(Issue 152/September 2020) To help students learn how to work smart and use the information tools wisely, the Library has prepared a series of online workshops for them. Don’t miss any chances to sharpen your information skills. Find out more and register here. Look forward to your participation. iGPS unit / ECA hour(s) are counted.
User Education
Library Orientation for New Students
(Issue 151/September 2020) A warm welcome to all new students. Come join an online Library Orientation Workshop to meet our Learning Support Librarians and discover library resources available for your academic needs! Date: 14 – 18 Sep 2020 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Channel: Microsoft Teams * Hands-on practice […]
Space for All@HSUHK Library for 24 Hours Opening
(Issue 151/September 2020) To support needs of the University community, the “Space for All@HSUHK Library” (the Space4All) on the G/F of the Library is designated for 24 hours opening starting this semester. Students can make good use of it for their late night study. To access the Area, please bring along with your valid student […]
LIB101: a Tool to Help Develop Information Skills of Your Students
(Issue 150/August 2020) LIB101 Information Skills is an online programme designed to help students to acquire information skills and make use of quality resources and information tools. The programme contains online activities and learning objects that could be embedded in teaching materials. We will be happy to share with faculty members how the programme can […]
Market Research Resources Workshop for BUS4008 Global Marketing
(Issue 149/July 2020) Jointly delivered by faculty staff and librarian, the information skills workshop ‘Market Research Resources in the Library and Beyond’ was presented to a class of marketing students on 24 June 2020. As part of a teaching session, content of the workshop had been specially designed to support the needs of BUS4008 Global […]
Learn Essential Information Skills Online and Earn iGPS Units
(Issue 147/May 2020) LIB101 Information Skills is a brand new programme created to help students acquire information skills online. Join this programme and master the essential information skills to learn and work smart: Discover quality resources Evaluate information effectively Get citations quickly Avoid plagiarism Upon completion of this programme, students can also earn an […]
Strategies for Your Publication Success
(Issue 146/April 2020) Publishing in a scholarly journal is an effective way to enhance your research visibility as well as research impact. If you are interested in publishing your works, please come to join the workshop co-organized by the Library and Emerald Publishing. The following topics will be covered: Selecting the right journal The publishing […]
Recap: Online Workshop Exploring News Resources
(Issue 145/April 2020) How to seek truth in the era of fake news? Jointly organized by the Library and Mr Brian So from the School of Communication, the online workshop ‘Why can’t you just GOOGLE it? Exploring and Making Use of News Resources in the Library Collection and Beyond‘ was delivered to students from SCOM […]
Keeping up with Essential Data for Market Research
(Issue 144/March 2020) Need to stay alert for changes in rapidly evolving global markets? Here is a database that can help to achieve this goal. Passport is a database providing information on detailed market size, country marketing parameters, marketing forecast data, consumer lifestyles, business sources as well as marketing profiles and analysis. Join us to […]
Tailor-made Library Workshop for Your Class
(Issue 144/March 2020) Subject-specific information skills workshop is now available upon request by faculty members. Our Learning Support Librarian can work collaboratively with faculties to prepare a workshop tailored to the needs of their students. Topics include making use of subject-related databases, developing keyword lists for searching, enhancing skills in good use of citation management […]