Professor & Chairman
Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman
Department of Information Science and Library Management
Faculty of Arts
Research profiles & links
Social
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Knowledge Science | Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) | Japan | 2009 |
| Masters | Library and Information Science | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1997 |
| Bachelor | Library and Information Science | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1996 |
| H.S.C | Science Group | Jashore Board/Kushtia Government College | Bangladesh | 1993 |
| S.S.C | Science Group | Jashore Board/Meherpur Government High School | Bangladesh | 1991 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Nov 2016 | Present |
| Assistant House Tutor/House Tutor | Shaheed Sergeant Johurul Haque Hal, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Apr 2013 | Present |
| Associate Professor | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Nov 2012 | Nov 2016 |
| Student Advisor | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Apr 2012 | Jun 2015 |
| Assistant Professor | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| Associate Professor | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi, Bangladesh | Jul 2010 | Jan 2012 |
| Teaching Assistant | School of Knowledge Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (JAIST) | Japan | Dec 2007 | Sep 2009 |
| Chairman | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi, Bangladesh | Aug 2005 | Sep 2006 |
| Assistant Professor | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi, Bangladesh | Jul 2003 | Jul 2010 |
| Lecturer | Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Rajshahi | Rajshahi, Bangladesh | Jul 2000 | Jul 2003 |
| Member, Governing Board | BANSDOC, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh | Dhaka | Present | |
| Adjunct Faculty | Dept. of Information Studies and Library Management, East West University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Present | |
| Part Time Teacher | Arts Computer Centre, Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Present |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Informatics | Modelling community empowerment through information and technologies, social, legal and ethical issues of information, building social capital through library and information services, social media and network analysis, etc. | |
| Digital Library System | Digital library design issues and principles, tools and technologies, web applications, e-resources management, service innovations, adoption and usability studies, digital rights management, etc. | |
| Next-Generation Knowledge Management | Knowledge management (KM) education and practice in library and information science (LIS), KM competence model, KM systems, specially the next generation tools and technologies for discovering, creating, organizing, distributing and sharing both explicit and tacit knowledge, knowledge sharing practices, knowledge discovery and text mining, big data management, etc. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Change Management Practices in Public Libraries of Bangladesh | Professor Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Sadia Afrin Runa | Change Management and Public Libraries |
2022 | |
| Masters | Application of Linked Data in Libraries: Perspectives from LIS Professionals of Bangladesh | Professor Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Tanjina Pervin | Digital Library System |
2021 | |
| Masters | Implications of Big Data Management in University Libraries of Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Shammy Akhter Shikha | Big Data Management |
2020 | |
| Masters | A Community-Engagement Model for Public Libraries of Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Jannatul Ferdous | Public Library System and Community Information |
2019 | |
| Masters | Present Status of Reference Services in Some Selected University Libraries in Dhaka City | Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Israt Jahan | Reference Services | 2018 | |
| Masters | Human Resource Management in Digital Context: A Study of Selected Private University Libraries in Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Tahmina Haq | Human Resource Management | 2016 | |
| Masters | The Implications of Social Media for University Libraries in Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Mehedi Hasan | Social Media and Library | 2015 | |
| Masters | Use of e-journals by the users of Dhaka University Library | Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Mousumi Banik | E-Journals | 2013 | |
| Masters | Users’ Adoption of a Digital Library System: A Case Study of East West University Library | Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman | Mashiat Tabassum | Adoption of Digital Library |
2012 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| 1 | Keynote Speaker A Review of Current Approaches to Scholarly Impact Metrics, at the 17th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS) and the 22nd COLLNET Meeting, organized by East West University, Dhaka, 8-10 December, 2023 |
| 2 | Speaker/Trainer/Special Guest Introduction to Research Methodology, Organized by Housing and Building Research Institute, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, 22 June 2023 |
| 3 | Invited Speaker Reinventing Public Libraries of Bangladesh as Knowledge Hub for Supporting the SDGs, at the International Symposium, jointly organized by the South Asia Chapter of ASIST and the Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka, 10 February 2020 |
| 4 | Keynote Speaker Seminar on the Role of E-libraries for Building Smart Libraries, Organized by the Department of Public Libraries, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Dhaka, 04 June 2023 |
| 5 | Resource Person Lecture on Knowledge Management in 4th Industrial Revolution: A Roadmap to Transform the Libraries in Bangladesh, Organized by Bnagladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientistis and Documentalists (BALID), Dhaka, 05 November 2022 |
| 6 | Invited Speaker Next-Generation Knowledge Management for Information Professionals, Organized by The Department of Information Studies and Library Management, East West University, Dhaka, 18 June 2020 |
| 7 | Invited Speaker How to Publish a Research Paper in Reputed Journals, Organized by The Department of Information Studies and Library Management, East West Universuty, Dhaka, 20 July 2020 |
| 8 | Invited SpeakerKnowledge Management for Information Professionals: Are We Prepared? Organized by Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB), Dhaka, 04 August 2020 |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh | General Member | 2022 | |
| 2 | Dhaka University Alumni Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh | Life Member | 2022 | Life Time |
| 3 | Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB), Dhaka, Bangladesh | Life Member | 2000 | Life Time |
| Book Section | |
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| 1 |
Ahmed, S.M.Z. and Roknuzzaman, M. "Community development through public library movement in Bangladesh."
