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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Essentials for Dissertation Writing

(Issue 146/April 2020)

Writing a dissertation seems challenging. It is actually easier than you imagined if you have done it systematically. We have prepared books on dissertation writing and a checklist to guide you through the dissertation writing process. Please click here for details.

Furthermore, the Library has many resources to facilitate your dissertation writing. For instance, you can find reliable and relevant e-resources in subject databases, and use RefWorks to manage your references effectively.

Making good use of the Library resources will help you to build confidence in dissertation writing. Try it out now!

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Research on Fake News

(Issue 146/April 2020)

Misinformation abounds in the time of information explosion. Can you spot it?

Taylor & Francis Online, an international database subscribed by the Library, has created a guide to help you to research on the topic of fake news. The recommended peer-reviewed journals and eBooks are now free for you to access until 30 June 2020.

Sterilizer for Keeping Books Germ-Free

(Issue 145/April 2020)

To get rid of the health threats in a borrowed book, the Library makes effort to keep the books clean before circulating.

Recently, we have purchased a UV book sterilizer that can effectively kill various types of germs. It takes only a few seconds to sterilize up to 6 books at a time. During this challenging time, all returned books will be sanitized in order to ensure they are technically cleaned for our library users.

Let’s relieve the worry of germs and feel the comfort of reading again.

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Free E-Resources in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

(Issue 145/April 2020)

In response to COVID-19 pandemic, the following publishers and vendors are now offering FREE access to some of their online resources for a limited period:


Database Highlights of free resources
EBSCO Harvard Business Review eBooks
Elsevier Health and medical research on COVID-19 pandemic
Emerald Publishing Research resources related to Coronavirus
JSTOR Unlicensed journals and eBooks
Oxford University Press Epigeum’s online courses include Teaching Online, Blended Learning, and University Teaching
Project MUSE Resources of university presses, e.g. eBooks of Hong Kong University Press, HKU
ProQuest Unlimited access to Ebook Central holdings
Taylor & Francis Articles and book chapters about COVID-19 Pandemic

Note: The free access is subject to change by publishers and vendors.

In addition to these free contents, you can always access our subscribed e-resources through Databases A-Z from the Library website.