CFA & CPA Collections

Library Collections
(Feb 2014/Issue 23)

CFA & CPA Collections

Two new collections have been established to provide a dedicated location for learning resources related to two professional examinations, namely CFA and CPA.

CFA Collection

This collection consists of books issued by the CFA Institute. Some items in this collection are also available in electronic format. In addition, a few supplementary publications for helping candidates to sit the CFA examination are also kept there. You are advised to check them in SearchPlus.

CPA Collection

This collection comprises learning resources issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants for its CPA Qualification Program. A set of the latest editions is kept in the Collection.

 

The collections are located on the 1/F of the Library, adjacent to the Group Discussion Rooms A109-110. All items in these collections are available for loan as Circulation Collection.

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.

Guides on Circulation

User Education
(Feb 2014/Issue 22)

Renew Online @ Your Circulation Record

To facilitate online renewal of your borrowed items, the Library has prepared a step by step guide – How do I…Renew an item to show you the way. Other guides are also available as below:

  • How do I…Login My Circulation Record
  • How do I…Reserve/Place Hold on an item

Read them by clicking the tab “How do I…” on the library website.

Exhibition – Love around the World

Library Events
(Feb 2014/Issue 22)

Love around the World – Library Exhibition 14 – 21 Feb 2014

Ever wonder what other cultures think about love? Come and visit our themed exhibition, “Love around the World” at the Library.

Presented by the Student Affairs Office, produced by exchange students, the exhibition provides snapshots of how love is celebrated by different cultures around the world by introducing Valentine’s Day and other related festivals. Details are as follows:

Date :  14 – 21 Feb 2014 (closed on Sat. & Sun.)
 Time: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
 Venue: Library Exhibition Area, G/F, Block A
 Theme: Love around the World

Exhibition visitors will receive a souvenir on 14 Feb (12:30 pm to 3:30 pm). Do come and enjoy the exhibition.

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.