In a groundbreaking webinar held in July by the CALA AP Chapter, librarians and researchers from across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and North America came together for a pivotal discussion on the evolving role of libraries in the digital age. The session delved into the impact of library services, particularly research consultations, on…

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On May 13, 2025, the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Asia-Pacific Chapter held its first webinar of the year. The event featured Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Associate Dean at San José State University’s (SJSU) College of Information, Data and Society, who presented insights from her visionary book, Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries and…

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On December 12, 2024, the Chinese American Librarians Association(CALA) Asia Pacific Chapter hosted the fifth webinar in 2024, exploring the transformative impact of AI and large language models (LLMs) on academic search. Renowned librarian and AI enthusiast, Aaron Tay, Head of Data Services at Singapore Management University Libraries, delivered a compelling presentation that shed light…

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