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The 25th AGM and Election/Formation of the Executive Council of BALID for 2026-2027 - 01 May 2026

BALID Admin Apu — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:06:47 +0000

The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election/Formation of the Executive Council of BALID for 2026-2027 will be held on 01 May 2026. BALID members are kindly requested to participate in the AGM 2026, and your active cooperation is sought to constitute the Executive Council of BALID for 2026-2027.

Venue: WVA Auditorium, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209.

Date & Time: 1 May 2026 at 9.30 am to 4.00 pm

Agenda:

i) Confirmation of minutes of the 24th AGM;

ii) Adoption of the Agenda;
iii) Presentation of the Annual report: 2024-2025 by the Secretary General of BALID and discussion;

iv) Presentation of Financial & Audit Report: 2024-2025;

v) Announcement of Budget: 2026-2027 by Finance Secretary, Discussion and Approval;

vi) Election/Formation of EC of BALID for 2026-2027;

vii) Miscellaneous.

Registration Deadline: 29 April 2026.

Registration fee: An amount of Tk. 500 (five hundred) is the fixed registration fee.

You are requested to confirm your registration by transmitting the Registration fee either to the bkash Account No. 01712235037 (use send money option).

Contact Persons & Points for Registration:

1. Mr. Fazlul Karim, Bangladesh Open University (01712 235 037)

2. Mr. AKM Mofizur Rahman, CDL (01731 121 315)

3. Mr. Md. Iltutmish, PKSF (01710 568 650)
4. Mr. A.K.M. Nurul Alam, Bangladesh Bank (01674 066 064)

Registration:

BALID members are requested to register prior to attending the AGM.

Registration can be done by filling out the form provided below:

ইফতার ও দোয়া অনুষ্ঠান - ৭ মার্চ ২০২৬

BALID Admin Apu — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:18:04 +0000

বাংলাদেশ গ্রন্থাগারিক ও তথ্যায়নবিদ সমিতি (বেলিড) আগামী ৭ মার্চ ২০২৬ বিকাল ৫.০০ মি. এ ইফতার ও দোয়া অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করেছে। বেলিড সদস্যদের এ ইফতার ও দোয়া অনুষ্ঠানে আমন্ত্রণ জানানো যাচ্ছে। অংশগ্রহণ করতে কোন ফি প্রদান করতে হবে না তবে ব্যাবস্থাপনার সুবিধার্থে রেজিস্ট্রেশান করতে হবে।

আগ্রহীদের নিচের ফরমটি পূরণ করতে অনুরোধ করা হলোঃ

BALID organized a discussion and opinion exchange session with Ms Emily Drabinski on 11 December 2025

BALID Admin Apu — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:53:46 +0000

In honour of visiting Former President of American Library Association (ALA) Ms Emily Drabinski, BALID has organized a discussion and opinion exchange session on 11 December 2025 at its office. Welcoming Ms Emily, BALID Chairman Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman conducted the session while Secretary-General AKM Nurul Alam Apu presented a PowerPoint on the activities of BALID.

Emily who is also Associate Professor of City University of New York spoke on the transition of library services to digital age especially AI. Later she took part in Q/A session.

From BALID Dr. Hossam Haider Chowdhury, Prof Dr Mostafizur Rahman, Prof Dr SM Zabed Ahmad, Rezina Alam, Dr Md Anwarul Islam, Mahmuddun Nahar, Khondkar Asif Mahtab and Mubassir Ahsan took part in the open discussion.

BALID's Ruby Jubilee Conference on Digital Transformation of Libraries with Artificial Intelligence

BALID Admin Apu — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:18:42 +0000

30 January 2026, Friday
WVA Auditorium, Dhanmondi

About the Conference

On the occasion of its Ruby Jubilee, the Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists, and Documentalists (BALID), established in 1986, is organizing a day-long conference on "Digital Transformation of Libraries with Artificial Intelligence" at the WVA Auditorium, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, on January 30, 2026.

The reason for choosing this conference topic is that Artificial intelligence is transforming library services by automating their operations and activities, enhancing user experience, creating a new era of efficiency, accessibility, and innovation through personalized recommendations and AI-powered chatbots, and improving research support, collection management, and information discovery. These applications make libraries more efficient and data-driven, allowing library personnel to focus on more complex tasks and providing patrons with more relevant and instant services. This topic will cover the areas of using AI tools, such as chatbots and image recognition in library operations, addressing issues like transparency, bias, and the ethical implications of AI in libraries, and understanding AI technologies. BALID believes this conference will help to raise AI awareness among librarianship professionals in Bangladesh.

