Kylie Chan

Bio: Kylie Chan is an academic researcher from Hong Kong Baptist University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Collection development & Outreach. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 6 publications receiving 51 citations.

Publishing trends in Chinese medicine and related subjects documented in WorldCat.

Abstract: Background: Chinese medicine (CM) has been the subject of increasing interest in the past 30 years, both as a discipline and in the larger context of alternative medicine. It has steadily been accepted by and integrated into the medical and health-care fields in many countries. Objective: This study aims to gain an overview of how CM has been interpreted and presented to the world outside China and to identify emerging trends. Methods: This study is designed to analyse the publishing trends of CM and related subjects in all languages except Chinese, ranging from books and serials to audio-visual and electronic resources found in WorldCat, the world's largest bibliographic database produced by OnLine Computer Library Center (OCLC). Results: The findings showed a flourishing growth of publications in CM and related subjects beginning in the 1970s with greater coverage on acupuncture. The materials in English language constitute the major portion of total output. Conclusion: We conclude that Chinese medicine has steadily gained recognition in the world based on the analysis of publication records. The translation of original works and analysis of journal literature and conference proceedings on Chinese medicine merit further study.

Expanding the Role of Technical Services Librarians in Community Outreach: A Successful Program in Achieving Synergy

Abstract: In this article the authors describe an outreach program, consisting of an exhibition and three associated talks, initiated by the University Library to demonstrate how art can be extended to the community and tie in with the University Vision. Technical services librarians have worked closely in the planning, developing, and delivering of the program. The preparation process has engaged faculty from the fields of History and Visual Arts to support cross-disciplinary talks. Attempts were made to collect feedback from exhibition visitors and seminar participants. Results suggest that the program has provided a different kind of learning experience for librarians, faculty, students, and the community.

Why Change to the Chinese Classification Scheme? A Case Study in an Academic Library

Abstract: This article provides a background for the change of the classification system for Chinese language materials at an academic library. It describes how the decision was made; how choices on partial reclassification or total reclassification were made; and how matters such as project planning, implementation, and vision for the future are being handled. It is hoped that the authors’ experience can offer tips for other libraries contemplating reclassification projects. By making use of the Chinese Library Classification (CLC) numbers from various sources in Mainland China, the authors envisage increased cataloging efficiency and cost saving in the long run.

Building a Chinese Medicine Library Collection: The Experience and Perspective at Hong Kong Baptist University

Abstract: The authors, with background in collection development, acquisitions, and subject liaison, outline how the first Chinese Medicine Library collection was planned and established in the region. The library's experiences, efforts, communication between various channels and difficulties in acquiring Chinese Medicine materials are discussed. An account of collection development activities during the initial and enhancement stages of the Chinese Medicine Library is given.

Phytochemical Databases of Chinese Herbal Constituents and Bioactive Plant Compounds with Known Target Specificities

Abstract: Two databases have been constructed to facilitate applications of cheminformatics and molecular modeling to medicinal plants. The first contains data on known chemical constituents of 240 commonly used Chinese herbs, the other contains information on target specificities of bioactive plant compounds. Structures are available for all compounds. In the case of the Chinese herbal constituents database, further details include trivial and systematic names, compound class and skeletal type, botanical and Chinese (pinyin) names of associated herb(s), CAS registry number, chirality, pharmacological and toxicological information, and chemical references. For the bioactive plant compounds database, details of molecular target(s), IC50 and related measures, and associated botanical species are given. For Chinese herbs, approximately 7000 unique compounds are listed, though some are found in more than one herb, the total number for all herbs being 8264. For bioactive plant compounds, 2597 compounds active against 78...

Music, Musicians, and Information Seeking Behaviour: A Case Study on a Community Concert Band

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine information seeking behaviour targeted to music information seeking by amateur musicians, accompanied with empirical evidence from a survey on a community concert band. While several studies in the literature have examined information seeking in the context of hedonic motives (e.g. entertainment oriented), music information can also be used for utilitarian purposes by providing amateur musicians the necessary tools to improve their skill and become better in their practice. Design/methodology/approach – A review of the literature on music information seeking and an empirical study on members of an amateur concert band are presented. The theoretical construct of the survey is informed by Wilsons’ macro model of information seeking behaviour. This is employed in order to understand information motives and needs, as well as obstacles in information seeking of musicians. Findings – Musicians seek information not only for entertainment but for educational purpo...

Information seeking behaviors of music students

Abstract: – This paper seeks to explore how and via what tools music students are identifying, locating, and accessing music materials – specifically scores and recordings – for use in their music studies. It also aims to examine similarities and differences in the information seeking behavior of students in various music sub‐disciplines and students at different points in their academic tenure., – The study employed survey and focus groups methodologies., – It was found that students use myriad library and non‐library tools to discover and access scores and recordings. It identified the frequency and specificity with which students seek scores and recordings. There are more similarities between performers and music educators than musicologists or other areas, and graduate and upperclass students have different behaviors than underclass students, who are more likely to use library resources. This study also identified some of the reasons students become frustrated in searching for music materials and from where they seek help., – The response rate to this survey was only 11 percent and surveys are not the best indicator of actual behavior. While the use of focus groups did offset this to a degree, a more widespread survey and user studies would be merited to understand any wider patters of music student behaviors., – With the findings from this study libraries serving music students can tailor their instruction and marketing efforts. They can also focus their collections and resources appropriately for the various types of patrons served by their library., – Little previous research has been done on the general information seeking behaviors of music students. Other work has focused on music faculty, specific sub‐disciplines in music, or on issues specific to finding music in library catalogs.

Understanding user requirements for music information services

Abstract: User studies in the music information retrieval and music digital library fields have been gradually increasing in recent years, but large-scale studies that can help detect common user behaviors are still lacking. We have conducted a large-scale user survey in which we asked numerous questions related to users’ music needs, uses, seeking, and management behaviors. In this paper, we present our preliminary findings, specifically focusing on the responses to questions of users’ favorite music related websites/applications and the reasons why they like them. We provide a list of popular music services, as well as an analysis of how these services are used, and what qualities are valued. Our findings suggest several trends in the types of music services people like: an increase in the popularity of music streaming and mobile music consumption, the emergence of new functionality, such as music identification and cloud music services, an appreciation of music videos, serendipitous discovery of music, and customizability, as well as users’ changing expectations of particular types of music information. Understanding what kinds of music information services people use, how they use them, and what they expect from them is critical in designing successful services. We have seen a gradual increase in different types of user and usability studies in recent years. However, many of these studies are based on a limited number of subjects, and tend to employ analysis of qualitative research methods, like in-depth interviews or focus groups. While these kinds of studies can help uncover rich data about music users, large-scale user studies are also necessary in order to test the generalizability of results and to complement the insights obtained from smaller qualitative studies. To fill this gap, we have conducted a large-scale user survey questioning people’s music needs, uses, and music seeking and management behaviors. This survey is an extension of previous research conducted in 2004 by Lee and Downie [7]. The information we acquired through this new study can help improve our general understanding of music users and their behaviors, as well as how they have changed as compared to the 2004 survey results. 2. LITERATURE REVIEW