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Education
M.S., Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois
M.B.A., Business Administration, Niagara University Niagara
Ph.D., Economics and Higher Education, SUNY at Buffalo Buffalo NY
M.Ed., Education, SUNY at Buffalo Buffalo NY
| Semester | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | LIB | 3032 | Economics of Information |
| Fall 2023 | LIB | 3032 | Economics of Information |
| Spring 2023 | LIB | 3032 | Economics of Information |
| Fall 2022 | LIB | 3032 | Economics of Information |
| Spring 2022 | LIB | 3032 | Economics of Information |
| Fall 2021 | LIB | 3032 | Economics of Information |
| Fall 2020 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2019 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2018 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2017 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2016 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2015 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2014 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2012 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Spring 2012 | LIB | 3032 | Economics of Information |
| Fall 2011 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Spring 2011 | LIB | 3010 | Topics in Information Studies |
| Fall 2010 | LIB | 3010 | Topics in Information Studies |
| Spring 2008 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Spring 2007 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2006 | LIB | 3010 | Topics in Information Studies |
| Summer 2006 | ECO | 1002 | Macro-Economics |
| Spring 2006 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Spring 2006 | ECO | 1002 | Macro-Economics |
| Fall 2005 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2005 | ECO | 1002 | Macro-Economics |
| Summer 2005 | ECO | 1002 | Macro-Economics |
| Summer 2005 | ECO | 1002 | Macro-Economics |
| Spring 2005 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2004 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Spring 2004 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2003 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Spring 2003 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2002 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Spring 2002 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
| Fall 2001 | LIB | 1016 | Info Research In Bus |
Books
Jiao, Q., & Liu, L. (2001). Internet Resources and Services for International Finance and Investment. (p. 540). Oryx Press.
Liu, L. (2001). The Role and Impact of the Internet on Library and Information Services. (p. 334). Westport, CT, Greenwood Press.
Liu, L., & Premus, R. (2000). Global Economic Growth: Theories, Research, Studies, and Annotated Bibliography. (p. 342). Westport, CT, Greenwood Press.
Liu, L. (1998). Internet Resources and Services for International Business: A Global Guide. (p. 389). Phoenix, AZ, United States, Oryx Press.
Liu, L. (1996). The Internet and Library and Information Services: Issues and Trends. (p. 300). Westport, CT, Greenwood Press.
Journal Articles
(2023). Are public libraries efficient? Evaluating scale economies of public libraries in the U.S. with a cost function approach. Library & Information Science Research,
Liu, L. G., & Terng, C. (2022). Estimating Scale and Scope Economies of Academic Libraries: Using the Flexible Fixed Cost Quadratic Function. Johns Hopkins University Press, 70(3). 284-303.
(2022). Introduction:Economic Cost and Efficiency Analyses of Academic Libraries. Johns Hopkins University Press, 70(3). 279-283.
Liu, L. G., Gee, H., & Terng, C. (2018). Exploring the Determinants of Scholarly Book Prices in the Fields of Science, Technology, and Medicine. Johns Hokpins University Press, p255-285, 31p.
Liu, L. (2018). Introduction (to Library Trends Issue). Johns Hokpins University Press, 67(2). 183-195.
(2018). Exploring the determinants of scholarly books prices in the fields of science, technology, and medicine. Library Trends, 67(2). 255-285.
Liu, L. G., & Gee, H. (2017). Determining Whether Commercial Publishers Overcharge Libraries for Scholarly Journals in the Fields of Science, Technology, and Medicine, with a Semilogarithmic Econometric Model. The Library Quarterly, 87(2).
(2011). Economics of scholarly publishing: Exploring the causes of subscription price variations of scholarly journals in business subject-specific areas. The Library Quarterly, 81(2). 211-232.
(2007). Using Professional Data Services in an Introductory Macroeconomics Course: A Critical Thinking Approach. The Journal of the Academy of Business Education, 8. 57-75.
(2005). Factors Determining Subscription Prices of Scholarly Journals in Business Discipline: Themes and Variations. Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services/ Pergamon, Elsevier Science, Ltd., 29(24).
