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Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam
Department of Information Science and Library Management
Faculty of Arts
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Md. Anwarul Islam is a Fulbright Visiting Scholar (2026–2027) at the School of Information Sciences in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, and is currently on study leave. He is conducting research on information ethics in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Md. Anwarul Islam is a Professor at the Department of Information Science & Library Management, University of Dhaka. ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Doc | Information Ethics and AI | University of Tennessee | United States | 2026 |
| Post Doc | Record management in cloud | University of British Columbia | Canada | 2016 |
| Ph.D. | Knowledge Science | Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology | Japan | 2016 |
| M.Phil. | Information Science & Library Management | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2005 |
| Masters | Information Science & Library Management | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2003 |
| Bachelor | Information Science & Library Management | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2002 |
| H.S.C | Humanities | Rajshahi Board | Bangladesh | 1998 |
| S.S.C | Science | Rajshahi Board | Bangladesh | 1996 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Director | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) | University of Dhaka | Aug 2025 | Present |
| Professor | University of Dhaka | Aug 2023 | Present | |
| Internatonal editor | Data Information and Management (Elsevier) | Oct 2022 | Present | |
| Specilal issue editor- Guest editor | Data information and management (Esevier) | Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | |
| ICKM international program committee member (2022), University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Germany | ICKM | USA | Jun 2021 | |
| Co-Chair of International KM Symposium 2021 | University of North Texas Student Chapter; SIG-KM (ASIST) | USA | Jun 2021 | |
| Program Committee (Track Chair): NILIS Research Symposium 2020: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries in the New Normal | National Institute of Library and Information Sciences and South Asia Chapter, ASIS&T | Sri Lanka | Jan 2021 | |
| Chair Special Interet Group (SIG)- Knowledge Management (KM) | Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIST) | USA | Oct 2020 | Present |
| Poster Co-Chairs 2021 | Association for Information Scienec and Technology (ASIST) | USA | Jul 2020 | Present |
| International Symposium (Co-Chair) ‘Empowering the Library and Information Professionals for Achieving the SDGs’ | Jointly organized by the Department of Information Science and Library Management (ISLM), University of Dhaka and South Asia Chapter (ASIST) | Dhaka University | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| Proceedings editor | International Conference on Library and Information Science (IConLIS) | Osaka, Japan | Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 |
| Conference Co-Chair | International Conference on Library and Information Science (IConLIS) | Taiwan and Japan | Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 |
| Track Chair 6: KM of Mobile Computable Knowledge in Libraries | International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM) | Durham, NC Central, USA | Jan 2020 | Present |
| South Asia Chapter Chair (ASIST) | Association for Information Science and Technology | USA | Oct 2019 | |
| Editorial board members of i-IKM 2019 | i-IKM | Dhaka | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 |
| Conference Co-Chair | International Conference on Library and Information Science (IConLIS) | Taiwan and Japan | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| Associate Professor | Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2018 | Aug 2023 |
| Country representative (Bangladesh): Asia Pacific Chapter - ASIST | Association for Information Science and Technology | USA | Oct 2016 | Oct 2018 |
| Research collaborator | InterPARES Trust Project, a multi-national, interdisciplinary research project exploring issues concerning digital records and data entrusted to the Internet. | Vancouver, UBC, Canada | May 2016 | Present |
| Visiting scholar | School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS), University of British Columbia (UBC) | Vancouver, Canada | May 2016 | Oct 2016 |
| Member of the membership committee | Association for Information Science and Technology | USA | Oct 2015 | Oct 2018 |
| Visiting researcher | Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | Singapore | Aug 2013 | Oct 2013 |
| Visiting Scholar | University of Antwerp, Vrije Universiteit, Universiteit Gent & Katholieke Universiteit Leuven | Belgium | Oct 2012 | Dec 2012 |
| Assistant Professor | Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2012 | Jan 2018 |
| Student Advisor | Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2009 | Mar 2013 |
