Comparative study of staff development in academic libraries of Mainland China and Hong Kong

The aim of this study is to conduct a comparison between the staff training and development (T & D) of academic libraries in Mainland China and Hong Kong -- two systems developed under fast-changing cultural, political and socio-economic environments in the past century. This paper argues that socio-economic, cultural and technological changes are pushing the development of academic library systems in the two regions towards convergence. The comparison identifies differences and similarities in staff T & D policies and practices of academic libraries in the two regions, as well as the contributing factors. The analysis is supported by the results of a survey conducted by the author in 2005. It concluded that the two systems share similar concerns and problems in many aspects, and one of the major contributing factors may be the size of the library

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Abstract. The aim of this study is to conduct a comparison between the staff training and development (T & D) of academic libraries in Mainland China and Hong Kong-- two systems developed under fastchanging cultural, political and socio-economic environments in the past century. This paper argues that socio-economic, cultural and technological changes are pushing the development of academic library systems in the two regions towards convergence. The comparison identifies differences and similarities in staff T & D policies and practices of academic libraries in the two regions, as well as the contributing factors. The analysis is supported by the results of a survey conducted by the author in 2005. It concluded that the two systems share similar concerns and problems in many aspects, and one of the major contributing factors may be the size of the library. Background of the Study As in many people-oriented industries, human resource management (HRM) has long been a major area of research among libraries. A large number of works can be found on HRM from overseas librarians. The number of related articles published by library professionals in Mainland China is also on the rise in recent years. Nevertheless, HRM has never been an area much written about among librarians in Hong Kong. With China and Hong Kong reunified for almost a decade, the World witnesse

Comparative study of the staff development in academic libraries of Mainland China and Hong Kong

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Eliminating ageism in higher education: an intergenerational participatory co-design project

The inter-generational participatory co-design project (IPCP) was a theory-guided intergenerational project aiming at eliminating ageism by way of intergenerational contact in an innovative educational experience in higher education. Mixed-method evaluation was adopted with quantitative evaluation conducted before and after the project, supported by post-project individual interviews. Students reported significantly improved attitudes toward older adults (p =.042; d =.60). Follow-up focus group interviews with students qualitatively examined the factors associated with the improved attitudes toward older adults. The study provides insights for the model of an intergenerational learning experience in tertiary education.Published versionThe intergenerational participatory co-design project was funded by teaching development grants at The University of Hong Kong