Prof. UMESHA NAIK, the Chairman of the Department of Library and Information Science, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, Karnataka, India, is an eminent Professor with a stellar 30 year technical, Teaching, academic, Research Experience, and professional journey. His career soared during an impressive 9- year tenure at the UGC-Autonomous INFLIBNET Centre in Gujarat, spanning from 1994 to 2003. His academic prowess is evidenced by his impressive qualifications: a B.L.I.Sc. from Mangalore University, a M.L.I.S. from IGNOU, a CIC from IGNOU, and a Ph.D. from Mangalore University. He also plays the role of Research Guide. His expertise spans Information and Communication Technology, Networking, Internet, Web Technologies, Digital and Electronic Libraries, Research Methodology, all contributing to his substantial impact on academia, reflected in a portfolio of more than one hundred thirty (150) published articles and papers in national and international journals, conferences, books and edited books. Active involvement in international and national conferences, over 50+ resource person roles, and participation in 50+ workshops and webinars etc. Contact: umeshanaik@gmail.com Ph.: 09449472724 URL: http://www.umesha.in (P) https://www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in/ (O)