| Lecturer | Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Nov 2008 | Jan 2012 |
| Treasurer SIG-III, ASIST | Association for Information Science and Technology | USA | Jan 1970 | Oct 2019 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Informetrics | Quantitative aspects of information (Bibliometrics, Webometrics e.g.) |
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| Information literacy | Ability to measure need, access and use information effectively. |
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| Information Seeking Behavior/ Information journey/Information practice | The way people search for and utilize information. Ho do they behave, what do they do to meet their information need- Inofrmation journey |
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| Social informatics | Using data and services over the internet, cloud platform like Google classroom, gmail, Amazon, Yahoo. How social media facilitate teaching and learning; classroom. |
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| Social media | How and why social media is becoming popular to the students and protest; use of social media for knowledge sharing | |
| Knowledge management | Effective utilization of knowledge created within and outside organization; how to manage knowledge? How to retain and transfer knowledge? What are the tools of effective knowledge management? |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Information Literacy in the Workplace: Evaluating Competency of Public Library Professionals in Bangladesh | Md. Anwarul Islam | Jannatul Islam Muna | Current Year | ||
| Masters | From Awareness to Acceptance: AI Adoption by Academic Librarians in Bangladesh | Md. Anwarul Islam | Halima Sadia Nuha | 2025 | ||
| Masters | From Awareness to Action: UNSDG Readiness in University Libraries of Bangladesh | Md. Anwarul Islam | Ijaj Ahammad | 2025 | ||
| Masters | From Shelves to Street: How Libraries Serve as Information Grounds for Recent Quota Free Movement in Bangladesh | Md. Anwarul Islam | Humaira Khanom Jui | 2025 | ||
| Masters | How are Dhaka University Students Using AI Tools? An Exploratory Study | Md. Anwarul Islam | Samia Mubashwira Hoque | 2025 | ||
| Masters | Do Generation Z Students Read? Reading Habits of the Students of Dhaka University | Md. Anwarul Islam | Jannatul Islam Muna | Reading habit |
2023 | |
| Masters | How does Information Literacy Help to Reduce Infodemic? An Exploratory Study of COVID-19 Pandemic | Md. Anwarul Islam | Md. Shifat Ul Islam | Information literacy |
2022 | |
| Masters | Growth of Bangladeshi Journals in Scopus Database from 1999-2020: A Scientometric Analysis | Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam | Morsheda Binta Mamun | Scientometric, Bibliometrics |
2021 | |
| Masters | Scientific Publications of the Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Bibliometric Study from 2004 to 2020 | Dr. Md Anwarul Isam | Shyama Chowdhury | Bibliometrics |
2021 | |
| Masters | Use of Cloud Services by University Students: A Study of a Public University in Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam | Md. Atikuzzaman Lingkon | Cloud computing |
2019 | |
| Masters | Perceived Value of Social Media in Students’ Participation in Social Movement: A Developing Country Perspective | Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam | Shohana Akter | Social media | 2018 | |
| Masters | Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of Graduate Students at the University of Dhaka | Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam | Abdur Rahaman Sumon | Information Seeking Behaviour | 2017 | |
| Masters | Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students: A Study on DhakaUniversity | Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam | Ahmadul Islam Howlader | Information Seeking Behaviour |
2016 | |
| Masters | Reading Habits and Attitude in the Digital Environment: A Study of ISLM Students of Dhaka University | Md. Anwarul Islam | Shahinur Ahmed | Digital humanities | 2013 | |
| Masters | Measuring Information Literacy Competency of Arts Faculty Students at the University of Dhaka: A Study | Md. Anwarul Islam | Md. Anisur Rahman | Information literacy | 2011 | |
| Masters | Present Status of Internet Use by the Students of Arts Faculty at the University of Dhaka | Md. Anwarul Islam | Tanjia Sharmin | Use of ICT | 2011 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen-Centric Public Service | From policy to people: Unlocking opportunities for Citizen-Centric Public Service Delivery for the Tribal Communities in the Bandarban Hill District | Research Section, Cabinet Division, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh | 01-07-2025 | 30-06-2026 | Cabinet Division |
| CO-PI, AI-Driven LIS: Transforming Library and Information Science Education in South Asia | AI-Driven LIS: Transforming Library and Information Science Education in South Asia through AI Integration in Pedagogy, Curriculum, and Assessment’ | ASIS&T Special Chapter Fund 2025-2027 | 01-06-2025 | 01-06-2027 | India, SriLanka, |
