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Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference - 2023: Program

Program

(In progress, please expect more information in the next weeks.

Last updated on October 19, 2023)

OCTOBER 19, 2023 (THURSDAY, DAY 1) | 8.30AM - 5 PM

8.30AM - 9:00AM Admission of Participants & Opening of Exhibition "Information Resources from Vendors and Suppliers" Registration Committee

Atrium, block 5

OPENING CEREMONY

Library Conference Hall, Block 5, 5e228

Moderator: April Manabat, Senior Expert Librarian of the Reference Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

9:00AM - 9:20AM

 

 

Welcome Message

Jerald Cavanagh

Library Director

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome Message

Loretta O'Donnell

Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Welcome Message

Gulzat Kobenova

Chair

Committee of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Welcome Message

Gulzhan Irzhanova

President

Association of University Libraries in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Congratulatory Speech

Lin Li Soh

Regional Manager 

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee

Director of Partnership Division in the National Library Board, Singapore

9:20AM - 9:25AM

INTERMISSION

Musical Performance (Cultural Presentation (Kazakh Folk Music)

9:25AM - 9:30AM Mechanics of the Conference/Technical set-up

Plenary Session: Education 5.0 and Libraries

Library Conference  Hall, Block 5, 5e228

Moderator: April Manabat, Senior Expert Librarian of the Reference Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

9:30AM - 9:45AM

Education 5.0: Challenges and Prospects for Academic Libraries Working for a Better Tomorrow Accelerating the Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Ms. Loida Garcia-Febo

Member of the IFLA Governing Board,

Chair of the IFLA Management of Library Associations Section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9:45AM - 10:00AM

The IFLA Guidelines for Professional LIS Education Programmes: Toward Excellence in Academic Library Practice

(online)

Clara M. Chu

Affiliate Professor

School of Information Sciences, University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA

Director of the Mortenson Center for International Programs

Co-Chair of the IFLA BSLISE Working Group

Jaya Raju

Professor of the Department of Knowledge and Information Stewardship,

University of Cape Town, South Africa

10:00AM - 10:15AM

Strategies for Support of Hybrid and Hyflex Practices in Academic Libraries

George Andrew Spencer

Distinguished Bibliographer for Slavic, East European, Central Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the International and Area Studies Unit

The Memorial Library of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

Lesley Moyo 

Interim Co-Vice Provost for University Libraries, 

Associate University Librarian for Public Services

University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

10:15AM - 10:30AM

Engaging with AI: Libraries in the Era of ChatGPT

(online)

Dr. Edmund Balnaves

Chief Executive Officer

Prosentient Systems

Chair, IFLA Division G

10:30AM - 10:45AM

A Student-Driven and Student-Centered Approach to Engagement in the Columbus State University Libraries

Alan Karass

Dean of Libraries

Columbus State University, USA

10:45AM - 11:00AM

Q&A SESSION

11:00AM - 11:15AM

COFFEE-BREAK & NETWORKING

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR LIBRARIES

Library Conference  Hall, Block 5, 5e228

Moderator: Venera Niyazbayeva, Manager of the Library E-Resources Management Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

11:20AM - 11:35AM

Education 5.0 - Navigating the Digital Age of Education

Helena Paczuska

Regional Manager of eBooks on ScienceDirect in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Elsevier

 

 

 

 

 

 

11:35AM - 11:50PM Clarivate Solutions to Empower Researchers, Faculty, Students and Librarian in All Environments

Massimiliano Bearzot

Product Sales Manager for Clarivate, Research and Analytics for Italy, Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Clarivate

11:50AM - 12:05AM Introducing BioDigital Human and new partnership with the NEJM Group

Rita Mardini

Training Manager - Middle East, Africa, Central Asia

Wolters Kluwer

12:05AM - 12:20PM Open Access – Open Science

Aiman Ashimkhanova

Regional Representative for Kazakhstan and CIS

Wiley

12:20PM - 12:35PM IEEE Update for Kazakhstan

Kristopher Zakrzewski

IEEE International Area Manager for the Middle East, Africa, the UK, Ireland, Turkiye and the CIS countries

