A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Saiful Alam is a professor in the Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is also a part-time faculty of School of Business and Economics, North South University, Bangladesh. 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 seventeen peer-reviewed research articles in reputed journals in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). His research interest includes data-driven web-based information systems, database management systems, virtual library systems, distance learning etc.
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Designation/ Position |
Institution |
Duration |
Responsibilities |
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Part-time faculty |
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dhaka International University |
29/06/2004- 30/06/2013 |
Teaching, evaluation and project guide for the courses: Database management system (Theory and Lab using Oracle10g and Developer suit); Electronic Commerce Technologies (Theory and Lab using HTML, PHP, Java,) |
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Center in Charge |
Arts Computer Center, University of Dhaka |
03/05/2003- 30/06/2019 |
Organizing and teaching short courses (Computer Fundamentals; DBMS; Web Programming) for the students of the Faculty of Arts. Set up and maintenance of Arts faculty network and internet services |
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Chairman |
Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka |
15/12/1999-14//12/2002 |
Academic leadership, teaching and evaluation. |
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Provost (acting) |
Surjasen Hall, University of Dhaka |
02/03/08- 01/08/08 |
Hall Administration and Management |
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Network Consultant |
Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka |
18/11/2004-15/02/2005 |
LAN setup and Internet service provision |
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Consultant programmer |
University Research Corporation, Bangladesh (URC, B) |
1993-1998 |
Development and maintenance of URC, B Information Resource Unit; Statistical Data analysis and presentation |
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Consultant Data Administrator |
Human Development Research Center (HDRC) |
01/09/1998- 31/07/2003 |
Development and maintenance of HDRC Information Resource Unit. Survey data management, analysis and presentation. |
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Consultant Information Systems Designer |
Society for Environment and Human Development (SEHD), |
15/03/1998-15/04/1998 |
Development of library database with circulation system. |
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Consultant Information Systems Designer |
CARE International |
01 January 1999-15 January 1990 |
Design library database, circulation system and making the database accessible through LAN |
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Title |
Duration |
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Department of Information Science and Library Management, Dhaka University |
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Software Engineering and customization of Library Management Software |
Masters’ 2nd semester |
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Web design and applications in library and Information systems |
Masters’ 1st semester |
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Database management system |
Honors 6th semester |
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Computer hardware and networking Ongoing teaching and research activities |
Honors 4th semester |
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Web Content Management System (WCMS) in academic and special libraries in Dhaka city: situation analysis |
Master’s thesis supervision |
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School of Business and Economic, North South University |
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Advanced Database Management Systems |
Part time Faculty |
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Institute of Library and Information Science, National University |
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Introduction to ICT |
Part-time faculty |
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1. |
Library 2.0 in the Universities of Bangladesh. The Dhaka University Studies, Vol-68, No. 1, 2013 |
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2. |
Digital Library Initiatives in Bangladesh: Current Status and Future Challenges. The Eastern Librarian. Vol22, no. 1&2, 2011 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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6. |
Education for Digital Library Systems: Bangladesh Perspective. Teacher’s World: the Journal of Education and Research. vol- 35-36, 2010 |
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7. |
Design a Digital Institutional Repository for the Faculty of Arts: A Study. The Dhaka University Studies vol-67, no.1, 2010 |
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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 |
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9. |
Software Requirement Specification for University Library: a Case Study. Dhaka University Studies vol-66, no. 2, 2009. |
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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. |
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11. |
“Current Awareness Services: concepts, importance and techniques”. In National Academy for Educational Management, Library Management Training Manual, Dhaka: NAEM, 2007 |
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12. |
Information Globalisation and Its Impact on Higher Education. Teachers' World January vol. 21-23, 2000 |
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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 |
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14. |
Action Research in Education: Context-based Solution of Educational Problem, Nibandhamala, Centre for Advanced Research in the Humanities, University of Dhaka, 1998 |
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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 |
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16. |
Library Provision for Primary School Children in Bangladesh: Development Issues. Teacher’s World, Vol. 17-20, 1997 |
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17. |
Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour in Population Information Systems: an Overview. The Dhaka University Studies, Vol. 53-54; No. 1, 1997 |
Textbook, Reference Books, Class Lectures and PPT Slides, Hand notes, Whiteboard, Marker etc.
Life Member, Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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