Prodip Roy, Director and CEO, TLT Pty Ltd.

Prodip Roy has been working as a qualified library professional in local and state government, as well as in the tertiary education sector in Australia, for over 20 years. He brings extensive leadership experience within the library environment and has actively contributed to various library and information professional associations, both locally and internationally, including ALIA, IFLA, and ASIS&T. He has been an Associate Member and Distinguished Certified Professional (AALIA DCP) of the Australian Library and Information Association. Additionally, he served as the Branch Vice-President of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) for the RMIT University branch from 2018 to 2019.

As the founder and Director, Prodip leads the team in implementing its vision and mission. Under his leadership, TLT’s publications and LIS professional activities have gained widespread recognition, establishing it as an authoritative platform for promoting the librarian community in Bangladesh and among Bangladeshi LIS professionals living abroad. Notably, The Librarian Times has pioneered several initiatives in the LIS profession in Bangladesh, including awards, webinars, formal collaborations, and a digital weekly news bulletin.

He has been serving as a member of the Governance Committee of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) since 2022. He is also currently serving as the interim Global Representative on the Creative Commons Global Network Council for the Australia Chapter. These roles underscore his dedication to fostering international collaboration in the LIS field. Prodip Roy was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Lois Lunin Award by ASIS&T. This prestigious award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the practice of information science and technology through leadership, mentoring, and innovation.