Apr 8, 2012 | 4/6/2012 (1045-1220), Learning & Users
This presentation focuses on a review of the external forces and dynamics that influence the processes of learning, scholarship, research, and discovery at a large university. It examines the informational/knowledge needs, behaviours, and mindsets of users ranging...
Apr 6, 2012 | 4/6/2012 (1045-1220), Learning & Users
The future-focussed academic library ―must be distinguished by the scope and quality of its service programs in the same way it has long been by the breadth and depth of its locally-held collections.‖ (Walker, 2011). To be successful the design and development of...
Apr 4, 2012 | 4/6/2012 (1330-1505), Learning & Users
If you had the opportunity to build a science library from scratch for a new generation of researchers and students, what would it look like and how would it operate? We will show you the vision and reality of the new King Abdullah University of Science and...
Apr 4, 2012 | 4/6/2012 (1330-1505), Library Services & Dev
The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of a study that examines undergraduate students‘ experience with research, library and information use prior to coming to university and their behaviour and attitude towards library and information after they have...
Mar 30, 2012 | 5/6/2012 (1335-1510), Learning & Users
The introduction of new 3-3-4 academic structure have unprecedented impacts on the curriculum design, pedagogies and student learning styles for higher education institutions in Hong Kong. As a vibrant organization, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology...
