A New Subject Guide is Ready – Art and Design

(Issue 159/January 2021)

Interested in Art and Design but not sure where to begin? The one-stop shop online platform is now available for use!

To support information needs of the Art and Design programme, the Library has created a new Subject Guide. The Guide covers a wide range of library resources and connections to professions in the industry. With easily followed navigation steps, you can explore the world of art and unlock your creativity.

Make good use of the Guide for your assignment success.

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Tuesday RefWorks Workshop

(Issue 159/January 2021)

Citation management will no longer be a time-consuming task!

Participate in a Tuesday RefWorks workshop to learn how to export references from SearchPlus and databases, store and organize references, and insert citations in text and essays for your assignment needs.

Register now, to join the Tuesday RefWorks Workshop online.

iGPS unit / ECA hour will be offered.

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At Ease 怡然

(Issue 158/January 2021)

An Exhibition of Sketches and Watercolor by artist Chan Kei Him

Featuring pieces of beautiful sketches and watercolor paintings, the Exhibition brings to its visitors a collection of art works with a variety of themes by artist Chan Kei Him.

Mr Chan has joined the Department of Art and Design recently and will teach the course AD1101 Analytical Drawing and Presentation in the new semester.

  • Venue: G/F, S H Ho Academic Building (Block A), HSUHK Library
  • Date: 11 Jan – 5 Feb 2021
  • For opening hours, please refer to the Library webpage.

Welcome you all for the Exhibition.

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Simple Ways to Maintain Professional Connections

(Issue 158/January 2021)

Stay Connected has just been launched in the Subject Guides!

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As part of the Subject Guides, it is a virtual platform where learners can keep abreast of new developments in various subject areas including: to discover recently acquired subject-related materials in the Library, gain insights from professional groups, and immerse in different types of virtual activities.

Simply check the insert image tab under each Subject Guide to reach out to communities and networks worldwide.

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Information Skills Workshops

(Issue 158/January 2021)

Want to make use of various information tools effectively for your study and research work?

The Library has prepared a series of online workshops to help you explore resources available in the Library and beyond – finding scholarly journals, accessing e-books and making use of statistical resources. You can also learn how to develop search strategies, manage citations and many more.

Check out details and register here. We look forward to your participation.

iGPS unit(s) / ECA hour(s) will be offered.

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Textbook Discounts Days (18 Jan – 5 Feb 2021)

(Issue 158/January 2021)

The second semester is approaching, here is a chance for you to purchase textbooks at discounted prices.

During the period 18 January – 5 February 2021, students of HSUHK will be able to enjoy a 5%-to-15% off from original price upon purchase of the listed items at the Academic & Professional (A&P) Book Centre.

For a full list of available textbooks and other details, please click here.

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《聊齋志異選譯》@ Library Reading Club

(Issue 158/January 2021)

《聊齋志異》has been widely circulated for years and well received by readers of many years. To enable this classic to reach out to an even wider reader base, authors of the book《聊齋志異選譯》bring new interpretations to selected pieces of popular stories from this classic Chinese novel by providing annotations and useful explanatory notes to readers.

Want to find out more? Register to join the Reading Club sessions now and get a free copy of the book. First come, first served.

  • Date: 1st session: 4 Feb 2021 (Thu), 2nd – 3rd session: to be confirmed
  • Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
  • Channel: Microsoft Teams
  • Facilitator: Dr Fung Wai Sum Cathy & Dr Lam Wing Kin, Department of Chinese
  • 1 iGPS unit / 1.5 ECA hours will be offered for each session.
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