MicroInfo

12:35PM - 12:50PM

Q&A SESSION

1:00PM - 2:00PM

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

Block 4, 2nd Floor, Cafeteria

Parallel Sessions

Libraries and UN SDG

Meeting Room Block 5, 5e230

Moderator: Lazzat Arystanova, Manager of the Library Patron Services Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

2:15PM - 2:30PM

The Sustainability Living Lab Program: Network for Local Universities

Gulzhan Yermekova

Head

Office of Sustainable Development

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

 

 

 

 

 

 

2:30PM - 2:45PM

The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Ukraine: the Crisis Experience of University Libraries in Ensuring Inclusive and Equitable Access to Higher Education

(online)

Dr. Tetiana Kolesnykova

Director

Scientific Library, Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Ukraine

3:15PM 3:30PM REACTOR

Ms. Loida Garcia-Febo

Member of the IFLA Governing Board,

Chair of the IFLA Management of Library Associations Section

3:30PM - 3:45PM

Q&A SESSION

Education 5.0 and Libraries

Seminar Room Block 5, 5e416

Moderator: Piotr Lapo, Library General Expert, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

2:15PM - 2:30PM

On Current Trends of the Modernization of Library Education

Piotr Lapo,

Library General Expert,

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

 

 

 

 

 

 

2:30PM - 2:45PM

Digital Transformation of Library Education. Problems and Prospects

Marat Rakhmatullaev

Professor

Department of Information and Library Systems,

Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad Al Khorezmi, Uzbekistan

2:45PM - 3:00PM The SMART Library Concept in Russian University Libraries: the Synergy of Open Science and Education 5.0

Natalya Sokolova

Director of Library Information Systems Center

St.Petersburg State Polytechnical University, Russia

3:00PM - 3:15PM

Framework for Communicating Library Training at a South African University

(online)

Mahlaga J. Molepo

Shile Blose

Librarian

Faculty of Theology and Religion

University of the Free State, South Africa

3:15PM - 3:30PM

Q&A SESSION

AI in Libraries for Teaching and Research

Library Conference  Hall, Block 5, 5e228

Moderator: Darya Zvonareva, Expert Manager of the Library Reference Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

2:15PM - 2:30PM

Building Something New: Implementing Alma & Primo. Our Journey and Reflection

Monika Anna Bukowska

Senior Expert Librarian

Nazarbayev University Library, Kazakhstan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2:30PM - 2:45PM How Can Large Language Models Benefit Academic Library Services?

Askat Kuzdeuov

Senior Data Scientist

Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

2:45PM - 3:00PM Simulation Modeling to Improve the Efficiency of Library Activities

Makhmud Lutfullayev

Professor

Department of Computer Science and Technology at the Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, Uzbekistan

3:00PM 3:15PM The Practice of Digitalization of University Libraries in the Context of a Change in Service Paradigm: the Experience of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

Alexandr Plemnek

Director of Library and information complex

St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University, Russia

Director of the Association of Regional Library Informational Consortia

3:15PM - 3:30PM Scientometric Criteria as Important Indicators for Assessing the Quality of Academic Libraries Collections: Uzbekistan Experience

Nargiza Pazilova

Researcher

Department of Information and Library Systems,

Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Uzbekistan

Leading Specialist

E-LINE-PRESS LLC, Uzbekistan

3:30PM - 3:45PM

Q&A SESSION

04:00PM - 04:30PM Meeting of Kazakhstani library directors

Meeting Room, (5e.230)

06:00PM

GALA DINNER

OCTOBER 20, 2023 (FRIDAY, DAY 2) | 08:45AM - 5:30PM

8:45AM - 9:00AM

Registration of Participants

Registration Committee

Library Entrance, Block 5, 1st floor

9:00AM -  9:15AM

1st Day RECAP

Piotr Lapo

Chair 

EALC 2023 Steering Committee

General Expert

Nazarbayev University Library, Kazakhstan

Library Conference  Hall, Block 5, 5e228

Tools & Technologies for the Libraries

Library Conference  Hall, Block 5, 5e228

Moderator: Piotr Lapo, General Library Expert, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

9:15AM -  9:30AM

EBSCO Resources and Infrastructure Supporting Libraries Contribution to SDGs

Aliaksandr Rytau

Regional Representative EBSCO Publishing Inc.

