Shaping Our Future @HSUHK Library

(Issue 168/July 2021)

Have your say in our development path. Every small step counts in finishing a long route. The Library is preparing a strategic plan for next year’s services. Tell us what you think and share your ideas with us to better shape our future via the Suggestion Form.

《天地有大美: 蔣勳和你談生活美學》@ Library Summer Reading Club

(Issue 167/June 2021)

Have you been seeking a slow pace of life? Try imagining your life as a museum tour or gallery visit, and you will see the aesthetic side of it.

By joining the two reading sessions of the book《天地有大美: 蔣勳和你談生活美學》this summer, you may be inspired to discover the hidden beauty in your life from diet, clothing, housing, and traveling. Details are as follows:

  • Date: 25 June 2021 (Fri) and 9 July 2021 (Fri)
  • Time: 12:30 – 1:15 pm
  • Venue: Space for All@HSUHK Library
  • Target Audience: all staff

Every participant will receive a welcome pack with a copy of the book. A brown bag lunch will be arranged at Crema as well. Seats are limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Inspiring Women Writers in Hong Kong

(Issue 167/June 2021)

Literary works of five renowned local women writers (小思、亦舒、李碧華、胡燕青和張小嫻) are being featured at the Good Read Corner until the end of June under the theme of ‘Introduction of Women Writers in Hong Kong’.

The selected titles, in the form of prose or fiction, depict Hong Kong culture of different generations. Through the writers’ expressive writings, you may find inspirations from the stories within their works. Come pick a good read to start your self-discovery journey now.

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Lucky Charms Created at the Omamori DIY Workshop

(Issue 167/June 2021)

Beautiful pouches were made by students at the Omamori DIY Workshop held in the Library!

The pouches are a type of Japanese amulet that protect their owners from bad luck and evil spirits. It was a wonderful workshop for participants to share a unique cultural experience of artifact creation.

Organized by the Japanese Culture Society and the Art Society, the Workshop was held at the DIY Corner of the Library on 24 May 2021. If you also want to co-organize any activities with the Library, please feel free to contact us at library@hsu.edu.hk.

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Databases on Trial

(Issue 167/June 2021)

To support your academic needs, the Library has selected a number of potentially useful resources via different vendors. Four databases are available for trial until the end of July:

  • Databases
  • 1. Handbook of Translation Studies Online (via John Benjamins)
  • 2. 中國上市公司環境研究數據庫 (via CSMAR)
  • eBooks
  • 3. Elgaronline (subject areas: business, management, economics, law, political science, sociology and education, etc.)
  • 4. SpringerLink (subject areas: business, management, economics, finance, computer science, mathematics and statistics, etc.)

Try out the databases now. We value your feedback.

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Analytical Drawing and Presentation
An Exhibition of Students’ Work from AD1101

(Issue 166/May 2021)

Students from the course AD1101 offered by the Department of Art and Design are excited to showcase their coursework masterpieces in this end-of-term student work Exhibition.

Under the guidance of Mr Chan Kei Him, students have used different media and tools to create a wide diversity of art makings, such as drawings, watercolor and poster colour paintings, printmaking, paper reliefs and more.

Please come visit the Exhibition and appreciate the students’ craftsmanship!

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