2022 Forum on Future of World Academic Libraries (WAL)

Time：Nov. 16 - Nov. 17, 2022

Theme: Digital Competence and Future - New Model of Academic Libraries and Global Knowledge Sharing

Topics:

· Application of Emerging Technologies in Academic Libraries

· Practices in Library Service of Scientific Research Data Management

· Capacity Enhancement of Libraries and Librarians

· Library Resources Construction and Service Mode under Digital Academic Environment

· Flexible and Diversified Digital Collection Construction Based on Library Consortium

· Library Service Innovation Based on Open Access and Open Science

Agenda
(UTC+8)

  • Session 1-1: 9am-11:20am, Nov. 16, 2022

    Chair: Tianfang Dou, Associate University Librarian, Tsinghua University
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    • Barbara Lison， President, International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
  • Opening speech
    • Changxin Liu，Chairman, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)
  • Welcome speech
    • Anna Wałek，President, International Association of University Libraries (IATUL)
  • Evolution of the Librarian Profession - In the Face of New Challenges and Specializations
    • Yunzhong Jiang，Chairman of Tsinghua University Library
  • Library's Resource Construction and Innovation of Service Mode under Information Environment
    • Esther Woo，Director of Library Services and Fung Ping Shan Librarian of the University of Hong Kong Libraries
  • Engaging Teachers in Innovative Use of Library Resources for Enhanced Educational Experience
    • Xiaolan Guan，General Manager, CNKI International
  • Digital Competence and Knowledge Sharing：CNKI and Library Digital Transformation

  • Session 1-2: 2pm-4pm, Nov. 16, 2022

    Chair: Changdi Shi, Director, Capital Normal University Library
    • Jianzhong Wu，University Librarian of University of Macau Library
  • Constructing a New Generation of Shared Knowledge Commons in Libraries Driven by Digital Transformation
    • Hansong Lou，Director of Zhejiang University Library
  • The Library Resource Construction and Service Innovation Practices in Digital Academic Environment—A Case Study of Zhejiang University
    • Grégory Miura，University Librarian and Director of the Bordeaux Montaigne University Library and Archives Service
  • Outline of a Skill Driven Strategy for Librarian and Information Professional: A French Perspective on "Know How" as a Priority Focus
    • Xinwan Li，Director of Shanghai Jiaotong University Library
  • Exploration on the Interaction of Future Libraries under the Background of Open Science
    • Jack Hyland，IReL Director
  • Riding Two Horses: How a Library Consortium in Ireland has Rapidly Transitioned to Supporting Open Access
    • Feihu Duan，Deputy Chief Engineer of Big Data Knowledge Management Business Division, CNKI
  • Data-driven and Wisdom-empowered Library Middle Platform

  • Session 2: 9am-11:20am, Nov. 17, 2022

    Chair: Liqiong Lan, Library Director, Sichuan University Library
    • Dr. Natalie Pang，University Librarian of National University of Singapore Libraries
  • Rethinking Teaching, Learning and Wellness with Emerging Technologies in NUS Libraries
    • Xianjin Huang，Director of Nanjing University Library
  • Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth: Thoughts on the Construction of World-class University Libraries with Chinese Characteristic
    • Dr. Consuella Askew，Vice President for University Libraries and University Librarian at Rutgers University
  • Aligning the Academic Library Workplace with Post Pandemic Expectations: A Case Study
    • Baoqing Liu，Director of Central China Normal University Library
  • Competence Construction of University Libraries Under the Background of Double First-class Construction
    • Clare McKenzie，Associate Director for Research and Learning, University of Wollongong Library
  • Change Leadership: the University of Wollongong (UOW) Library's Approach to Cultural and Business Transformation During Covid-19
    • Jomkwan Polparsi，Director, Central Library University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee of APHEIT, Chair of Learning Resources and Technology
  • Implications of Design Thinking in Academic Libraries in Thailand
    • Hong Zhao，Deputy Director of Product Center of Education Business Division, CNKI
  • Subject Big Data Mining Analysis and Library Subject Servic

  • Session 2-2: 2pm-4:20pm Nov. 17, 2022

    Chair: Henian E, Library Director, Southern University of Science and Technology
    • Emre Hasan Akbayrak，Director of Atilim University Kadriye Zaim Library
  • Capacity Enhancement of Libraries and Librarians: Turkey's Perspective
    • Haoren Ke，Distinguished Professor & Associate Dean of School of Learning Informatics, Taiwan Normal University
  • A Study on Scholars' Perceptions and Practices of Open Access Journals
    • Sharon Lenga，Director, the Medical Library of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • The Importance of Interlibrary Cooperation in Development of an Integrative Platform for the Hebrew University Digital Collections
    • Gansen Zhao，Director of the Library of South China Normal University
  • Data Intelligence Driven Customization of Library Knowledge Service
    • Reysa Alenzuela，Head Librarian of Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Microlevel RDM Service at Oriental Institute Library: Practices and Prospects
    • Rosemary Maturure，University Librarian at Africa University, Zimbabwe
  • Library Services During COVID-19
    • Ning Li，Marketing Director of E-research Platform Department, CNKI
  • One Step further from Integration and Upgrading of Digital Resources to Good Use: Set up a Virtual Learning Center to Promote the Cultivation of Innovative Talents