LAL BAHADUR CHOUHAN 
Library Associate Administrator, Tribhuvan University Central Library 
Bhojpur Municipality-3, Dawan, Bhojpur 
Kirtipur-2, Kathmandu, Nepal 

Contact Information: 

• Mobile: +977-9849296952 

• Residence: +977-01-4331055 

• Email: lbchouhan@gmail.com / lbchouhan@yahoo.com 

• Twitter: @lbchouhan 

• Office Phone: +977-01-5971550

• Office Email: lalbahadur.chauhan@tucl.tu.edu.np 

• Office Website: Tribhuvan University Central Library 

Educational Qualifications 

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) 
  National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), India, 2010 
  Department: Education and Training Division (ETD) 

• Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc) 
  Tribhuvan University (T.U.), Nepal, 2001 
  Department: Central Department of Library and Information Science (CDLIS) 

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 
  Commerce Campus, Minbhawan, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 

• Intermediate of Commerce (I.Com) 
  Bhojpur Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal 

• School Leaving Certificate (SLC) 
  Board of Nepal 

Additional Training in Librarianship 

• Information Literacy and Information Technology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 2008 (1 month) 

• CDS/ISIS Society Training, Nepal, 1995 (2 weeks) 

• KOHA Library Automation, HealthNet Nepal and TUCL, 2008 (3 days) 

• Digital Library Training (Linux and GSDL), HealthNet Nepal and TUCL, 2006 (2 months) 

• Webpage Designing (HTML, DHTML, FrontPage, Flash, Photoshop), 2004–2005 (3.5 months) 

• MS-Word Intensive Course, TUCL and CDLIS in cooperation with NBPAN, 1998 (2 weeks) 

• Computerized Info-Tech and Database Management System (CDS/ISIS), CDS/ISIS Society-Nepal, 1995 (2 weeks) 

• WORD PERFECT 5.1, Kathmandu, 1992 (2 weeks) 

International Professional Visits 

• Vietnam (2006) - Vietnamese Academy of Social Sciences 
  Topic: Using and Loading Content on the Vietnam and Nepal Journals Online 

• New Zealand (2008) - Victoria University of Wellington 
  Topic: Information Literacy and Information Technology 

• Sweden (2013) - University of Gothenburg 
  Topic: Staff Exchange Project, Gothenburg University Library 

• Canada (2015) - Public Knowledge Project/Simon Fraser University 
  Topic: PKP International Scholarly Publishing Conference 

• Finland (2018) - Hame University of Applied Science 
  Topic: Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training in E-library and Digital Library Systems 

Professional Profile 

Dedicated Library Associate Administrator with extensive experience in library management, digital library development, and academic library services. Strong advocate for open access and committed to implementing library automation and digital solutions for the Nepalese library sector. 

Professional Experience 

• Library Associate Administrator, Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL):  2082/07/30 to Present 

• Deputy Librarian, Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL) 
  2073 to 2082/07/29

• Oversee library operations and digital library initiatives. 

• Advocate for and implement library automation software KOHA and DSpace for TUCL. 

• Library Officer, TUCL 
  2062 to 2072 

• Managed library services and user assistance, contributing to improved digital access. 

• Senior Assistant, TUCL 
  2048 to 2061 

• Supported library staff in daily operations and database management. 

Professional Contributions 

• Library Automation Advocacy: Championed the implementation of KOHA and DSpace in TUCL, significantly enhancing digital library access in Nepal. 

• Open Access Initiatives: Following training in Vietnam (2006), initiated the use of the Open Journal System (OJS) for Nepalese journals in coordination with INASP JOL. 

Professional Memberships 

• T. U. Library Special Committee - Member 

• Nepal Library Association - Life Member 

• Tribhuvan University Library Science Students' Association (TULSSA) - Life Member