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sharif6islam@ru.ac.bd, sharif6islam@yahoo.com
Department of Information Science and Library Management, Rabindranath Tagore Academic Building, University of Rajshahi - 6205, Bangladesh
DR. MD. SHARIFUL ISLAM
PROFESSOR
Information Science & Library Management
- Education Summary
- BSS (Honours), MSS (University of Rajshahi), PhD (University of Dhaka)
- Research Interest
- Rural library, Rural Information Provision, Digital Divide, Information Literacy, Knowledge Management, Social Media
| Level | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral (PhD) |
DHAKA UNIVERSITY | 2010 |
| Masters (MSS) |
RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY | 1997 |
| Bachelor/Honors (BSS (HONOURS)) |
RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY | 1996 |
| Higher Secondary (HSC) |
CARMICHAEL COLLEGE, RANGPUR | 1993 |
| Secondary (SSC) |
BHENDABARI M.L. HIGH SCHOOL, PIRGANJ, RANGPUR | 1991 |
Experience in Rajshahi University
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-17 to | Department of Information Science and Library Management | PROFESSOR |
| 2011-11-27 to 2017-06-16 | Department of Information Science and Library Management | Associate Professor |
| 2003-07-02 to 2011-11-26 | Department of Information Science and Library Management | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 2000-07-02 to 2003-07-01 | Department of Information Science and Library Management | LECTURER |
Experience in other Organization/Institute
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Book
| 1. |
Islam, M.S.
"Rural Library Services in Bangladesh: An Impact Assessment Study"
Saarbrücken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing, [ISBN 978-3-659-39139-2]
Published: May 2013
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Book Chapter
| 1. |
Islam, M.S.
"Human Resource Management Practices in University Libraries of Bangladesh"
In: Innovative Ideas & Services in Library and Information Science, edited by Bhanu Partap and Priyanka Neogi, New Delhi: Daya Publishing Houses, pp. 65-78, [ISBN 9789390435890]
Published: December 2021
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| 2. |
Islam, M.S.
"Use of Electronic Information Resources by the Students of Rajshahi University, Bangladesh"
In: Emerging Trends for Smart Libraries, (Festschrift in honour of Professor V.P. Khare) edited by Sonal Sing, B.K. Sing and Neelam Thapa, New Delhi: Shree Publishers, Volume 2, pp. 686-697, [ISBN 978-81-8329-911-4]
Published: July 2019
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| 3. |
Islam, M.N. and Islam, M.S.
"Role of Rural Information Service Centres for Building Knowledge Based Society in Bangladesh: A Proposed Plan for Development"
In: New Horizons of Librarianship in Knowledge Society, edited by Amit Kumar and Vinod Kumar Singh, New Delhi: Today and Tomorrow, pp. 51-63, [ISBN 81-7019-589-2]
Published: June 2017
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| 4. |
Islam, M.S. and Ahmed, S.M.Z.
"Rural Library Services in Bangladesh: A Model Plan for Development"
In: Dynamics of Librarianship in the Knowledge Society (Festschrift in honour of Prof. B Ramesh Babu) edited by Achim Osswald and SM Zabed Ahmed, New Delhi: BR Publishing Corporation, Volume 2, pp. 579-620, [ISBN 978-93-5050-061-3]
Published: February 2012
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Journal
| 1. |
Ashikuzzaman, Md., Islam, M.S. and Amin, M.E.
"University Libraries’ Response to Online Teaching and Learning in Bangladesh: A Perspective on Online Library Services during COVID-19 Pandemic"
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 7737. [USA]
Published: June 2023
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| 2. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S., Anwar, A. and Alam, M.K.
"Cloud computing applications in library services of Bangladesh: a study on librarians’ perceptions"
Information Discovery and Delivery, 51(1), 88-104, [UK]
Published: June 2022
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| 3. |
Islam, M. N., Islam, M.S. and Roy, P.B.
"Assessment of Public Health Research Output by Bangladeshi Authors: A Scientometric Study"
Data Science and Informatics, 2(2), 14-35, [China]
Published: May 2022
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| 4. |
Islam, M. N., Islam, M.S. and Roy, P.B.
