Buddhism and Happy Life

(Issue 178/January 2022)

The new theme Buddhism and Happy Life has been on at Good Read Corner@HSUHK Library. Dr Sai Cheong Siu from School of Translation and Foreign Languages, who possesses expertise in translation of Buddhist texts, has selected classic and introductory books on Buddhism specially for this corner. Titles will be displayed till the end of February. Come pick a good read and start the pursuit of a happy life.

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Practical Issues for Starting a Business

(Issue 178/January 2022)

The fourth workshop of the Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop Series organized by Wu Jieh Yee Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WUCIE) will be presented by Mr Lawrence Fong, co-founder of Honeycomb Corporate Community Ltd. He will share practical issues for starting a business such as company registration, patent, taxation, company law and ownership plan in Hong Kong. Details are as follow:

  • Date: 10 Feb 2022 (Thu)
  • Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Venue: G/F, Space for All @HSUHK Library (Online broadcast is also available via Zoom)
  • Language: Cantonese supplemented with English

2 ECA hours / 1 iGPS unit will be offered to students with full attendance of the talk.

Please click here to register. Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will receive the zoom link through email by 9 Feb 2022.

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Romance of Three Kingdoms @Library Reading Club

(Issue 178/January 2022)

Romance of Three Kingdoms 《三國演義》 is one of the Four Classic Chinese Novels (中國四大名著). While some of you might have previously read this classic historic novel, you may still gain insights from this new edition with annotations and explanatory notes.

Register now and begin your journey in the heroic world. Participants will receive a free copy of the book.

  • Date: 1st session: 17 Feb 2022 (Thu), 2nd – 3rd session: to be confirmed
  • Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
  • Venue: Lo Foo Cheung Special Collections Room (Tentative)
  • Facilitator: Dr Fung Wai Sum Cathy and Dr Lam Wing Kin, The Department of Chinese

1 iGPS unit / 1.5 ECA hours will be offered for each session.

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Online Support from the Library

(Issue 178/January 2022)

The Library always stands by you while you are away from the campus. Our key online services and resources are listed in this webpage so that you can quickly find the information you need.

Here are some recommend resources to facilitate your self-learning:

While staying home, we are still connected. Feel free to Ask a Librarian when you need help.

Kick Off a New Year With a New Book

(Issue 178/January 2022)

Wanna start a new chapter for the year of 2022? The refreshed look for the New Book Display welcomes you to keep track with the hot issues in the world. For e-readers, the QR code for the e-books of the month is also ready for you to browse through at your own device.

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Textbook Discount Days (24 Jan – 20 Feb 2022)

(Issue 178/January 2022)

A special offer for textbook titles is provided by the Academic and Professional (A&P) Book Center from 24 Jan to 20 Feb 2022. Students can purchase listed textbooks online at discounted prices. Delivery options are available. For details, please click here for the textbook list and bookshop information.