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Premier Li Keqiang and Science talk space exploration and the environment

Asia Pacific, UncategorizedApril 29, 2014

2014年1月13日，中华人民共和国国务院总理李克强在北京会见了Science 《科学》杂志主编Marcia McNutt女士。在会见期间，双方谈及了一系列的科学技术问题，其中涉及太空探索，国际合作以及气候变化等。李克强总理指出，中国面临的主要挑战之一是在保护自然环境、控制温室气体的同时为经济增长实现对资源的可持续性开发。李克强总理希望Science 《科学》杂志能够继续帮助推动中国科学与技术的进步，增强国际科学成果的交流。详细内容请见美国科学促进会AAAS新闻，以及2014年4月11日发表的《科学》社论文章，该《科学》社论文章的相应中文内容刊登于由中国科学院主管的媒体《中国科学报》上，请点击阅读中文文章。 13 January 2014, Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, met with Science magazine editor Ms. Marcia McNutt. During the meeting, the two sides talked about a series of scientific and technical issues including space exploration, international cooperation and climate change. Premier Li Keqiang pointed out…

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Australasian literature collection premieres at Alexander Street

Asia Pacific, DatabasesApril 29, 2014

(28 April 2014, Alexandria, VA) Alexander Street Press has debuted Australasian Literature Online, a web collection that celebrates the vibrancy of poetry and fiction from across Australasia. Australasian Literature Online is growing to include more than 120,000 pages of writings penned from the 1930s to the present day. This expansive online resource is designed for…

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Lingnan Library2Go App for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch

Asia Pacific, Libraries, ToolsApril 29, 2014

(28 April 2014) The Lingnan University Library, Hong Kong, has developed a mobile Library App “Lingnan Library2Go” for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch. It is now available for free download at the Apple App Store. In addition to Version 1, the Library2Go App provides: iOS 7 Layout: New layout for iOS 7. My Record: Check your Library record. PCs…

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Wenzhou-Kean University Library, Manager of Acquisitions and Collections

Asia Pacific, JobsApril 27, 2014

(29 March 2014) The Manager of Acquisitions and Collections provides supervision, leadership and coordination of collection management activities in the following areas: acquisitions, bibliographic control, collection analysis and assessment; collections budget development; and management for print and electronic collections for the Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) Library. Reporting to the Library Director and as part of the…

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Director of Library Services, Palau Community College, Koror, Palau

Asia Pacific, JobsApril 27, 2014

(18 April 2014) Palau Community College, Tan Siu Lin Library, seeks an experienced librarian to manage and direct library services. PCC is located in the Republic of Palau in the Western Pacific region and is an accredited post-secondary vocational and academic institution serving all of Micronesia. The vacancy notice on the SLIS Jobs website is…

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Books and Things: Collections for Pacific Studies

Asia Pacific, LibrariesApril 25, 2014

(23 April 2014) This exhibition at the Fisher Library, University of Sydney, illustrates the wealth of the Library’s holdings related to Pacific Studies. It includes early printed books, maps and charts, works of natural history and fiction. The exhibition runs until 19 December 2014 and is open to the public. Read the announcement.

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National Diet Library Newsletter published

Asia Pacific, LibrariesApril 25, 2014

The April 2014 issue of the newsletter has been published on the NDL website. Contents include: National Diet Library’s Efforts for the Preservation and Promotion of Culture National Diet Library’s Mission and Objectives 2012-2016 and collaboration with the Asian region: current status and challenges The 3rd China-Japan-Korea Digital Library Initiative (CJKDLI) meeting Read the newsletter…

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‘Award-winning Works of National Chinese Calligraphy Competition 2014′ Exhibition at NTU

Asia Pacific, LibrariesApril 23, 2014

(23 April 2104) The Chinese Library of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is holding an exhibition on the ‘Award-winning Works of National Chinese Calligraphy Competition 2014’ from now to 16 May 2014. This exhibition is presented by NTU Chinese Society. It showcases more than 20 awarded works of the National Chinese Calligraphy Competition 2014, an annual…

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Dr. Thant Thaw Kaung to Receive Jeri Laber International Freedom to Publish Award

Asia Pacific, Libraries, PublishersApril 23, 2014

(16 April 2014, New York, NY) Dr. Thant Thaw Kaung, who has played a leading role in keeping books and literary life alive in Myanmar under an authoritarian regime, has been chosen as the 2014 recipient of the “Jeri Laber International Freedom to Publish Award.” The award is given annually by the Association of American…

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Elending Landscape Report 2014 released

Asia Pacific, eBooks, LibrariesApril 19, 2014

(14 April 2014) ALIA has released the Elending Landscape Report 2014 which identifies worldwide public library initiatives to secure eBooks for borrowers. The report—prepared by Brussels-based Civic Agenda—is intended to help identify practical eLending solutions for Australian public libraries. The announcement is here.

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