Ms. Anosua Islam Aurthy

• Professional Master’s in Information Science and Library Management (2024)

University of Dhaka

• BSS in Information Studies and Library Management (2022)

East West University (Magna Cum Laude)

Anosua Islam Aurthy is currently serving as an Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Information Studies at East West University. She completed her BSS in Information Studies and Library Management from East West University and her Professional Master’s in Information Science and Library Management from the University of Dhaka with strong academic achievement, earning multiple merit scholarships and graduating with distinction (Magna Cum Laude).

She has professional experience with UNESCO in the Communication and Information Sector, where she worked on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) initiatives as an Assistant Program Coordinator and Research Assistant. She has also completed internships at BANSDOC and the East West University Library.

Her research interests include information literacy, digital literacy, media and information literacy (MIL), AI and digital security. She has presented her research at international conferences such as i-IKM and remains actively engaged in academic and research activities.

• Adjunct Faculty
  Department of Information Studies, East West University
  Duration: February 2026-Present
  Responsibilities: Teaching and academic engagement in Information Studies
• Research Assistant
  UNESCO (in collaboration with East West University)
  February 2025 – August 2025
  Responsibilities: Conducted research on Media and Information Literacy (MIL), focusing on perceptions of academicians and students regarding the integration of MIL in higher education, data collection, writing the research.
• Assistant Program Coordinator (Volunteer)
  East West University (in collaboration with UNESCO)
  February 2025 – August 2025
  Responsibilities: Supported implementation of the “Building a Strong Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Network” project; coordinated communication and program activities.
• Intern
  Bangladesh National Scientific and Technical Documentation Centre
  August 2022 – September 2022
  Responsibilities: Assisted in documentation and information management activities.
• Intern
  East West University Library, East West University
  June 2022 – August 2022
  Responsibilities: Worked in acquisition, cataloguing, circulation (check-in/check-out), institutional repository and referencing services.
• Volunteer
  Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center
  June 2022 – August 2022
  Responsibilities: Assisted the OPD team in telecommunication and supported career booth camp activities.

• Information Literacy
• Media and Information Literacy (MIL)
• Information Security
• Information Behavior
• Library and Information Services
• Academic Library Services
• AI literacy

• Merit Scholarships at Undergraduate Level

Awarded multiple merit scholarships from East West University, including 100% tuition waiver for outstanding academic performance from Summer 2020 to Spring 2022, along with the Medha Lalon Fund Scholarship (Summer 2019 – Spring 2020).

• Magna Cum Laude Distinction

Graduated with Magna Cum Laude from East West University in Spring 2022 in recognition of excellent academic performance.

• Strong Academic Performance in Master’s Degree

Achieved a CGPA of 3.73 (out of 4.00) in Professional Master’s in Information Science and Library Management from University of Dhaka.

• Strong Academic Performance in Bachelor’s Degree

Achieved a CGPA of 3.83 (out of 4.00) in BSS in Information Studies and Library Management from East West University.

Areas of Teaching

Management of Information Institutions, Organization of Knowledge: Cataloguing Theory,  Organization of Knowledge: Cataloguing Practical, New Technologies and Current Trends in Information Science

Teaching Materials and Learning Method

Textbook, Reference books, Class Lectures and PPT Slides, Discussions, Hand notes, Group work, Brainstorming, Whiteboard, Marker,  etc.