| Principal Investigator, AI and Health Information Literacy | AI and Health Information Literacy: A study exploring the perceived usefulness, and readiness among women in South Asia | Institute for Information Literacy at Purdue research award, Purdue University, USA | 01-09-2024 | 31-08-2026 | Central University of Gujarat, The Maldives National University, University of Delhi, Lahore School of Economics |
| Principal Investigator, Information Behaviour in Higher Studies | Information-Seeking Behaviours of Graduates for Studying Abroad: An empirical investigation on the students of the University of Dhaka | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh(UGC) 2023-2024 | 26-10-2023 | 20-10-2024 | Professor Dr.Wasimul Bari |
| Principal Investigator, Global University Ranking | Impact of Scientific Publications in the Global University Ranking: A Study on Increase the Publication Visibility of Dhaka University’ | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) 2021-2022 | 20-10-2021 | 01-07-2022 | Principal Investigator |
| CO-PI Bibliometrics | Mapping Scholarly Publications of Dhaka University from 1971-2021: A Bibliometric Study | Centennial Research Grant (CRG) University of Dhaka2020-2021 | 01-07-2021 | 01-06-2022 | Dr. Md. Shiful Islam, Rowsho Akter |
| Co-PI Health Information and COVID-19 | Dealing with COVID-19 and saving people’s lives in South Asia (SA) areas & beyond - A health informatics promotion project | ASIS&T Special Chapter Fund 2021-2022 | 01-06-2021 | 01-06-2022 | South Asia Chapter - Bangladesh (Co-Investigator) |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| 1 | Resource person (2025) ‘Data Analysis in Qualitative Research’ Training: Research Methodology and Scientific Writing, Organized by IQAC, University of Dhaka, 31 December |
| 2 | Resource person (2026) ‘AI and Machine Learning in Arts Research’ Training: Research Methodology and Scientific Writing, Organized by IQAC, University of Dhaka, 11 January |
| 3 | Resource person (2026) ‘Responsible Use of AI in Research Tools, Limits, and Ethical Practice’ Organized by NSTU Research Society, Noakhali Science and Technology University, 15 January. |
| 4 | Webinar Speaker (2026) ‘Ethical Use of Information as a Foundation for a Responsible AI Future’ Organized by the Department of Women and Gender Studies, University of Dhaka, 21 January. |
| 5 | Resource person (2026) ‘Hypothesis Development in Research: A Structured Approach’ Training on Fundamentals of research methodology, Organized by Center for Advanced Research in Strategic Human Resource |
| 6 | Invited Speaker (2026) ‘Preparing a Competitive Academic Portfolio for Study Abroad’ ‘Strategies and Best Practices for Securing Admission to Higher Studies Abroad’ ‘Scholarships, Fellowships, and Funding Opportunities for International Higher Education’ Training on Access to Higher Study and Scholarship, Organized by IQAC, Rabindra University Bangladesh, Sirajganj 01 February. |
| 7 | Invited Speaker (2026) ‘Information Ethics in the age of AI: Principles, Challenges, and Responsible use of AI in Research’ Training course on ‘Modern Library and Archival Practices: Research and AI Integration’ for enhancing the research competency of central bankers, Organized by Bangladesh Bank Training Academy, 15-17 February, Mirpur-2, Dhaka |
| 8 | Resource Person (2026) ‘Systematic Literature Review: A Practical Guide’ Follow up session of Research methodology and Scientific Writing’ Organized by IQAC, University of Dhaka, 25 February. |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) | General member | 2013 | Life Time |
| 2 | International collaboratory for knowledge management research | General member | 2024 | Life Time |
| 3 | Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) | General | 2022 | Life Time |
| 4 | Creative Commons (CC) Global Network | General | 2020 | Life Time |
| 5 | International Council of Knowledge Management (ICKM) | General member | 2020 | Life Time |
| 6 | Association of Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) | Regular | 2015 | Life Time |
| 7 | Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB) | General | 2008 | Life Time |
| Book Section | |
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| 1 |
Islam, M. S and Islam, M. A "Employability of the Alumni of the Department of Information Science and Library Management: Current and Future Perspectives."
Information Science and Library Management: Exploring New Horizons for Building a Knowledge-Based Society. Edt. Dhaka: Dhaka University, 2022 pp. 180-205 .
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| 2 |
Islam, M. A "Mobile phone technology in academic library services: A public university students' perceptions and paradigm."
M-Libraries 4: From margin to mainstream: mobile technologies transforming lives and libraries. Mohamed Ally and Gill Needham Londodn: Facet, 2013 .
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| 3 |
Islam, M. A "Promoting Information Literacy through Public Libraries in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities."
