Global Focus: Asia Pacific Business Schools Librarians' Group

Abstract

The Asia Pacific Business Schools Librarians' Group (APBSLG) was established in 2003 when the INSEAD Asia campus library hosted the inaugural meeting in Singapore. Members come together at an annual conference, usually of two-day duration. The location rotates among members, and it is an opportunity to experience different cultures, sample delicious cuisines, share innovative ideas, discuss challenges, and engage with professional colleagues. Because of the pandemic, the APBSLG held virtual annual conferences in 2020 and 2021.

There are currently 17 member organizations of the APBSLG representing business schools and universities from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Malaysia, and Singapore. During the year, the group uses email to share experiences and seek advice on vendors, databases, and any other questions where combined group knowledge can assist.