A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Saiful Alam is a professor in the Department of Information Studies (DIS) at East West University, Dhaka Bangladesh. He started his career as a lecturer of the Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka in 1995 for last 29 years (21/10-1995-02-02-2025). Before joining as professor, he was serving as an adjunct faculty of DIS, EWU since 2019. He was also a part-time faculty of the School of Business and Economics, North South University, Bangladesh during the period 25/05/2019 to 30/06/2022. He was awarded PhD from University of Dhaka for his thesis “MIS on Health and Population Sector program in Bangladesh”. He has obtained first class both in B.A. (Honors) and M.A. in Information Science and Library Management, from the University of Dhaka. Dr. Alam has published sixteen peer-reviewed research articles in reputed journals and two books chapter in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). His research interest includes AI driven information systems, web development, database management systems, digital and virtual library systems etc.
Designation |
Institution |
Duration |
Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka |
22/11/2012 to 01-02-2025 |
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Associate Professor |
Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka |
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Assistant Professor |
Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka |
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Lecturer |
Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka |
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Department of Information Studies, East West University |
21/08/2019 to 01-02-2025 |
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Adjunct Faculty |
School of Business and Economics North South University,
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21/08/2019 to 01-02-2025 |
Adjunct Faculty and Center-in-charge |
Arts Computer Center, University of Dhaka |
03/05/2003 to 30/06/2019 |
Librarian (acting) |
Dhaka University Library, University of Dhaka |
29/10/2024 to 01/02/2025 |
Provost |
Surjasen Hall, University of Dhaka |
02/03/2008 to 01/08/2008 |
Chairman |
Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka |
15/12/1999 to14//12/2002
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Part-time Faculty |
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dhaka International University |
29/06/2004 to 30/06/2013 |
Network Consultant |
Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka |
18/11/2004 to 15/02/2005 |
Consultant (Data Analyst) |
Human Development Research Center (HDRC) |
01/09/1998 to 31/07/2003 |
Research Assistant |
University Research Corporation, Bangladesh (URC,B) |
01/07/1993 to 30/08/1998
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Consultant (library automation) |
CARE International |
01/01/1999 to 15/01/1999 |
1. |
Library 2.0 in the Universities of Bangladesh. The Dhaka University Studies, Vol-68, No. 1, 2013 |
2. |
Digital Library Initiatives in Bangladesh: Current Status and Future Challenges. The Eastern Librarian. Vol22, no. 1&2, 2011 |
3. |
Digitization and Developing Digital Library and Information Support in Bangladesh: Professional Challenges. Bangladesh Journal of Library and Information Science vol.2 no. 1, 2011 |
4. |
Access and Usage of Electronic Journals of Dhaka University Library (DUL): an Empirical Study. Journal of the Bangladesh Association of young Researchers (JABYR), vol. 1, No. 2, 2011. |
5. |
Designing Integrated Information System for Health, Nutrition and Population Sector programs in Bangladesh: a Model Plan. The Arts Faculty Journal. Vol-4, No.6, 2011. |
6. |
Education for Digital Library Systems: Bangladesh Perspective. Teacher’s World: the Journal of Education and Research. vol- 35-36, 2010 |
7. |
Design a Digital Institutional Repository for the Faculty of Arts: A Study. The Dhaka University Studies vol-67, no.1, 2010 |
8. |
Situation Analysis of the Health and Population Sector Information Systems and Services in Bangladesh. The Arts Faculty Journal. Vol- 3, No.4&5, 2010 |
9. |
Software Requirement Specification for University Library: a Case Study. Dhaka University Studies vol-66, no. 2, 2009. |
10. |
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward ICT Among the Information Professionals in the Health and Population Sector in Bangladesh. The CDR Journal vol-2, issue- 3, 2008. |
11. |
“Current Awareness Services: concepts, importance and techniques”. In National Academy for Educational Management, Library Management Training Manual, Dhaka: NAEM, 2007 |
12. |
Information Globalisation and Its Impact on Higher Education. Teachers' World January vol. 21-23, 2000 |
13. |
Automation Trends in Special Libraries of Bangladesh: Some Observations and Future Trends. Bangladesh Journal of Library and Information Science vol.1 no. 1, 1998 |
14. |
Action Research in Education: Context-based Solution of Educational Problem, Nibandhamala, Centre for Advanced Research in the Humanities, University of Dhaka, 1998 |
15. |
Alternative to Books and Librarianship in the Twenty-first Century: Existing Situation, Problem and Prospect., Darshan o Pragoti, Vol. 15, No. 1-2. 1998 |
16. |
Library Provision for Primary School Children in Bangladesh: Development Issues. Teacher’s World, Vol. 17-20, 1997 |
17. |
Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour in Population Information Systems: an Overview. The Dhaka University Studies, Vol. 53-54; No. 1, 1997 |
Teaching Evaluation Areas (Spring, 2025)
Teaching Materials
Textbook, Reference Books, Class Lecture and PPT Slides, Hand notes, Whiteboard, Marker etc.
Teaching-Learning Method:
Lectures, Discussions, computer lab works, Google classroom, Group work etc.
Life Member of Dhaka University Teachers Association (DUTA).
Life Member, Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.