Library Planning and Management: Training Manual (Part-3). Nasiruddin Munshi Dhaka: NAEM, Ministry of Education, 2009 170-175 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Islam, M. A and Rorissa, A : Explainable AI and Ethical Information Practices in Library Services,
Library Hi Tech News , vol.ahead-of-print , no.ahead-of-print Emerald , pp.1-3 , 2026
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| 2 |
Hoque, S.M, Islam, M.A and Muna, J.I : How are Dhaka University students using AI tools? An exploratory study,
Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication (impact factor:2.4) , vol.00 , no.00 Emerald , 2026
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| 3 |
Islam, M.A and Bari, W. : How Do Graduates Seek Information for Studying Abroad? An Empirical Investigation,
Digital Library Perspectives , vol.00 , no.00 Emerald , pp.00 , 2025
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| 4 |
Islam, M. A and Agarwal, N. K : COVID, Disinformation, Technology, Budget Cuts: Can Knowledge Management Help Libraries Overcome Challenges?,
Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies (impact factor:0.9) , vol.00 , no.00 De Gruyter Saur Brill , pp.00 , 2025
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| 5 |
Islam, M.A and Muna, J.I : Do generation Z students read? Reading habits of the students of Dhaka University,
Library Management (impact factor:1.30) , vol.45 , no.8/9 Emerald , pp.597-612. , 2024
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Islam, M. A. : Are Faculty Members Aware of Global University Ranking? A Study in the Context of a Developing Country,
Digital Library Perspectives , vol.00 , no.00 Emerald , pp.00 , 2024
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Islam, M. A. : Charting Excellence: Unveiling the Influence of Scientific Publications on Global University Rankings,
Science & Technology Libraries , vol.00 , no.00 Taylor and Francis , pp.00 , 2024
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| 8 |
Burns, C.S. and Islam, M. A : "A citation analysis examining geographical specificity in article titles,
Scientometrics (impact factor:3.9) , vol.00 , no.00 Springer , 2024
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| 9 |
Shifat Ul Islam, M, Islam, M. A and Widen, G. : Navigating the Infodemic Maze: Does Information Literacy Reduce the infodemic?,
IFLA (impact factor:1.3) , vol.00 , no.00 Sage , pp.00 , 2024
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| 10 |
Gala, B, Lamba, M, Batool, H., Islam, M.A and Raj, B : Dueling COVID-19 Misinformation: Perceptions and Behavior of the Rural Population from South Asian Countries,
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science (impact factor:2.0) , vol.00 , no.00 Sage , pp.1-15 , 2024
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| 11 |
Agarwal, N.K and Islam, M.A : Are Knowledge Management courses in South Asia designed well? A content analysis of syllabi and a case study,
Library Trends , vol.72 , no.2 Johns Hopkins University Press , pp.338-367 , 2023
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| 12 |
Islam, M. A, Islam, M.S and Akter, R : Glory or Despair? Mapping Fifty Years of Scientific Publications of Dhaka University,
Science & Technology Libraries , vol.43 , no.01 Taylor and Francis , pp.52-66 , 2023
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| 13 |
Tonmoy, T.K and Islam, M. A : Do students look for information differently? Information-seeking behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Digital Library Perspectives , vol.39 , no.2 Emerald , pp.166-180 , 2023
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| 14 |
An, Lu, Alton ChuaYeow Kuan and Islam, M. A : Knowledge management and innovation,
Data and Information Management , vol.6 , no.3 Elsevier , pp.1-2 , 2022
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| 15 |
Islam, M. A and Agwarl, N. K. : Proceedings of the Annual Meetings of the Association for Information Science and Technology: analysis of two decades of published research,
Information Disctovery and Delivery , vol.00 , no.00 Emerald , pp.00 , 2022
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| 16 |
Islam, M.A, Sultana, R and Widen, G : Ascertaining the Place of UN Sustainable Development Goals in Public Libraries: How Much Progress Have Public Libraries Made in Bangladesh?,
Global Knowledge Memory and Communication , vol.00 , no.00 Emerlad , pp.00 , 2022
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| 17 |
Islam, M.S, Akter, R and Islam, M. A : Bibliometric Analysis of Research Publications of the University of Dhaka during 1971-2021: A Study,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.79 , no.1-2 The Dhaka University Press , pp.33-53 , 2022
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| 18 |
Islam, M. A and Widen, G : Bibliometric Analysis of the VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems: 2000-2020,
VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems , vol.53 , no.3 Emerald , pp.467-490 , 2021
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| 19 |
Islam, M. A and Roy, P : Scholarly Productivity of Library and Information Science Research in Bangladesh A Bibliometric Study from 1971 to 2020,
DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology , vol.41 , no.3 , pp.213-225 , 2021
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| 20 |