Information science and library management: Exploring new horizons for building a knowledge-based society. S. M. Mannan Dhaka: Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka, 2022 120-148 .
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| 2 |
Roknuzzaman, M. "Creating Social Capital through the Public Library System in Bangladesh."
Knowledge Management, Governance, and Sustainable Development: Lessons and Insights from Developing Countries. M Aslam, Fakrul Alam, and Dilara Begum London and New York: Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group), 2020 163-178 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Susmita Saha and Md. Roknuzzaman : Library practitioners’ perceptions on the applications of IoT in university libraries of Bangladesh,
Library Management , vol.45 , no.1/2 Emerald Publishing Limited , pp.141-156 , 2024
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| 2 |
S.M. Zabed Ahmed, Md. Roknuzzaman and Mohammad Sharif Ul Islam : Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of University Teachers Regarding Plagiarism in Bangladesh,
Journal of Academic Ethics (impact factor:1.8 (2022)) Springer , 2023
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| 3 |
Begum, D., Roknuzzaman, M. and Shobhanee, M. E. : Public libraries’ responses to a global pandemic: Bangladesh perspectives,
IFLA Journal , vol.48 , no.1 Sage , pp.174-188 , 2022
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| 4 |
Islam, M.S. and Roknuzzaman, M. : Big data management in the libraries of Bangladesh: Perceptions, issues and challenges,
Bangladesh Journal of Library and Information Science , vol.2 , no.3 , pp.162-184 , 2021
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| 5 |
Begum, D., Roknuzzaman, M. and Elahi, M.H. : Online Information Literacy Training for Users during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of East West University Library, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Journal of Knowledge & Communication Management (impact factor:SJIF 6.191) , vol.10 , no.2 , pp.81-98 , 2020
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| 6 |
Tabassum, M., Roknuzzaman, M. and Begum, D. : Employability Skills of New Generation LIS Professionals in Bangladesh,
Journal of Knowledge & Communication Management (impact factor:SJIF 6.191) , vol.10 , no.2 , pp.121-144 , 2020
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| 7 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Umemoto, Katsuhiro : An interdisciplinary encounter between two knowledge domains: Library and information science vs knowledge management,
Information and Knowledge Management (impact factor:5.42) , vol.7 , no.10 , pp.19-26 , 2017
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| 8 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Rashid, M.O : e-Resource management: Challenges for information professionals in changing environments,
The Eastern Librarian , vol.24 , no.1 , pp.6-22 , 2016
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| 9 |
Tabassum, Mashiat, Roknuzzaman, Md. and Islam, M. Maidul : Usage of a digital library system at a private university library in Bangladesh,
Annals of Library and Information Studies , vol.62 , no.2 , pp.94-103 , 2015
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| 10 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : A review of select online academic and research databases,
The Arts Faculty Journal , vol.7 , no.9, 10, 11 , pp.37-55 , 2013/2016, published in 2017
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| 11 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : Access to and use of Internet by women in Dhaka city,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.70 , no.1 , pp.205-222 , 2013, published in June 2015
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| 12 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Umemoto, Katsuhiro : Exploring LIS academics’ responses to knowledge management,
Library Review (impact factor:1.39 (2018)) , vol.62 , no.4/5 , pp.293-311 , 2013
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| 13 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Umemoto, Katsuhiro : Incorporating KM education into LIS curriculum: Perspectives from LIS academics,
VINE: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems (impact factor:SJR 0.37 (2019), Q2) , vol.43 , no.1 , pp.111-124 , 2013
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| 14 |
Akanda, A.K.M. Eamin Ali and Roknuzzaman, Md. : Rural information provision in Bangladesh: A study on Development Research Network,
Information and Knowledge Management (impact factor:5.42) , vol.3 , no.10 , pp.64-73 , 2013
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| 15 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : The changing context of libraries: How to increase the usage of academic libraries of Bangladesh,
