In memory of Dr. Burhanuddin. Deputy Librarian, University of Hyderabad

One meaning of Arabic word Burhan is Demonstration or Proof. Very much fitting the personality of Dr. Burhanuddin. 

Native of Hyderabad, 1952-2020
S/o M. Khamruddin & A. Begum.

Leaving behind fond and loving memories are Dr. Burhan's wife, his 2 daughters, 2 sons, 3 grand daughters and 4 grand sons.  His friends, colleagues and fans are too many to count. 

              

See below: Education. Publications. Affiliation & What friends say.   

  

Very sad news is Dr. Mohammed Burhanuddin (retired Deputy Librarian, Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, University of Hyderabad.), has left us. From God we come and to God we shall return. I have lost my professional colleague and a dearest friend, Dr. Burhanuddin.

He has been a source of very compassionate support for many in the community. A dependable and reliable resource person, he always helped anyone irrespective of caster, class, sect, or religion. 

Sri Mohammed Burhanuddin Deputy Librarian I.D. No. 128 joined the University on 2 January 1978 and retired from the service of the University on 31 December 2014 [source]. IGM Library acknowledges the former library staff member's  contribution/ services to the library He served as manager of the division of Serial Control (Print, Electronic Journals and Databases)

Books and other publications:

• Muhammed Burhanuddin & Mohamed Taher. Indian Contributions to American Studies. New Delhi: 1997  [ A Thematic Review: Indian contribution to American studies: An assessment]
• Burhanuddin, Mohammed, Venkataramana, V, Pradeep C. "Effective Information Management through Effective Communication." Human Relations in Librarianship. Ed. P S G Kumar and C P Vashishth. New Delhi: Indian Library Association, 1996,3 80-3 83.
• Burhanuddin, Mohammed, & Taher, Mohamed (1991). State central library, Andhra Pradesh: A centennial review (1891-1990), In B. M. Gupta (Ed.), Handbook of libraries, archives, and information centres in India, V.9 (1):Humanities information systems and centres (pp. 154-164). New Delhi: Aditya Prakashan.
• Nagaraja Rao K: Rao, K. and Burhanuddin, Md. "A comparative analysis of subscription lists of periodicals - a case study of libraries in Hyderabad". Indian Journal of Information, Library and Society Vol. 3 (3-4), 1990, 161-70.
• Nagaraja Rao, K. and Burhanuddin, Md. "A systems view of land records" Journal of Land Management Vol. 1 (4), Oct-Dec 1989, 35-40.
• Rama Reddy, E. ; Nagaraja Rao, K. and Burhanuddin, Md. "Computerisation of University Libraries - a case study of University of Hyderabad Library" In Thirty Sixth All India Library Conference, University of Jodhpur, 26-29 December, 1990. pp 1-8.
• Nagaraja Rao, K. and Burhanuddin, Md. "A comparative analysis of subscription lists of periodicals - a case study of libraries in Hyderabad". Indian Journal of Information, Library and Society Vol. 3 (3-4), 1990, 161-70.
• Nagaraja Rao, K. and Burhanuddin, Md. "Development of journal subscription system for a University Library" In National Seminar on Modernisation of Library Services in University Libraries, Mysore, Sept 22-23, 1989.
• Venkataramana, V, Mohammed Burhanuddin, A Sivakumar. "Library Service Excellence using human factors." Human Relations in Librarianship. Ed. P S G Kumar and C P Vashishth. New Delhi: Indian Library Association, 1996,27-3 1
• Reddy, E Rama; Rao, K Nagatja and Burhanuddin, Mohammed. (1991):Computerization of University Libraries : A Case Study of Library of Hyderabad University, ed. C.P. Vashishth. Delhi: ILA, 1991. Pp. 5-7.
• Burhanuddin, Mohammed, Venkataramana, V, Pradeep C. "Effective Information Management through Effective Communication." Human Relations in Librarianship. Ed. P S G Kumar and C P Vashishth. New Delhi: Indian Library Association, 1996,3 80-3 83
• Mohamed Taher, Amin Ahmed Khan (Deputy Director) & Muhammed Burhanuddin (1986) Dargah libraries in India: a comparative study, International Library Review, 18:4, 337-345, DOI: 10.1016/S0020-7837(86)80033-4
• M. Taher,  M.  Burhanuddin and  S. D Vyas. Education  for  Oriental  librarianship  in  India--~A  proposal.  Library  Education  Centennial Seminar,  Nagpur,  1987. 
• M. Taher,  and  M.  Burhanuddin. Development of Reference Section in State Central Library, Andhra Pradesh: A Proposal. All India Library Seminar, Baroda, 1985. (With M. Burhanuddin.)
• Ramana, V. Venkata, Rajan, N. Varatha and Dr. Burhanuddin, M d. (1997-98) “Network environment and Research endeavours”. ILA Bulletin, Vol. XXXIII (3-4), PP. 47.
• Mohd. Burhanuddin & V. Uma. ‘Computerisation to Digitization’, 4th Convention, Mizoram University, Aizawal, Inflibnet Centre, Ahmedabad, November 9-10, 2006.
• RAMA REDDY, NAGARAJA RAO & BURHANUDDIN. Duplication of periodicals in selected libraries of Hyderabad, Annals of Library Science and Documentation 1990,37(1),1-19   http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/27736/1/ALIS%2037%281%29%201-19.pdf
• Mohamed Taher Mohammed Burhanuddin Amin Ahmed Khan. Madrasa libraries in India. International Library Review Volume 21, Issue 1, January 1989, Pages 83-97    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0020783789900344