Conference Theme:

Digital Transformation of Libraries with Artificial Intelligence

Sub-themes

AI and Digital Transformation of Libraries
AI in Libraries
AI Tools and Technologies
AI and robotics
AI and Ethics
AI and Smart Libraries: Concept & Processes
Strategies and AI Tools of Library Services to Users
AI and Future of the Libraries and Librarianship
AI Practices by LIS Professional

Call for Papers

Those involved in librarianship, teaching, learning, and managing information are invited to submit original research papers on any of the sub-themes or covering the main theme of the conference, typed on MS Word using Times New Roman font with 11-point, following APA citation standard, may be submitted to balidbd@gmail.comas per dateline below. The accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and available on BALID website in digital format.

Registration Fee:
Personal: 1,000/-
Official Participant: 2,000/-

Registration Link: Click here to register

Important Dates:

Call for papers open: October 25, 2025
Last day of abstract submission: December 25, 2025
Notification of acceptance of abstract: December 31, 2025
Last day of full paper submission: January 10, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: January 15, 2026
Last date of Registration: January 25, 2026 Extended till 28 January 5.00pm

Conference Secretariat:

House: 54, Road: 10/A, Justice Amin Ahmed Trust Bhaban (4th floor)

Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Phone: +8801674066064

Email: balidbd[at]gmail.com

Training on Library Automation and Digitization Software 'SLiMS' with 'RDA'

BALID Admin Apu — Sat, 24 May 2025 08:19:18 +0000

Date:

Friday, 1 August 2025 - 9:00am to Saturday, 2 August 2025 - 5:00pm

Training on Library Automation and Digitization Software 'SLiMS' with 'RDA' is going to be organized by BALID in Collaboration with Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Library.

Resource Persons:

A.K.M. Nurul Alam (Apu)

Joint Director, Bangladesh Bank Library, Dhaka and
Secretary-General, BALID

Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam
Librarian
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University

Short Introduction to 'SLiMS'

Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) is an Indonesian ICT Award – 2009 awarded open source integrated library management software. It is developed with Unicode compliance and supports Bangla interface as well as Bangla input. SLiMS can be used for automation of libraries from small/medium to large libraries. It is also renowned for its built-in unique feature of Digital Library support. Since 2011, it is also used in Bangladesh. Currently, around 50 libraries in Bangladesh are using SLiMS.

To know more about detailed module and features, please click here.

Expected Outcome:

Participants will be able to install SLiMS and use it by themselves. They will also be able to implement SLiMS at their institutions.

Venue:
E-resource Center

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Library

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University

Sher-e-Bangla Nagar (Agargaon), Dhaka-1207.

Course Fee:

Tk. 4,000.00 – for BALID Members and Students^*

Tk. 5,000.00 – for Non-member (Individual/Personal Capacity)

Tk. 7,000.00 – for Institutional Participation^{^}

Deadline of Registration: 29 July 2025 (Extended)

Seats are limited, so please confirm your participation before they are filled.

Training includes:

Lunch, snacks, tea/coffee
Training kit
Certificate

Online Registration

For any assistance, please call at: 01674-066064, 01731-121315, 01712-235037.

*Terms and Conditions applied, please contact us to know your eligibility.
^The course fee is per attendance only.

Information Governance: focusing on archives and records management

BALID Admin Apu — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:33:23 +0000

Date:

Friday, 23 May 2025 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Topic: Information Governance: focusing on archives and records management

Information governance (IG) is the overall strategy for information assets at an organization. It’s crucial for organizations because of its role in managing and protecting data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring its accuracy, reliability, and accessibility. It's essential for compliance with regulations, minimizing legal risks, and maximizing the value of information assets. In essence, it provides a framework for understanding, managing, and protecting information assets, which are vital for an organization's success. Records management is the integral part and center point of Information Governance. Record lifecycles include creation, maintenance, retention, storage and disposition of records. A record can either be a physical, tangible object, or digital information. A comprehensive platform for managing records and information became necessary to address all phases of the lifecycle, which led to the advent of information governance. Archives consist of records that have been selected for permanent or long-term preservation on the grounds of their enduring cultural, historical, or evidentiary value.

Resource person:

Mr. Md. Zafor Iqbal
Communications, Records Management, Government Liaison and VAT/Tax Advisor
United States Agency for International Development, American Embassy, Dhaka.

Chair: Dr. Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Chairman, BALID

Venue: WVA Auditorium, House 20, Road: 16 (old 27), Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Registration Fee:

Official: Tk. 500/-
Individual: Tk. 300/-
Students may apply for concession.

Last date of Registration: 22 May 2025

Online Registration

“জাতীয় গ্রন্থাগার দিবসের অঙ্গীকার সমৃদ্ধ গ্রন্থাগার: দেশের বিদ্যমান গ্রন্থাগার ব্যবস্থা ও করনীয়” শীর্ষক সেমিনার - ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৫

BALID Admin Apu — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:24:01 +0000

Zoom URL: hidden for security reason

Session ID: hidden for security reason

BALID in support of flood victims

BALID Admin Apu — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:43:22 +0000

In the recent flash flood, different parts of Bangladesh including Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Satkhira were inundated. Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) took an initiative to create a fund to support the flood affected people. BALID members, professionals and well wishers participated in this great initiative by providing financial support to combat humanitarian crisis.

The collected money (Taka one lakh thirty four thousand and five hundred only) was deposited into the 'Chief Adviser's Relief and Welfare Fund' of the Interim Government of Bangladesh.

It is noteworthy here that apart from professional development, BALID comes forward in humanitarian activities during various disasters.

Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Libraries

BALID Admin Apu — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:53:10 +0000

Date:

Saturday, 5 October 2024 - 4:30pm

Topic: Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Libraries

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way libraries operate, enhancing both user experience and operational efficiency. AI-driven systems can automate routine tasks such as cataloging, indexing, and sorting, allowing librarians to focus on more complex responsibilities. Advanced AI algorithms can also enhance search capabilities, enabling users to find relevant information more quickly and accurately through natural language processing and semantic search techniques. Moreover, AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can provide 24/7 support to library patrons, answering queries and guiding them through digital resources. Predictive analytics can help libraries anticipate user needs and preferences, leading to curated collections and personalized recommendations. Overall, the integration of AI in libraries is paving the way for smarter, more responsive, and user-centric information services.

Chief Guest: Dr. Salma Momtaz, Director General (Additional Secretary), Dept. of Archives and Library, Ministry of Cultural Affairs
Special Guest: Prof. Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman, Chairman, Dept. of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka

Prof. Dr. B M Mainul Hossain, Director, Institute of Information Technology (IIT), University of Dhaka

Chair: Dr. Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Chairman, BALID

Resource persons:

1. Mr. Muhammad Hossam Haider Chowdhury, PhD, Librarian (Retd.), Independent University, Bangladesh
2. Mr. Md. Mubassir Ahsan, Assistant Director, Independent University, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Venue: WVA Auditorium, House 20, Road: 16 (old 27), Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Registration Fee:

Official: Tk. 500/-
Individual: Tk. 300/-
Students may apply for concession.

Since all the seats are filled up, registration is closed!

জাতীয় গ্রন্থাগার দিবস ২০২৪ উপলক্ষ্যে ‘Institutional Repositories and Smart Bangladesh’ শীর্ষক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত

BALID Admin Apu — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:10:56 +0000