Islam, M. A and Agarwal, N. A : What is the impact of Library and Information Science on Knowledge Management research?,
VINE: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management System , vol.51 , no.1 , pp.1-26 , 2020
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| 21 |
Sumon, A.R and Islam, M. A : Information Seeking Behavior of the Graduate Students: A Developing Country Perspective,
Dhaka University Studies , vol.72-73 , no.1-2 , pp.1-17 , 2020
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| 22 |
Agarwal, N.K and Islam, M. A : Looking for Knowledge Management in Library and Information Science Research,
Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication , vol.69 , no.8/9 , pp.697-716 , 2020
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| 23 |
Atikuzzaman, M and Islam, M. A : Perceptions and Use of Cloud Services: An Empirical Study on the Students of a Public University in Bangladesh,
Digital Library Perspectives , vol.37 , no.2 Emerald , pp.87-101 , 2020
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| 24 |
Islam, M. A : Perceptions and Use of Cloud in Academic Activities: A Study of a Public University in Bangladesh,
Digital Library Perspectives , vol.35 , no.2 , pp.66-79 , 2019
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| 25 |
Howlader, A.I and Islam, M. A : Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students: A Developing Country Perspective,
IFLA , pp.140-156 , 2019
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| 26 |
Akter, S and Islam, M. A : Perceived Value of Social Media in Students’ Participation in Social Movement: A Developing Country Perspective,
Digital Library Perspective , vol.35 , no.3 , pp.244-258 , 2019
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| 27 |
Islam, M.A : Managing teaching and learning records in the commercial cloud: A public university Perspective,
The Arts Faculty Journal , vol.10 , no.14-15 , pp.87-107 , 2018-2020
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| 28 |
Islam, M. A, Agarwal, N.K and Ikeda, M : Effect of knowledge management on service innovation in academic libraries,
IFLA Journal , vol.43 , no.3 , pp.266-281 , 2017
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| 29 |
Islam, M. A and Tsuji, K : Information Professionals’ Knowledge Sharing Practices in Social Media: A Study of Professionals in Developing Countries,
International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, , vol.16 , no.2 , pp.43-66 , 2016
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| 30 |
Islam, M.A, Agarwal, N.K and Ikeda, M : How do academic libraries work with their users to co-create value for service innovation? : A qualitative survey,
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (QQML) , vol.4 , pp.637-658 , 2015
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| 31 |
Islam, M. A, Agarwal, N.K and Ikeda, M : Conceptualization value co-creation for service innovation in academic libraries,
Business Information Review , vol.32 , no.1 , pp.45-52 , 2015
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| 32 |
Islam, M. A, Agarwal, N.K and Ikeda, M : Knowledge management for service innovation in academic libraries: A qualitative study,
Library Management , vol.36 , no.1/2 , pp.40-57 , 2015
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| 33 |
Agarwal, N.K and Islam, M. A : Knowledge retention and transfer: how libraries manage employees leaving and joining,
VINE: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management System , vol.45 , no.2 , pp.150-171 , 2015
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| 34 |
Hossain, M. J, Islam, M. A and Saadi, M. S : Evaluating user’s experience of service performance using SERVPERF scale: A case study of some private university libraries in Bangladesh,
Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS) , vol.60 , no.04 , pp.249-259 , 2014
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| 35 |
Islam, M. A, Agrwal, N.K and Ikeda, M : Library adoption of knowledge management using Web 2.0: A new paradigm for libraries,
IFLA Journa , vol.40 , no.4 , pp.317-330 , 2014
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| 36 |
Agarwal, N. K and Islam, M. A : Knowledge Management Implementation in a Library: Mapping tools and technologies to phases of the KM cycle,
VINE: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management System , vol.44 , no.3 , pp.322-344 , 2014
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| 37 |
Islam, M. A and Ikeda, M : Convergence Issues of Knowledge Management in Digital Libraries: Steps towards state-of-the-art Digital Libraries,
VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems , vol.44 , no.02 , pp.140-159 , 2014
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| 38 |
Islam, M. A and Hossain, M. J : Marketing Information Resources and Services on the Web: Existing Status of University Libraries in Bangladesh,
The Electronic Library (impact factor:2017 Impact Factor: 0.800* 5-year Impact Factor (2017): 0.879*) , vol.32 , no.06 , pp.742-759 , 2014
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| 39 |
Islam, M. A, Ikeda, M and Islam, M. M : Knowledge sharing behavior influences: A study of Information Science and Library Management faculties in Bangladesh,
IFLA Journal , vol.39 , no.03 , pp.221-234 , 2013
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| 40 |
Islam, M. A and Akter, R : Institutional Repositories and Open Access Initiatives in Bangladesh: A New Paradigm of Scholarly Communication,
