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Conference Program

2 June 2016 (Thursday)
08:15 – 09:00 Registration and Tea & Coffee
09:00 – 09:30 Video

Opening Speeches (Lecture Theatre A)

Mr Mark HODGSON
Vice-President for Administration and Business and Chair of HKUST Sustainable Operations Executive Committee
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HK

Prof Michael HUI
Pro-Vice-Chancellor / Vice-President
Choh-ming Li Professor of Marketing
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HK

Welcome Remarks (Lecture Theatre A)

Ms Diana CHAN
University Librarian
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK

Ms Louise JONES
University Librarian
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library, HK

Theme 1: Sustainable Environment
Plenary I
09:30 – 10:30
Keynote Speech: Academic libraries as sustainability hubs: evolving with our campus community and within our profession (Lecture Theatre A)

Ms Madeleine CHARNEY
Research & Liaison Services Librarian, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
Coordinator, SustainRT: Libraries Fostering Resilient Communities of the American Library Association
Presentation | Video

Moderator: Dr Shirley WONG, University Librarian, Pao Yue-kong Library, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK

10:30 – 10:50 Tea Break and Sponsor Exhibition
Concurrent Sessions
  Lecture Theatre A Lecture Theatre B
10:55 – 11:15 Built to succeed: sustainable learning environment at UC Merced Library

Mr Haipeng LI
University Librarian
University of California, Merced, USA
Abstract | Presentation

Sustainable lighting design for libraries

Prof Koli CHEN
Professor in Architecture Department
Tunghai University, Taiwan
Abstract | Presentation

11:15 – 11:35 If you build it, will they sort it? Composting in the academic library learning commons

Prof Uta HUSSONG-CHRISTIAN
Science Librarian
Oregon State University Libraries & Press, USA
Abstract | Presentation

Environmental sustainability – a marketing tool for libraries

Dr Petra HAUKE
Assistant Lecturer
Berlin School of Library and Information Science,
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
Abstract | Presentation

11:35 – 11:55 The ‘Castle of Light’: green technologies of the new National Library of Latvia building

Mr Andris VILKS
Director
National Library of Latvia, Latvia
Abstract | Presentation

Sustainability – it’s everyone’s job

Mr Edward SPODICK
IT and Services Infrastructure Manager
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK
Abstract | Presentation

11:55 – 12:15 More than just a green building – developing green strategies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Library

Ms Louise JONES
University Librarian
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library, HK

Ms Winky WONG
Head of Library Administrative Services
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library, HK
Abstract | Presentation

Q&A
Moderator: Dr Teresa TO, Senior Assistant Librarian, Service Planning and Development, Teaching & Learning Support, Run Run Shaw Library, City University of Hong Kong, HK
12:15 – 12:30 Q&A
Moderator: Dr Francis CHAN, Deputy Librarian, EdUHK Library, The Education University of Hong Kong, HK
 
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch, Sponsor Exhibition, & Tour of HKUST Library
* Tour of HKUST Library (Gathering Time & Point: 13:25 @ Conference Lunch Venue)
Theme 2: Sustainable Resources
Plenary II
14:00 – 15:00
Keynote Speech: Web archiving: practices and options for academic libraries (Lecture Theatre A)

Ms Helen HOCKX-YU
Director, Global Web Services, Internet Archive, UK
Presentation | Video

Moderator: Dr Sidney CHENG, Librarian, EdUHK Library, The Education University of Hong Kong, HK

Concurrent Sessions
  Lecture Theatre A Lecture Theatre B
15:05 – 15:25 The HKUST Ancient Map of China Collection – the next step: from digital images to GIS and datamining

Dr Marco CABOARA
Digital Scholarship & Archives Manager
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK
Abstract | Presentation

Bringing excellence and innovation to and through student employment: how employing the student voice leads to a better holistic student experience and propels sustainable growth with sustainable resources

Ms Sumiyati OETOMO
Acting Team Leader, Student IT
University of Melbourne, Australia

