Library Recommendation Week

(Issue 161/February 2021)

Need more books for your study?

If you find our Library collection doesn’t have what you need, don’t worry. You are most welcome to submit your request during the Library Recommendation Week (8-12 March 2021).

We care about your recommendation. The more books you suggest, the more extensive our collection will be!

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Referencing Made Easy

(Issue 161/February 2021)

Getting familiar with the citation formats will help you do your assignments efficiently. The newly revamped Referencing and Citation Guide contains essential instructions with examples on using different citation formats, such as APA, MLA and Chicago Manual of Style.

Want to be a better academic writer to avoid plagiarism? There is also a section on this guide that gives you some tips on managing the issue.

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Bring Your Search Result to Go

(Issue 161/February 2021)

SearchPlus is always the best gateway to a great variety of Library resources. Its newly launched QR code feature gives you quick access to bibliographical records of Library materials without copying a long hyperlink. Simply generate a QR code and scan it to take the on-the-go search results with you along.

Have a taste of high technology and be a smart learner.

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Celebration of the Year of the Ox

(Issue 160/February 2021)

Happy Lunar New Year of the Ox!

The Library was flooded with couplets with lucky blessings in the past two days.

Couplet writing is a one of the traditional ways for welcoming Lunar New Year. People inherited many different types of traditions and customs for thousands of years. Experience the Chinese culture and feel the vibes of the Lunar New Year.

The Lunar New Year Exhibition will be held until 26 Feb 2021 in the Library. We look forward to seeing you!

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Enjoy the Holiday Break with Some Good Reads

(Issue 160/February 2021)

A holiday is here, and so are some good reads. Chock-full of great health, dieting and fitness reads would let you dive into the long weekend. No matter if you want to have inspiration on living styles, information on health and self-management, or just to read recent bestsellers, these books have you covered.

Feed your soul with spiritual food and find the joy of reading. Check out more e-books from the Library via iRead and EBSCOhost.

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A Warm Welcome to Library Student Ambassadors

(Issue 160/February 2021)

Millions of thanks for your enthusiastic support to Library Student Ambassador Programme!

Over 60 students’ applications were received by this new pilot programme. Outstanding students from 5 Schools of the University were selected as our pioneer Library Student Ambassadors after interviews. Welcome them on board.

The first briefing session for the Programme has completed. More skills for information management and work attachment for library services will be arranged for the passionate Ambassadors. You can meet them very soon in library events and outreach services.

For all the students have sent their applications, we treasure your support. Please stay tuned with further updates from the Library.

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Acquire Essential Information Skills and Win Book Coupons

(Issue 160/February 2021)

Want to develop better information search skills for your projects? LIB101 Information Skills, an online learning programme created by the Library is here for you to search smart and discover quick search tips. It also equips you with essential information skills for your assignments.

If you are the first 10 students to score 80 or above in LIB101 by 31 March 2021, you will have a chance to win book coupons.

Don’t wait, enroll today to bring your information skills to the next level!

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