LIBER Quarterly: The Journal of the Association of European Research Libraries , vol.23 , no.1 , pp.3-24 , 2013
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| 41 |
Islam, M. A and Hossain, M. J : Access and usage of the Internet among undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts at Dhaka University,
Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science , vol.12 , pp.1-12 , 2012
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| 42 |
Hossain, M. J and Islam, M. A : Understanding Perceived Service Quality and Satisfaction: A Study of Dhaka University Library, Bangladesh,
Performance Measurement and Metrics , vol.13 , no.03 , pp.169-182 , 2012
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| 43 |
Islam, M. A and Tsuji, K : Evaluation of Usage of University Websites in Bangladesh,
DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology , vol.31 , no.06 , pp.468-478 , 2011
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| 44 |
Islam, M. A : Webometrics study of Universities in Bangladesh,
Annals of Library and Information Studies , vol.58 , no.04 , pp.307-318 , 2011
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| 45 |
Islam, M. A and Alam, M. S : Webometrics Study of Private Universities in Bangladesh,
Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science (impact factor:Based on JCR 2016: Impact Factor 0.65 (Q3)) , vol.16 , no.02 , pp.115-126 , 2011
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| 46 |
Chowdhury, S, Islam, M. S and Islam, M. A : The Information Literacy Education Readiness of Central Public Library in Dhaka of Bangladesh,
International Journal of Information Science and Management , vol.09 , no.02 , pp.23-44 , 2011
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| 47 |
Islam, M. A and Alam, M. S : Design a Digital Institutional Repository for the faculty of Arts: A Study,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.67 , no.01 , pp.125-142 , 2010
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| 48 |
Islam, M. A and Chowdhury, S : Role of public libraries in promoting awareness of HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects,
Social Science Review , vol.27 , no.01 , pp.173-184 , 2010
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| 49 |
Islam, M. A and Mezbah-ul-Islam, M : Community Information Services Through Public Libraries in Bangladesh: Problems and Proposal,
Library Philosophy and Practice , vol.February , pp.1-11 , 2010
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| 50 |
Islam, M. A and Hoq, K.M.G : Community Internet Access in Rural Areas: A study on Community Information Centers in Bangladesh,
Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science (impact factor:Based on JCR 2016: Impact Factor 0.65 (Q3)) , vol.15 , no.02 , pp.109-124 , 2010
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| 51 |
Islam, M. A and Tsuji, K : Assessing Information Literacy Competency of Information Science and Library Management Graduate Students of Dhaka University,
IFLA Journal , vol.36 , no.04 , pp.300-316 , 2010
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| 52 |
Islam, M. A and Tsuji, K : Bridging Digital Divide in Bangladesh: A Study on CIC,
The Electronic Library (impact factor:2017 Impact Factor: 0.800* 5-year Impact Factor (2017): 0.879*) , vol.29 , no.04 , pp.506-522 , 2009
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| 53 |
Salam, A and Islam, M. A : Information literacy: Perception and Skills of Graduates of Institution of Education and Research, University of Dhaka,
Teacher World , vol.33-34 , pp.87-98 , 2009
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| 54 |
Islam, M. A and Mzbah-ul-Islam, M : Community Information Services in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Community Information Center (CIC).,
Library Herald , vol.46 , no.04 , pp.255-279 , 2008
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| 55 |
Chowdhury, S and Islam, M. A : Concept, Issues and Effectiveness of Mobile Library Services in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Bishwa Shahitya Kendra (BSK),
The CDR Journal (A Journal of Center for Development Research) , vol.3&4 , pp.37-50 , 2008
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| 56 |
Chowdhury, S and Islam, M. A : Preservation of Cultural Heritage Resources in Digital Environment: Problems and Prospects of Cultural Heritage Resources in Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.June , pp.71-84 , 2007&2008
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| 57 |
Brady, D. Lund and Islam, M. A et.al., : Barriers to Scholarly Publishing among Library and Information Science Researchers: International Perspectives,
Information Development (impact factor:2.049) Sage , pp.1-14 , 2021
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Islam, M. A and Agarwal, N.K : Towards Effective South Asian and International Collaboration in Library and Information Science Education and Research,
Bangladesh Joournal of Library and Infrmation Science , vol.2 , no.3 , pp.17-36 , 2021
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Islam, M. A and Ikeda, M "Positive Ageing: How Can Public Libraries Help?."
Association of Information Science & Technology
, pp. 1001-1003. London: John Wiley & Sons, 2023
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Islam, M. A and Ikeda, M "Positive Ageing: How Can Public Libraries Help?."