Mrs Karen KEALY
Associate Director, Information Services and Library Spaces
University of Melbourne, Australia
Abstract | Presentation

15:25 – 15:45 Sustaining a library digitisation program: the UOW experience

Mr Michael ORGAN
Manager Repository Services
University of Wollongong Library, Australia
Abstract | Presentation

Sustainable growth with sustainable resources: using change management, participative consultation, and grassroots planning for a new future

Ms Charlene SORENSEN
Interim Associate Dean (Services to Libraries)
University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Ms Rachel SARJEANT-JENKINS
Interim Associate Dean (Client Services)
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Abstract | Presentation

15:45 – 16:05 Tea Break and Sponsor Exhibition
16:10 – 16:30 Making strategic combinations/consolidations to ensure sustainable relevance

Prof John MEADOR
Inaugural Dean of Libraries
University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
Abstract | Presentation

The changing landscape of research library collections: ensuring realistic sustainability

Mr Daniel C. TSANG
Data Librarian and Asian American Studies/Politics/Economics Bibliographer
University of California, Irvine, USA

Ms Julia M. GELFAND
Applied Sciences/Engineering/Public Health Librarian
University of California, Irvine, USA
Abstract | Presentation

16:30 – 16:50 The academic librarian as the missing link: sustainable leadership and the discipline of librarianship for a 21st century profession

Dr Vicki WILLIAMSON
Dean, University Library
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Abstract | Presentation

Towards sustainable partnership: examining cross perceptions of public and technical services academic librarians

Mrs Cathy WENG
Head of Cataloging
The College of New Jersey, USA

Dr Erin ACKERMAN
Social Sciences Librarian
The College of New Jersey, USA
Abstract | Presentation

16:50 – 17:05 Q&A
Moderator: Dr Tommy YEUNG, Associate Librarian (User Services), Fong Sum Wood Library, Lingnan University, HK
Q&A
Moderator: Ms Ann AU, Associate Librarian (Administration), Pao Yue-kong Library, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
Conference Dinner
18:30 – 21:00 Conference Dinner

Federal Cruise Banquet Centre, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Kowloon Bay

3 June 2016 (Friday)
08:30 – 09:00 Registration and Tea & Coffee
09:00 – 09:30 Guest Speech: Aligning student learning with a sustainability mindset (Lecture Theatre A)

Mr Davis BOOKHART
Senior Manager and Head, Sustainability Unit, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HK
Presentation | Video

Moderator: Ms Diana CHAN, University Librarian, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK

Theme 3: Sustainable Technologies
Plenary III
09:30 – 10:30
Keynote Speech: Transformative collaboration in academic libraries
(Lecture Theatre A)

Mr John F. HELMER
Executive Director, Orbis Cascade Alliance, USA
Presentation | Video

Moderator: Ms Diana CHAN, University Librarian, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK

10:30 – 10:50 Tea Break and Sponsor Exhibition
Concurrent Sessions
  Lecture Theatre A Lecture Theatre B
10:55 – 11:15 Establishing sustainable workflows for cataloging and metadata services

Prof Myung-Ja HAN
Associate Professor/Metadata Librarian
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Abstract | Presentation

Green computing: a central IT service perspective

Mr Che-Hoo CHENG
Associate Director (Infrastructure)
Information Technology Services Centre,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HK
Abstract | Presentation

11:15 – 11:35 Delivering a shared library management system for Wales

Mr Gareth OWEN
Programme Manager
Wales Higher Education Libraries Forum, UK
Abstract | Presentation

Beyond ‘Likes’: an assessment of user engagement in Facebook among Philippine academic libraries

Ms Janice PEÑAFLOR
Collection Development Librarian
De La Salle University, Philippines
Abstract 

11:35 – 11:55 Digital humanities and librarians: measuring the involvement of libraries and other core contributors to digital humanities through an authorship study

Ms Rebekah Shun Han WONG
Senior Assistant Librarian
Hong Kong Baptist University Library, HK
Abstract | Presentation

