BookCrossing@HSUHK – Read It. Like It. Pass It On.

(Issue 148/June 2020)

BookCrossing is a way to share your pre-loved books with someone else. You may donate a book that you have read so that someone can share what you have enjoyed. Meanwhile, you can pick up copies from the BookCrossing points on campus and be the new host of the books.

Start the summer by reading a good book. Check out the BookCrossing points near you now!

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Learn Essential Information Skills Online and Earn iGPS Units

(Issue 147/May 2020)

LIB101 Information Skills is a brand new programme created to help students acquire information skills online.

Join this programme and master the essential information skills to learn and work smart:

  • Discover quality resources
  • Evaluate information effectively
  • Get citations quickly
  • Avoid plagiarism

 

Upon completion of this programme, students can also earn an iGPS unit or ECA hour. Click here for details.

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Late Night Study @ Library for Final Exam

(Issue 147/May 2020)

The Library supports you as always. Opening hours of the G/F of the Library are now extended to 12:00 midnight (Monday to Saturday) during the Final Exam period (till 22 May 2020). In order to create a good environment for your study, all students are required to comply with the guidelines on using this service.

Come to grab an Apple to get an “A” and a Pear to get a “Pass” when you visit the Library.

Good luck with your examination!

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Updated Arrangement for Overdue Fines

(Issue 147/May 2020)

In view of the stabilizing COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong, the Library has resumed normal opening hours from 11 May 2020. We are happy to see you back to campus!

We understand difficulties may be encountered in this challenging period, the overdue fines for borrowed items incurred from 29 January to 30 May 2020 will be waived. For relevant procedure details, please click here.

Student Helpers Wanted

(Issue 147/May 2020)

We are looking for student helpers to join the Library in this summer (June to August). If you want to work in an amicable environment and gain work experience and skills, send the application form and CV right away to library@hsu.edu.hk or contact library staff at the Service Counter of G/F for full details.

Job Descriptions:

  • Assist in processing library materials for display and preservation;
  • Assist in stack management, i.e. shelf-reading and book shelving;
  • Provide support for office work, public services, and library-wide events and activities;
  • Provide support for the library summer projects.

 

Act now to submit your APPLICATION FORM.

Strategies for Your Publication Success

(Issue 146/April 2020)

Publishing in a scholarly journal is an effective way to enhance your research visibility as well as research impact. If you are interested in publishing your works, please come to join the workshop co-organized by the Library and Emerald Publishing. The following topics will be covered:

  • Selecting the right journal
  • The publishing process
  • Surviving peer review
  • Publication ethics
  • Open Access

 

Date: 24 Apr 2020 (Fri)

Time: 3 – 4 pm

Channel: Microsoft Teams

Speaker: Ms Julie Lin, Publisher of Emerald Publishing

 

Staff and students are welcome. Register now! iGPS unit / ECA hour(s) are counted.

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