"Scientometric Analysis of Public Health Literature: A Study based on Scopus Database"
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 5105. [USA]
Published: March 2021
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| 5. |
Hossain, M.J. and Islam, M.S.
"Planning a User-centered Process Improvement for Academic Libraries: A Pathway of Satisfying Users’ Needs"
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 4793 [USA]
Published: January 2021
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| 6. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S. and Razzak, A.
"Problems of Knowledge Management Practices in Libraries and Information Centres of Bangladesh"
IFLA Journal, 46(1), 34-51, [UK]
Published: February 2020
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| 7. |
Islam, M. S.
"Library and Information Professionals’ Perception of Continuing Professional Education: Study based on Post Graduate Diploma Students of Rajshahi University, Bangladesh"
ILIS Journal of Librarianship and Informatics, 1(2), 151–160, [India]
Published: October 2018
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| 8. |
Islam, M.S., Islam, M.N. and Mondal, M.
"Research Trends in Library and Information Science in Bangladesh: An Analytical Study"
Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, 6(2), 36-45, [South Korea]
Published: June 2018
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| 9. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S. and Sorkar, M.A.
"Institutional Repository (IR) Practices in Libraries of Bangladesh: A Study on Some Selected Libraries"
Indian Journal of Library and Information Science, 11(1), 17-28, [India]
Published: April 2017
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| 10. |
Hossain, M.U., Hossain, M.A. and Islam, M.S.
"An Assessment of the Information Needs and Information-Seeking Behaviour of Members of Parliament (MPs) in Bangladesh"
Information and Learning Science, 118(1/2), 48-66, [UK]
Published: January 2017
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| 11. |
Hossain, M.A. and Islam, M.S.
"Information-Seeking by Print Media Journalists in Rajshahi, Bangladesh"
IFLA Journal, 38(4), 283-288, [UK]
Published: December 2012
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| 12. |
Islam, M.S. and Ahmed, S.M.Z.
"Rural Library Services II: An Empirical Assessment of Information Provision in Rural Communities in Northern Districts of Bangladesh"
New Library World, 113(7/8), 364-384, [UK]
Published: July 2012
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| 13. |
Islam, M.S. and Ahmed, S.M.Z.
"The Information Needs and Information-Seeking Behaviour of Rural Dwellers: A Review of Research"
IFLA Journal, 38(2), 137-147, [UK]
Published: June 2012
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| 14. |
Islam, M.S. and Ahmed, S.M.Z.
"Rural Library Services: A Qualitative Assessment of Information Provision in Selected Rural Communities in Northern Districts of Bangladesh"
New Library World, 113(3/4), 118-138, [UK]
Published: March 2012
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| 15. |
Hossain, M.A. and Islam, M.S.
"Information Needs of Rural Women: A Study on Three Villages of Bangladesh"
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 693. [USA]
Published: February 2012
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| 16. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.M. and Islam, M.S.
"Use of Internet Resources and Services by the Faculty Members and Research Scholars of Rajshahi University: A Survey"
Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies, 19, 1-17, [Bangladesh]
Published: December 2011
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| 17. |
Islam, M.M. and Islam, M.S.
"Job Satisfaction of University Library Employees: A Study of Two University Libraries in Bangladesh"
Business Information Review, 28(3), 184–192 [UK]
Published: September 2011
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| 18. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S. and Sagorika, S
"Content Management System (CMS): Application of Joomla to Website Development in Libraries and Information Centers"
The Eastern Librarian, 22(1&2), 115-121, [Bangladesh].
Published: February 2011
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| 19. |
Hasan, M.N. and Islam, M.S.
"Developing a Framework for Digital Public Libraries in Bangladesh: A Proposed Plan."
Social Science Journal, 15, 93-101, [Bangladesh]
Published: July 2009
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| 20. |
Islam, M.S. and Hasan, M.N.
"Multipurpose Community Telecentre in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects"
The Electronic Library, 27(3), 537-553 [UK], (Achieved outstanding paper award from Emerald in 2009)
Published: June 2009
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| 21. |
Islam, M.S. and Islam, M.N.
"Marketing of Library and Information Products and Services: A Theoretical Analysis"
Business Information Review, 26(2), 123-132, [UK]
Published: June 2009
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| 22. |
Islam, M.S.
