Category: E-Resources

EBSCOhost eBooks App for Reading on the Go

E-Resources
(July 2016/Issue 69)
EBSCOhost eBooks Collection contains a large selection of multidisciplinary e-book titles. There are nearly 120,000 e-books, including titles from leading university presses. Recently EBSCOhost has released a new EBSCO eBooks app to help students access their e-books anytime, anywhere. You can now enjoy an on-the-go research experience from any mobile device to download, read and annotate those e-books.
 
Please click here to read how to download the app. You are always welcome to approach the Reference Desk on G/F of the Library for setting up the app or any assistance.

Weekend Watching Videos from Alexander Street

E-Resources
(June 2016/Issue 68)
Are you looking for something to watch this weekend? Every two weeks Alexander Street will enable access to different videos from across their collections showcasing the variety of disciplines, producers and cultures.

 

All you have to do is go to Weekend Watching page where you can click on the title that takes your fancy. You can click on the video links or use the following username and password to sign in at the end of the preview:

 

  • Username: weekend
  • Password: watching

 

Please feel free to try and share the access with your friends.

Popular Cambridge E-books for Summer Reading

E-Resources
(June 2016/Issue 68)
Have you discovered the high quality e-book in Cambridge Books Online? Find below the popular Cambridge ebook titles among HSMC community. Remember that Cambridge e-books are discoverable from SearchPlus by searching “cambridge books online”. Or you can explore a wide variety of the content here. This icon indicates that full text access is available. Book chapters are in DRM-free PDF format.

 

Free Trial of Video Collections

E-Resources
(April 2016/Issue 66)
Alexander Street Press now offers users a free trial with unlimited full-length access to 8 video collections online. You can search thousands of targeted playlists created by expert editors and scholars. It is easy to build, annotate, and share playlists of videos, clips, and other materials across many disciplines, such as history, music, feature film, anthropology, business, and more.

 

Please try them out and send your feedback to the Library (library@hsmc.edu.hk)

 

Catch Up with Technology

E-Resources
(April 2016/Issue 65)

 

Do you find it difficult to keep up with fast-moving computer-based technology? Are you technology illiterate? Library has ebooks and videos to equip you with a variety of technology skills. Books 24×7 ITPro provides access to thousands of IT and technology ebooks and documents. Books 24×7 IT and Desktop Videos offers bite-sized videos highlighting specific tasks and features. They are intended for users to get familiar with software or hardware applications. The best-in-class content thousands of topics. Start learning your skills today and become tech-savvy!

 

Oxford Reference: Answers with Authority

E-Resources
(March 2016/Issue 63)

 

Oxford Reference Online brings together 2 million concise definitions and in-depth, specialist encyclopedia entries on a wide range of subjects. The collection has 180+ academic subject and language dictionaries providing carefully vetted, trusted content. It also contains some Oxford’s awarding-winning encyclopedias and companions. Oxford Reference is best for both fact-checking and deeper research. Visit here to see what is available for you.

Taylor & Francis e-Journals

E-Resources
(February 2016/Issue 62)

 

Library currently has subscriptions to two major e-journal collections with Taylor & Francis, namely, Business, Management & Economics and Media, Cultural & Communication Studies. The two collections deliver online access over 170 cutting-edge journals with complete archives. There are 60 high-impact journals among them. If you are looking for a specific journal title, E-Journal A-Z List is the best place to start. Don’t forget to check out the #ReadMyResearch at Taylor & Francis homepage for free access to a selection of popular articles based on Almetric scores.