Apple Hiu Ching Lam

Apple Hiu Ching Lam obtained her degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in International Business from City University of Hong Kong (2016) and degree of Master of Science in Library and Information Management with distinction from the University of Hong Kong (2020). She is a doctoral candidate in Education at the University of Hong Kong. Her current research interests are social media in library, user education, and the 5E Instructional Model.

Publications

Leveraging Online Communities for Building Social Capital in University Libraries: A Case Study of Fudan University Medical Library
Leveraging Online Communities for Building Social Capital in University Libraries: A Case Study of Fudan University Medical Library
Yuanjun Ni, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2024. 24 pages.
This study investigates the development of social capital in university libraries using the Fudan University Medical Library (FUML) as the case. The authors first use the SWOT...
Digital Protection of Traditional Villages for Sustainable Heritage Tourism: A Case Study on Qiqiao Ancient Village, China
Digital Protection of Traditional Villages for Sustainable Heritage Tourism: A Case Study on Qiqiao Ancient Village, China
Yixin Zuo, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 23 pages.
Similar to the plight of other traditional villages, Qiqiao Ancient Village is declining under the impact of urbanization and the devastation of modernization. Qiqiao is chosen...
Transforming and Promoting Reference Services With Digital Technologies: A Case Study on Hong Kong Baptist University Library
Transforming and Promoting Reference Services With Digital Technologies: A Case Study on Hong Kong Baptist University Library
Miaorun Wu, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 18 pages.
In the current digital environment, academic library databases are growing large enough to meet the needs of most users. However, the increasing availability of information has...
Redesigning Library Information Literacy Education With the BOPPPS Model: A Case Study of the HKUST Library
Redesigning Library Information Literacy Education With the BOPPPS Model: A Case Study of the HKUST Library
Yuang Xue, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 18 pages.
Information literacy education is a crucial driver for the rapid development and success of current academic library services. Yet, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and...
Integration of Cultural Retailing With New Technologies and Media: A Case Study of the Suzhou Antique Bookstore
Integration of Cultural Retailing With New Technologies and Media: A Case Study of the Suzhou Antique Bookstore
Xuechen Gao, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 24 pages.
Due to rising operational expenses, competition from online booksellers, and the popularity of digital reading, many traditional bookstores in China have closed, while others are...
Digital Transformation of Ticketing Services: A Value Chain Analysis of POPTICKET in Hong Kong
Digital Transformation of Ticketing Services: A Value Chain Analysis of POPTICKET in Hong Kong
Sin Man Li, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 24 pages.
Online event ticketing is booming, and the competition in the event ticketing industry is keen. This study analyzes the business environment of ticketing services platforms...
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Learning Commons as Third Spaces With the 5Es Usability Model: The Case of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Learning Commons as Third Spaces With the 5Es Usability Model: The Case of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library
Jiani Zheng, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 21 pages.
Gen-Z students' learning styles have recently changed significantly due to inquiry-based learning and rapid information technology development. Physical libraries have to...
Parents' View of Graphic Novels in Hong Kong Under the 21st Century Mobile Digital Environment
Parents' View of Graphic Novels in Hong Kong Under the 21st Century Mobile Digital Environment
Samuel Kin Fung Chan, Mimi Mei Wa Chan, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 27 pages.
This study reviews the current parents' perspectives and habits of using graphic novels, including electronic equipment, in Hong Kong to support children's reading and...
Accessing User Satisfaction of Makerspace in Academic Libraries: A Comparative Study Based on the 5E Instructional Model
Accessing User Satisfaction of Makerspace in Academic Libraries: A Comparative Study Based on the 5E Instructional Model
Cho Yiu Cheung, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 37 pages.
Makerspaces have developed from a trend to a core service in higher education libraries. Many academic libraries have been actively expanding the “makerspace” within the physical...
Antique Bookstore Marketing Strategies as Urban Cultural Landmarks: A Case Analysis for Suzhou Antique Bookstore
Antique Bookstore Marketing Strategies as Urban Cultural Landmarks: A Case Analysis for Suzhou Antique Bookstore
Chenyang Xu, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Xuechen Gao, Dickson K. W. Chiu. © 2023. 27 pages.
Antique bookstores record the history of urban development and are crucial for urban cultural construction. Traditional business models can no longer meet antique bookstores'...
From Reading Promotion to Digital Literacy: An Analysis of Digitalizing Mobile Library Services With the 5E Instructional Model
From Reading Promotion to Digital Literacy: An Analysis of Digitalizing Mobile Library Services With the 5E Instructional Model
Hou Lam Tobie Tse, Dickson K. W. Chiu, Apple Hiu Ching Lam. © 2022. 18 pages.
Traditional services have had to adapt to keep up with changing dynamics in the digital age, including the digitalization of library services and moving them online, especially...