Annotated Bibliography, M Phil & PhD Thesis on Library Science in DU

1. ASSIGNMENT
TITLE: AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE M. PHIL AND PH. D THESIS IN THE DISCIPLINE OF
INFORMATION SCIENCE AND LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
Submitted to;
Dr. Muhammad Mezbah-ul-Islam
Associate Professor,
Department of Information Science and Library Management
University of Dhaka
Submitted by;
Fahmida Akter,
Rumana Eakub Joyee,
Md. Murad Shake,
Shahidullah,
Rajib Hossain Khan;
4th Year 7th Semester,
Department of Information Science and Library Management,
University of Dhaka

2. “Education” and “Library” are two indivisible concepts, fundamentally related to and co-existent
with each other. Library education means educating students to be qualified librarians or information
scientists through organized instruction and training.
According to UNESCO the goal of library education is to develop professionals who are qualified to
established, manage, operate, and evaluate user-oriented information systems and services. In addition
the program should to familiarize students with the role of information in society and make them fully
aware of sources of information and develop skills for exploring these sources.
Library Education in Bangladesh: The library and information science education in Bangladesh began in
1952 when its London-trained Librarian, Mr. Fazal Elahi, introduced a 3-month training course for the
library staff at the Dhaka University Library. Consequently the Department of Library and Information
Science at Dhaka University came into being in 1959 which is now one of the most prominent institution
for receiving higher degree in the discipline.
Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.): Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) program in library science was approved
by the Dhaka University during the 1974-75 session but it commenced in the session 1976-77. It started
the two-year M. Phil. Program with course work. One year is for course work and another year is for
thesis. The students of the dept. of information science and library management who have secured 55%
marks or CGPA 3.5 in their Master’s program can apply to enroll in the M. Phil. They will have to appear
at the written test and face a viva voce to be enrolled in M. Phil.
Doctor of Philosophy Ph. D.): The Doctor of Philosophy program in library science was approved by
Dhaka University during the session 1978-1979 and began the doctoral program in 1979. In the Ph. D.
program ‘no coursework’ is required for the Ph. D. candidates but generally works on a thesis-topic with
an advisor for two to four years.
Annotated Bibliography of the M. Phil. and Ph. D. Thesis on Information Science and Library
Management: An annotated bibliography is a list of literary documents, containing an entry of the
selected bibliographical information (i. e. author name, title, place, institution’s name, pagination) of
that document along with the brief annotation.
Here we prepared an annotated bibliography of the M. Phil. and Ph. D. thesis on Information science
and Library Management that are available in the Dhaka University Central Library and the seminar
library of the Department of Information Science and Library Management. The entries are made by the
author’s name and are arranged alphabetically letter-by-letter.

3. Ph. D. Thesis
ABDUS – SATTAR, Muhammad
The problem and prospects of new technologies in libraries and information services of
Bangladesh. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 1985.
Xii, 416p.
The objectives of this study are to describe the problems encountered in the application and use
of new technology and to consider prospects for the future of new technologies in Bangladesh. Methods
used are sample design, questionnaire survey and personal interviews. This study found that the new
information and communication technology has been tremendously influencing all spheres of life in
Bangladesh.
AFIFA RAHMAN
An analysis of the functions and workings of university libraries in Bangladesh. Dhaka,
University of Dhaka, 1988.
Xi, 197p.
The purpose of this study is accordingly to examine administration, cooperation, operations,
staffing, collection development, and financial support of the six university libraries in Bangladesh. The
method used here is survey method of which questionnaire and interview schedule are the instruments.
This gives us a clear indication that none of the six libraries of the universities meet the requirements of
the Draft Standard for University Libraries.
ALAM, Muhammad Saiful
Information systems for health and population sector in Bangladesh: evolution, structure, gaps
and need based design. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2007.
Xviii, 242p.
The prime objective of the research was to explore the information activities in the health and
population sector in Bangladesh. Methods used are sample design, questionnaire and interviews while
SPSS WIN 12 is used for data processing, analysis, and presentation. A model plan for the National
Health and Population Information Center was proposed.

4. ALAM, Qazi Muhammad Fakhrul
Annotated bibliography of Ph. D. thesis available in the Dhaka University library. Dhaka,
University of Dhaka, 1985.
Vii, 102p.
The objective was to prepare a bibliography of the research works done by Dhaka University
teachers. The researcher surveyed the materials, evaluated their contents and presented them in a
functional manner so that the necessary information can be had quickly and accurately. The result is the
Annotated Bibliography of Ph. D. theses available in the Dhaka University library.
AZIZUL – HAKIM, Muhammad
History, problems and prospects of public libraries in Bangladesh. Dhaka, University of Dhaka,
1996.
Xiii, 300p.
The purpose of the study is the review critically the historical development of public libraries,
current status and general features of the public library systems and services in Bangladesh. The
methods used are survey, personal visits, questionnaire and personal interviews. Results achieved are;
model plan for organizational structure of the public libraries and public library legislation for
Bangladesh.
HANIFUD – DIN, Muhammad
Assessment of information needs for the agricultural scientists and researchers in Bangladesh.
Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2002.
Xx, 313p.
The objective of the study was to enable policy makers and agricultural administrators of
Bangladesh to understand the information needs of agricultural scientists and researchers. Visit and
Study Tour Programmes, sample design, questionnaire method and statistical methods were used to
conduct the study. This study proposed a Networking of Agricultural Information Systems in Bangladesh.

