http://hdl.handle.net/10397/1727 Search the Channel search http://repository.lib.polyu.edu.hk/jspui/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/10397/1786 Title: High impact leadership roles for the 21st century academic librarian<br/><br/>Authors: Bruce, Harry<br/><br/>Abstract: As the closing speaker for the ALSR 2010 conference, I will draw upon the themes of the conference and extract from the papers presented a collection of insights into the future of academic libraries and librarianship. I will focus particularly upon the future of academic librarianship in terms of impact and leadership. As we move into the second decade of the 21st century, university education and research is challenged to confront the big issues facing our world ‐ energy, the environment, global health, mass‐urbanization etc. These issues demand solutions that are interdisciplinary, datacentric, global and multi‐lifespan. The university community will require information leadership fromits academic libraries. This presentation will draw upon the papers of this conference and my own thoughts on this theme to identify future possibilities ‐ high impact leadership roles for the 21st century academic librarian. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10397/1776 Title: Chinese scholars and communication with the West: A research study among scholars in Hong Kong, a cooperative undertaking by JULAC and ProQuest<br/><br/>Authors: Horton, Boe; McLean, Austin; Lui, Alan<br/><br/>Abstract: This presentation summarizes part of an ongoing worldwide endeavor by ProQuest to understand the informational needs of scholars, particularly faculty and graduate students. This study focuses on Chinese speaking communities in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The presentation compares results from previous studies in the Unites States, including some participation from scholars in Europe and Australia, referred to as ‘the West’ – and ‘Chinese scholars’ from Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. This presentation is a summary of key findings. More detailed information is available from ProQuest, and from papers that have been and will be published on the research series. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10397/1761 Title: CALIS consortium purchasing of foreign databases: a review and prospect<br/><br/>Authors: Zhu, Qiang<br/><br/>Abstract: As the largest library consortium, CALIS achieved a lot in purchasing foreign digital resources duringpast 10 year. The author introduces its organizational structure, its operational procedures, and itsregulations, etc. The consortium has saved a lot of money and manpower for its members as well asvendors. Thus, a win‐win situation has been reached amongst the stakeholders. Currently, CALIS ispreparing a reform to better serve its members in the field.<br/><br/>Description: Invited Speech, Theme 4 - Collaboration & Networking Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10397/1760 Title: Great expectations: library collaboration in challenging times<br/><br/>Authors: Nevins, Kate<br/><br/>Abstract: Library Consortia are facing crises of their own after the global financial crisis but in this are settingnew directions. These directions are born out of clear understanding of their member needs andtheir changed circumstances. Consortia are the new glue linking libraries in their search for value, forfurther service capability and the power through aggregated negotiating position. The lessonsdescribed in this paper arise out of recent experience in the United States but have relevance on abroader scale. It is still a work in progress but there is much to be learned thus far.<br/><br/>Description: Keynote Speech, Theme 4 - Collaboration & Networking Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT