Database on Trial: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies

E-Resources
(Issue 122/February 2019)

The Library is recently reviewing a new database Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies, which is an Oxford-certified database that aims to gather authors, scholars and students into a big community. It offers long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars. It covers both foundational and cutting-edge topics in International Studies and Politics.

 

We would like to hear your feedback in order to further evaluate the learning and teaching support it could bring to the University. Please send your feedback via Online Form before 11 March 2019.

Talent Wanted for “Between the Lines”

Library Events
(Issue 122/February 2019)

“ What Lies between the lines

   Rhythms and syllables

   A blackboard in solitude

   At your disposal “

 

“Between the Lines” is a working group formed by HSUHK students, teachers and librarians, which aims to develop a wholesome culture of reading and writing on our campus. Come to join us now! You can reach us via our Facebook and Instagram, or simply contact library staff at the service counter on the G/F of the Library for details.

Recap on Award Ceremony of Chinese Calligraphy Competition(毛筆書法比賽頒獎典禮)

Library Events
(Issue 122/February 2019)

Organized by the Department of Chinese and the Library, the Award Ceremony of Chinese Calligraphy Competition was successfully held on 26 February 2019. We were honored to invite Prof Simon Ho and Prof. Alex Cheung as the award presenters. They were delighted to see many students and staff showing their talent and creativity on the Chinese New Year couplets. Surrounded by applause, the Ceremony came to an end with full of joy and happiness. Once again, congratulation to all awardees!

 

The Exhibition on 【博雅．恒大】毛筆書法比賽頒獎典禮 will be held until March 1 (Fri).

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New Books from the Chronicle of Higher Education

Library Collections
(Issue 121/February 2019)

Today we are witnessing a shifting paradigm of higher education. The Library acquired an insightful collection from the Chronicle of Higher Education to prepare the need for perspective, knowledge and wisdom about this shifting academe. These new additions cover different aspects of colleges and universities, presenting with case studies, research results and visualized statistics.

Title

Call no.

Fixing the college fundraising crunch

LB2336.F57 2018

Reforming gen ed: strategies for success on your campus

LC985.M36 2018

The future of learning: how colleges can transform
the educational experience

LB2395.7.M43 2018

The new generation of students: how colleges can recruit, teach,
and serve Gen Z

LB2395.7.S444 2018

The tuition pricing crisis: how college leaders are responding
and preparing for the future

LB2341.P973 2017
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Reading Club in March: 《思香‧世代》

Library Events
(Issue 121/February 2019)

Look how fast Hong Kong is changing, how time flies. A new group of Library Reading Club is coming in March. Facilitated by Ms Catherine Chan from Department of Chinese, we will follow the footsteps of Xiaosi(小思) in 《思香‧世代》to relive the human landscape of Hong Kong in the 1960s and 70s. Xiaosi is a contemporary Hong Kong essayist, educator, and scholar. She also has been an eminent researcher of Hong Kong literature for decades.

 

Come and join the Library Reading Club in March, a penny for your thoughts. Sign up now and get a free copy of the book. First come, first served. For details please click HERE.

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Exhibition on 【博雅．恒大】毛筆揮春創作比賽得獎作品展

Library Events
(Issue 121/February 2019)

Chinese New Year couplets are the most common and important custom when celebrating Chinese New Year. With black characters written on red coloured strips, it expresses people’s delight in the festival and wishes for the coming new year.

 

【博雅．恒大】毛筆揮春創作比賽 was held by Department of Chinese. It aims to engage our University communities to celebrate Chinese New Year together. The competition came to an end with full of joy and happiness. The Library will collaborate with Department of Chinese to showcase the best and the most creative Chinese New Year couplets from our students and staff.

 

The exhibition will be held at the G/F of Library from February 18 – March 1. Don’t miss it!

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Library is on the Air!

Facilities and Services
(Issue 121/February 2019)

Do you know Library is always connected with you on Instagram? We are promoting our informative workshops, interesting exhibitions and fascinating new books to you. We are also sharing our happiness, humor, motivation and nostalgia with you. Follow Library on Instagram @hsuhklib. Interact with us by commenting, liking and tagging.

 

You can also chat with our friendly Librarian if you need a quick help in using the Library services. Send an instant message to Live-chat-a-librarian (LIBRARY@HSU.EDU.HK) through Google Hangouts with any devices connected to your HSU email account from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday to Friday (except public holidays). Let’s chat!

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