5. HARUNOR – RASHID, Muhammad
National educational information system of Bangladesh: a critical study. Dhaka, University of
Dhaka, 2003.
Xviii, 362p.
The general objective of the research study is to accomplish a critical investigation to find out the
present status of National Educational Information System (NATEIS). Documentary method and
questionnaire method were used to conduct the study. A Model of Effective National Educational
Information System was proposed.
ISLAM, Muhammad Serajul
Documentation and information activities in Bangladesh. Varanasi, Banaras Hindu University,
1983.
Xvii, 487p.
This work was intended to support the country’s socio-economic development. Investigation
method and survey method were used to complete the work. It proposed a National Information System
for Bangladesh.
MANNAN, S M
Networking and resource sharing among the libraries in Bangladesh: present situation and future
prospect. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 1997.
Xv, 304p.
The main objective of this study is to understand the present status of resource sharing,
networking and telecommunications. The methods used to complete the work were sample design,
questionnaire, and interview method while SPSS is used to analyze the data. The study has been
proposed mainly to develop a model networking plan for resource sharing at national and international
levels.

6. MIZANUR – RAHMAN, Muhammad
Development of secondary school library system in Bangladesh: problems and prospects. West
Bengal, Vidyasagar University, 2010.
Xxvii, 245p.
The mission of this study is to know the status of the existing policies of secondary school library
and how they are implemented in different educational institutions at the secondary level. The methods
applied are survey method, sampling method, questionnaire method and personal interview method.
SPSS version 15.0 was used to analyze the collected data. The result is the proposed Policy for
Development of Secondary School Library System in Bangladesh.
MONIRUZZAMAN, Muhammad
Electronic information services in selected university and special libraries of Bangladesh: a study.
New Delhi, National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), 2009.
V, 91p.
The main objective of the present study is to describe and measure the recent service conditions
and procurement process of materials in university and special libraries of Bangladesh. The methods
used were questionnaire and personal visit. The finding is both the university and special libraries should
be provided personalized high quality services, using mechanical or electronic method, for storage and
retrieval of documents.
MUNSHI, Muhammad Nasir Uddin
Marketing of information products and services: a study on some selected special libraries in
Bangladesh. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2003.
Xv, 263p.
The study was an attempt to assess the performance of marketing of information products and
services and their impact on special libraries in Bangladesh. The methods implied are survey method,
questionnaire method and interview method. SPSS package was used to process and analyze the data.
The result was A Model Plan for Marketing of Information Products and Services for Special Libraries in
Bangladesh.

7. NASIRUD – DIN AHMAD
Education for librarianship in Bangladesh: a historical study (1947-1982). Dhaka, University of
Dhaka, 1985.
Xxviii, 325p.
The purpose of this study was to introduce briefly the developments in the field of library
education in Bangladesh. Historical method, interviews and visiting was used to conduct the research.
The results found are importance, value, and necessity of library education in Bangladesh along with
problems and prospects.
NASIRUD – DIN, Muhammad
Automation in the public libraries of Bangladesh: a plan for development. Dhaka, University of
Dhaka, 2011.
Xv, 206p.
The aim of the study was to know the current status of automation facilities available in the
government public library. Methods imposed were sample survey, observations, questionnaire, personal
interview and SPSS to analyze and process the data. The output was the Model Plan of Government
Public Library Automation Systems.
SAIFUL – ISLAM, K M
A code for cataloguing and indexing Bangladeshi Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist names. Dhaka,
University of Dhaka, 1985.
Xix, 448p.
This study is intended to furnish a more effective means of cataloguing and indexing works of the
Bengali Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist authors. Examination of existing codes and local and international
name practices were performed to conduct the study. The output was the cataloguing rules for the
Bengali Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist names.

8. SERWAR HOSSAIN
A doctoral thesis on national plans for library development in Bangladesh (1947-1983). Dhaka,
University of Dhaka, 1985.
X, 611p.
The purpose of the study was to examine the development of library planning in Bangladesh. The
methods applied were historical method, research visits, survey methods and personal interviews. The
finding was that in Bangladesh except in very few cases, all the library development plans were
prepared by the experts in other fields who had no adequate concept of organization and administration
of libraries.
SHARIFUL – ISLAM, Muhammad
Impact assessment of rural libraries in Bangladesh. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2010.
Xvii, 202p.
The overall objective of this research was to assess the impact of rural libraries on rural
communities in Bangladesh. Methods implied were survey, observation, interview and Focus Group
Discussion. Result of this study was the development of A Rural Library Model.

