SEA Libraries

of the Future
Summit 2024
“Building the Library of Tomorrow:
Sustainable Innovations for a Resilient Future”

G Hotel Gurney, Penang, Malaysia

Tuesday, 11th June 2024
08.00am - 16.10pm

Event Overview:
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving
societal dynamics, libraries emerge as pivotal hubs of knowledge and Scan here to register:
innovation. The theme "Building the Library of Tomorrow: Sustainable
Innovations for a Resilient Future" embodies the collective aspirations
of librarians and information science professionals dedicated to driving
enduring progress in the field.
Join us for a day of insightful discussions, keynote presentations, and
networking opportunities tailored to address emerging trends and
innovative practices within the field of library sciences.
From exploring the future roles of librarians in AI and
technology to understanding the transformation of collection
development, this summit promises to be a catalyst for transformative
change within the region's library landscape.
 AGENDA
TIME PROGRAM
08:00 - 09:00 Registration

09:00 - 09:10 Opening by MC, Dr. Johan Jang, Customer Success Manager, Elsevier
Prayer
09:10 - 09:20 Welcome remarks by Omar Malik, Regional Director, Elsevier Southeast Asia

09:20 - 09:30 VIP Welcome remarks

09.30 - 10:00 Keynote 1: Charting the Path Forward: Future Trends and Innovative Strategies
by Gwen Evans, Vice President, Global Library Relations, Elsevier

10:00 - 10:30 Session 1: Future roles of librarians in Al and technology

by Mr Foster Zhang, Library Director, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

10:30 - 10:35 Q&A

10:35 - 11:00 Morning networking break

11:00 - 11:30 Keynote 2: Industrial Thought Leadership

by YBhg. Dato' Dr Mohd. Sharil bin Abdullah, Director of Industrial Relations
Division, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

11:30 - 12:00 Session 2: The Transformation Of Collection Development And It’s Impact:
Perspective From Library And Academic Office
by Noor Azura Omar, Senior Librarian and Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ahmad Ziad Sulaiman, Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Academic and International Affairs), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

12:00 - 12:05 Q&A

12:05 - 13:05 Networking Lunch

13:05 – 13:35 Keynote 3: Libraries as Catalysts for Sustainable Research Innovation

by Prof. Dr. Habibah Binti A Wahab, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation),
Universiti Sains Malaysia
13:35 – 14:05 Session 3: TBC
by Caroline Pang, University Librarian, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

14:05 – 14:10 Q&A

14:10– 14:40 Session 4: Gen Z as the backbone of Library: How to Engage?
by Dr. Safirotu Khoir, Librarian (International Affairs) Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

14:40 – 14:45 Q&A

14:45 – 15:15 Afternoon networking break

15:15 – 16:00 Panel Discussion:

Empowering Partnerships: Leveraging Synergy between University Libraries and Academia for
Institutional Success
Moderator: Gwen Evans, Vice President, Global Library Relations, Elsevier

Panelists:
• Dr Natalie Pang, University Librarian at NUS Libraries, and concurrently Deputy Head in the
Department of Communications and New Media at the National University of Singapore
(NUS).
• Elvira Basibas Lapuz, University Librarian, University of the Philippines Diliman
• Dr Wina Erwina, M.A., PhD, Head of Knowledge Management Center, Padjadjaran University,
Indonesia

16:00 – 16:05 Closing Remarks by Omar Malik, Regional Director, Elsevier Southeast Asia

16:05 – 16:10 Photo taking