Mr. Christopher Chan

Mr. Christopher Chan is the University Librarian at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). He has served HKBU Library for over a decade in several roles, including Head of Information Services and Deputy University Librarian. In his current position he is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to further enhance the services and collections of HKBU Library, and ensuring they are aligned with the University’s mission and vision.

Mr. Chan graduated from the University of Durham with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and History. He then received his Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) from Charles Sturt University and Master of Education with a specialism in higher education from The University of Hong Kong. He is a member of the American Library Association and an Associate (Certified Professional) member of the Australian Library and Information Association.

 

Topic: User-focused, digital, open: HKBU Library’s strategic priorities

In mid-2022 the Library at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) adopted a set of strategic priorities to guide it through its next three years. With limited resources and the upheaval brought by the pandemic as a backdrop, librarians carefully considered how to best align their strengths in service of HKBU’s Institutional Strategic Plan. This process included consultation with stakeholders in the HKBU community.

The four priorities eventually identified were: (1) Rightsize the physical collection and increase investment in digital resources; (2) Lead the development of an open access culture at HKBU; (3) Upgrade spaces and services with state-of-the-art technology; and (4) Transform user education.

This presentation will provide an assessment of HKBU Library’s progress so far, including milestones reached as well as the challenges that have been encountered.

Professor Ye Zhou

Professor Ye Zhou is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (FInstP), a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), and a group leader in the Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University. He received his B.S. from Nanjing University, M.S. from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Ph.D. from City University of Hong Kong.

His research interests include flexible and printed electronics, nano-composite materials and nano-scale devices for technological applications such as logic circuits, memories, photonics and sensors. He holds 22 granted USA/China patents and has published more than 190 papers in journals such as Science, Chemical Reviews, Nature Electronics, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, IEEE EDL, IEEE TED, etc. More than 50 of his works have been highlighted as cover pages or frontispieces. He sits in the Editorial Board of IEEE Access, Materials Horizons, The Innovation, Vacuum, Applied Nanoscience, STAM and served as the Guest Editor of Nanoscale Horizons, Polymer International, etc.

 

Topic: OA publication, opportunities for young scientist

Open access breaks the closed and monopolistic nature of traditional subscription publishing, promotes the large-scale dissemination and sharing of scientific research results, and facilitates scientific communication and social progress. One of the biggest benefits of open access is that research can be disseminated more quickly to a wider audience, helping them enrich their learning more quickly. In this talk, I will share some tips for publishing with IEEE open access journal from the editor’s view. Submission process and peer review procedure will be discussed in detail, while what the editor and reviewer look for during the publishing will be focused. Finally, the open access program in IEEE will be introduced and explained.

Mr. Benjamin Meunier

Benjamin Meunier is the University Librarian at The Chinese University of Hong Kong since April 2023. The University Librarian serves as a University Officer and is responsible for overseeing CUHK Library’s operations with effective strategic planning and supervision; enhancing the student learning experience in accordance to the University’s teaching initiatives; developing key collaborative relationships with major stakeholders; strengthening collections of the library for key research areas of the University; and building comprehensive collections across disciplines.

Previously, he was the Director of Operations at UCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science, overseeing Estate developments, Health & Safety, Communication and other operational matters. He was the strategic lead for Sustainable Estate developments across 16 sites. As a member of the Senior Management and Leadership Teams, he contributed to the strategic development of libraries, museums and the university theatre, focusing on innovation in the organisation and delivery of its administrative services, quality, user experience and consistency. Benjamin was formerly Assistant Director (Public Services) at UCL and was actively involved in Customer Service management and co-ordinating input from library staff and users to develop services and facilities.

Benjamin led the development of library services in UCL East, a major UCL development on the Olympic Park to create a model for the university campus of the future. In this role, Ben facilitated partnership working with stakeholders on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, as co-Chair of the Libraries & Archives Working Group which includes the V&A Museum, London College of Fashion (University of the Arts London), Sadler’s Wells and LLDC. He was Secretary of the LIBER (Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche – Association of European Research Libraries) Architecture Group between and 2018 and 2023. Earlier in his career, Benjamin was the Building Projects Manager at UCL Library Services, specialised in innovative learning spaces and has overseen major building works in heavily-used historic buildings in order to improve the Student Experience whilst minimizing impact on current library users.

Benjamin holds an MBA in Higher Education Management from UCL. Before joining UCL, he worked for BP Archives and the Royal Parks Archive. He advised The National Archives on their Public Spaces programme between 2016-17. He has also acted as Treasurer (2009-2012) and Secretary (2012-2014) for the Senior Administrators’ Forum: University Information Services in the UK.

 

Topic: Open Science and Sustainability – challenges and opportunities in European developments

Mr. Gary Liang

Gary is North Asia Regional Director for ImaChek. He has more than 20 years of experience in Information industry. He worked for the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters.

He works closely with university professors, librarians, academic/corporate researchers, and government administrators in the provision of different databases and consulting expertise on solutions to support their research and innovation endeavors.

Gary holds a Bachelor of Oceanography degree and a Master’s degree in marine biology research from National Taiwan Ocean University. He also holds an EMBA from the School of Economics, Aalto University.

 

Topic: Impact of Open Access Publishing on Scientific Research Integrity

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Manipulated and duplicated images in scientific research papers remain a persistent problem, whether they are intentional or not. Thus, taking action to prevent or minimize such circumstances can enhance the quality of scientific papers, safeguard authors’ career, and maintain the trust within academic community. ImaChek is a valuable tool that research institutions and publishers can use to prevent both intentional misconduct and honest error related to image processing in publications.

