Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, Ph.D.

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Department of Information Studies

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Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

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A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

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Academic Background

Ph.D. in Information Needs Analysis and Systems Development
(University of Dhaka)
MA in Library and Information Science
(1^st Class, 1^st Position), (University of Dhaka)
BA (Honors) in Library and Information Science
(1^st Class, 1^st Position), (University of Dhaka)

Dr. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, Professor, Department of Information Science and Library Management is a prominent figure in the field of Information Science and Library Management. He completed his B.A. (Hons.) and Master’s in Information Science & Library Management from University of Dhaka in 1994 and 1995 respectively standing first class first position. Dr. Kazi Mostak earned his PhD from Dhaka University in 2012. He has been serving in University of Dhaka for more than 17 years in teaching profession. He has designated as Professor since 30th November, 2016. During his career as an academic spanning he has contributed more than 25 journals and 10 conference papers and authored/edited 5 books in reputed areas. His research interests revolve around Information Literacy and innovation areas. It includes: Knowledge Management, Information Dissemination, Information needs and Seeking Behavior etc. He is also associated with several national and international professional associations.

Professional Experience

From December 2016 to date: Professor, Department of Information, Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka
Also teaching in the Diploma program under the National University. Course offered: Application of ICTs in libraries and information centers.
Served at East West University as an Adjunct Faculty member in 2017.
From November 2012 to December 2016 : Associate Professor, Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka
From Sep 2007 to November 2012: Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka
From Dec 2003 to Aug 2007 :Lecturer, Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka
Also served as Student Advisor and Moderator of the English Language Club of the Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka.
From July 2000 to June 2003 : Part-time Faculty member, Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka
Offered two courses on Systems Analysis and Design and Information, Communication and Society.
From July 2000 to Dec 2003 : Junior Assistant Librarian and Assistant Librarian in East West University (EWU)
From February 1999 to June 2000: Program Associate and Assistant Program Officer, Community Development Library (CDL)
Provided technical support to a number of organizations such as CARE, ESDO, CDL in organizational development, process documentation and reporting.

Research Interest

Information Literacy
Digital Divide
Information Needs and Seeking Behavior
Information Professionals
Knowledge Management

Selected Publications

Ekush Shataker Prekhyapote Reference O Tathysheba (Reference and Information Services in the perspective of the 21^st century), a textbook written jointly with Md. Nazmul Hasan and published in 2016.
Bibortoner Dharay Samaj, Tathya O Gronthagar (Society, Information and Libraries in the Stream of Evolution), a textbook written in Bangla published by Community Development Library (CDL), in November 2008.
Tatthya Pratishthaner Shayangkriyakaran (Automation of Information Institutions), a textbook written in Bangla published by Knowledge Rain, Dhaka. 1^st Edition: September 2007, 2^nd Edition: June, 2011.
Gyan Bebosthapana (Knowledge Management), a textbook written in Bangla publish by Muktabhash in April 2017.
All four books are taught at the Honours and Masters levels in the Departments of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka and University of Rajshahi. It is also a textbook for the Diploma level students at various Library and Information Science Institutes under the National University.
Have also written eight novels, one historical narrative, one story book for children and one book on ICT, all in Bengali, which have been published by reputed publishing houses. In addition, translated ‘The Bell Jar’ by Sylvia Plath into Bengali, which has been published by Batighar, a leading publishing house in 2018.

“Research and documentation: a look at the NGO sector”, written jointly with Harun-ur-Rashid, published in the compilation “The Other Option: NGO’s and People’s Praxis”, Edited by Mohiuddin Ahmad, Published by Community Development Library, September 2000, Dhaka.
Development of an Integrated Rural Information System in Bangladesh: Some Observations. Written jointly with Dr. S. M. Mannan. Accepted for publication in “Information Control and Management in Digital Environment: Essays in Honor of Professor K. C. Panda”, to be published by Atlantic Books, New Delhi.

1. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, Md. Nazmul Hasan and A K M Eamin Ali Akanda "6. The Role of Library Professionals as Knowledge Managers: A Study in the Context of Bangladesh." 1st International Conference on Industrial Development in the North Eastern Region- Challenges and Opportunities Tripura, India.: Department of Business Management, Tripura University, India., 2020 .

2. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, Md. Nazmul Hasan and A. K. M. Eamin Ali Akanda "Access to Public Information: The Dilemma of Library and Information Professionals of Bangladesh." Information in e-Motion (BOBCATSSS 2012) BOBCATSSS, 2012 .

3. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq "Challenges and Opportunities of Libraries for Preparing a Nation in the Digital Era.." Silver Jubilee seminar of Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) Dhaka: Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID), 2011 .

4. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, Dr. M. Nasiruddin Munshi and Ed. by T. A. V. Murthi, S M Salgar, S K Sharma, K Prakash "Knowledge management in Bangladeshi libraries: a long way to go." ‘Multilingual computing and information management in networked digital environment, Convention on automation of libraries in education and research institutions [Third International CALIBER 2005] Ahmedabad, India.: INFLIBNET Centre, 2005 .

5. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, K. M. Eamin Ali Akanda, Md. Nazmul Hasan and Dilara Begum "Use of Departmental Seminar Libraries as Institutional Repositories: A Case Study of Selected Public Universities in Bangladesh." Proceedings of BOBCATSSS Conference 2013 (From Collections to Connections: Turning Libraries “Inside-Out”) Ankara, Turkey: Department of Information Management, Hacettepe University, Turkey and Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark, January 23-25 2013 .

6. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, Dr. Dilara Begum and Md. Nazmul Hasan "Knowledge management in libraries and information centers: a model-based analysis.." 1st International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management Dhaka: Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) and the Department of Information Studies and Library Management, East West University, 25 to 27 April 2019 .

1. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Ethics of librarianship: an introspective review, The Eastern Librarian , vol.25 , no.1 , pp.161-170 , 2020 .

2. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Changing relationship between information society and libraries, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh , vol.62 , no.1 , pp.87-99 , 2017 .

3. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq and Md. Armanul Haque : Changing Concept of Libraries in the Modern Age: An Assessment, Social Science Journal, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh , vol.21 , pp.135-152 , 2017 .

4. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Rural Library and information services, their success, failure and sustainability: a literature review, Information Development , vol.31 , no.3 , 2014 .

5. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq and A. K. M. Eamin Ali Akanda : Public Health Information Service in the Northern Region of Bangladesh: An exploratory Study., Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) , pp.855 , 2012 .

6. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, A. K. M. Eamin Ali Akanda and Md. Nazmul Hasan : 13. Reading Habit of Students in Social Sciences and Arts: A Case Study of Rajshahi University. Written jointly with, Chinese Librarianship: an International Electronic Journal , vol.35 , 2012 .

7. Kazi Mostak gausul Hoq, Dr. Md. Nasiruddin and Dr. Muhammad Mezbah-ul-Islam : Information Description and Discovery Method using Classification Structures in Web, Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science , vol.11 , no.2 , 2006 .

8. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq and Dr. Muhammad Mezbah-ul-Islam : Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of Teachers in the Faculty of Arts of the University Of Dhaka: A Case Study, The Dhaka University Studies , vol.62 , no.1 , 2005 .

9. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Role of information for Rural Development in Bangladesh: A Sector-wise Review, Information Development , vol.28 , no.1 , February 2012 .

10. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Emerging Trends in Telecentre Sustainability in Bangladesh: Some Observations, The Dhaka University Studies , vol.67 , no.1 , June 2010 (Published in June 2012) .

11. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Rural Development through Information Service in Bangladesh: Current Trends and Future Directions, Arts Faculty Journal, University of Dhaka , vol.5 , no.7 , July 2011-June 2012 .

12. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Union information service centres (UISC): a proposal for reorganization, The Dhaka University Studies , June, 2012 (Published in 2013) .

13. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Information ethics and its implications for library and information professionals: A contemporary analysis, Philosophy and Progress , vol.LI-LII , January-June, July-December, 2012. (Published in 2014) .

14. Kazi Mostak Gausul : Right to information: The roles and contributions of information professionals of Bangladesh, Philosophy and Progress , vol.LIII-LIV , January-June, July-December, 2013 .

15. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Information overload: causes, consequences and remedies: A study, Philosophy and Progress , vol.LV-LVI , January-June, July-December, 2014 (Published in 2015) .

16. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : The role of knowledge workers in the 21st century: A theoretical review (Ekush shatake gyan bebosthapona kormeer bhumika: ekti tatwik porjalochona), Kala Anushad Patrika , vol.7 , no.9 , July 2013-June 2014 (Published in 2015) .

17. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq and S. M. Mannan : 20. Rural Library and information network: a proposal (Grameen granthagar and information network: ekti prostabona) [In Bengali]., Dhaka Bishwabiddalaya Patrika , pp.91-93 , July 2013-June 2014 .

18. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq and Md. Armanul Haque : Student perception of electronic resources use in Rajshahi University Library: A case study, International Journal of Library and Information Science , vol.10 , no.7 , pp.78-84 , August 2018 .

19. Kazi Mostak gausul Hoq : Information for Rural Development: The Case of CDLRural Information Resource Centres, The Dhaka University Studies , vol.60 , no.2 , December 2003 .

20. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Alternative library: Rural Development and Telecentres [Bikalpa Gronthagar: Grameen Unnayan O Telecentres], Arts Faculty Journal, University of Dhaka , vol.1 , no.1 , July 2005-June 2006 .

21. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Information Literacy and its Implications for Bangladesh, Dhaka University Studies , vol.63 , no.2 , December 2006 .

22. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Information Dissemination in Rural Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities, Arts Faculty Journal, University of Dhaka , vol.2 , no.2&3 , July 2006-June 2008 .

23. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq : Teaching Methodology: A Case of the University of Dhaka, The CDR Journal , vol.3&4 , December 2007-08 .

24. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq and Md. Anwarul Islam : Community Internet Access In Rural Areas: A Study on Community Information Centres In Bangladesh, Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science , vol.15 , no.2 , August 2010 .

25. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq and Rowshan Akhter : Knowledge Management in Universities: Role of knowledge workers, Bangladesh Journal of Library and Information Science, University of Dhaka , vol.2 , no.1 , July 2012 .

General Secretary, Executive Committee, Centre for Development Research (CDR).
General Member, Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB).
General Member, Bangladesh Association for Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID).
General Member, DhakaUniversity Teachers’ Association.
General Member, Executive Committee, Community Development Library (CDL).

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