(2004). The Contribution of Public Libraries to Countries' Economic Productivity: A Path analysis. Library Review, 53(9). 435-441.
Liu, L. (2003). Economic Behavior of Academic Research Libraries: Toward a Theory. Library Trends, 277-292.
Liu, L. (2003). Introduction (to Economics of Information and Libraries). Library Trends/ University of Illinois Press, 263-276.
(2002). The Cost Function and Scale Economies in Academic Research Libraries. College and Research Libraries, 63(5). 407-420.
(2001). Business Librarians: Their Education and Training. College & Research Libraries, 63(5). 555-563.
(2001). The Contribution of Library Collections to Prestige of Academic Programs of Universities: A Quantitative Analysis. Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services, 25(1). 49-65.
(2000). Using Reuters 3000 Xtra for Financial Information Education. Online Information Review: The International Journal of Digital Information Research and Use, 24(5). 371-380.
(2000). The Emergence of Business Information Resources and Services on the Internet and its Impact on Business Librarianship. Online Information Review: The International Journal of Digital Information Research and Use, 24(3). 234-254.
Liu, L. (1995). The Internet and Library and Information Services: A Review, Analysis, and Annotated Bibliography. Occasional papers/ The Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 202. 90.
Examining cost efficiencies in public libraries using the translog cost function. In Progress.
Book Chapters
(2001). Introduction: Issues and Trends. The Role and Impact of the Internet on Library and Information Services.. (p. 10). Westport, CT. Greenwood Press.
Liu, L. (2001). The Impact of the Internet on Public Libraries. International Yearbook of Library and Information Management 2001-2002: Information Services in an Electronic Environment. In Gorman, G. E. (Ed.), International Yearbook of Library and Information Management 2001-2002: Information Services in an Electronic Environment (pp. 45-68). London. Library Association Publishing.
Other Scholarly Works
Liu, L. G. (2018). The Role and Impact of Commercial and Noncommercial Publishers in Scholarly Publishing on Academic Libraries.. 183-394.
Liu, L., & Allen, B. (2003). Library Trends: Economics of Libraries. 350.
Liu, L. (2001). Global Guides to Internet Business Resources Series/ Internet Resources and Services for Finance and Investment. 540.
Liu, L. (2001). Global Guides to Internet Business Resources Series/ Internet Resources and Services for International Business. 389.
Liu, L. (2001). Global Guides to Internet Business Resources Series/ Internet Resources and Services for Marketing. 352.
Liu, L. (2001). Global Guides to Internet Business Resources Series/ Internet Resources and Services for Real Estate. 384.
Liu, L. (1995). "Computer Education in Developing Countries: An Analysis.". 15.
Research Currently in Progess
Liu, L.(n.d.). Research on Economics of Scholarly Publishing. In Progress.
Liu, L.(n.d.). The role of libraries in countries' economies . In Progress.
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who's Who in America (Marquis Who's Who) | 2008 | ||
| Who's Who Among American Teachers and Educators | 2007 | ||
| Who's Who Among Asian Americans | 2007 | ||
| 2005 Faculty Recognition Award for the Scholarly and Creative Achievements at Baruch College | Baruch College | 2005 | |
| 2004 Faculty Recognition Award for the Scholarly and Creative Achievements at Baruch College | Baruch College | 2004 | |
| 2003 Faculty Recognition Award for the Scholarly and Creative Achievements at Baruch College | Baruch College | 2003 | |
| University Teaching and Research Fellowships, 1986-1989 | SUNY Buffalo | 1986 |
Department
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | 1/1/1999 | Present |
| Library Instruction Committee | Committee Member | 1/1/1999 | Present |
| Subotnick Financial Services Center | Committee Chair | 1/1/2000 | 12/31/2002 |
| Library | Secretary | 5/1/2001 | 5/31/2002 |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College Academic Review Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Library Liaison to the Finance Department | Present | ||
| Library Instruction Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Zicklin School of Business Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| The Baruch College Faculty Senate | Senator | 12/31/2006 | |
| Subotnick Financial Services Center | Committee Chair | 12/31/2002 | |
| Library | Secretary | 5/31/2002 | |
| The Committee on Collegiate Athletic Activities | Committee Member | 12/31/2001 |