2026 EBSCO Day Hong Kong

Name: 2026 EBSCO Day Hong Kong
Start: 2026-03-12
End: 2026-03-12

Reconnect, Build, and Evolve.

2026 EBSCO Day Hong Kong is a full-day, in-person event designed for library professionals who are directly involved in managing collections, acquisition workflows, systems, and library services.

Building on our long-standing partnership with libraries across Hong Kong, this year’s event focuses on how libraries can strengthen collection continuity while responding to changing acquisition models, system environments, and user expectations. The programme emphasizes practical perspectives—connecting strategic direction with day-to-day library practice.

Royal Plaza Hotel (帝京酒店) - Grand Ballroom III, Level 6 (六樓喜宴堂III)

Mong Kok, Hong Kong SAR

12 มีนาคม 2026

Why Attend

Gain a clearer understanding of EBSCO’s future development priorities and how they align with library needs
Learn how content partnerships and acquisition strategies support long-term collection value
Explore how platforms, systems, and data work together across library services
Understand how AI and Linked Data contribute to discovery and future-ready services

Speakers

Christopher Chan

University Librarian
Hong Kong Baptist University

Dr. Le Yang

Associate Vice Provost & University Librarian for Collections, Discovery, and Digital Strategy
University of Oregon Libraries

Dr. Xin Bi

Chief Officer of Data and University Librarian
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Steph Moriarty

Director of Books Sales
EBSCO

Dr. Vincent Lee

Director Software Services, APAC
EBSCO

Agenda

08:50 – 09:20 | Check-in & Networking
09:20 – 09:30 | Opening Remarks

Peter Kung
Vice President of Great China, Mongolia, & Japan
EBSCO
09:30 – 10:00 | Why Mosaic matters: A New Book Ordering Solution (Remote)

Steph Moriarty
Director of Books Sales
EBSCO
10:00 – 10:30 | Situating Academic Libraries within the Context of Higher Education (Remote)

Le Yang
Associate Vice Provost & University Librarian for Collections, Discovery, and Digital Strategy
University of Oregon Libraries
10:30 – 10:50 | Break
10:50 – 11:20 | Authentication Reimagined: HKBU Library's Transition to OpenAthens

Christopher Chan
University Librarian
Hong Kong Baptist University
11:20 – 11:50 | The Unbundled Library: Open Infrastructure & Borderless Sharing

Dr. Vincent Lee
Director Software Services, APAC
EBSCO
11:50 – 12:10 | Q&A (Morning Session)
12:10 – 13:30 | Lunch
13:30 – 14:00 | From Data to Wisdom：How AI could assist in Higher Education (Remote)

Dr. Xin Bi
Chief Officer of Data and University Librarian
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
14:30 – 15:00 | Change and Growth : EBSCO, An Evolving Organism

Peter Kung
Vice President of Great China, Mongolia, & Japan
EBSCO
15:00 – 15:20 | Break
15:20 – 15:40 | One Pot of Tea, Two Dim Sum Plates: EBSCO eBooks Delivering Accessibility and Rich Content

Abel Liu
Reginal Manager of Hong Kong and Macau
EBSCO
15:40 – 16:00 | Linked Data: The Foundation for EBSCO AI

Jeremy Chou
Director of Hong Kong and Macau
EBSCO
16:00 – 16:20 | Q&A (Afternoon Session)
16:20 – 16:30 | Meeting Closure

Key Topics

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A central focus of this year’s event is books and acquisition workflows. Sessions will explore how libraries can bring print and e-books together within a more coherent, efficient workflow, supporting informed selection, purchasing, and long-term collection development.

The programme will introduce Mosaic, our evolving book acquisition experience, and show how it builds on the trusted strengths of GOBI and EBSCO eBooks. Discussions will focus on how integrated workflows help libraries make better acquisition decisions while maintaining continuity across collections.
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This session highlights our ongoing investment in database services and content partnerships with publishers and scholarly societies. Participants will learn how these partnerships support authoritative, high-quality collections and simplify access for users, while aligning with long-term library collection strategies.
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Libraries operate within increasingly interconnected system environments. This session explores how platforms and system integration—including interoperability with existing library management systems such as Alma—support acquisition workflows, access management, and collaboration across teams.
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Rather than standalone features, AI and Linked Data are presented as enabling technologies that enhance discovery and strengthen connections between content. This session examines how structured, linked data supports more effective information access while remaining aligned with current library workflows.

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Who Should Attend

This event is suitable for:

Collection development and electronic resources librarians
Librarians involved in book acquisition and collection strategy
Systems and technical services librarians
Library professionals responsible for platform management and service planning