Category: E-Resources

Databases on Trails – Try them out (April 2014)

E-Resources
(Apr 2014/Issue 27)

The Library has arranged trial on the following databases for you to try them out.
Factiva

Factiva is a business reference resource that provides access to a wide range of information, such as newspapers, newswires, industry publications and company reports, in 22 languages from 159 countries. The trial will run until 10 May 2014.

 

Click HERE to access the trial and then click “Factiva.com” on the page.

 

Handbook of Pragmatics Online

It is an online handbook providing up-to-date information on research in the field of linguistic pragmatics, conceived as the interdisciplinary (cognitive, social, and cultural) science of natural language use. Topical articles, such as anaphora, bilingualism, codeswitching, cohesion, discourse markers, implicitness, mass media, negation, social institutions, terms of address, and brief biographies of eminent scholars are also included.

 

Click HERE to access the trial which will run until 31 July 2014.

DataStream Online Booking

E-Resources
(Mar 2014/Issue 25)
The Library provides access to DataStream on a standalone workstation situated in the computer cluster on the G/F of the library. Booking on the workstation is now available through the Campus Room Booking System.
Scroll down to DataStream under Database A-Z list, and click [Book a session].

About DataStream

DataStream is a global financial and macroeconomic database that provides current and historical time series online data on finance such as stocks, indices, bonds, unit trusts, derivatives and economic indicators. You can also access the I/B/E/S and Worldscope datasets via DataStream.

DataStream Live Training in April

DataStream offers webinar training throughout the year. Topics include:
  • DataStream in Excel – Getting Started
  • Focus On: IBES on Datastream
Register a session HERE.

DataStream Online Videos

Click the  icon under Guide to view online videos on the following topics:

  • Working with Different Chart Types
  • Working in MS Office
  • Analytics and Tools
  • Tips, Tricks and Ideas

DataStream Certification – Increase your Competitiveness
DataStream Certification is offered free of charge by Thomson Reuters for demonstrating your competency in using DataStream.
Three steps to obtain the certification:

  1. View training modules
  2. Request an exam token
  3. Take the online test (consist of 30 multiple choice questions)

Equip yourself for your future job hunting with this additional skill. Find out more by clicking Thomson Reuters Product Certification.

For enquiries, please email library@hsmc.edu.hk or contact General Enquiry Hotline at 3963-5310 during Library Opening Hours.

A Running Start to Your Search: E-Resources by Subjects

E-Resources
(Mar 2014/Issue 24)

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The Library has updated its list of E-Resources by Subjects. The new list will be more comprehensive with a wider range of subject area of your choice. Online “Info.” and “Guide” are also available.

Go to the Library website, select “Collections” and then click “By Subjects” under “E-Resources”. Choose a subject area and you will find a list of key databases relevant to your subject at a glance.

E-Resources by Format

E-Resources
(Feb 2014/Issue 23)

Quick Access of E-News and E-References Databases

You may also access to the lists of e-news and e-references databases directly with the new pageE-Resources by Formats on the library website.

Or simply select “E-Resources” under “Collections” and then click “By Formats”.

E-Books Platform

E-Resources
(Feb 2014/Issue 23)

Knowledge On the Move

Do you know there is over 160, 000 titles of e-books available in the Library for you?

To help you find and use e-books with ease, there is now an E-Books page linking you directly to individual e-book platform. Included here is a comprehensive list of all the e-book collections available from the different databases such as EBSCOhost eBook Collection, Books 24×7, Airiti Books, Sage Knowledge, Taylor & Francis eBooks, EBL, etc. Descriptions of each collection and user guides for each platform are also provided.

You may also search e-books across e-book databases with SearchPlus at one go.

Please read the Responsible Use of Library E-Resources.

New E-Resources – Westlaw Hong Kong & ScienceDirect eBooks (February, AY 13-14)

E-Resources
(Feb 2014/Issue 22)

New E-Resources Arrival

Westlaw Hong Kong

Provides access to authorized case law, legislation, journals and commentary from HK and UK as well as international legislation.

ScienceDirect ebooks

Contain e-books collections in the subject area of finance and computer science. You can view the collection in full-text PDF chapter by chapter.

Start off your searches from Database A-Z and see what is on offer.

VPN

E-Resources
(Jan 2014/Issue 21)

Access E-Resources from Home with VPN

You can access library e-resources like e-books, e-journals and databases from your own computers and mobile devices through a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection.

Follow the VPN Guide to set up a connection from home.