Arts Faculty Journal , vol.6 , no.8 , pp.169-194 , 2012/2013, published in 2015
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| 16 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : Knowledge sharing patterns among the users of Dhaka University Library,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.69 , no.1 , pp.39-56 , 2012, published in July 2014
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| 17 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : Changing paradigms in library education: From library science to information science to knowledge science,
The Eastern Librarian , vol.23 , no.1 , pp.1-23 , 2012
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| 18 |
Akanda, A.K.M. Eamin Ali and Roknuzzaman, Md. : Agricultural information literacy of farmers in the northern region of Bangladesh,
Information and Knowledge Management (impact factor:5.42) , vol.2 , no.6 , pp.1-11 , 2012
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| 19 |
Roknuzzaman, Md., Hasan, Md. Nazmul and Akanda, A.K.M. Eamin Ali : A framework for knowledge management education in digital library learning,
World Digital Libraries , vol.4 , no.2 , pp.125-135 , 2011
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| 20 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : Knowledge management: An emerging interdisciplinary field of research, education and professional practice,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.67 , no.2 , pp.145-166 , 2010, published in 2012
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| 21 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Umemoto, Katsuhiro : KM education at LIS schools: An analysis of KM master’s programs,
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (impact factor:SJR 0.23 (2019), Q3) , vol.51 , no.4 , pp.267-280 , 2010
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| 22 |
Roknuzzaman, Md., Kanai, Hideaki and Umemoto, Katsuhiro : Integration of knowledge management process into digital library system: A theoretical perspective,
Library Review (impact factor:1.39 (2018)) , vol.58 , no.5 , pp.372-386 , 2009
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| 23 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Umemoto, Katsuhiro : How library practitioners view knowledge management in libraries: A qualitative study,
Library Management (impact factor:SJR 0.58 (2019), Q1) , vol.30 , no.8/9 , pp.643-656 , 2009
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| 24 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Umemoto, Katsuhiro : Knowledge management’s relevance to library and information science: An interdisciplinary approach,
Journal of Information and Knowledge Management , vol.7 , no.4 , pp.279-290 , 2008
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| 25 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Munshi, M. Nasiruddin : Library and information support services for socio-economic development of Bangladesh,
Library Herald , vol.45 , no.4 , pp.307-324 , 2007
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| 26 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : Status of human resource management in public university libraries in Bangladesh,
International Information and Library Review (impact factor:0.45 (Q2)) , vol.39 , no.1 , pp.52-61 , 2007
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Roknuzzaman, Md. : A survey of Internet access in a large public university in Bangladesh.,
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT) , vol.2 , no.3 , pp.86-105 , 2006
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| 28 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : Knowledge management in libraries: A conceptual framework,
Social Science Journal (RU) , vol.11 , no.July , pp.191-204 , 2005
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| 29 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Munshi, M. Nasiruddin : Automation in some special libraries of Dhaka: A survey,
Journal of The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Humanities) , vol.8 , no.1 , pp.189-206 , 2003
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| 30 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. : Trends in digital libraries: A theoretical exercise,
Social Science Journal (RU) , vol.8 , no.July , pp.217-234 , 2003
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| 31 |
Nasiruddin, Mohammad and Roknuzzaman, Md. : Technological influences on library environment: Contemporary challenges for the professionals of Bangladesh,
Rajshahi University Studies, Part C , vol.10 , pp.23-39 , 2002
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Roknuzzaman, M. "Big data and knowledge management: An integrative approach to service innovation in libraries."