Association of Information Science & Technology
Taylor & Francis, 2023
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Malik, A, Batool, S.H, Agarwal, N.K, Islam, M.A, Jayasekara, P.K, Dangol, R and Lamba, M "D/Misinformation on Social Media and the Role of the LIS Profession: A South Asian Perspective."
Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), 2023 Mid-Year Conference
2023
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Islam, M. A, Howlader, A.I and Roy, P "Google Scholar Metrics: Assessing LIS Researchers' Scholarship in a Developing Country."
85th Annual meeting of the Association of Information Science & Technology
, pp. 712-714. Pittsburgh: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2022
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Chan, M. Y. H., Chu, S, Gala, B, Islam, M.A, Batool, S.H, Raj K. V, Prasadi K. J and Manika, L "Equipping Students and Beyond with Sound COVID-19 Knowledge to Survive and Thrive Despite the Pandemic."
85th Annual meeting of the Association of Information Science & Technology
, pp. 633-635. Pittsburgh: John Wiley & Sons, 2022
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Islam, M. A, Sultana, R and Widen, G "Sustainable Development Goals and Public Libraries: An Exploratory Study in a Developing Country."
85th Annual meeting of the Association of Information Science & Technology
, pp. 715-717. Pittsburgh: John Wiley & Sons, 2022
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Gala, B, Islam, M. A, Agarwal, N.K and Gamage, R "Health Information Crisis During COVID-19 in the South Asian Region: Challenges, Experiences, Resilience, and Collaborative Efforts."
85th Annual meeting of the Association of Information Science & Technology
, pp. 570-574. Pittsburgh: John Wiley & Sons, 2022
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An, L., Jeff, A., Darra, H., Darin, F., Islam, M. A. and Malak, K. "Knowledge Management in an Information-Resilient Society."
85th Annual meeting of the Association of Information Science & Technology
, pp. 539-543. Pittsburgh: John Wiley & Sons, 2022
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Agarwal, N. K and Islam, M. A "Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology: Analysis of two decades of published research."
Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)
, pp. 1-18. Pittsburgh, USA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2020
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Islam, M. A and Agarwal, N. K "How is Knowledge Manaegement represented in Library and Information Science ?."
Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)
, pp. 674-676. Melbourne: Wiley-Blackwell, 2019
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Agarwal, N.K and Islam, M. A "Ascertaining the place of Library and Information Science in knowledge management research."
Association of Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)
, pp. 1-9. Vancouver, Canada: Wiley-Blackwell, 2018
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Islam, M. A "Managing teaching and learning records in the commercial cloud: A public university Perspective."
International Conference on e-Commerce, e-Administration, e-Society, e-Education, and e-Technology (e-CASE & e-tech)
Kyoto: 2017
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Agarwal, N.K and Islam, M. A "How can professional associations continue to stay relevant? Knowledge management to the rescue."
Association of Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)
, pp. 1-10. Copenhagen, Denmark: Wiley-Blackwell, 2016
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Islam, M. A, Agarwal, N. K and Ikeda, M "How does knowledge management affect service innovation in academic libraries: A survey study."
Association of Information Science & Technology
, pp. 1-4. St. Louis, Mo. USA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2015
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Islam, M. A, Peltokorpi, V. M and Ikeda, M "Service innovation in academic libraries : review and a conceptual framework."
International Conference of Library and Information Science (ICLIS)
, pp. 89-105. Osaka, Japan: 2015
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Islam, M. A, Agarwal, N. K and Ikeda, M "How do academic libraries work with their users to co-create value for service innovation? : A qualitative survey."
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (QQML) Conference
Paris, France: QQML, 2015
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Islam, M. A, Agarwal, N. K and Ikeda, M "Knowledge sharing amongst information professionals’ in Bangladesh: A quantitative analysis."
BOBCATSSS Conference
, pp. 224-231. Barcelona, Spain: 2014
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Islam, M. A "Reading habits and attitudes in the digital environment: A Study on Dhaka University Students."
International Conference on Digital Humanities
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA: University of Nebraska, 2013
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Islam, M. A "An investigation and analysis of the application of Web 2.0 in university libraries in Bangladesh."
International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (QQML)
Rome, Italy: La Sapienza University, 2013
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Islam, M. A "Mobile phone technology in academic library services: A public university students' perceptions and paradigm."
International M-library conference
Milton Keynes, The UK: Facet, 2012
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Islam, M. A and Chowdhury, S "Open Access Institutional Repositories for Scholarly Communication: A Developing Country Perspective."
Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice
, pp. 506-514. Putrajaya, Malaysia: 2011
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Islam, M. S, Chowdhury, S and Islam, M. A "LIS Education in E-Learning Environment: Problems and Proposals for Bangladesh."
Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice
, pp. 519-529. Tsukuba, Japan: 2009
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Mezbah-ul-Islam, M, Mostafa, G. M and Islam, M. A "Problems and Prospects of Bangladesh Islamic Library Network: A Case Study of Bangladesh Islamic University and Foundation Library."
WCOMLIS-2008: World Congress of Muslim Library and Information Scientists
BandarBaru, Nilai, Malaysia: 2008
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Islam, M. A and Mezbah-ul-Islam, M "Community Information Centers: A step to Bringing Connectivity of the Rural Communities in Bangladesh."
Planner-2008 Convention on Open Access, Open Source, Open Libraries (0)3
, pp. 55-69. Nagaland University, Nagaland, India: INFLIBNET, 2008
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Islam, M. A and Mezbah-ul-Islam, M "Concept, Issues and Importance of Library Consortium: Problems and prospects of university library consortium in Bangladesh."
ÜNAK 08 Information: Diversity and Awareness
Izmir, Turkey: 2008
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Mezbah-ul-Islam, M and Islam, M. A "Concepts, Issues and Design of Virtual Library in Mathematics: Problem and Prospects of Virtual Library in Bangladesh."
International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management
, pp. 401-411. Kathmandu, Nepal: IFLA, 2008
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Agarwal, N.K and Islam, M. A "A Bibliometric Analysis of the Proceedings of the Annual Meetings of the Association for Information Science and Technology."
Association of Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)
, pp. 673-675. Salt Lake City, Utah: Wiley-Blackwell, 2021
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Devendra Potnis, Bhakti Gala, Edda Tandi Lwoga, Md. Anwarul Islam, Nosheen Warraich, Humphrey Keah and Abebe Rorissa "Conducting and Publishing Research in Developing Countries: Challenges and Solutions."
Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology
, pp. 634-638. Salt Lake City, Utah: Wiley-Blackwell, 2021
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Jeff Allen, Lu An, Darra Hofman, Md Anwarul Islam and Heather D. Pfeiffer "Career Development in Knowledge Management."
Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology
, pp. 567-569.. Salt Lake City, Utah: Wiley-Blackwell,, 2021
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Fulbright Visiting Scholar | 2026 | United States | Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides scholars the opportunity to conduct post-doctoral research and/or teach at U.S. institutions ranging from an academic semester to a full academic year. |
| International | Lois Lunin Award | 2023 | United States | This award recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of Information Science and Technology through leadership, mentoring, and innovation in the creation or application of new ideas, techniques, processes or technologies. |
| International | James M. Cretsos Leadership Award 2021 | 2021 | United States | The award recognizes a new ASIST member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ASIST activities. Candidates are assessed based on the following four criteria: participation in ASIST annual meeting as organizer, moderator, speaker, discussant, etc.; participation in programs and activities of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), chapters and/or student chapters; services on ASIS |
| International | IPC Winner of SIG-III (ASIS&T) | 2019 | United States | The objectives of this award are to facilitate and enhance better communication and interaction among ASIS |
| International | New Leaders Award (ASIS&T) | 2017 | United States | To recruit, engage, and retain new members and to identify potential for new leadership in the Association. |
| International | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Titular Fellowship | 2016 | Canada | Information technology, with priority given to the computerization of record systems or computer-assisted learning |
| International | Best Paper Award | 2015 | Japan | Service innovation in academic libraries: review and a conceptual framework |
| International | Asian Communication Resource Centre (ACRC) Fellowship Award | 2013 | Singapore | To encourage in-depth research, promote cooperation and support scholars who wish to pursue research in communication, information and ICT-related disciplines in Asia. |
| International | Doctoral Research Fellowship | 2013 | Japan | The Doctoral Research Fellowship program aims to provide outstanding and highly motivated students for the PhD program. |
| International | VLIR-UOS | 2012 | Belgium | VLIR-UOS supports partnerships between universities and university colleges in Flanders (Belgium) and the South looking for innovative responses to global and local challenges. |
| Local | DBBL Fellowship | 2009 | Bangladesh | DBBL fellowship offer for conducting research at M.Phil, Ph.D. & Post-Doctoral levels. |
Name & designation
Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam
Professor ( Leave)
Department
Department of Information Science and Library Management Faculty of Arts
Email
anwar@du.ac.bd
Phone
+8801716305270