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How to Find your Dream Job

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How to Keep Sustainable Development of Central-Branch Library System from its Beginning in China -- Take Tianjin as an Example

CALAannual2018_poster_Xue Xiao.pdf
This poster explores the construction plan of the central-branch library system in Tianjin. The author uses in-depth interview, focus group interview, questionnaire and case study methods to get to know the present situation, problems and…

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How Will Google Print Library Project Affect the Use of Books?

Since its announcement in December 2004, Google Print Library Project has attracted many reactions, optimistic and pessimistic. Google as a corporation enters the library domain by digitizing millions of library books and providing them online. Many…

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I Dream of Popo

I Dream of Popo.jpg
A child in Taiwan loves spending time with her Popo. When the family immigrates to San Diego, the connection between the child and Popo is separated by a vast ocean. Mandarin phrases are featured throughout this story about finding expressions of…

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Identify the “trouble”: a pilot project of inclusive metadata practice.

This presentation highlighted the pilot project of UIC library’s inclusive metadata practices. The purpose of the pilot project is to identify the “trouble” language of LGBTQ+ subject headings in the current library catalog. After careful…

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Identifying Department Priorities During Times of Uncertainty

CALA-NE2025conference.Fong.pptx.pdf
In times of change and uncertainty, it is crucial for all personnel in a public services department to be on the same page about department priorities. This lightning talk will outline a practical approach for department heads to engage their teams…

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If We Build It, They Will Come: Improving CALA’s Institutional Repository

CALASYS_2018CALAannual.pdf
The Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA)’s Academic Resources & Repository System (CALASYS) is an important initiative to curate its members’ research works, the organizational archival materials, and other cultural resources. CALASYS uses…

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If You Build It, They will Use It: Creating Effective Course-level Library Guides

CALAannual2018_poster_Hanrongwang.pdf
Bridging resources and users is one of the core responsibilities for a subject librarian in an academic library. A library research guide, which typically presents related resources and finding aids, is a straight way to link resources and users.…

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IFLA LibPub SIG and the Library Publishing Database

IFLA Library Publishing Database Project.pdf
Library publishing activities are growing worldwide. In 2018, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Library Publishing Special Interest Group (LibPub SIG) was established aiming to create a global library…

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