Joint Seminar between JULAC, HKU Libraries, and IFLA Library Buildings & Equipment Section (LBES)
Over the past 15 years, Hong Kong's research libraries have undergone significant transformations, embracing technological advancements and innovative practices to enhance their services. Institutions in the city have been at the forefront of this evolution, implementing automated systems and digital services that streamline operations and improve user experience. The Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC) has fostered collaboration among academic libraries, leading to shared resources and collective advancements. Library designers and experts can learn from Hong Kong's emphasis on technology integration, collaborative frameworks, and adaptive strategies to meet the changing needs of users. These libraries' ability to maintain service continuity and lead in virtual environments, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic, offers valuable insights into resilience and innovation in library management.
| Date: | 11 April 2025 (Friday) |
| Time: | 2:30-5:30pm |
| Venue: | (onsite) Digital Interactive Lab, 2/F Main library, The University of Hong Kong |
| (online) Zoom | |
| Language: | English |
Programme
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02:30 pm – 05:30 pm |
Seminar at HKU |
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02:30 pm – 02:35 pm |
5 mins |
Welcome |
(Esther Woo, HKU) |
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02:35 pm – 02:55 pm |
20 mins |
Rethinking library space beyond traditional reading rooms |
(YY Kwan, HKU) |
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02:55 pm – 03:15 pm |
20 mins |
Case Study: a HK Library's use of space |
(Chris Chan & Bethany Wilkes, HKBU) |
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03:15 pm – 03:35 pm |
20 mins |
Designing for new ways of learning |
(Angela Pang, Harvard University) |
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03:35 pm – 03:45 pm |
10 mins |
Q & A |
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03:45 pm – 03:55 pm |
10 mins |
Coffee break |
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03:55 pm – 04:15 pm |
20 mins |
"Designing compact library space" |
(Edward Spodick, HKUST) |
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03:15 pm – 03:35 pm |
20 mins |
Reimagining User-Centric Service Models in Academic Library Renovations |
(Jeff Liu, LU) |
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04:35 pm – 04:55 pm |
20 mins |
Flexible furniture solutions for libraries |
(Elisabeth Martin, Principal, MDA designgroup architects & planners) |
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04:55 pm – 05:15 pm |
20 mins |
Integrating technology to augment library provision with virtual reality facilities |
(Kevin Hau, EdUHK) |
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05:15 pm – 05:25 pm |
10 mins |
Q & A |
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05:25 pm – 05:30 pm |
5 mins |
Closing remarks |
(Philip Kent, Chair of LBES) |
Onsite registration by invitation only.
Please click the link to register for attending the seminar online:
https://hku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QEBUCLnvSBeI2ZSyN7V08Q
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) - The Ko Wong Wai Ching Wendy Fine Arts Digital Library
6/F Pao Yue-kong Library, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CUHK Library Learning Garden
Lingnan University Fong Sum Wood Library
About JULAC
The Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee was established in 1967 by the Heads of Universities Committee. It is a forum to discuss, coordinate, and collaborate on library information resources and services among the libraries of the eight tertiary education institutions funded by the University Grants Committee of the Hong Kong SAR Government.
About IFLA Library Buildings & Equipment Section
The IFLA LBES Mid-Year 2025 meeting will be held in China to highlight the development of innovative library buildings in recent years, building on a long tradition of librarianship. The Mid-Year will launch in Hong Kong (11-12 April 2025), begins with visits to some of the impressive university and public library buildings in the city. A half-day joint seminar will be held at The University of Hong Kong. The IFLA Library Buildings & Equipment Section committee will then travel to Beijing and Shanghai to visit libraries in mainland China, including Beijing Library (winner of the IFLA/Baker & Taylor Public Library of the Year 2024).