Ms. Tina Yang

Ms Tina Yang, in her current role as the the Associate Librarian at the University of Hong Kong Libraries, provides strategic leadership in planning, promoting and delivering a wide range of learning and research services across the HKU Libraries network of seven libraries. During the recent years, she’s been working closely with other campus stakeholders in developing various research initiatives including the University’s new Research Information Management System, bibliometric and research impact services and open access publishing, etc.

Prior to this, she has diverse experience in library and information industry in China, Australia and Hong Kong. She has been actively involved in IFLA Regional Standing Committee of Asia and Oceania as a member (2011-2015), Secretary (2017-2019) and Chair (2019-2021), and now is a member of the Asia and Oceania Regional Division Committee (2021-2023).

Mr. Jesse Xiao

Mr. Jesse Xiao is currently serving as the Head of Scholarly Communication and Research Services, as well as the Medical Librarian at the University of Hong Kong. In his current role, Mr. Xiao is responsible for delivering research support services, as well as scholarly communication services. This includes overseeing services such as research data services, institutional repositories, research output management systems, bibliometrics and research impact services, open access, author identifiers, and profiles, tools for digital publishing and data sharing, and support for new modes of research dissemination. Additionally, he is responsible for overseeing and providing learning and research services at the HKU Medical Library. Mr. Xiao has also served on several international advisory boards and steering committees, including the board of directors in ORCID, FORCE11, and WDS, among others.

 

Topic: Leveraging Open Access and Open Science for a Sustainable Future

In the rapidly evolving landscape of academic research, open access and open science are playing an increasingly important role in advancing knowledge dissemination and fostering collaboration. As librarians, we have the unique opportunity to support these initiatives, ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for research in Hong Kong and beyond. In this presentation, we will explore the academic libraries services in open access, open science, and sustainability.

We will begin by defining open access and open science, discussing their key principles and benefits. Next, we will delve into the role of academic libraries in promoting these concepts and contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will highlight the specific actions taken by the HKU Libraries to support open access and open science initiatives, such as institutional repositories, research data management services, and open access author fund, etc.

Furthermore, we will examine the challenges faced by our professional librarians in implementing open access and open science practices, including financial constraints, copyright issues, and the need for effective advocacy. Finally, we will explore the future of open access and open science in libraries, considering the potential impact of emerging technologies and global trends.

Dr Woei Fuh Wong

Woei Fuh Wong graduated from the University of Manchester with a PhD in Polymer Science and an MBA from the University of Louisville. He has over a decade of experience in bibliometrics with Web of Science and is now a Research Services Manager for iGroup Asia.

 

Topic: OA + Research Outreach, a winning combination towards helping SDGs

Open Access (OA) can support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration. By providing access to the research discoveries related to the SDGs, OA can help promote innovation and evidence-based decision-making, achieving sustainable development.

Unfortunately, most researchers remain in the era of “publish or perish” influenced by the power of Impact Factors. In this 30-minute session, iGroup’s consulting team showcases the experience of how researchers put more effort into outreach through social media and multimedia like video abstracts.

The action transforms the usual research workflow with assistance from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cluster a novel multidisciplinary subject. There are three perspectives in this sharing. 1. The importance of research outreach for OA; 2. The use of AI to cluster multidisciplinary messaging; and 3. The definition of research impact concerning SDGs.

Ms. Priscilla Pun

Ms. Priscilla Pun serves at the University of Macau Library as the Head of Technical Process. Her areas of interests include library collection development and resource sharing, information literacy and library research support. She is also the Chief Supervisor of the Macao Library and Information Management Association, executive member of Macau Documentation and Information Society, and information coordinator of the Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section of International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.

 

Topic: Open access and sustainability in academic libraries in Macao SAR

Open access publishing is a popular trend in academic circles, especially in the Western countries and regions. In Asia, it becomes an emerging trend and has received great attention among HEIs and academic libraries in the recent years. As stated in the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)’s document, the IFLA Strategy 2019-2024, IFLA commits to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and supports open access and library values including intellectual freedom. In this sharing, it will have a look at the OA publishing in Macao SAR, a small international city in China. It covers the e-publishing in Macao, current status of the OA publishing in HEIs in Macao, the challenges and way forward for the academic libraries in Macao in response to the global trend of the OA publishing.

Mr. Christopher Pym

Mr. Christopher Pym is responsible for ensuring that ACS Publications provides funders, institutions, and researchers with a smooth path through the Open Science transition. This involves working with research funders to ensure that both infrastructural support and administrative processes are developed to reduce the burden of the shift between the old and the new. Prior to this he has over 20 years of experience in research publishing across both commercial and editorial roles for a variety of corporate and not-for-profit publishers.

 

Topic: The Future of Open Science

Over the last 20 years Open Access has grown to be a central pillar of science communication around the world and the level of uptake is accelerating, but Open Access is only one part of the broader moves towards Open Science. This poses both challenges and opportunities for institutions, funders, and publishers alike, however, the move to Open Science represents a clear opportunity to speed research, improve reproducibility, and increase access to discovery. In order maximize the benefit of this open future this session will discuss the history of Open Access at ACS and offer an insight into where we see Open Science developing over the come years.

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