"The Community Development Library in Bangladesh"
Information Development, 25(2), 99-111, [UK].
Published: May 2009
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| 23. |
Islam, M.S. and Islam, M.N.
"Use of ICT in Libraries: An Empirical Study of Selected Libraries in Bangladesh"
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 143. [USA]
Published: August 2007
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| 24. |
Islam, M.S. and Islam, M.N.
"Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Libraries: A New Dimension in Librarianship"
Asian Journal of Information Technology, 5(8), 809-817, [Pakistan]
Published: August 2006
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| 25. |
Islam, M.S.
"Status of Rural Library and Information Services in Bangladesh: Directions for the Development"
The Social Sciences, 1(1), 15-21, [Pakistan]
Published: January 2006
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| 26. |
Islam, M.S.
"Cataloguing Practices in the University Libraries of Bangladesh: Present Trends and Future Directions"
Social Science Journal, 11, 127-140, [Bangladesh].
Published: July 2005
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| 27. |
Islam, M.S.
"Effectiveness of Cataloguing System in Library Services: A Case Study of the Rajshahi University Central Library."
Rajshahi University Studies, Part-C, 12, 115-128, [Bangladesh]
Published: July 2004
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| 28. |
Islam, M.S.
"Adult Education through Public Library: A Suggestive Exploration."
Social Science Journal, 9, 177-194, [Bangladesh]
Published: July 2004
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Conference
| 1. |
Rahman, M.R., Islam, M.S. and Chanda, Joydeep
"Present Status, Problems and Prospects of Information Services in Rajshahi University Central Library: An Observation (In Bengali)"
Paper presented in 54th Bengal Library Conference edited by Goutom Goshwami, Kolkata: Bengal Library Association, pp. 137-147, [ISBN: 978-81-908459-2-2]
Published: February 2023
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| 2. |
Islam, M.S., Alam, M.S. and Islam, M.N.
"Awareness and Use of ICT among the Post Graduate Diploma Students of Rajshahi University, Bangladesh: A Study"
In: Reshaping Librarianship Innovations and Transformations, edited by R. Sarangapani, V. Rajendran and M. Uma, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu: Arignar Anna Central Library, Bharathiar University, pp. 918-928, [e-ISBN 978-93-5361-879-7]
Published: August 2019
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| 3. |
Gopalakrishnan, S., Islam, M.S. and Gopalakrishnan, S.
"Workplace Burnout in Digital Environment among Library and Information Professionals: A Study"
In: Reshaping Librarianship Innovations and Transformations, edited by R. Sarangapani, V. Rajendran and M. Uma, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu: Arignar Anna Central Library, Bharathiar University, pp. 588-603, [e-ISBN 978-93-5361-879-7]
Published: August 2019
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| 4. |
Rahman, M.R. and Islam, M.S.
"Use of Integrated Library Management System Koha in Cadet College Libraries of Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities"
In: Application of Koha in Libraries of the Indian Subcontinent edited by Arup Raychaudhury, Apurba Jyoti Majumder et al., Kolkata: Bengal Library Association, pp. 83-92, [ISBN: 978-81-908459-4].
Published: February 2019
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| 5. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S. and Islam. M.A.
"Investigating the Perceived Services of Union Digital Centre (UDC) in Rural Areas of Bangladesh: A Study on Selected UDC of Godagari Upazila, Rajshahi"
In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Library and Information Science, edited by Chien-Kou Li, Taiwan: International Business Academic Consortium, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 125-134, [ISSN: 2412-0049]
Published: January 2019
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| 6. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S. and Roy, P.B.
"Digital Library Activities in Bangladesh: A Study of Some Selected Private and Public University Libraries"
In: Building Smart Libraries: Changes, Challenges, Issues & Strategies edited by Abdul Majid Baba, et al., Kashmir: Central University of Kashmir, pp. 305-315, [ISBN: 978-81-9348-251-3]
Published: August 2018
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| 7. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S., Roy, P.B. and Mollik, M.S.H.
"Information System Security in Public Libraries of Bangladesh: A Survey"
In: Rejuvenating Public Library Services through Digital Reference Sources (IS-RPLS-DRS) edited by Udayan Bhattacharya, Kolkata: Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University, pp. 401-410, [ISBN: 978-81-929886-1-0]
Published: February 2018
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| 8. |
Rahman, M.R., Islam, M.S. and Islam M.N.
