Chinese Librarians Summer Program University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

1. Chinese Librarians Summer ProgramUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Lian Ruan Director/Head Librarian Director of IFSI China Programs University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois Fire Service Institute lruan@uiuc.edu Qiang Zhu Director Peking University Library zq@lib.pku.edu.cn 2008 CALA Annual Program in the ALA Annual Conference, “Global Outreach: A U.S.: China Experience” Anaheim, CA

2. Introduction • Partnership between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and China’s libraries • Design to offer Chinese librarians the opportunity to understand and investigate issues, challenges and solutions arising from the changing contexts and complexity of situations in society • Set up a platform for the communication and cooperation between the libraries of the two countries and provides excellent networking opportunities with the University’s faculty, librarians, students, and leaders in libraries • Design for Chinese librarians’ professional development by meeting their specific needs and tailored to those who aspire to play more significant leadership roles in their organizations • Aim to cultivate the leadership of the Chinese academic libraries and the capability to lead and innovate the Chinese libraries and information service in the 21st century

3. Form of Activities • Various forms of activities: Reports, Seminars, Discussions, Group projects and Field trips • Create a learning environment of stimulation, participation and intellectuals to help participants obtain a deeper understanding of library and information science in the U.S. and the world and to acquire the latest innovations in library and information science

4. Content Design • Main Topics: - American Library System Management and Operation (CARLI and ILLINET) - Case Studies of the Best Practices in American Libraries and Site Visits - Theories and Future of Library and Information Science - Trends and Challenges in the Development of Digital Library and Institutional Repository - The Impact of IT on LIS - Strategic Planning - American Culture, etc.

5. Content Design (Continued) • Topics Relevant to Library Management and Require Participants to Reside on Campus for Three Weeks • One Unique Feature of the Program: All Participants identify a project that explores the issues and questions raised during the Program. Participants will evaluate and design their projects applying the new knowledge and ideas they have gained. • Colorful Cultural Activities • No English Language Requirement; Translation Services for All Courses and Activities • Attend a Celebration Ceremony and Receive a Certificate Issued by the University

6. Program Length • Lasts Four Weeks • The First Three Weeks: Lectures, Site Visits and Field Trips • In the Fourth Week: Visit Libraries in Other Cities to Enhance Participants’ Learning and Understanding

7. Guest Speakers (partial list) • Associate Chancellor • Associate Provost for Foreign Affairs • University Librarian • UI Library Key Administrators and Faculty • Director from the Mortensen Center for International Library, UIUC • GSLIS Faculty • Executive Director of Illinois State Library and Key Administrators • Associate Director from National Library of Medical • Faculty from Department of Computer Science • Leaders from CALA

8. Program Cost • A Minimum Number of 20 Participants • Program Fee Covers the First Three Weeks • Additional Visa Fees: J-1 Visa Processing Fee and Interview Costs • Additional Round Trip Airplane Tickets and the Fourth Week Visits in Other Cities

9. Participants of the Program • 52 Participants (2005-2007); 26 Participants Coming in 2008 • Libraries: Peking University, Zhejiang University, Beihang University, Wuhan University, Beijing Normal University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Institute of Clothing Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing Vocational & Technical Institute of Industry, Capital Normal University, Capital Medical University, China Aeronautic Information Center, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nankai University, Xiamen University, Jinan University, University Town Library of Shenzhen, Zhejiang University City College, Shihezi University, Northeast Agricultural University, Northeast Normal University, Jiangxi Normal University, and Southeast University.

10. Statistics by Gender (N=52)

11. Statistics by Age (N=52)

12. Statistics by Region (N= 52)

13. Map Statistics

14. Program Work Committee and Recruitment • Planning Committee Members: Directors from Beihang University Library; Capital Normal University Library; Zhejiang University Library; Wuhan University Library, Northeast Normal University Library, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Library • College and University Libraries Association, Library Society of China

15. Outcomes • Career Advancement and Promotion of Participants • China Endowment Fund: Attracted Donors from China • Mutual Understanding of Agreements with: - Zhejiang University Library - Beihang University Library - Northeast Normal University Library • Beijing Normal University Library …

16. Outcomes • Associate Chancellor Jesse Delia Visited 15 Libraries with Lian Ruan in Jan. 2008 • Chinese Visiting Scholar Program with the Summer Program: • Two Visiting Scholars in 2007 • Three Visiting Scholars in 2008 • China Delegations: - Zhejiang University Library Delegations in June 2007 and November 2007 (Led by Director Haikang Zhu) • Northeast Normal University (Led by President Shi, Members including Library Director Yu) in May 2008 • Beihang University (Led by Vice President Tang) in May 2008

17. Outcomes • Professor Weech and Ruan: New Class on Information Access and Library Resources in the Social Sciences and Humanities in China • Funded by Freeman Fellow Partner Initiatives, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, International Programs and Studies, UIUC • Use the Materials (Lecture Notes, Research Papers and Presentation materials) from Chinese Librarian Summer Program Participants • Introduce the Collections and Services of Libraries in Beijing and Other Cities • Invite Guest Speakers from the Past Summer Programs

18. Outcomes • Northeast Normal University Library Helped CALA Host the 2007 CALA Seminar in Changchun • Ruan’s Mini-teaching in Beihang University Library to Library Directors in Beijing Area in 2005

19. 2009 and Beyond • Work with CALA President-Elect Dr. Sha Li Zhang on the 2009 Summer Program’s ALA Conference Attending and Presentations

20. 2006 Summer Program Participants with CALAMW Chapter Members in Chicago Chinatown

21. With Sally Tseng, Former Executive Director, Chinese American Librarians Association

22. Visit the UI Library with Head Librarian Karen Wei

23. Visit the Illinois Fire Service Institute Library

24. Visit the Library of Congress

25. 2007 Participants at Fire Station

26. Visit Local American Family and Learn American Culture

27. At 2005 ALA Conference in Chicago