Sustainable Development Goals Resource Guide

E-Resources, Library Collections
(Issue 176/December 2021)

The Library has prepared an informative Resource Guide for students taking part in the HSUHK Social Innovation Competition 2022 to kickstart the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) research.

The Guide contains books, related websites and recent news of the topic to facilitate a quick understanding towards SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities. For more information about the Guide and the use of relevant resources, please feel free to Ask a Librarian.

The Competition is organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), together with the Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership (IYSL) and the Wu Jieh Yee Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WUCIE) as strategic partners, and sponsored by Amazon Web Service (AWS) Educate & AWS Academy.

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Mindfulness Corner

Facilities and Services
(Issue 176/December 2021)

The Library Mindfulness Corner provides you a place to soothe in times of stress during the exam period. You can take a stress-relieving ball to let-go of the negative feelings or choose a bar of chocolate for recharging your energy. Drawing Zentangles may also be a good way to stay focused and be calm. Leisure readings on blissfulness are ready as well.

Take a break and refresh your mind in the relaxing vibe in the Library.

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Expedition of Library Student Ambassadors

Library Events
(Issue 176/December 2021)

Since the beginning of this semester, our energetic Library Student Ambassadors have been working at full speed!

It was great to have the team try out different work types including creating content for social media, providing feedback on user experience for SearchPlus, assisting in workshops and counter services.

We look forward to the sharing of their fruitful experiences very soon. Add oil!

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Librarian in Class

User Education
(Issue 175/November 2021)

The Learning Support Librarians collaborate with faculty members from the Department of Social Science in organizing workshops on information skills with tailor-made content for GEN1000. Various useful resources and information search techniques are demonstrated for all Year-1 students in over 40 sessions including lectures and tutorials.

Librarian in Class this semester is going to come to an end but the collaboration opportunities with academic units continue throughout the year. Faculties are most welcome to email us or call 3963-5302 for an initial discussion.

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The Opening of Exploring Mixed Media Art

Library Events
(Issue 175/November 2021)

The Department of Art and Design presented Exploring Mixed Media Art at the Library. The opening of the Exhibition was held on 19 November. Dr. Rochelle Yang from the Department introduced the Exhibition and art pieces by students of AD1003 Technology I: Pre-digital. Students are excited to have a chance to showcase their handicraft in this meaningful event. Their masterpieces are not bound by the reliance of digital format in the technological era. Instead, diverse artform, nature, texture and media are featured in their 3-dimensional innovation.

It is interesting to know the concepts behind the students’ collage creation ranging from painting to sculpture. The Exhibition is on view through 8 December 2021.

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Library Reading Club

Library Events
(Issue 175/November 2021)

All three sessions of the Library Reading Club A New Account of the Tales of the World 《世說新語》 has concluded successfully. Students enjoyed reading the book and had interesting discussions with faculties from the Department of Chinese. Thank you for participating in this joyful event.

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