Category: Library Collections

New Books Highlights

Library Collections
(Issue 106/Apr 2018)

The Library’s New Book Display gives you first hand access to the latest print titles received at the Library. Now on display include two new publications by faculties, the Wandering Mind and Metaphysical Thoughts by Gao Xingjian and translated by Professor Gilbert Fong, and 真．君子商贏之道 which was recently featured in our Book Talk event.

Come to the G/F of the Library to check out the new HSMC publications or explore other new titles covering hot topics and titles recommended by HSMC staff and students!

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Subject Highlight – Actuarial Studies and Insurance

Library Collections
(Issue 104/Mar 2018)

You can access your programme’s resources at anytime and anywhere.The Library has subscribed to an eBook subject collection in Mathematics & Statistics from Wiley for the programme Actuarial Studies and Insurance recently.

Tips on searching these eBooks:

Go to the Library website, click Databases A-Z list, select Wiley Online Library then type in keyword actuarial or insurance in the search box, over 13,000 related books are available for your study and learning.

You may also find other different types of resources relevant to this programme such as e-journals, reference works and multi-media through the Subject Guides.

For further assistance, please feel free to contact our Learning Support Librarian or email to ask_librarian@hsmc.edu.hk

New Release of Ancient Enmity

Library Collections
(Issue 102/Feb 2018)
Ancient Enmity was published in November 2017 echoing International Poetry Nights in Hong Kong (IPNHK). This treasured contemporary poetry anthology presents the works of over 20 poets from all over the world. You will also find their works presented in different languages, thanks to the effort of many renowned translators, including Prof Gilbert Fong and Dr Shelby Chan from HSMC. There are 24 pocket-sized paperbacks in a set. Borrow one and enjoy it wherever you go.
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Food Culture@Good Read Corner

Library Collections
(Issue 101/Feb 2018)
Have you ever thought about food can be related to economic development? Food also is a reflection of your cultures, habits or styles. Wanna know more about food culture and how others see “Food” in their lives? Now selected books on “Food Culture” are displayed on 1/F of the Library, with new articles featuring some Good Reads for your leisure reading written by the faculty members from Department of Chinese. Come and visit the Good Read Corner now!

Prepare for IELTS at the Library

Library Collections
(Dec 2017/Issue 98)
Are you taking the IELTS test soon?

Be as prepared as possible for your test by practising at the Library. The best way to fight for the exam is to practise, practise, and practise! We have lots of books and CDs to help you with your IELTS exam. The Library also has tests from previous years and useful vocabulary lists to boost your study.

If you need any help finding IELTS material at the Library, please ask our friendly librarians for assistance or click here. All the best luck!

New Theme for Good Read Corner

Library Collections
(Nov 2017/Issue 96)
Have you ever seen some great movies? Original stories are even greater than that on the silver screen. Movie novels are the new theme for Good Read Corner from November to December. Sharing from teachers of Department of Chinese are also displayed. Come and pick one on 1/F from the Library!