Emerald Open Access Publishing Seminar

User Education
(Issue 123/March 2019)

The second seminar of the month will introduce to you the trend of open access. You will be able to find out the impact of open access on teaching and learning in the digital era.

Speaker of the Seminar is Ms Julie Lin. She is from the academic engagement and education training section of Emerald. She will demonstrate how the new Emerald open access publishing platform supports the publication process.

 

Both students and staff may sign up for the seminar here!

 

Date: 28 March 2019 (Thursday)

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: E-Learning Classroom (A114), 1/F Library

Chronicle Productivity Guides

Library Collections
(Issue 122/February 2019)

The role of higher education is shifting in today’s world which brings a particular resonance to academe. A vital source for inspiring academic success becomes essential that a 4-volume set of ‘The Chronicle Productivity Guides’ is acquired. This volume set touches on four main aspects:

• Writing & Publishing

• Service & Collegiality

• Research

• Teaching & Presenting

Let’s learn new skills and overcome obstacles in writing, publishing, teaching and researching. Don’t wait or you may miss something important.

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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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