"Trends of Using Koha Open Source Software in Library Automation: A Study on Some Selected University Libraries in Bangladesh"
In: Application of Koha in Libraries of the Indian Subcontinent edited by Arup Raychaudhury, Apurba Jyoti Majumder and Joydeep Chanda, Kolkata: Bengal Library Association, pp. 78-89, [ISBN: 978-81-908459-7-7].
Published: August 2017
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| 9. |
Islam, M.S., Islam, M.N. and Rahman, M.R.
"Information Needs and Information-Seeking Behaviour of Rural Farmers in Rajshahi District, Bangladesh"
In: Libraries Beyond Borders: Innovative Trends, Issues and Challenges in Knowledge Dissemination edited by B. Ramesh Babu and D. Joyson Soundrarajan, Tamil Nadu: Department of Library Services, Christian Medical College, pp. 431-439, [ISBN: 978-93-81992
Published: July 2017
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| 10. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S., Roy, P.B., Islam, M.M. and Hossain, M.U.
"Mobile Internet Usage of University Students in Bangladesh"
In: Library and Information Services in Knowledge Society: Innovative, Value Added Services and Best Practices edited by Pravakar Rath, R.K. Ngurtinkhuma and R.N. Mishra, New Delhi: Excel India Publishers, pp. 135-144, [ISBN: 978-93-85777-81-3]
Published: February 2017
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| 11. |
Islam, M.S., Hossain, M.U., Islam, M.N. and Amin, M.E.
"Digital Library Practices in Bangladesh: A Study on Some Selected Libraries"
In: Gearing Up for the Future: Library Initiatives for Digital India edited by Ashu Shokeen and D.V. Singh, Delhi: Indian Library Association, pp. 360- 377, [ISBN: 81-85216-51-7]
Published: February 2017
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| 12. |
Islam, M.M. and Islam, M.S.
"Measuring Job Satisfaction of University Library Professionals in Bangladesh"
In: Asia-Pacific LIS: Exploring Unity Amid Diversity, Manila, Philippines: Philippine International Convention Center, [ISSN 2467-5970]
Published: October 2015
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| 13. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S. and Roy, P.B
"Role of Rural Information Centres for Building Knowledge based Society in Bangladesh: a Study on Some Selected Union Information and Service Centres (UISC)"
In: Innovation Driven Librarianship: Creating Future Landscape for the New Generation Libraries and LIS Professionals ed. by Dong Geun Oh, B. Ramesh Babu and P. Rajendran, Tamil Nadu: SRM University, pp. 35-52, [ISBN 978-93-84136-05-5], (Best paper award)
Published: June 2015
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Seminar / Symposium / workshop attended
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Islam, M.S., Islam, M.N. and Mahmud, M.S.
"Effect of Social Media in Academic Performance among the Students of Rajshahi University, Bangladesh: A Study"
In: 5th INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SYMPOSIUM PAPERS (Vol. 4), edited by Ömer Akgül, Istanbul: Federation of International Student Associations (UDEF), pp. 236-251, [ISBN 978-975-8738-56-4].
Published: June 2020
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| 2. |
Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S. and Foysal, M.
"Evaluation of Selected Public Universities’ Websites in Bangladesh: A Webometric Approach"
In: 5th INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SYMPOSIUM PAPERS (Vol. 4), edited by Ömer Akgül, Istanbul: Federation of International Student Associations (UDEF), pp. 217-234, [ISBN 978-975-8738-56-4]
Published: June 2020
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ISLM 111: Introduction to Information Science and Library ManagementThis is an introductory course of library and information science, exploring information professionals' principles, ethics, values, and library resources and services as well as addressing fundamental concepts of library and information science
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ISLM 421: Information System Analysis and DesignThis course introduces basic concept of information systems analysis and design. It offers students an opportunity to gain familiarity with the techniques used in systems analysis and design, which will help them for the improvement of information systems
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ISLM 505: Knowledge ManagementThis course orients theories and applications of knowledge management incorporating concepts of KM, approaches to KM, knowledge-centric organizations, knowledge architecture, knowledge capture, knowledge codification, knowledge mapping, knowledge sharing
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