Category: User Education

Database Workshop: Lexis® Hong Kong (new platform to be released)

(Issue 123/March 2019)

The Library is going to hold a workshop on a database – Lexis Advance® Hong Kong. The existing classic Lexis® HK platform will be decommissioned in June 2019 and will be upgraded to the new Lexis Advance® Hong Kong.

Lexis Advance® Hong Kong is a database provides abundant legal and business-related documents. Students and teachers can therefore have an easy access to a rich collection of resources for reference.

During the workshop, you will have the chance to have hands-on practice to navigate and search for documents with the new Lexis Advance® Hong Kong research tools. Both students and staff are welcome to join us!

 

Sign up for the workshop here!

 

Date: 21 March 2019 (Thursday)

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: E-Learning Classroom (A114), 1/F Library

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Emerald Open Access Publishing Seminar

(Issue 123/March 2019)

The second seminar of the month will introduce to you the trend of open access. You will be able to find out the impact of open access on teaching and learning in the digital era.

Speaker of the Seminar is Ms Julie Lin. She is from the academic engagement and education training section of Emerald. She will demonstrate how the new Emerald open access publishing platform supports the publication process.

 

Both students and staff may sign up for the seminar here!

 

Date: 28 March 2019 (Thursday)

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: E-Learning Classroom (A114), 1/F Library

Sharpen Your Skills @ Library Information Skills Workshops

(Issue 119/January 2019)

It is an old saying that “Early bird gets the worm”. If you are still waiting for the right time, it’s now for you to equip yourself by attending the Library Information Skills Workshops when the semester begins. From the workshops, you can learn how to search materials in more effective ways and visualize your data, as well as getting tips for your presentation. You can find more about the Workshops and simply click HERE to register.

Time clash with your schedule? No worries, Meet Your Librarian would help you out in anyway.

Schedule Your Library Class

(Issue 115/October 2018)

No worries if you have missed the Library workshops. The “Meet Your Librarian” service is available in a way that suits you on providing help in using the SearchPlus, finding eBooks, searching journal articles or managing citations. Simply click HERE to book your session.

First Time Self-check Machine User – Easy Borrow and Easy Return

(Issue 111/Septemeber 2018)

Self-check machine is easy to use for borrowing and returning library items. For the first time user, you have to update the password of your Library Account in order to enjoy this efficient self-help service.

A service table is set up on 1/F of the Library from today until 14 September (11 am to 3 pm) to provide assistance for you. Update your password now and get a special giveaway!

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A New Look for Online Tutorials

(Issue 111/Septemeber 2018)

Want to explore the Library’s resources and services at your own pace? Visit the new page of online tutorials on the Library website.

Featuring a simple and easy-to-follow presentation, the online tutorials page on the Library website has been redesigned with its content enriched.

Take a few minutes to explore the new page and enjoy the self-learning experience anytime anywhere!

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