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mahbubulislam@ru.ac.bd

Department of Information Science and Library Management


MD. MAHBUBUL ISLAM
PROFESSOR
Information Science & Library Management


Education Summary  
BSS (Honours) and MSS (RU), PhD (RU)

Research Interest  
Information Literacy, Technology Adoption and Diffusion, Knowledge Management, ICT in Library, Social Media.
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(PhD)
Rajshahi University 2024
Masters
(MSS)
Rajshahi University 2000
Bachelor/Honors
(BSS(Honours))
Rajshahi University 1999
Higher Secondary
(HSC)
Govt. Edward College, Pabna 1995
Secondary
(SSC)
Shambhudia ML High School 1993

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2024-06-04 to Information Science & Library Management PROFESSOR
2019-05-05 to 2024-06-03 Information Science & Library Management ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
2010-01-21 to 2019-05-04 Information Science & Library Management ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2007-01-21 to 2010-01-20 Information Science & Library Management LECTURER

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Not Available

Book Chapter

1. Islam, M.Z., Al Mamun, A.S.M. & Islam, M.M. "Female agricultural labourers and discriminations: a study" Nari O Somaj, 1st ed., Dhaka, 197-206 2011

Published: May 2017

Journal

1. Hasan, M. N., Khatun, M., Haque, M. A., Akanda, A. K. M., Islam, M. M., Rahman, Z., ... & Panday, P. K. "Exploring the Role of Libraries in Promoting Child Mental Health in Bangladesh: A Study on Some Selected Libraries" Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 48(3), 42-57.

Published: August 2023
2. Haque, M. A., Hossain, M. I., Islam, M. M., Saha, A., Pervez, A. K., Rahman, Z., & Aziz, D. A. B. "Information Resources Management in the Twenty-First Century: Challenges, Prospects, and the Librarian’s Role" American Journal of Information Science and Technology, 7(3), 122-134.

Published: August 2023
3. Haque, M. A., Zhang, X., Akanda, A. E. A., Hasan, M. N., Islam, M. M., Saha, A., ... & Rahman, Z. "Knowledge Sharing among students in social media: the mediating role of family and technology supports in the academic development nexus in an emerging country" Sustainability, 15(13), 9983.

Published: June 2023
4. Islam, M. M., Akanda, A. E. A., Hasan, M. N., Roy, P. B., Any, F. I., Khatun, M., ... & Zhang, X. "Knowledge sharing through mobile phone to develop a knowledge base: A study on rural women of Bangladesh" Library Philosophy and Practice (E-Journal), 1-21.

Published: September 2020
5. Haque, M. A., Hasan,N., Akanda, A. E. A., Islam, M. M., Any, F. I., & Mukul Hossen, M. "Physically Challenged Students at Rajshahi University in Bangladesh: a study on Information Need and Seeking Behavior with Special Focus on Library Use" IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS). 25(6):12.

Published: June 2020
6. Al Faruki, M. J., Haque, M. A., & Islam, M. M. "Student-centered learning and current practice in Bangladeshi college education" Journal of Education and Practice, 10(13), 95-107.

Published: May 2019
7. Islam, M. Z., Al Mamun, A. S. M., Mondal, M. N. I., & Islam, M. M. "Effects of Empowerment Factors on Agriculture Women Laborers in the Northern Part of Bangladesh" Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 17(4), 63-69.

Published: October 2017
8. Islam, M.M., & Islam, S. "Job satisfaction of university library employees: A study of two university libraries in Bangladesh" Business information review, 28(3), 184-192.

Published: November 2011
9. Islam, M.N., Islam, M.M. & Islam, M.S. "Use of Internet resources and services by the faculty members and research scholars of Rajshahi University: a study" Rajshahi University J. of Soc. & Bus. Studies, 19(1), 1-17.

Published: June 2011

Conference

1. Islam, M.M., Afrin, T., Hasan, M.N., Akanda, A.K.M.E. & Roy, P.B. "Exploring the Students' Classroom Literacy Status at Rajshahi University: A Study on the Faculty of Social Science" 1st Multidisciplinary International Conference on the Social and Life Sciences

Published: February 2020
2. Akanda, A. K. M. E. A.; Hasan, M. N.; Islam, M. M; Banik, P. and Arif, M. S. B. "Evidence Based Practice in Medical Library Services: Health Information Professionals Perspectives" First International Conference on Prospect and Challenges of Sustainable Development in Developing Countries. Bangladesh.

Published: July 2019
3. Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S., Roy, P.B., Islam, M.M. & Hossain, M.U. "Mobile Internet Usage of University Students in Bangladesh" In P. Rath, R.K. Ngurtnkhuma and R.N. Mishra (Ed.). International Conference on Library and Information Services in Knowledge Society: Innovation, Value Added Services and Best Practice, Excel Indian Publishers, Mizoram Universi

Published: June 2017

Management of Library and Information Institutions

This course is designed to help the students learn about library administration, management and organization. For this reason the basics of management, administration and organization such as concepts about management, administration, meaning and techniqu

Audio Visual and Electronic Resources Management

This course will provide the students with the knowledge required to identify, evaluate, and select audio-visual, non- book and electronic resources for library and information institution, as well as grasp recent developments in the ongoing conversation

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Writing, Editing and Publishing

In the 21st century, the skills of writing, editing and publishing have emerged as necessary pre-requisite for global citizens. Under the circumstances, this course introduces the students with the ever changing world of academic writing and publishing by

Computer Applications (Practical)

Now-a-days libraries are using computer for its different operation functions. At the age of information explosion libraries are introducing automation and digitalization software for managing information. To give the basic introduction for operating comp

Comparative and International Librarianship

This course focuses on systematic approach to the study of comparative and international librarianship. This course is designed for students to become familiar with the library systems and library science education system of various countries including SA

Information Literacy

This course is designed for the students to know about the core concepts of information literacy. For this reason the introduction to information need, information seeking, information literacy, user studies, digital divide, and different information seek

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Internet Studies

This course provides students with a basic introduction to the resources that are available on the Internet with an emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate, transfer, and publish information. The purpose of this course to teach students to use and

Classification (Theory )

This course focuses on learning the structure and notational system of the renowned international Classification systems, using a combination of print (when available) and Web based. The introduction to DDC, UDC, LC and CC functions as a mini-textbook and

Classification (Practical)

This course will educate the students with core issues of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) scheme including first, second and third summary, six tables, relative index and various usage of schedules. Students will be provided learning opportunities for

Cataloguing (Theory )

This course is an introduction to a specialized field of study and covers the tools, techniques, and standards of cataloguing. This course will focus on Sears list of Subject heading, Shelf list, and Subject cataloging of library materials in an informati

Information Systems Analysis and Design

This course introduces basic concept of information systems analysis and design. The development of any information system can be put into two major phases: analysis and design. During analysis phase the complete functioning of a system is understood and

Service Quality Management

Description Not Provided

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Administrative Experiences:

      1. Assistant Proctor (2008-2009)

Award Achieved:

  1. University Award by the University of Rajshahi in the recognition of securing first class first at the MSS examination at the year 2000. 

Members of the Professional / Voluntary Organizations and

      1.     Life Member of Library Association of Bangladesh.

      2.     Department nominated Faculty member from 2017 to 2019 and 20024 to next 1 years, Social Science Faculty, Rajshahi University.

      3.     Advisor, BADHON Blood Donation Organization, Rajshahi University.

      4.     Former Secretary, ADHUNIK, Shaheed Shamsuzzoha Hall Committee, Rajshahi University.

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