EXTERNAL PROFILES
Associate Professor
Umme Habiba
I am an Associate Professor at the Institute of Information Sciences, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. I hold Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MPhil degrees in Information Science and Library Management from the University of Dhaka, where I earned 1st class 2nd position in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Since joining NSTU in 2015, I have been actively engaged in teaching, academic administration, and research supervision. My research interests include digital literacy, health information behavior, scholarly publishing, information credibility, and the ethical use of AI in education. I have published in several international journals such as Health Expectations, Journal of Academic Ethics, and The Electronic Library. I regularly supervise student research and serve as a reviewer for leading academic journals. I am proficient in KOHA, MARC21, SPSS, and SmartPLS. I am committed to advancing LIS education and promoting responsible information practices in the digital age.
Information Science and Library Management
BIOGRAPHY
I am currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Information Sciences, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. My academic journey began with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Dhaka, where I achieved 1st class 2nd position in both programs. Later, I was awarded an MPhil degree from the same institution in 2020. Since joining NSTU in 2015, I have been actively involved in teaching, research, and academic administration. Over the years, I have taught various courses in information organization, library management, information retrieval, and emerging technologies in the LIS field. I have also served as a Course Coordinator, Student Advisor, and Assistant Proctor. My research interests include digital literacy, information behavior, health information seeking, emotional intelligence, scholarly publishing, and the ethical use of AI in academia. I have authored several peer-reviewed articles in renowned journals such as Health Expectations, Journal of Academic Ethics, The Electronic Library, and Digital Library Perspectives. I also regularly supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research theses. In addition to my teaching and research responsibilities, I contribute as a reviewer for international journals under publishers like Elsevier and Springer Nature. I have practical experience with KOHA, MARC21, OPAC, SPSS, and SmartPLS. I am passionate about advancing the field of library and information science in Bangladesh and globally. I strive to foster responsible research practices, digital ethics, and information literacy among students and professionals. My ORCID ID is: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2298-6240
RESEARCH INTERESTS
2012 - 2020
MPhil
Information Science and Library Management
University of Dhaka
2007 - 2008
Masters (MA)
Information Science and Library Management
University of Dhaka
2004 - 2007
B. A
Information Science and Library Management
University of Dhaka
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September 08, 2018 to September 08, 2018
Review and Modification of Varsity Rules, Regulation, and Ordinance for Good- Governance
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Organization: Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), NSTU
August 01, 2018 to August 01, 2018
Scientific Report Writing
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Organization: Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Research Cell, NSTU
January 02, 2018 to January 02, 2018
Library Science Education
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Organization: British Council Resource Centre
December 01, 2017 to December 01, 2017
Scientific Report Writing” Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Research Cell
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Organization: Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), NSTU
February 03, 2012 to February 09, 2012
Koha (Integrated online library system) and Greenstone Digital Library
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Organization: Eastern University library
March 21, 2011 to March 21, 2011
Vision 2021: role of libraries for building digital Bangladesh
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Organization: Library Association of Bangladesh
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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2025
Journal
From Query to Knowledge: Evaluating University Students' Online Searching Proficiency and Its Connection to Critical Thinking and Research Skills
Authors: Nafsin Haider and Umme Habiba
Journal: European Journal of Education, Publisher: Wiley Online Library
, Volume: 60
, Issue: 3
, Page: e70144
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.70144
2024
Journal
The Mediating Role of Students' Health Information Literacy Skills: Exploring the Relationship Between Web Resource Utilization and Health Information Evaluation Proficiency
Authors: Umme Habiba and Foujia Sultana Koli
Journal: Health Expectations, Publisher: Wiley Online Library
, Volume: 27
, Issue: 4
, Page: e14176
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.14176
2024
Journal
Understanding and Mitigating the Menace of Predatory Journals: Perspectives of University Teachers in Bangladesh
Authors: Umme Habiba and S. M. Zabed Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Academic Ethics, Publisher: Springer Nature
, Volume: 23
, Page: 305–328
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-024-09538-3
2023
Journal
Are library professionals overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic challenges in the current reality?