Education:

• PhD., 1992 : (Thesis:  Indian contribution to American studies: An investigation into the growth of literature using the bibliometric citation analysis. Jiwaji University. Guides: Dr TAV Murthy & Dr. SM Tripathi)
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), 1987 (Thesis: State Central Library, Andhra Pradesh, A study.) Osmania University,  Guide Prof. M Venugopal. 
• Bachelor in Library Science, 1976-77 Osmania Univ. 
• Bachelor degree, 1968 – 1972, Osmania, Univ., 

Teaching Experience :

1. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY - IGNOU  LIBRARY SCIENCE
2. Institute of Library Science, Hyderabad
3. Manair College Of Library Science, Khammam

Professional Membership / Collaboration:

• Telangana Library Association
• Indian Library Association
• Academy of Library Science and Documentation
• M.Phil., / Ph.D., Guide @ VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY, SALEM
• Board of Editors : ISST Journal of Advances In Librarianship 

What they say:

Koteswara Rao Retired University librarian from the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 

Indeed it is very sad news to all of us. I had the good fortune to work with Dr Burhanuddin at University of Hyderabad during the fag end of my career. It is very rare to find such a humble and humane person with a big heart. He is like a big brother to many of our LIS professionals for his profound knowledge and wisdom. It is great loss to the entire library fraternity in Hyderabad. Since I am in Australia, I can only express my condolences thru fb and wish that his soul rest in peace and may God give strength and courage to his family members to bear the grief. He will be remembered for his helping attitude, subject knowledge, and his cool temperament that he never gets angry at all.

Dr. T.A.V. Murthy former director of INFLIBNET Center, Ahmedabad, former University Librarian, University of Hyderabad .

May Almighty Allah dwell Dr Burhanuddin saheb, in Jannatul Firdaus.....

Sorry to hear the bad news sister, may his soul rest in peace and I wish almighty to give courage and strength to you and your family members to handle such a great loss ....Eashwaraiah

Wajid Hashmi, Golconda School Head Master

Allah dr sahab ko jawar e rehmat jaga de aur aap sab sabr e jameel ata kare amin. Kullu nafsin zaiqatul maot..

Prof. Pogula Sesha Giri Kumar, Retired university librarian, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, India

May his Soul rest in peace.

Sameera Khundmiri

Inna lillahe wa inna alaihe rajewoon... I met him once at Hyderabad university when I was student.. a great person and very helpful

Abdul Khaliq (Associateship in Information Science (INSDOC). Former Sr. Manager (TIC) BHEL, Hyderabad,  

Very sad to know about the demise of Dr Burhanuddin. He was a soft spoken and approachable person and had helped me whenever I approached to him. May Allah accept his good deeds and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.. Aameen..

Dr. R.S.R.Varalakshmi Rtd Prof. Dept. of LIS., Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

I am deeply saddened by the news of loss of Dr. Mohamed Burhanuddin. He will always be remembered as a dedicated professional and wonderful and gentle person. He will forever remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace. 

Dr. K  Nagaraja Rao,  (Associateship in Information Science (INSDOC).[Former Documentation Officer, University of Hyderabad Library, Senior Librarian (Systems) University of Botswana, Botswana) ]

Sorry to know the sad demise of my friend, guru, advisor, and doctor expert in many ways Dr Burhanuddin. His demise leaves big gaps in my life. I prey almighty to provide you strength to face these grieving situation

Priyanka Raghav Podapati

Very sad ..!! Since morning it’s so hard to take in this news .!! My parents are goin on recollecting last words of his ..!! He is an exceptionally amazing person..! There was so much to learn from him .such a loss ..!! May his soul rest in peace

Dr. Uma V  (former, Deputy Librarian in University of Hyderabad.

Burhanji was a very nice person with amazing qualities. Soft spoken and ready to help anytime .Lots of patience and calmness was always seen in his smiling face. His absence is a great loss.

Dr. Y. Nagi Reddy (Former, Librarian i/C) University of Hyderabad)

I am really shocked to hear that my beloved colleague and friend dr. Mohamed Burhanuddin passed away. Professionally we are associated with each other for the past 40 years. And shared the working room for 25years. He has great integrity loved people with great humanity. He helped several people in medical care. In short, he was a successful man in all walks of life. May his soul rest in peace in the abode of God 

Mohammed Abdul Sattar (Associateship in Information Science (INSDOC), (Former Former Professional Assistant, Sr.,  University of Hyderabad Library; former Senior Documentation Officer, Library, National Institute of Virology, Pune) .

I am deeply saddened by the news of the sad demise of our closest and best friend Burhan. May Allah SWT accept his good deeds and forgive his short comings and grant him a highest place in Jannatul Firdous. Aameen. 

Dr. Abbas Khan. Librarian at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, INDIA.

The demise of Dr Burhanuddin is a great loss. He was a good friend and motivator specially to me and a very helpful & cordial person. May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family.