Ratnakar Rout

Background

Rout, Ratnakar was born on November 19, 1946 in Jagatsinghpur, Orissa, India. Son of Dhaneswar Rout and Sumati Devi.

Education

Bachelor, Utkal University, Orissa, 1968. Bachelor of Science, Utkal University, Orissa, 1970. Master of Arts, Utkal University, Orissa, 1973.

Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India, 1971. Master of Library Science, Karnatak (India) University, 1976. Bachelor of Laws, Utkal University, Orissa, 1978.

Doctor of Philosophy, Burdwan University, West Bangal, 1988. Doctor of Letters, T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bihar, India, 1998.

Career

Assistant library Utkal University, 1972—1976. Lecturer Sambalpur University, Orissa, 1976-1985, reader, 1985-1988, professor, since 1988, dean faculty arts. Chairman postgraduate council Sambalpur University, member finance committee, academy council, senate and syndicate, head of department and chairman board studies.

Warden 10 postgraduate hostels. Coordinator Department Research Support Special Assistance Program University Grants Commission.

Achievements

• Ratnakar Rout has been listed as a noteworthy library and information science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman N.A.C., Burla, Orissa, 1993. Chief advisor Herakhano Library.Assn., Burla, 1992, Landmark Library. Association, Barapeliz, 1994.

Member Indian Association Teachers Library. and Information Science (regional secretary 1992-1994,life), Utkal Library. Association (life).

Interests

• Avocations: folk music, house planning, instrumental music.

Connections

Married Manjubala Das, 1971. 1 child, Debasish.

Father:

Dhaneswer Rout

Mother:

Sumati Devi

Spouse:

Manjubala Das

child:

Debasish Rout