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Nazmul

International Editorial board member

Dr. Nazmul Islam

  • Address : Chairman and Professor, Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
  • E-Mail : nazmul.islam.81@gmail.com

Research Interests :


Introduction


I am Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam, a dedicated academic and administrator currently serving as the Chairman and Professor in the Department of Information Science and Library Management at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, I've ascended through the academic ranks, holding positions from Lecturer to my current professorship. My career objective is to be a dynamic and innovative educator, committed to equipping students with the professional expertise to efficiently organize, retrieve, and disseminate the right information using advanced information and communication technologies. This commitment is underpinned by a deep-seated belief in fostering critical thinking, digital literacy, and research skills in the evolving landscape of knowledge management.

My academic foundation is robust, culminating in a Ph.D. from the University of Rajshahi, where my research focused on a "Scientometric Analysis of Literature on Public Health." I also hold a first-class first position in my Master of Social Science and a first-class second in my Bachelor of Social Science, both in Library and Information Science, earning me the prestigious University Prize and UGC Scholarship. I have continually sought professional enhancement through advanced training, including an International Training Programme (ITP) on Digital Libraries as a VLIR-UOS scholar in Belgium and courses on advanced topics like Cataloguing (ALA) and Greenstone Digital Library software. My early career also provided crucial practical experience as a Library Circulation Officer and Assistant Library Officer in private higher education institutions.

As an active researcher, my scholarly output is extensive, with a significant portfolio of publications, including numerous journal articles and book chapters on topics spanning Scientometrics, Cloud Computing in libraries, E-Learning, and Open Access. I am involved in ongoing research projects, such as directing a study on the information-seeking behavior of multi-sectoral farmers in Bangladesh, funded by the UGC. My work has been recognized internationally, including achieving a Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Innovation driven Librarianship. I am also dedicated to academic peer review, serving on the editorial boards of several international journals. My professional life is committed to advancing the practice and pedagogy of Information Science to meet the demands of the modern, connected world.


AFFILIATION


Chairman and Professor

Dept. of Information Science and Library Management

University of Rajshahi

Science and Library Management University of Rajshahi, – 6205, Bangladesh

Rajshahi

Bangladesh

6205

Email : nazmul.islam.81@gmail.com


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RESEARCH INTERESTS


# Area
1. E-resources
2. ICT
3. Knowledge Management
4. Scientometric study

PAPERS PUBLISHED


# Article Title Year
1. Islam, M. N., Islam, M. S., & Roy, P. B. (2025). Citation analysis of global public health literature. Data Science and Informetrics. Advance online publication. [ISSN: 2694-6106]. 2025
2. Islam, M.N, and Akter, A. (2024) Research Scholars’ Perceptions on E-Learning at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh: A Study. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science, 18 (3), 189-198 [ISSN: 0973-9548]. 2024
3. Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S., Anwar, A., Alam, M.K. (2023). Cloud Computing Applications in library services of Bangladesh: a study on librarians’ perceptions. Information Discovery and Delivery, 51(1), 88-104 [ISSN: 2398-6247]. 2023
4. Islam, M.N., Islam, M.S., and Roy, P.B. (2022). Assessment of Public Health research output by Bangladeshi authors: A Scientometric Study. Data Science and Informetrics, 2(2), 14-35 [ISSN: 2694-6106]. 2022
5. Islam, M.N., Islam, M. S., and Roy, P. B. (2021). Scientometric Analysis of Public Health Literature: A Study based on Scopus Database. Library Philosophy and Practice (e journal). [ISSN: 1522-0222]. 2021
6. Islam, M.N., Khatun, R. and Haque, S.M.A. (2020). Indigenous knowledge on medicinal therapy: A study on homeopathy treatment in Sirajganj sadar, Bangladesh. The Eastern Librarian. 25(1), 95-109, [ISSN: 1021-3643]. 2020
7. Mitul, M.N., Islam, M.N., & Chakma, S. (2020). E-Resource Selection Process at Libraries in Bangladesh: A Study. The national university journal of humanities, social sciences & business studies. 5 & 6 (2 & 1), 1-12, [ISSN: 2410-1508] 2020
8. Islam, M.N. & Razzak, A. (2019). Proposed plan for developing knowledge management practices in the libraries and information centres of Bangladesh. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science. 13(1), 15-20, [ISSN: 0973-9556]. 2019
9. Islam, M.N. & Islam, M.A. (2018). Exploring the shortcomings of Union Digital Center (UDC) in Bangladesh: A study. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science. 12(2), 95-100, [ISSN: 0973-9556]. 2018
10. Roy, P.B. & Islam, M.N. (2017). Information needs of distance learners of Bangladesh Open University: a study. Indian Journal of Library and Information Science. 11(3), 322 332, [ISSN: 0973-9556]. 2017

BOOKS PUBLISHED


# Title Publication Year

BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED


# Chapter Title Book Title Publication Year
1. Generative AI in libraries: Usage, challenges, and the road to AI literacy in Bangladesh. Artificial intelligence in libraries: From indigenous wisdom to vision 2047 2025
2. Exploring IOT Awareness among Library Professionals: Insights from a Developing Country’s Perspective. Trends and Innovations Concerning Library and Information Science: A Multidisciplinary Approach 2025
3. Open educational resources (OER): Enhancing open learning provision in Bangladesh. Libraries in the modern era: Legal services, technology and ethics 2025
4. Adapting to the new normal: Learning habits of Rajshahi University students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leading the information revolution: The role of LIS in a connected world 2024
5. Open Access (OA) movement in the libraries of Bangladesh: a study. Research on Information and Records Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2021
6. Ethics and misconducts in scientific research: an overview. How to write and publish scientific research papers: a multidisciplinary book for research students 2021
7. Compatibility analysis of virtual reference services in ABCD software-based website Examining the impact of Industry 4.0 on academic libraries 2021
8. Role of rural information service centers for building knowledge based society in Bangladesh: a proposed plan for development. New Horizons of librarianship in knowledge society 2017
9. Automatic Indexing: Problems & Prospects. Dynamics of Librarianship in the Knowledge Society: Festschrift in honour of Prof. B. Ramesh Babu 2012
10. The role of library in rebuilding the modern society Library in Social Development 2009

ACADEMIC PROFILE


# Examination Passing Year Country
1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) 2018 Bangladesh
2. Master of Social Science 2005 Bangladesh

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS


# Institution Position Country Service Period
1. University of Rajshahi Professor Bangladesh 2 years, 8 months, 12 days
2. University of Rajshahi Associate Professor Bangladesh 5 years, 3 months, 30 days
3. University of Rajshahi Assistant Professor Bangladesh 5 years, 2 months, 29 days
4. University of Rajshahi Lecturer Bangladesh 3 years, 0 months, 27 days
5. BGMEA Institute of Fashion and Technology Assistant Library Officer Bangladesh 2 years, 7 months, 30 days
Total Period : 19 years, 0 months, 8 days

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