Department of Information Studies
Faculty
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesAddress
A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
- MA in Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka.
BA (Hons) in Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka
Workshops/Trainings
- Training of Trainers (ToT) on ‘Media and Information Literacy’ under the project “Youith Focused Media and Information Literacy for an Informed Citizen” organized by Department of Information Studies, East West University in collaboration with UNESCO and MILNetBD
- Training on ‘Research Methods’ organized by Center for Research and Training East West University (CRTEWU)
- Training on ‘Qualitative Research’ organized by Center for Research and Training East West University (CRTEWU)
- Training on ‘Writing Academic Transformation Fund (ATF) Sub-Project Proposal' organized by the IQAC, East West University
- Training on “Attainment of the Program Learning Outcome (PLO) and Course Learning Outcome (CLO)” organized by the IQAC, East West University
- Attended a workshop on “Teaching, Learning and Practices” organized by East West University.
- Attended “Policy Workshop on the Formulation of a National Policy for Public Libraries of Bangladesh” organized by the Department of Public Libraries, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Bangladesh.
- Completed the training program on “Statistical Data Analysis: Foundations for Structural Equation Modelling Using SPSS; SPSS AMOS’ organized by EWUCRT.
- Completed the Turnitin training program on ‘Checking Similarity Index of Pre-published/ Published Research Articles’ organized by East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT).
- Completed the training program on “R” software organized by East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT).
- Attended the “Youth Information Literacy” workshop at Dhaka Imperial College as a resource person.
- Attended training on ‘Endnote Software’ organized by East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT)
- Attended a workshop on “Emotional Intelligence” organized by Workplace Skills Development Academy (WSDA) New Zealand.
- Attended a workshop on “BAC Program Accreditation Process: PLO-CLO Mapping” organized by IQAC, East west University.
Abdur Rahaman Sumon is currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Information Studies, East West University. He completed his BA (Honors - 2015) and MA (2016) in Information Science and Library Management from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research areas are knowledge management (KM), Research Data Management, Information Seeking Behavior, Service Innovation and Value Co-creation, Digital Library, E-resource Management etc. In 2018, Abdur Rahaman Sumon was awarded the Dean’s Award of Honor from Dhaka University.
Academic Networks
- Currently working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Studies, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 31, 2023.
- Serving as the Moderator of East West University Sports Club from August 2025
- Serving as the Moderator of East West University Information Club (EWUIC) from September 2022 to present.
- Worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Information Studies, East West University, Bangladesh from Spring 2018 to Fall 2022.
- Worked as a Research Assistant at ACI Pharmaceuticals Ltd. From August 2017 to December 2017.
- Knowledge Management
- Research Data Management
- Information Seeking Behavior
- Service Innovation and Value Co-creation
- Digital Library
- E-resource Management etc.
Begum, D., Elahi, M. H., Sumon, A. R., & Rahman, R. (2023). Gen Z, metrics, and academic libraries: The use of metrics in shaping academic library for Gen Z. In 17th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics, and Scientometrics (WIS) (pp.70-71). Dhaka: Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, East West University.
Elahi, M. H. and Sumon, A. R. (2022). Keyword-based Automated Selective Dissemination of Information and Resources System for special libraries in Bangladesh. In P. Babbar, P. K. Jain, B. Markscheffel, D. C. Kar & R. Sangchantr (Eds.), 16th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics, and Scientometrics (WIS) (pp. 471-477). Bangkok: COLLNET, Society for Library Professionals and Special Libraries Association, Asia Community.
Sumon, A.R. & Hossain T. (2022). Media and Information Literacy Awareness among Undergraduate Students of a Private University in Bangladesh. In International Conference on the Role of LIS Professionals in the 4th Industrial Revolution. Dhaka: Library Association of Bangladesh.
Sumon, A.R. (2020). Managing Citation Through Popular Citation Management tools: An Analysis. In, Proceedings of the 1st Multidisciplinary International Conference on the Social and Life Sciences. Paper presented at ICSL 2020, 27-29 February (p. 51-52). Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Hossain, T., Begum, D., Elahi, M. H., Sumon, A.R. (2019). Research Data Management (RDM): Demystifying the Notion about Data Librarians. In, Proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Landscape, Digital Transformation for an Agile Environment. Paper presented at ICDL 2019, 6-8 November (p. 528). New Delhi, India: The Energy and Resources Institute.
Hossain, T., Sumon, A. R., and Rahman, R. (2019). Measuring the progress towards attaining the SDGs: Bangladesh Government’s Initiative of SDG Tracker. In: International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management; “Next Generation Information and Knowledge Dissemination to realize the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development”, Dhaka: Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center, p. 128.
Hossain, T, Sumon, A. R. (2019). The Impact of Information Seeking Behavior of Library Users in Service Innovation: A Study of East West University Library. In: International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management; “Next Generation Information and Knowledge Dissemination to realize the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development”, Dhaka: Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center, p. 170.
Sumon, A. R. & Islam, M.A. (2020). “Information-Seeking Behavior of the Graduate Students: A Developing Country Perspective”. The Dhaka University Studies, 72-73 (1-2), pp. 1-17.
1. Hossain, T., Sumon, A. R., and Rahman, R. (2020). Bangladesh's Progress toward Attainment of the SDGs: An Analysis of SDG Tracker. In M. A. Alam, F. Alam & D. Begum, Knowledge Management, Governance, and Sustainable Development: Lessons and Insights from Developing Countries (1st ed., pp. 413-430). New York: Routledge.
Perceptions of Academic Librarians of Bangladesh Regarding Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge
Research Title: Preservation of Tribal Knowledge in the university libraries of Bangladesh: Perceptions, issues and challenges.
Funded by: East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT)
Status: Ongoing
- 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 2016.
Area of Teaching
- INF 7102: New Technologies and Current Trends in Information Science
- INF 7202: Information Resources Development
- INF 7203: Management of Information Institutions
- INF 7301: Information Architecture
- INF 7305: Organization of Knowledge (Classification Theory)
- INF 7307: Organization of Knowledge (Classification Practical)
Teaching-Learning Method:
Lectures, Discussions, Fieldwork, Group work, Brainstorming etc.
- Life Member, Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB)
