The role of university libraries in supporting research in Hong Kong: facing a new challenge

Abstract

Purpose

To discuss how Hong Kong university libraries can help young professors and PhD students publish their articles in SCI (Science Citation Index) and SSCI (Social Science Citation Index) journals.

Design/methodology/approach

With reference to the opinions of experts on how to publish work successfully, this paper provides practical advice for university libraries in Hong Kong.

Findings

After collecting the opinions of experts and browsing the web sites of many university libraries throughout the world, suggests that Hong Kong universities can offer a variety of services in supporting research. The university libraries may build up electronic resources to gather more research information and journals information for helping young professors and PhD students publish their works.

Practical implications

To provide very useful and practical advice for Hong Kong university libraries when facing the new challenge in support of research.

Originality/value

During recent years, the Hong Kong universities have been facing budget cuts from the government, and have been placed under the pressure of transforming into centers of excellence and establishing themselves among the best in the world. This paper offers practical help to Hong Kong university libraries such as how to play an active and important role in providing a greater support service for young professors and PhD students that will help in the development of their academic careers.

Citation

Wai Fan, K. (2005), "The role of university libraries in supporting research in Hong Kong: facing a new challenge", Campus-Wide Information Systems, Vol. 22 No. 1, pp. 43-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650740510574410