M. Monirul Islam ¹, Abdullah-Al-Mahmud ²

Affiliations
1 Prime Minister’s Oce, Tejgaon, Dhaka - 1215, BD
2 Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka - 1230, BD

Abstract

Secondary school library plays a significant role to support the school course curriculum. However, national policy or strategy for secondary school library is yet to be formulated in Bangladesh. The present study made an effort to propose a strategy for secondary school library in Bangladesh, to review and re-envision its functions and services. This strategy will act as a guideline for a librarian and secondary school authorities. Based on the present status of secondary school library in Bangladesh, the present study also focuses on the significance, organizational structure, obstacles and possible outcomes of this strategy.

Keywords

Bangladesh, Library Committee, National Strategy, Secondary School Library, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Vision 2041.

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M. Monirul Islam ¹, Udayan Bhattacharya ², Tazbir Khan Tonmoy ³

Affiliations
1 Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka − 1215, BD
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Kolkata − 700032, West Bengal, IN
3 University of Dhaka, Dhaka − 1000, BD

Abstract

The goal of this research is to examine the current state of Open Access (OA) Resources in six private and public universities in Bangladesh. It also seeks to analyze students’ awareness, utilization of, and attitude towards OA resources. Findings: The study found that 60% of the students perceive their universities have enough OA resources whereas the other 40% think their universities do not possess enough. In the meantime, only 50% of them are frequent users while the other 30% know but never used and the rest 20% have no idea about OA resources. However, the awareness of OA Resources amongst students is increasing day by day. The students possess a positive perception of OA Resources. Methodology: The questionnaire, direct interviews, various documentaries, and direct observation are used for the present study. We applied interview and own observation methods as the questionnaire approach had few limitations while collecting the data that is why so that this method was used to collect the required information to supplement the questionnaire methods and to bring more clarity to the data. The questionnaires were distributed personally to the students. Then we tried to understand the knowledge, utilization, and attitude of OA resources. Data Collection: The major step of the study for data collecting was the survey data from selected universities of Bangladesh. Moreover, the discussions were held with the students of these universities to examine awareness, use, and perception of OA Resources. Various journals articles, online sources, like Google, blog sites, Google Scholars, etc. have been used in this research.

Keywords

Awareness, Bangladesh, Open Access Resources, Perception.

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M. Monirul Islam ¹, Udayan Bhattacharya ²

Affiliations
1 Librarian Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka – 1215, BD
2 Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700032, West Bengal, IN

Abstract

Libraries and librarians will benefit by acquiring a collection of open access information resources. The OA movement in Bangladesh is being developed to reduce the huge pressure on the library budget for subscriptions to journals. In most developed countries, university libraries view open-access materials as an important part of their collection development strategy. In this study, we examine the current state of OA resources in public university libraries in Bangladesh, collection development policies, the library authority's perspectives, the challenges libraries face in including OA resources in their collection development, and how to overcome those obstacles. Methodology: A survey and a stratified random sample technique were used in this study. A total of 276 students and 268 faculty members were surveyed. The first six public universities (in order of date of establishment) were selected. We sent out questionnaires directly to students, library personnel, librarians, and other library officials. Using library websites, journals, official records, and Google Scholar was another step. Findings: This study indicates that although open access materials may be quite useful in the growth of collections, most academic library authorities seem unconcerned about this. The utilization of open access materials in the overall collection is visible, but it is insignificant.

Keywords

Academic Library, Bangladesh, Collection Development, Open Access Resources.

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