library Information Science (Advanced). Pursued advanced studies in Library and Information Science, acquiring international exposure to emerging information technologies and modern library management.

Institute of Defense Management (GOI), Secunderabad

1970-1973, Librarian

Managed specialized defense information resources and documentation services, gaining experience in scientific and technical information management.

Delhi University

1969-1970, Student

Master of Library Information Science. Completed postgraduate education in Library Science from one of India's premier universities.

Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad

1969-1970, Library Assistant

Began professional career in library management, developing expertise in organizing knowledge resources and information services.

Osmania University

1968-1969 Student

Certificate in Russian Language

Osmania University, Hyderabad

1968-1969 Student

Bachelor of Library Information Science. Completed professional education in Library Science, laying the foundation for a distinguished career in knowledge management and information services.

Osmania University

1965-1968 Student

Bachelor of Sciences in Zoology