Mr. Ray Ganessingh

Research Interests

Ray Ganessingh’s research focuses on innovative space planning to optimize library environments, fostering continuous professional development among library staff, and exploring income-generating activities to enhance financial sustainability. Additionally, he is dedicated to delivering added value to library services through strategic initiatives and innovative solutions, ensuring that libraries remain visible, vital and responsive to community needs.

Selected Publications

Ganessingh, R. (2025). Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy in Libraries.” BIBLIO Newsletter of the Library Association of Trinidad and Tobago, February 2025, (1) pp. 19-20.

Ganessingh, R. (2024). “Success Factors for Librarians in Collaborative Project Management Delivery.” BIBLIO Newsletter, Library Association of Trinidad and Tobago, (2) pp. 11-12. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/5743b6b6f2.html.

Ganessingh, R. (2024). “Reflections on the ACURIL Conference 2024: Embracing Fresh New Ways to Improve Libraries.” BIBLIO Newsletter, Library Association of Trinidad and Tobago, (2), p. 10. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/5743b6b6f2.html

Ganessingh, R. (2024). “Mobile Based Library Services: Transitioning Caribbean Libraries.” BIBLIO Newsletter, Library Association of Trinidad and Tobago, (1), pp. 1-4.

Ganessingh, R. (2023). “Unlocking Mentoring: Supporting Co-workers’ Through Professional Experience and Workplace Knowledge Can Be the Key.” BIBLIO Special Edition Newsletter of the Library Association of Trinidad and Tobago.

Ganessingh, R. (2022). "Libraries." In Access. Revista Puertorriqueña De Bibliotecología Y Documentación -Proceedings of the 51st Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference, Curacao Marriott Beach Resort, Curaçao 5-9 June 2022, 21. Puerto Rico. https://revistas.upr.edu/index.php/acceso/article/view/20635

Alleyne-Cumberbatch, A., Adams-Baptiste, B., & Ganessingh, R. (2021). "BIREME’s MedCarib Database: Surviving the Challenges Experienced in Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean Library Journal, 6, pp. 64-79. https://journals.sta.uwi.edu/ojs/index.php/clj/article/view/8888/7303

Ganessingh, R. (2016). "Training Plan for Library Assistants in the 21st Century. Academic Library." Order No.10632480, Aberystwyth University (United Kingdom). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384896972_Training_Plan_for_Library_Assistants_in_the_21st_Century_Academic_Library

Selected Conference Presentations

Ganessingh, R. (2025). "Revealing the Past and Present: Bringing Collections to Life through Online Exhibitions in University Libraries.” Poster presented at the 54th Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference, 8th-12th June 2025, Willemstad, Curacao.

Ganessingh, R. & Siew, R. (2025). "The Role of Digital Humanities Labs in Academic Research and Interdisciplinary Collaboration.” Poster presented at the 54th Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference, 8th-12th June 2025, Willemstad, Curacao.

Ganessingh, R. (2024). “Perceptions of New Roles for Libraries and Librarians in Big Data Adoption”. Poster presented at the 53rd Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference 12-16 May, 2024, Georgetown, Guyana.

Ganessingh, R., Saul, D. & Thomas, D. (2024). “Big Data Security and Privacy in Libraries: An Overview of Protecting Against Cyber Attacks". Poster presented at the 53rd Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference 12 -16 May, 2024, Georgetown, Guyana.

Ganessingh, R. and Benny, A. (2023). “Envisioning Next Generation Space Initiative and Library Technologies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” Poster powerpoint presented at the 52nd Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference 4-8 June 2023, Kingston, Jamaica.

Ganessingh, R. (2020). “Capturing the Value of Design Thinking to our Profession as Librarians". Poster presented at the 50th Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference, 7-11 June 2020, Nassau, Bahamas.

Ganessingh, R. and Benny, A. (2020). “Demystifying Design Thinking in an Academic Library".Poster presented at the 50th Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional. Libraries (ACURIL) Conference, 7-11 June 2020, Nassau, Bahamas.

Alleyne-Cumberbatch, A., Ganessingh, R. & Adams-Baptiste, B. (2019). "The Green Library Model for Sustainability: Toward New Horizons in Higher Education at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus Libraries.” Poster presented at the 49th Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference, 2-6 June 2019, Oranjestad, Aruba.

Alleyne-Cumberbatch, A., Adams-Baptiste, B. & Ganessingh, R. (2019). “Creating an Income–Generating Culture for Sustainability at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus Libraries.” Poster presented at the 49th Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) Conference, 2-6 June 2019, Oranjestad, Aruba.