2023 | Boston, Massachusetts
Plenary Business session
Where do we go from here? – The Impact of Non-Latin Script Collections
Jessalyn Zoom (Chief of the Asian and Middle Eastern Division, Library of Congress)
Abstract: The Asian and Middle Eastern Division in the Library of Congress is committed to sharing and collaborating with national and international communities to further promote non-Latin script collections, and provide greater access to the Library’s vast non-Latin script collections for our users. In the last two years, the ASME Division staff in collaboration with other Library offices, have done some groundwork, notably, re-establishing the ALA-LC Romanization Tables Review Procedures, testing Thai and Armenian scripts’ input capability in the local ILS Voyager, participating in BIBFRAME, conducting cataloging projects in non-Latin script collections, among many others. Leveraging technology to deepen the technical advancement will continue to be instrumental and bring us to a frontier of limitless possibility: the global advancement of East Asian librarianship.
Presidential Plenary Session
Theme
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: the East Asian Library in a Changing World
Program Description
On the path to recovery from the COVID-19 global pandemic, the world is facing more challenges from international wars, social unrests to natural disasters, under which the principle of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) becomes even more crucial to the educational institutions including the East Asian libraries. The plenary session of the 2023 CEAL annual meeting is to explore and foster new and creative ways to achieve DEI in resource and service development, as well as in teaching and research, of the East Asian libraries, in response to the changing world. The session is aiming at unveiling new perspectives linked to the emerging domestic and international issues and discovering particular approaches workable to the East Asian library community and its organization.
Keynote Presentation and Discussion
Increasing the Value of East Asian Library Collections: Differences are a Strength
Keynote Speakers
Elaine Westbrooks (Carl A. Kroch University Librarian, Cornell University)
Abstract: Although East Asian collections in the United States bring a great deal of value to the research, teaching, and learning mission of research universities, there needs to be a bigger conversation about how these collections can become more inclusive. How can the collective East Asian library community contribute to the research library’s goal to become more diverse and equitable? How can we build a future together that is more welcoming and accessible to everyone? Westbrooks will talk about ways to minimize the barriers to the adoption of more inclusive practices so that we can further increase the value these distinctive collections bring to our pluralistic society.
Anthony D. Smith (Associate Deputy Director, Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Abstract: The IMLS mission is to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Understanding the needs of libraries is an important part of the work we do and gives us the opportunity to look for ways in which we can leverage Federal resources in the most effective manner. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is recognized as a priority for the CEAL community and is also an important area of work for IMLS. This session will provide insight on IMLS programs and potential approaches that support CEAL in reaching its DEI goals and objectives. The session will cover some of the more recent IMLS-funded initiatives and Federal-wide programs that support CEAL priorities, as well as other DEI initiatives and strategies that leverage IMLS grant programs and agency research.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: the East Asian Library in a Changing World
Presenters
Campus Collaborations and Outreach: EDI and K-12 Literacies in East Asia
Ann Marie Davis (Japanese Studies Librarian, The Ohio State University)
Janet Smith (Assistant Director of Outreach, East Asian Studies Center (EASC), The Ohio State University)
Early Chinese Students and Related Individuals at UW-Madison
Anlin Yang (East Asian Studies Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Lihao (Billy) Yuan (Recent Undergraduate Student, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Voice of the Most Isolated Country: the North Korea Collection of the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Library
Ellie Kim (Korean Studies Librarian, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Library)
Yeajin Park(Korea Foundation Intern, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Library)
Promoting DEIA through Metadata and Beyond - Case Studies of Four Digital Collections at UC San Diego Library
Xi Chen (Sally T. WongAvery Librarian of Chinese Studies and East Asia Collection Strategist, UC San Diego Library)
Shi Deng (Head of CJK Cataloging of UC San Diego Library and Head of California Digital Library Shared Cataloging Program)
Michelle Woo (Chinese Language Metadata Specialist, UC San Diego Library)
How Can Romanization Practices Reflect Library's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts? (Youtube video)
Yao Chen (Director of the East Asian Collection, University of Chicago
Lucy Gan (Information Services Librarian, Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, University of Toronto)
Xiang Li (Chinese & Asian Studies Librarian, University of Colorado Boulder)
Chengzhi Wang (Chinese Studies Librarian, C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Columbia University)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Highlighting Issues Relating to East Asian Technical Services
Program Description
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has recently been the center of discussions in the library
community. In the technical services field, for example, issues such as ethical cataloging
practices, diversified metadata (more diverse and inclusive metadata in terms of standards and
vocabulary), and alternative subject headings have been addressed. Some problems may be
solved locally, but there are DEI concerns that may cause conflicts with current cataloging rules
and practices. In this session, we will discuss different projects and issues that East Asian library
professionals are involved in or concerned about that are related to technical services.
Presenters
Improving Subject Description of an LGBTQ+ Collection
Junjiro Nakatomi (Japanese Cataloging Librarian, University of Southern California)
Using 'Preferred Romanization Form' in Name Authority Records: Choosing between LC/ALA Romanization Table and Others Preferred by the Person being Recorded
Brian Cheung (Librarian, Asian and Middle Eastern Division, Library of Congress)
Enduring Partnership
Jessalyn Zoom (Chief, Asian and Middle Eastern Division, Library of Congress)
Youngsim Leigh ( Section Head, Northeast Asia Section, Library of Congress)
Kumiko Reichert (East Asian Cataloging Librarian, Indiana University)
Advancing DEIA through Public Services of East Asian Libraries/Collections: Actions, Strategies, and Reflections
Program Description
Presenters showcase examples of DEIA projects and initiatives that serve the East Asian studies community on campus, as well as the local community.
Presenters
Cross-campus DEIA Oriented Partnerships, Collaboration and Strategies in Arizona University Libraries
Ping Situ (Liaison Librarian, Student Learning & Engagement, University of Arizona)
Qian Liu (East Asian Studies Librarian, Arizona State University)
Sharing Resources and Expertise to Build Stronger Relations with Local Public Libraries
Wei Wang (Librarian for East Asian Studies, University of Virginia Library)
Making sense of the Chinese Special Collections: a Community Perspective
Mamtimyn Sunuodula (Head of East Asian Section, Curator of Chinese Collections, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, England)