Shenxiao Tong (MA, MSc, PhD)

Academic Support Librarian (Literatures, Languages and Cultures)

Biography

Qualifications

MSc in Library and Information Science

PhD in English Literature

MA in English Language and Literature

Responsibilities & affiliations

Shenxiao Tong is Academic Support Librarian for the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC); he is also responsible for the University Library’s East Asian Studies Collection, the only such collection in Scotland. He spends a considerable amount of time on managing and developing this important, unique collection as well as relevant e-resources. He is a major point of contact for staff and students of the LLC School on issues relating to library resources and services. His responsibilities in this area include:

  • Facilitate communication between the Library and the School
  • Advise LLC staff and students on Library policies and procedures
  • Oversee the library collections development for LLC subject areas
  • Make sure that the School’s annual library funds are spent efficiently
  • Answer LLC subject related resource questions
  • Provide information skills training to students and staff as required, either in class or on a one-to-one basis

He is an active member of the UK China, Japan and Korea Library Groups, and of the European Association of Sinological Librarians.

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