The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library will host an International Conference on Information and Learning Commons on December 10-11, 2007

Information and Learning Commons at universities provide learning and collaborative spaces as well as information service and technical assistance to foster individual learning and group collaboration.  This conference will share experiences about IC/LC, review partnerships between the library and other campus units, and examine their evolving roles and impact on academic learning and intellectual inquiry.  It will also explore and identify best operational approaches and assessment practices to enhance the role of information and learning commons in advancing learning and collaboration on campus.  Conference speakers will be drawn from universities and libraries from different parts of the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. 

Early bird registration now opens until 1 October 2007.   For registration and information, please visit http://library.ust.hk/conference2007/index.html.