Xiaorong Shao

There are 11 included publications by Xiaorong Shao :

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Bridges to China: Developing partnerships between serials librarians in the U.S. and China 2009 2014 University librarians in China face many of the same challenges related to serials management that confront librarians in the United States. The authors discuss the importance for librarians in the United States, especially those working with serials...
Changing the curriculum and teaching methods to meet the evolving needs in Chinese agricultural schools 2002 1217 In response to the nation’s economic and agricultural system reform, Chinese agricultural schools have begun the transformation from academic institutions to vocational and technical education. Significant efforts have been made to reform the curricu...
Chinese Academic Libraries Serving International Students and Scholars: A Three-case Assessment 2011 1672 The authors of this study assess the attitudes and perceptions of academic librarians at three university libraries in China regarding library services for international students and scholars. The study directs particular focus on librarians at Shaan...
Chinese Students in American Libraries: A Survey of Chinese User Satisfaction with U.S. Academic Library Experience 2013 2569 While scholarship has addressed issues around serving international students in U.S. libraries, until recently, relatively little attention has been directly focused upon the library needs of specific ethnic groups. This study surveys 83 Chinese stud...
Effects Of Information Literacy Skills On Student Writing And Course Performance 2016 7040 This study documents the information literacy skills of college freshmen at a mid-size comprehensive university. It also examines the association between students' information literacy skills and their writing abilities as well as their overall perfo...
Exploring Library Service Models at Fudan University and Appalachian State University: Experiences from an International Librarian Exchange Program 2010 3138 In 2008, Fudan University Library (FDUL) in Shanghai and Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian State University (ASU) in Boone, North Carolina created a three-year librarian exchange program. The first pair of librarian exchanges occurr...
Fudan and Appalachian Library Exchange Program 2009 to 2012 2013 2669 Describes the exchange program between Fudan University Library and the University Libraries at Appalachian State University, 2009-2012. The exchange resulted in several scholarly publications and enhanced cultural awareness on both campuses.
Knowledge and skills needed by teachers in Chinese agricultural schools regarding curriculum and instruction reforms 2005 2091 Agricultural schools in China have undergone numerous transitions as the system is shifting from non-effective academic institutions to vocational-oriented education brought by China’s economic reforms during the past two decades. Changes of traditio...
Perceptions of Open Access Publishing among Academic Journal Editors in China 2007 3180 Open access publishing is examined from the perspective of academic journal editors in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In addition to providing background information on academic publishing in China, the author incorporates interviews with two...
Teachers’ perceptions toward curriculum reforms and teacher training programs in Chinese agricultural schools 2005 3078 As Chinese agricultural schools have gradually transferred from ineffective academic institutions to vocational education, the need for renewing teachers’ attitudes, knowledge, and skills to implement the curriculum innovations is evident. The purpos...
What should be included in an international agriculture undergraduate course? 2005 3628 The purpose of this study was to identify the topics and teaching methods appropriate in a beginning international agriculture undergraduate course. A three round Delphi procedure was used to solicit expert opinions regarding important topics and eff...

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Chinese Students in American Libraries: A Survey of Chinese User Satisfaction with U.S. Academic Library Experience 2013 2569 While scholarship has addressed issues around serving international students in U.S. libraries, until recently, relatively little attention has been directly focused upon the library needs of specific ethnic groups. This study surveys 83 Chinese stud...