Authors: Syeda Mukta Begum and Umme Habiba
Journal: Digital Library Perspectives, Publisher: Emerald Insight
, Volume: 39
, Issue: 4
, Page: 420–443
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-01-2023-0009
2022
Journal
Assessing the quality and credibility of scholarly information resources: an investigation into information behaviours of university faculty members
Authors: Umme Habiba and Md. Emdadul Islam
Journal: The Electronic Library, Publisher: Emerald Insight
, Volume: 40
, Issue: 3
, Page: 237–255
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/EL-03-2021-0069
2022
Journal
Information behavior of faculty members of NSTU, public university of Bangladesh
Authors: Umme Habiba, Shamima Yesmin and Rozifa Akhter
Journal: DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, Publisher: DESIDOC
, Volume: 42
, Issue: 1
, Page: 38-46
DOI: 10.14429/djlit.42.1.17177
2022
Journal
Public Awareness and Personal Hygienic Practices of Rural People in the COVID-19 Situation
Authors: Prodip Kumar Baral, Umme Habiba, Md. Emdadul Islam and S. M. Woahid Murad
Journal: Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, Publisher: N/A
, Volume: 17
, Issue: 1
, Page: 1-11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v17i1.1085
2020
Journal
ICT Infrastructure and Access to Online Services: Determining the Factors Affecting Faculty Satisfaction with University-Subscribed Resources
Authors: Umme Habiba and S. M. Zabed Ahmed
Journal: The International Information & Library Review, Publisher: Taylor and Francis
, Volume: 53
, Issue: 2
, Page: 112-130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2020.1794204
2020
Journal
Demographics and perceived computer skill levels as predictors of faculty awareness and use of electronic information resources
Authors: Umme Habiba and S.M. Zabed Ahmed
Journal: Digital Library Perspectives, Publisher: Emerald Insight
, Volume: 36
, Issue: 3
, Page: 281–301
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-04-2020-0019
2016
Journal
Using status of ICT based Services in University Libraries in Bangladesh: an Empirical Study.
Authors: Rozifa Akhter and Umme Habiba
Journal: KhwajaYunus Ali University Journal, Publisher: N/A
, Volume: 1
, Issue: 1
, Page: 44-52
2015
Journal
Use of Social Media in Marketing of Library and Information Services in Bagladesh
Authors: Md. Maidul Islam and Umme Habiba
Journal: DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology, Publisher: DESIDOC
, Volume: 35
, Issue: 4
, Page: 299-303
DOI: 10.14429/djlit.35.4.8455
2015
Journal
Using Pattern of Internet and E-resources by the Students and Faculty Members of a Private University in Bangladesh
Authors: Md. Maidul Islam and Umme Habiba
Journal: American Journal of Educational Research, Publisher: N/A
, Volume: 3
, Issue: 5
, Page: 541-546
DOI: 10.12691/education-3-5-1
Journal
Evaluating User Information Need and Satisfaction Level at Selected Academic Libraries in Bangladesh
Authors: Sabrina Aktar and Umme Habiba
Journal: Bangladesh Journal of Library and Information Science, Publisher: N/A
, Volume: 2
, Issue: 3
, Page: 185-204
Journal
Use of electronic resources and its impact: a study of Dhaka University library users
Authors: Umme Habiba and Salma Chowdhury
Journal: Eastern Librarian, Publisher: N/A
, Volume: 23
, Issue: 1
, Page: 74-90
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Masters - 2022-23
Sajbir Hasan
MS student
Thesis Title: Integrating Academic Social Media Activities and Altmetrics to Shape Academic Excellence for University Rankings
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Masters - 2022-23
Partho Protim Biswas
MS student
Thesis Title: Scholarly Publishing Literacy as a Foundation for Research Success: Mediating Role of Research Integrity and Ethics in Educating Early Career Researchers in New Publishing Paradigms
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Masters - 2021-22
Md. Ahsan Ullah
Faculty Member
Thesis Title: Empowering Library Performance: The Contribution of Librarians' Emotional Intelligence in Knowledge Management and Library Productivity
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Honors - 2020-21
Md. Nafis Fuad Toki
Student
Thesis Title: AI and the Library Mindset: How Librarians Embrace AI Through Innovation Diffusion
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Md. Tabib Ibna Huda
Student
Thesis Title: Ethical or Effortless? Student Reflections on Integrity and AI Use in Academic Learning and Research