9. M. Phil. Thesis
ANWARUL – ISLAM, Muhammad
Assessing the impact of internet in library and information services: a study of some higher
academic institutions. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2001.
Xiv, 113p.
The main objective behind this study was to measure the impact of internet in library operations
and services. Survey, observation, questionnaire and interview method were adopted to conduct the
study. The paper identified the major impacts of internet in library and information services and
assessed how well internet meets the demand of the library users and professionals.
BILKIS BEGUM
Users attitude towards the resources and services of Dhaka University library: a survey. Dhaka,
University of Dhaka, 2000.
Vi, 101p.
The present study aims to assess the attitudes of teachers and students towards the adequacy of
resources and services of Dhaka University library. Questionnaire method, survey method and personal
contact were used to conduct the study. The study found that there was an urgent need to automate
the library operations and services.
DAS, Susmita
Improving information services and their characteristics in the national agricultural research
system. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2001.
Xx, 191p.
The objective of the study was to identify the existing resources and facilities in the National
Agricultural Research System (NARS). Sample design, survey, questionnaire and interview method were
applied for the fulfillment of the work. This work proposed A Model of Information System Development
for NARS.

10. JAKARIA – RAHMAN, Abu Imran Muhammad
Attitude of library professionals towards information technology of university libraries in
Bangladesh. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2010.
Xiv, 121p.
The mission of this study was to measure the attitude of library professionals towards
information technology. Questionnaire method was used to collect the data from the selected samples
and SPSS package was used to analyze the data. It identified the nature of relationship between
attitudes towards information technology with socio-economic variables of library professionals and
examined the extent.
SHAHINA SULTANA
Impact of library public relations in marketing of information products and services in Bangladesh.
Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2009.
Xiv, 177p.
The aim of the work was to identify the public relation policies and activities in the library and
information centers in Bangladesh. Methods used were sample design, questionnaire and personal
interview. This work proposed a Model Plan of Public Relations for Information Marketing.
SULTANA BEGUM
Public library development in Bangladesh. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2003.
Vii, 165p.
The purpose of the present work was to study the present status of public libraries in Bangladesh.
Personal visits, questionnaire and personal interview method were employed to complete the work.
This work recommended some measures for the development of public libraries.

11. ZILLUR – RAHMAN, Muhammad
Use of information technology in libraries: a study of some selected private university libraries of
Bangladesh. Dhaka, University of Dhaka, 2008.
Xvi, 201p.
The prime objective of this paper was to find out the status of Information Technology (IT) used in
the selected private university libraries in Bangladesh. Methodology of the study covered the sample
design, survey, questionnaire and interview method, SPSS and MS Excel package was used to analyze
the data. This paper suggested the new roles of library professionals and information scientists for
future developments of IT and their use.

12. Logical Partition of the M. Phil. and Ph. D. Research:
The word ‘research’ is composed of two words “re” and “search”, which means to search
again, or to search for new facts or to modify older ones in any branch of knowledge.
Actually research is simply the process of arriving at dependable solutions to problems
through the planned and systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. (Mouly,
1994, p.4)
Kinds of Research: We may recognize the following kinds of research:
 Pure/Basic Research
 Applied Research
 Action Research
Besides these there may be other kinds of research (i. e. academic research, empirical research,
exploratory research, qualitative research, quantitative research, etc.)
These kinds of research are briefly described here;
Pure Research – it is concerned with elucidating concepts and their relations, hypotheses,
ultimately leading to development of theories.
Applied Research – It adapts the theories, developed through pure research to the solution of
problems.
Action research – It focuses on the immediate application.
Academic Research – It is conducted for the achievement of a higher academic degree.
Empirical Research – It is a way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect
observation or experience.
Exploratory Research – It is conducted for a problem that has not clearly defined as yet or its
real scope is yet unclear.
Quantitative Research – It is a research concerned with the measurement of attitudes,
behaviors and perceptions and includes interview method.
Qualitative Research – It is a research undertaken to gain insights concerning attitudes, beliefs,
motivations and behaviors of individuals to explore a social or human problem and include
methods such as focus groups, case studies, observation and in-depth interviews.

13. Considering the above parameters we can claim that all the M. Phil. and Ph. D. research listed
above are academic research. Because they are conducted for the achievement of a academic
degree.
Further Partition: By appraising the list of Ph. D. thesis we can say that about 11 of the 17
research is pure research. Because these entire projects proposed a model for the system they
dealt with. As it is mentioned earlier that if any research develop a theory then it will be pure
research. So we can claim that our perception will be logically acceptable.
The rest of the Ph. D. researches are empirical research. Because they revealed their findings by
means of observation or experience. They can also be called quantitative research, as they used
to handle a lot of data to conduct their research.
If we scan the list of M. Phil. researches we can find that two of the seven researches are
pure research. Because they developed a theory for the system they were consulted. While the
research conducted by Shahina Sultana seems to be an exploratory research as she explored
something that is relatively new in our field. The rest of the researches are empirical research
as they are based on some observation.
Conclusion: This assignment is prepared by a group of students of 4th year 7th semester,
Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka as a part of
their course work. It will be submitted to the course teacher. He will justify the work.