EBSCO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9:30AM -  9:45AM

Importance of the Videos in Research and Education

Melita Parlak

Curriculum Specialist

Jove

9:45AM - 10:00AM

ID Logic is More than RFID

Sergey Nikulin

General Director

ID Logic

10:00AM - 10:15AM

The Fundamental Role of Libraries and Librarians in the Quality of Education and Research

Çiğdem Özbağ Ören

Vice-President

Informascope

10:15AM - 10:30AM Global Company Database - Orbis and Local Company Database Ruslana

Lenka Hlucha

Sales Representative

Moody’s Analytics

10:30AM - 10:45AM

Q&A SESSION

10:45AM - 11:00AM

COFFEE-BREAK & NETWORKING

Parallel Sessions / Workshops

Elsevier ScienceDirect workshop

Library Conference  Hall, Block 5, 5e228

Moderator: Balaussa Bilalova, Manager of the Library E-Resources Management Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

11:00AM - 12:30PM Find your Path from Hypothesis to Discovery

Helena Paczuska

Regional Manager of eBooks on ScienceDirect in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Elsevier

 

Moody’s Analytics Workshop

Meeting Room, Block 5, 4e419

Moderator: Tolkyn Jangulova, Head of the Library Research Support Office, Nazarbayev University

11:00AM - 12:30PM Harnessing Research Data for Regional Innovation

Lenka Hlucha

Sales Representative

Moody’s Analytics

 

Course Syllabus Creation Workshop

Computer Lab, Block 5, 5e417

Moderator: Piotr Lapo, General Library Expert, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

11:00AM - 12:30PM Developing a Course Syllabus: From Quality Syllabus to Students' Quality Learning

Duishonkul Shamatov

Associate Professor

Graduate School of Education

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

 

Education 5.0 and Impact on Library Services (User Services): Challenges and Opportunities

Seminar Room, Block 5, 5e.416

Moderator: Lazzat Arystanova, Manager of the Library Patron Services Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

11:00AM - 12:30PM NU Library’s Experience in Enhancing Library User Services: Strategies for Organizing Library Programs and Events

Lazzat Arystanova

Manager

Patron Services Office

Nazarbayev University Library, Kazakhstan

 

Gulnur Ussenova 

Senior Manager

Patron Services Office

Nazarbayev University Library, Kazakhstan

 

Education 5.0 and Impact on Library Services (Technical Services): Challenges and Opportunities

Meeting Room, Block 5, 5e.230

Moderator: Venera Niyazbayeva, Manager of the Library E-Resources Management Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

11:00AM - 12:30PM Elevating Electronic Resources Management: Practical Insights from Nazarbayev University Library

Venera Niyazbayeva

Manager

Office of Electronic Resources Management

Nazarbayev University Library, Kazakhstan

 

Education 5.0 and Impact on Library Services: Librarians as Leaders

Active Learning Room, Block 5, 5e.438

Moderator: Darya Zvonareva, Expert Manager of the Library Reference Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

11:00AM - 12:30PM Librarians as Leaders: Unleashing Librarians Leadership Skills

April Manabat

Senior Expert Librarian

Reference Office

Nazarbayev University Library, Kazakhstan

Zhuldyz Orazymbetova

Expert manager

Patron Services Office

Nazarbayev University Library, Kazakhstan

 

12:30PM - 2:00PM

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

Block 4, 2nd Floor, Cafeteria

Closing Ceremonies

Library Conference  Hall, Block 5, 5e228

Moderator: April Manabat, Senior Expert Librarian of the Reference Office, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

2:00PM - 2:15PM

2nd Day RECAP

Program Committee

 

 

2:15PM - 3:00PM

Closing Ceremony and Awarding of Certificates

 

Jerald Cavanagh

Library Director

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

3:00PM - 6:00PM

Cultural Tour

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