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Centennial of
Peking University
1898-1998
CALL FOR PAPERS
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
NEW MISSIONS OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
IN THE 21ST CENTURY
BEIJING, CHINA
OCTOBER 25-28, 1998
PURPOSE:
In 1998, Peking University will celebrate the 100th
anniversary of its founding. In October, 1998, the Peking
University Library will dedicate its new library building.
The Library, along with friends from the United States,
Great Britain and other countries (see the International
Organizing Committee roster, attached), is organizing an
International Conference to celebrate these two significant
landmarks. Library leaders from China and around the
world will be invited to join in the celebration. The occasion
will also serve as an opportunity to share ideas on how to
manage academic libraries in a rapidly changing information
age and in the new century.
CONFERENCE THEME:
The theme of the Conference is "New Missions of Academic
Libraries in the 21st Century." English will be the official
language of the Conference.
The following are some examples of which will be covered
during the Conference:
1. The mission and purpose of academic libraries in the 21st century
2. Library management and organizational structure in the 21st century
3. Library services and resource sharing in the networked environment
4. The management of electronic information (scope, technical standards,
access and archiving issues)
5. Libraries and distance learning in the networked environment
6. The "digital library"
7. Professional development and continuing education in the 21st century
The International Organizing Committee invites you are to submit
an original paper pertinent to the theme and topics of the Conference,
and to participate in the discussions during the Conference.
The title and abstract of your paper should be sent before
January 1, 1998 to Bessie K. Hahn, Chair, International Organizing
Committee, Brandeis University Libraries, MAILSTOP 045, Waltham,
MA 02254-9110, USA (e-mail address: [log in to unmask]).
Notification of acceptance by the Committee will be sent out on
February 15, 1998. If accepted, you should submit your full paper
by April 30, 1998. To expedite the publication process for the
Pre-Conference Proceedings. the paper should be submitted on a
diskette in the format of WPS or Word version 6.0 or above, along
with a printed copy.
CONFERENCE LOCATION AND DATES
The Conference will take place on the Peking University campus.
October 24, 1998 Participants Arrive in Beijing
October 25-27 Conference Proper
October 28 Sightseeing Trips
October 29 Participants Depart
EXPENSES:
Except for travelling expenses to Beijing, participants invited
to the Conference will be guests of the Peking University Library.
PUL will provide room and board, banquets, and
sightseeing tours for the duration of the Conference.
CONTACT PERSON:
For further information, please contact Bessie Hahn, Assistant
Provost for Libraries and University Librarian, Brandeis University,
Waltham, Massachusetts. Phone: 617-736-4700. Email: [log in to unmask]
BACKGROUND:
Peking University began as the Metropolitan University
(Jing Shi Da Xue Tang) in 1898. In 1912, the University was
renamed Peking University. By 1919, it was already China's
largest university, and considered by many to be the country's
most prestigious institution of higher learning.
Peking University was the center of the 1919 "May 4th Movement."
Many of the exponents of the New China, New Culture
movement -- Mao Zedong, Chen Duxiu, Lu Xun, to name a few -- either
taught or held offices in the University. After the founding of the
People's Republic of China in 1952, Peking University became a
comprehensive university emphasizing both teaching and research
in liberal arts and the sciences. Since 1949, Peking University
has granted over 100,000 undergraduate and graduate degrees.
At present, Peking University has 21,500 students, including
international students from 62 foreign countries and regions,
and a faculty of 2,100.
Peking University Library was founded in 1902, one of the
first contemporary libraries established in China. The Library
now has the largest collections among China's institutions of
higher learning, with a total of 4.5 million volumes. Most
notable among its collection is the 1.5 million-volume Rare
Book Collection, many of which are unique in the world.
In addition, the Library has extensive microform and
audiovisual collections CD/ROM and other electronic resources.
The Library maintains gift exchange and interlibrary loan
agreements with more than 500 other major libraries and
information centers around the world.
The new library building will be completed by October, 1998.
Funded by Mr. Li Ka Shing of Hong Kong and supported by the
State Education Commission of China and the Beijing municipal
government, the new building will provide 50,000 square meters of
space spread over 8 stories and will house the most advanced
information technologies to facilitate world-class library
services and management.
Organizing Committee for the 1998 International
Conference on "New Missions of Academic Libraries in the
21st Century" to be held in Beijing, China, Fall 1998
Bessie K. Hahn (Chair)
Assistant Provost for Libraries
And University Librarian
Brandeis University Library
Waltham, MA 02254-9110
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Andrew H. Wang
Director, OCLC Asia Pacific Services
6565 Frantz Road
Dublin, OH 43017-3395
([log in to unmask])
James G. Neal
Sheridan Director
Milton S. Eisenhower Library
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 21218
([log in to unmask])
Beverly P. Lynch
Professor, Graduate School of Education
& Information Studies
UCLA
Moore Hall Mailbox 951521
Los Angeles, CA 90095
([log in to unmask])
Dr. Ching-chih Chen
Professor
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Simmons College
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
([log in to unmask])
Professor Isabel A. Stirling
Head, Science Library
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
([log in to unmask])
Dr. Hwa-Wei Lee
Dean of University Libraries
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2978
([log in to unmask])
Peter Durey
University Librarian
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland, New Zealand
([log in to unmask])
Dr. Lester J. Pourciau
Director of Libraries
The University of Memphis
Campus Box 526500
Memphis, TN 38152-6500
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