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Honors - 2020-21
Kazi Majharul Islam
Student
Thesis Title: Ethical Decision-Making in a Digital World: LIS Students' Perspectives Through a Mixed-Methods Lens
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Honors - 2020-21
Arnab Chakrobortty
Student
Thesis Title: Investigating the Mediating Effect of Academic Success on the Relationship Between OER Awareness and Learning Outcomes Among LIS Students
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Honors - 2019-20
Abdur Rahman Rion
Student
Thesis Title: Unveiling the Role of Soft Skills in LIS Career Development: Student Strategies for Achieving Success through Effective Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Professional Growth
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Honors - 2019-20
Fahmida meem
MS student
Thesis Title: Balancing Act in information retrieval: examining the academic self-efficacy, stress, and performance in the era of AI dependency.
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Honors - 2019-20
Md. Foysal Ahammad
MS student
Thesis Title: Shifting from paper to digital: how students are embracing eco-friendly practices in information retrieval and organization
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Honors - 2019-20
Nafsin Haider
MS student
Thesis Title: From query to knowledge: evaluating university students online searching proficiency and Its connection to Critical Thinking and Research Skills.
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Honors - 2018-19
Partho Protim Biswas
MS student
Thesis Title: ChatGPT as a Digital Co-Educator: Promoting Students' Responsible and Ethical Use of OpenAI tools in Educational Contexts
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Honors - 2018-19
Miraj Hossain
MS student
Thesis Title: Revealing the Enigma of Scholarly Publishing Success: An In-depth Examination of Noakhali Science and Technology University's Scientists Opinions
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Honors - 2018-19
Maria Nargis Binte Emran
MS student
Thesis Title: Assessing Leadership Competencies for Librarians: A Pathway to Employee Job Satisfaction
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Honors - 2018-19
Al Rahat
MS student
Thesis Title: The struggle for progress: obstacles encountered by a university library staff in adopting digital library systems
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Honors - 2018-19
Md. Riazul Kabir
MS student
Thesis Title: A Glimpse into Information Literacy Instruction: An Inside Look at Library Staff Perceptions and Practices - A Case Study
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Honors - 2017-18
Foujia Sultana Koli
Student
Thesis Title: The mediating role of students' health information literacy skills: exploring the relationship between web resource utilization and health information evaluation proficiency
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Honors - 2017-18
Azizul hoque modhu
Job holder
Thesis Title: Digital Information Literacy Skills among University Students: The Mediating Influence of Digital Literacy Self-Efficacy on Learning and Academic Performance
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Honors - 2017-18
Rumana Akter
Student
Thesis Title: Students' Web Info Search Attitudes: Self-Efficacy's Mediating Role in Search Techniques & Evaluation
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Honors - 2017-18
Md.Alauddin Alauddin
MS student
Thesis Title: The discernment of information-seeking behaviors of students in the academic context: an investigation from a public university perspective
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Honors - 2017-18
Mohammad Sadik
Job holder
Thesis Title: From awareness to action: the mediating role of plagiarism avoidance techniques in upholding academic integrity and ensuring legal and institutional consequences.
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Honors - 2017-18
Md Hamidur Rahman
Student
Thesis Title: Student’s Perceptions of Digital Resources for Distance Learning
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- Institutional Email: ummehabiba.iis@nstu.edu.bd
- Personal Email: mobina.du@gmail.com
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SOCIAL PROFILES
Institute
Information Science and Library Management
Noakhali Science and Technology University