2023 Forum on Future of World Academic Libraries (WAL)

Time：Nov. 15 - Nov. 16, 2023

Theme: Data Empowers a Smarter Library

Topics:

· Scientific Research Data Management of Academic Libraries

· Application of Big Data in Library Management and Services

· Scholar Data Management & Application and Talent Services

· Open Science and Construction of Data Resources in Academic Libraries

· Capacity Framework and Development Strategies of Scientific Data Literacy for Librarians

· Library Knowledge Service Innovation under the Background of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Language: English/Chinese (Simultaneous interpretation will be arranged for the reports, and the audiences can choose Chinese or English channel on Zoom Webinar.)

Conference Video: Click here to watch the conference video.

Agenda
(UTC+8)

  • Session 1: 09:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m., Nov. 15

    Topic: Future Trends in Academic Libraries

    Host: Dou Tianfang, Associate University Librarian, Tsinghua University
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    • Vicki McDonald, President, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
  • Opening Speech
    • Liu Changxin, Chairman of the Board, CNKI
  • Welcome Speech
    • Anna Wałek, President, International Association of University Libraries (IATUL)
  • The Role of Academic Libraries and IATUL in Developing and Strengthening Innovative Data-related Services for the University Community
    • Jin Jianbin, University Librarian, Tsinghua University
  • Innovative Practices of Data-empowered Library Management and Services: The Case of Tsinghua University
    • Esther Woo, Director, Library Services and Fung Ping Shan Librarian of the University of Hong Kong Libraries
  • Stimulating Cultural Changes in Libraries by the Data-driven Management Approach
    • Ke Chunxiao, Vice President, CNKI
  • Artificial Intelligence and Libraries in the Future

  • Session 2: 02:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m., Nov. 15

    Topic: Data Management and Application of Academic Libraries

    Host: Guan Xiaolan, General Manager, CNKI International
    • Wang Qiong, Director, Beijing Normal University Library
  • Data Empowerment: Practices in Developing and Utilizing Research Data in Institutional Repository
    • Wei Qunyi, Director, Chongqing University Library
  • Data Governance Drives Smart Transformation of Library Services
  • Alexandros Iliakis, Librarian, the National Technical University of Athens; Steering Committee Member for Electronic Resources of Hellenic Academic Libraries Link (HEAL-LinK)
  • Transforming the Greek Academic Libraries Landscape: Past Growth, Current Characteristics, and Future Developments
  • Wang Chengjiu, Director, Guangxi University Library
  • Data Management and Application of Academic Libraries
  • Reysa Alenzuela, Head Librarian, the Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Navigating on Data: Development Framework and Advancement Strategies
  • Mohammad Hassanzadeh, President, Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc) 
  • Future of Iranian Academic Libraries: Digital Transformation and Role of IranDoc
  • Wu Junhong, Manager, Literature Evaluation Research Department, CNKI
  • Academic Evaluation Big Data Drives Library Innovation

  • Session 3: 09:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Nov. 16

    Topic: Smart Transformation of Libraries

    Host: Jim Cheng, Director, C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Columbia University
  • Ann D. Thornton, Vice Provost and University Librarian, Columbia University
  • Metadata as a Foundation for Library Services at Scale
  • Zhao Xingsheng, Director, Shangdong University Library
  • Subjects-Academics-Scholars: Strategies and Methods for Data-enabled Subject Services in Libraries
  • Consuella Askew, Vice President for University Libraries and University Librarian, Rutgers University
  • Building Capacity: One Research Libraries' Strategy for Strengthening Data and Research Support Services
  • Shao Bo, Deputy Director, Nanjing University Libraries
  • Big Data Application in Libraries: Current Status, Practices and Reviews
  • Chu Jiewang, Director, Anhui University Library
  • Data and Knowledge: Two Cornerstones of Library Transformation in the Age of Big Models
  • Zhou Yong, General Manager, Big Data Knowledge Management Division, CNKI
  • Library Data Middle Platform and Smart Services

  • Session 4: 02:00 p.m. - 04:40 p.m., Nov. 16

    Topic: Library Resources Construction in the Context of Open Science

    Host: Yang Guang, Director, Shanxi University Library
  • Han Zhaoying, Chief Librarian, Nankai University
  • From Literature Services to Data Services: Practice and Reflections of the Digitalization of Ancient Books & Special Collections and its Empowerment on Digital Humanities in Nankai University
  • Alwaleed AlKhaja, Head of Open Access and Copyright at Qatar National Library
  • Read and Publish Open Access Agreements: The Case of Qatar National Library
  • Cui Qiong, Deputy Director, Wuhan University Library
  • High-quality Metadata Construction and Service Innovation in the Context of Big Data
  • Alisa Martek, Library Advisor, National and University Library in Zagreb; Advisory Board Member for Croatian Academic and Research Library Consortium (CARLC)
  • Sonja Borak, Librarian, the National and University Library in Zagreb
  • E-resources and the Croatian Academic and Research Library Consortium
  • Xie Lixia, Director, South China University of Technology Library
  • Data Resource Construction in Academic Libraries in the Context of Open Science
  • Lluís Anglada, Open Science Adviser at the Consortium of Services for the Universities of Catalonia (CSUC)
  • Open Science, A Great Opportunity and Big Challenges for Academic Libraries: The Cooperative Experiences of Catalonia
  • Manju Naika, Chief Library Officer at Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
  • Sustainable Development through Open Science Practice: Role of Academic Libraries