Instant Helping Hands For You

(Issue 182/March 2022)

Talk with us via LiveChat! The Library is here for you as always while you are away from campus. We have arranged longer service hours for LiveChat and our duty librarian is ready to offer instant and direct assistance to you. During non-service hours, simply drop us a line and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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Speaking Hongkonger’s Cantonese

(Issue 182/March 2022)

Have we reviewed the daily language of Hong Kong-ers from the cultural, historical and linguistic perspectives? There is much behind the everyday language.

The new theme of Good Read Corner @HSUHK Library – Speaking Hongkonger’s Cantonese is closely related to us. Inspiring titles about Cantonese are selected by Mr So Chak Man from the Department of Chinese. The selected books, both printed and electronic, are also good for understanding and appreciation of the widely used language in Hong Kong even if you are not speaking Cantonese.

Get your device ready or just drop by the Good Read Corner at the G/F Library to pick your next good read.

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Suggest the Must-have Items

(Issue 182/March 2022)

Make recommendations to the Library from your must-read list and you will never run out of new books to read. Suggestions for study purposes or leisure reading are welcomed. All you have to do is to fill out this simple form.

Your recommendation, we care.

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Database on Trial

(Issue 182/March 2022)

The following databases are available for trial until June:

  • De Gruyter Book Archive covers 15 subjects’ collections, including Architecture Design and Arts, Business and Economics, Law, Linguistics and Semiotics, Literary and Cultural Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy and Social Sciences.
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  • Gale Reference Complete is a resource package consisting of abundant reference sources of archives, historical newspapers, literature manuscripts, reviews and primary works.
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  • 百年華文限量複製民國圖書資料庫 – 中國近現代本土文學作品 features Chinese literary works published between 1900 and 1949, including classics by modern and contemporary Chinese writers such as Guo Moruo (郭沫若), Lin Yutang (林語堂), Lao She (老舍) and Shen Congwen (沈從文).

Click here to try them out and we look forward to your feedback.

Be a Director to Make Your Appealing Video

(Issue 181/March 2022)

Interested in producing a short video to engage the audience at first glance? If so, the workshop Making a Creative Short Video is here for you. In partnership with Wu Jieh Yee Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WUCIE), the Library prepares a brand new workshop to sharpen your video producing skills.

Illustrated with practical examples, the workshop enables participants to understand the fundamentals of video production and acquire essential skills in turning interesting ideas into well-constructed pitching videos. The workshop will also cover the use of video-taking equipment and video-editing softwares available at Media Creative Space in the Library.

This workshop is suitable for all students, especially those planning to have start-ups. Join with details as follows:

  • Date: 24 Mar 2022 (Thu)
  • Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Channel: Microsoft Teams

iGPS unit / ECA hour(s) will be offered.

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Read Together with Library Student Ambassadors

(Issue 181/March 2022)

This is the first-of-its-kind reading club to be formed by Library Student Ambassadors for thought-provoking and friendship-building with book lovers.

Animal Farm《動物農莊》, the famous literary work written by George Orwell, is chosen to be read in a group. This classic novel is full of animal characters that depict historical Russian political figures. It was first published in 1945 with the theme that feels as relevant today as ever.

Come join us to enjoy a fascinating book club discussion. Students joined will receive a free copy of the book.

  • Date: 31 Mar 2022 (Thu) and 21 Apr 2022 (Thu)
  • Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Channel: Microsoft Teams
  • Facilitators: Library Student Ambassadors
  • Language: Cantonese

iGPS unit (s) / ECA hour(s) will be offered.

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Revisit the SHSS Lecture Online

(Issue 181/March 2022)

Organized by the School of Humanities and Social Science, the Lecture Man and Nature Interface: Architecture and the Eleven Dimensions was successfully held in the Library with online broadcast on 24 February 2022. Thanks to Professor Alexander Law’s sharing, participants of the Lecture have gained a deeper understanding on the relationship among architecture, nature and humans.

If you have missed the meaningful Lecture, just click here to review at your own pace.

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