Md. Hasinul Elahi

Academic Degree

• MA in Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka (First Position) [3.97 on a scale 4.00]
• BA (Hons) in Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka (First Position) [3.94 on a scale 4.00]

Workshops/Training

• Attended a workshop on “BAC Program Accreditation Process: PLO-CLO Mapping” organized by IQAC, East west University.
• Completed the training program on “R” software organized by East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT).
• Attended a four-day training program on SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) organized by Center for Research and Training, East West University.
• Participated in a three-day long training program on “Sampling method and sample size estimation” facilitated by Center for Research and Training, East West University
• Attended International Workshop on Manuscripts Preservation organized by University of Dhaka, Bangladesh & Rabindra Bharati University, India.

Md. Hasinul Elahi is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Studies, East West University, Bangladesh. He is an exceptionally high-achieving academic, having earned both his B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. degrees from the University of Dhaka with a record CGPA. His outstanding academic performance was recognized with the prestigious “Dean’s Merit List of Honor” for both examinations, as well as the “Abdul Aziz Chowdhury Scholarship”. Mr. Elahi is also an active researcher in the field of information studies. His research interests are centered on critical areas within Information Studies, including information literacy, open access, open data, service quality, and information quality. He has a strong publication record, having published numerous research articles in peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed Q1 and Q2 journals. His commitment to scholarly discourse extends internationally, as he has participated as a presenter in many international conferences, visiting countries such as Greece, Italy, Turkey, Serbia, India, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Academic Networks

Academia, Scopus, ResearchGate

• Position: Senior Lecturer
  Institution: East West University
  Department: Information Studies
  Duration: May 2019 to till date
  Responsibilities: Teaching, Training and Research
• Position: Lecturer
  Institution: East West University
  Department: Information Studies
  Duration: May 2016 – April 2019
  Responsibilities: Teaching, Training and Research

• Position: Assistant Research Fellow (Honorary)
  Institution: Bangladesh Institute for Information Literacy and Sustainable Development (BIILSD)
  Department: Research Wing
  Duration: 2019-present
  Responsibilities: Research and Development      
• Position: Senior Editorial Assistant (Honorary)
  Institution: International Journal of Information and Knowledge Studies
  Department: Journal
  Duration: 2019-present
  Responsibilities: Conduct review process, managing publication of the scholarly articles, etc.

• Position: Moderator
  Institution: East West University Information Club
  Duration: 2016- August 2022
  Responsibilities: Guiding students’ executive panel to organize clubs program, member recruitment from university students
• Position: Executive
  Institution: Bengal Foundation
  Duration: September 2015 to April 2016
  Responsibilities: Total setting up of a resource center including planning, budgeting, automation, promotion etc.              
• Position: Assistant Executive
  Institution: Eastern University
  Duration: August 2015 to September 2015
  Responsibilities: Circulation of library resources and providing information services
• Position: Research Assistant
  Institution: Mrs. Anique Newaz, Cambridge University, UK
  Duration: March 2014 to June 2014
  Responsibilities: Data collection and comparative analysis
• Position: Indexer
  Institution: The University Press Limited
  Duration: Part Time
  Responsibilities: Indexing of publication.

Research Interests 

• Information quality
• Service quality
• Community Informatics
• Mobile-based Information Service Design
• Information Literacy
• Open Science
• Knowledge Sharing etc.

Ongoing Projects

• AI in Libraries
• AI Literacy
• Service Quality Assessment of Public Libraries
• Insurance literacy 

• First Position in Honors and Masters Examination 
  Stood first in BA (Honors) examination obtaining the highest CGPA 3.94 on a scale of 4.00 in the history of the Department of Information Science & Library Management, University of Dhaka. Also secured first position in M.A. Examination with CGPA 3.97.
  
  
• Dean’s Merit List of Honor for BA (Honors) Examination

Received “Dean’s Merit List of Honor” for scholastic accomplishments having obtained the degree of BA (Honors) in the academic year 2012.

• Dean’s Merit List of Honor for MA Examination

Received “Dean’s Merit List of Honor” for scholastic accomplishments having obtained the degree of MA in the academic year 2013.

• First Position in Internship Program

Obtained First Position’ in the internship program arranged by Bangladesh National Scientific and Technical Documentation Center (BANSDOC).

• Scholarship

Received “Abdul Aziz Chowdhury Trust Meritorious Scholarship” for BA (Honors) result by University of Dhaka.

• Book Grant

Honored with “Book Grant” from University of Dhaka for brilliant success in BA (Honors) examination.

Areas of Teaching

Information Sources and Services, Information Marketing and Advocacy, Information and Society, Research Methodology

Teaching Materials

Textbook, Reference Books, Class Lectures and PPT Slides, Hand notes, Whiteboard, Marker etc.

Teaching-Learning Method

Lectures, Discussions, Fieldwork, Group work, Brainstorming etc.

1. Secretary, Media and Information Literacy Network Bangladesh (MILNetBD)

2. Life Member, Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB)

3. Member, Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)