Leaning into sustainability at University of Alberta Libraries

Mr Gerald BEASLEY
Vice-Provost and Chief Librarian
University of Alberta, Canada

Ms Trish ROSSEEL
Associate University Librarian
University of Alberta, Canada
Abstract | Presentation

11:55 – 12:10 Q&A
Moderator: Mr Ki Tat LAM, Associate University Librarian & Head of Systems & Digital Services, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK
Q&A
Moderator: Dr Louisa LAM, Head, Research Support and Digital Initiatives, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library, HK
12:10 – 13:40
Lunch, Sponsor Exhibition, & Tour of HKUST Library
* Tour of HKUST Library (Gathering Time & Point: 13:05 @ Conference Lunch Venue)
Theme 4: Sustainable Services
Plenary IV
13:40 – 14:40
Keynote Speech: Employing UX research methods to design better library services (Lecture Theatre A)

Mr Andy PRIESTNER
Director, Andy Priestner Training & Consulting, UK
Presentation | Video

Moderator: Mr Paul LEE, Acting University Librarian, Hong Kong Baptist University Library, HK

Concurrent Sessions
  Lecture Theatre A Lecture Theatre B
14:45 – 15:05 Developing eLearning skills in the library: an evaluation

Dr Steven YATES
eLearning Coordinator
Monash University Library, Australia

Ms Amy HAN
eLearning Officer
Monash University Library, Australia
Abstract | Presentation

The “extended and experimenting” library: learning commons service integrations as a strategy for a sustainable and vital library

Ms Jennifer Gunter KING
Director
Harold F. Johnson Library,
Hampshire College, USA
Abstract | Presentation

15:05 – 15:25 Libraries creating sustainable services during community crisis: Documenting Ferguson

Ms Makiba FOSTER
Subject Librarian
Washington University in St. Louis, USA

Dr Meredith EVANS
Associate University Librarian
Washington University in St. Louis, USA
Abstract | Presentation

Anywhere, anytime, any device – redefining enquiry services at the University of South Australia Library

Ms Julie HOCKEY
Manager, Academic Library Services
University of South Australia Library, Australia
Abstract | Presentation

15:25 – 15:40 Tea Break and Sponsor Exhibition
15:45 – 16:05 Diversity within unity: developing sustainable information literacy teams

Ms Victoria CAPLAN
Head of Reference & Collection Services
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK

Ms Eunice S.P. WONG
Information Literacy Manager
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK
Abstract | Presentation

Strategies for sustainable services in academic libraries

Ms Dianne CMOR
Deputy University Librarian
Nanyang Technological University Libraries, Singapore
Abstract | Presentation

16:05 – 16:25 Educating at scale: sustainable library learning at the University of Melbourne

Ms Andrea PHILLIPS
Associate Director, Library Liaison and Learning
University of Melbourne, Australia
Abstract | Presentation

The only constant is change: evolving the library support model for research at the University of Melbourne

Ms Donna MCROSTIE
Associate Director, Research Information Services
University of Melbourne, Australia
Abstract | Presentation

16:25 – 16:45 Sustainable library services for all

Ms JJ PIONKE
Assistant Professor and Applied Health Sciences Librarian
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Abstract | Presentation

Q&A
Moderator: Mr Leo MA, Head, New Asia College Ch’ien Mu Library & United College Wu Chung Library, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HK
16:45 – 17:00 Q&A
Moderator: Ms Antonia YIU, Associate Librarian, Scholarly Communication and Information Services, The University of Hong Kong Libraries, HK
 
Closing Session
(Lecture Theatre A)
Plenary V
17:05 – 17:25
Video 

Final Round-up

Mr Steve O’CONNOR
Director, Information Exponentials, Australia
Editor, Library Management
Adjunct Professor, School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Presentation

17:25 – 17:30 Closing Remarks

Ms Diana CHAN
University Librarian
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, HK

Ms Louise JONES
University Librarian
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library, HK

17:30 Close of Conference

 

* Tour of HKUST Library (Gathering Time & Point: 17:45 @ HKUST Library)
* Tour of CUHK Library on 4 June 2016.

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