Library Systems Architect · Data Migration Specialist · Information Literacy Advocate · Trainer · Web Developer
About Me
Nurul Alam, known as Apu, is a devoted library professional with BA (Hons.) & MA in Information Science and Library Management from the University of Dhaka. He began his career at the UN Information Centre, Dhaka and has built extensive expertise in library systems, web development, and professional training.
Since 2010, he has been the Bangla localization contributor of SLiMS and serves as Country Coordinator of SLiMS Bangladesh. He developed the BALID membership management system, LAB Members Directory, and websites for BALID, LAB, TLT, SLiMS-BD, AISLM-DU, and CIS-B. He received RFID training from 3M Singapore (2016) and an ITEC scholarship for advanced training in NITTTR Chennai, India (2018).
Professional Leadership
Secretary-General, BALID
Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists
balid.orgConference Organization
International Coordinator: IVCLIS-2021 · Organizer: NatSemDRM2015, LABiCON2022, BALID Ruby Jubilee Conference 2026
Information Literacy & Outreach
Secondary School Initiative (2010–2014)
Conducted over 50 information literacy programmes at secondary schools across Bangladesh, empowering thousands of young learners with essential skills in information seeking, evaluation, and ethical use.
Education & Advanced Training
BA (Hons.) & MA
Information Science & Library Management
University of Dhaka
RFID Training
3M Singapore, 2016
Implementation, use & troubleshooting
ITEC Scholarship
Advanced Certificate Course
NITTTR Chennai, India, 2018
Bibliographic Standards
Dewey Decimal
Cataloguing Rules
Data Exchange
Metadata Editing
Library Systems & Infrastructure
ILS Platforms
SLiMS · Koha · DSpace — implementation, configuration & customization
Linux Server Admin
Setup & maintenance for Koha, SLiMS, DSpace on Linux servers
Data Migration
Bibliographic, patron & transactional data migration between systems
SLiMS Customization
Plugin development, module enhancement & workflow optimization
Custom Systems Developed
Periodical Circulation System
Serials management, routing & tracking for library periodicals.
eNews Clipping System
Digital news aggregation, categorization & stakeholder dissemination.
BAMS
Building Accounts Management System for financial & administrative operations.
Web Development & Design
Web Programming & CMS
PHP · MySQL · WordPress · Drupal · Joomla · JavaScript
I can develop any institution's website — libraries, associations, academic departments.
Graphic Design & Video Editing
Visual content for library promotions, training materials & digital media.
Website Portfolio
Websites Developed & Maintained:
- BALID — balid.orgOfficial
- LAB — lab.org.bdOfficial
- AISLM DU — aislm-du.org
- The Librarian Times — thelibrariantimes.com
- CIS-B — cis-b.org
- SLiMS Bangladesh — slims-bd.org
Membership Management Systems
BALID Membership System
Complete lifecycle: registration, renewal reminders, payment tracking, member directory.
LAB Members Directory
Registration, category management, fee collection & communication tools.
Training & Capacity Building
Trainer, Resource Person & Workshop Facilitator — session chair, paper presenter at national & international events.
Installation, cataloguing, circulation, reports
Admin, customization, Bangla interface
Repository setup, workflows
Reference management, citations
Literature management, annotation
MARCEdit, WordPress, Drupal, Joomla
SLiMS Bangladesh
Country Coordinator & Bangla Translator (Since 2010)
Spearheaded the complete Bangla localization of SLiMS, dramatically increasing adoption across Bangladesh. Conducting national training, providing technical support, and building a sustainable open-source library automation community.
Recognition
TLT Young Excellence Innovation Award 2018
Awarded for outstanding contribution to library profession development in Bangladesh — recognizing innovation in library automation, information literacy advocacy, and professional leadership.
Professional Journey
UN Information Centre, Dhaka
Began career as Library and IT Assistant — foundation in international information services and global knowledge management.
Get in Touch
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Open to collaboration, training, consultancy & system implementation