জাতীয় গ্রন্থাগার দিবস ২০২৪ উপলক্ষ্যে বাংলাদেশ গ্রন্থাগারিক ও তথ্যায়নবিদ সমিতি (বেলিড) গত ১২ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৪ তারিখ রাত ৮.৩০মি. এ অনলাইন প্লাটফর্ম জুমে ‘Institutional Repositories and Smart Bangladesh’ শীর্ষক একটি আলোচনা সভার আয়োজন করে। বেলিড চেয়ারম্যান ড. মো. মনিরুজ্জামানের সঞ্চালনা ও সভাপতিত্বে অনুষ্ঠিত এই অনুষ্ঠানের শুরুতে স্বাগত বক্তব্যের রাখেন বেলিড মহাসচিব এ,কে,এম, নুরুল আলম। অনুষ্ঠানে মূল বক্তব্য উপস্থাপন করেন ইন্ডিপেন্ডেন্ট ইউনিভার্সিটি, বাংলাদেশ এর লাইব্রেরিয়ান ড. মোহাম্মদ হোচ্ছাম হায়দার চৌধুরী। জনাব চৌধুরী স্মার্ট বাংলাদেশ গঠনে স্মার্ট লাইব্রেরির গুরুত্ব তুলে ধরে সে আলোকে ইনস্টিটিউশনাল রিপোজিটরি তৈরির ওপর বিস্তারিত আলোচনা করেন। তিনি বাংলাদেশে ইনস্টিটিউশনাল রিপোজিটরির বর্তমান চিত্র তুলে ধরে ভবিষ্যত পরিকল্পনা উপস্থাপন করেন। ইনস্টিটিউশনাল রিপোজিটরি (আইআর) গঠেনের বিভিন্ন ধাপ উল্লেখ করে একটি আইআর কমিটি’র প্রস্তাবনা ও তিনি পেশ করেন।

অনুষ্ঠানে আলোচ্য বিষয়ের ওপর আলোচনা করেন ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের তথ্যবিজ্ঞান ও গ্রন্থাগার ব্যবস্থাপনা বিভাগের অধ্যাপক ড. এস. এম জাবেদ আহমেদ ও নর্থ সাউথ ইউনিভার্সিটি’র ইউনিভার্সিটি লাইব্রেরিয়ান ড. মো. জাহিদ হোসেন শোয়েব। আলোচকবৃন্দ আইআর গঠনে মূল বক্তব্য উপস্থাপনকারীর সাথে একমত প্রকাশ করে আরো কিছু বিষয়ে গুরুত্বারোপ করেন। জাতীয় পর্যায়ে একটি কেন্দ্রীয় রিপোজিটরি’র অভাব তুলে ধরেন। ড. এস. এম জাবেদ আহমেদ বেলিডকে এ সংক্রান্ত একটি খসড়া পলিসি প্রণয়ণের প্রস্তাব দেন যা অন্যান্য আলোচকবৃন্দও সমর্থন করেন। উন্মুক্ত আলোচনায় বাংলাদেশের বিভিন্ন পেশাজীবীর পাশাপাশি কলকাতা ও জাপান থেকেও পেশাজীবীবৃন্দ মতামত প্রদান করেন। অনুষ্ঠানে ৬০ জনেরও বেশি পেশাজীবী অংশগ্রহণ করেন।

অনুষ্ঠানের সভাপতি বেলিড চেয়ারম্যান ড. মো. মনিরুজ্জামান আলোচকবৃন্দদের অত্যন্ত সময়োপযোগী একটি বিষয়ে জ্ঞানগর্ভ আলোচনার জন্য কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশ করেন। তিনি সকলকে ধৈর্য্যসহকারে সক্রিয় অংশগ্রহণের জন্য ধন্যবাদ জ্ঞাপন করে অনুষ্ঠান সমাপ্তি ঘোষণা করেন।

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The 25th AGM and Election/Formation of the Executive Council of BALID for 2026-2027 - 01 May 2026

ইফতার ও দোয়া অনুষ্ঠান - ৭ মার্চ ২০২৬

BALID organized a discussion and opinion exchange session with Ms Emily Drabinski on 11 December 2025

BALID's Ruby Jubilee Conference on Digital Transformation of Libraries with Artificial Intelligence

30 January 2026, Friday WVA Auditorium, Dhanmondi

About the Conference

Conference Theme:

Digital Transformation of Libraries with Artificial Intelligence

Sub-themes

Call for Papers

Registration Fee: Personal: 1,000/- Official Participant: 2,000/-

Registration Link: Click here to register

Important Dates:

Conference Secretariat:

Training on Library Automation and Digitization Software 'SLiMS' with 'RDA'

Online Registration

Information Governance: focusing on archives and records management

Topic: Information Governance: focusing on archives and records management

Online Registration

BALID in support of flood victims

Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Libraries

Topic: Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Libraries

জাতীয় গ্রন্থাগার দিবস ২০২৪ উপলক্ষ্যে ‘Institutional Repositories and Smart Bangladesh’ শীর্ষক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত

30 January 2026, Friday
WVA Auditorium, Dhanmondi

Registration Fee:
Personal: 1,000/-
Official Participant: 2,000/-