2nd International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management
, pp. 30-32. Dhaka: 2021
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| 2 |
Susmita Saha and Roknuzzaman, M. "Usage of IoT in the university libraries of Bangladesh: Perceptions, issues and challenges."
2nd International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management
, pp. 82-84. Dhaka: East West University, 2021
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| 3 |
Rashid, M. M. O. and Roknuzzaman, M. "Use of open source software in university libraries of Bangladesh."
1st Multidisciplinary International Conference on the Social and Life Sciences
, pp. 26-27. Dhaka: East West University, 2020
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| 4 |
Roknuzzaman, M. and Begum, D. "Green libraries for sustainable environment: Issues and challenges."
1st Multidisciplinary International Conference on the Social and Life Sciences
, pp. 9-10. Dhaka: East West University, 2020
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| 5 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. "Creating social capital through the public library system in Bangladesh."
1st International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management
, pp. 131. Savar, Dhaka: East West University and Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, 2019
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| 6 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Munshi, M. Nasiruddin "Skills for digital librarianship in the context of knowledge management.."
Proceedings of International Seminar on ‘Digital Libraries for Digital Nation, October 17-18
, pp. 32-45. Dhaka: Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB), 2012
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Roknuzzaman, Md. "Procurement of books and libraries in higher education and learning."
Seminar/Workshop on The Strategy of Teaching-Learning Quality Development in Islamic History and Culture
, pp. 19-22. Rajshahi: Department of Islamic History and Culture, Rajshahi University, 2011
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| 8 |
Roknuzzaman, Md., Hasan, Md. Nazmul and Akanda, A.K.M. Eamin Ali "A framework for knowledge management education in digital library learning."
Proceedings of International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2010)
, pp. 685-696. New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), 2010
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| 9 |
Roknuzzaman, Md. and Umemoto, Katsuhiro "Knowledge management education in library and information science schools: An exploratory study."
Proceedings of Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP 2009)
, pp. 27-37. Tsukuba, Japan.: Graduate School of Library, Information & Media Studies, University of Tsukuba, 2009
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Roknuzzaman, Md. and Umemoto, Katsuhiro "Interdisciplinary perspectives of knowledge management: Exploration of its relevancy to library and information science."
Proceedings of ECKM 2007: 8th European Conference on Knowledge Management
, pp. 820-828. Barcelona, Spain: B. Martin and D. Remenyi, 2007
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Travel Grants | 2009 | Japan | Provided by Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP2009) for presenting a research paper at Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies, University of Tsukuba, Japan during March 6-8, 2009, |
| International | Research Grants | 2007 | Japan | Provided by JAIST, Japan for presenting a research paper at 8th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM 2007), Barcelona, Spain, 6-7 September, 2007. |
| International | Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship | 2006 | Japan | Provided by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Government of Japan for Doctoral Programme at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Japan from October 2006 to September 2009 |
| Local | Dhaka University Merit Scholarship | 2000 | Bangladesh | Provided by the University of Dhaka for 1st class 1st position in M.A. examination of 1997 (held in 1999). |
| Local | Nasir Group of Industries | 1992 | Bangladesh | Provided stipend for two years of higher secondary education on the basis of SSC result in Daulatpur Upazila, Kushtia. |
| Local | Safdar Ali Memorial Award | 1991 | Bangladesh | For recognition of special result with star marks in SSC examination in Meherpur district. |
| National | Junior Scholarship | 1988 | Bangladesh | Provided by the Government of Bangladesh. |
| National | Primary Scholarship | 1985 | Bangladesh | Provided by the Government of Bangladesh. |
Name & designation
Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman
Professor & Chairman
Department
Department of Information Science and Library Management Faculty of Arts
Email
mrkzaman@yahoo.com
Phone
+88-01712034296