Librarian’s Choice – The Myth of Sisyphus 《薛西弗斯的神話》

Library Collections
(February 2017/Issue 82)
Studying day by day and getting lost for the future? A book called Le Mythe de Sisyphe (The Myth of Sisyphus) 《薛西弗斯的神話》written by Albert Camus (卡繆) may help you find a way out.

 

You may find that there are so many possibilities in the world and you are so weak to face them. Camus called this situation “the absurd” (荒謬感), which means there is a conflict between what we need from the world and what we get from the world. But the question is, what can we do under the absurd? Camus explained in a very detailed and logical way. He also quoted a Greek Mythology: The Myth of Sisyphus. At the end of the book, Camus said, “We have to imagine that Sisyphus is in happiness.”

 

Wanna know what to do to face the absurd? What happened to Sisyphus? Why is Sisyphus happy? Click HERE to find out the details of the book and read it.

 

 

Unlock Your Study through Library Databases

Library Events
(February 2017/Issue 81)
Ever wanted to master the skills of searching resources, but not quite sure how? Chance is coming now. The Library will organise Database Weeks from 20 February to 3 March in the campus. A booth will be set up along with the exhibition. Librarians will be here from 2pm to 3pm introducing different databases related to your subject which would benefit to your study. Details are as below:
Date Venue
20 – 24 Feb G/F, the Library
27 Feb – 3 Mar 1/F, Lee Quo Wei Academic Building (Block D)
In addition, the Library prepares a Database Quiz which you can put your skills to the test. Get your name into the lucky draw by answering five questions correctly, and you may win the grand prize of $500 book coupon or other appealing prizes. Come to our booth, get the attractive souvenir pack and experience the exciting challenge!

Library Information Skills Workshops in February and March (Semester 2, AY16-17)

User Education
(February 2017/Issue 81)
You will no longer struggled on locating library resources! The Library offers different workshops, ranging from finding subject resources to learning citation tools for doing citation faster. Come and join the workshop!

 

Venue: E-Learning Classroom

 

ECA Hours counted

 

 

Students who have attended three workshops in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row will be awarded a BOOK COUPON. Register and join the Library Workshops now!

Nobel Laureates 2016

E-Resources
(February 2017/Issue 81)
Who are the prize winners in Economic Sciences and Literature? The answer is HERE.

 

The Nobel Prize has a global significance as the best-known and most prestigious recognition of achievements in literature, science, and the struggle for peace.

 

Through our Library webpage SearchPlus type in “Nobel laureates” or “Nobel Prize winners” over 17,000 results including books, articles, reviews and newspaper articles can be found.

 

You can also log in your Cambridge Core account to enjoy free contents by Nobel laureates 2016 before 28 Feb 2017. If you don’t have a Cambridge Core account, please click HERE to sign up now!

The Monopolists (貪婪遊戲) @ Library Reading Club

Library Events
(January 2017/Issue 80)
Do you want to know what’s going on behind the society? Library Reading Club will let you know. The Club collaborates with Dr Rami Chan from Social Science Department to reveal the truth behind Monopoly. Come and click HERE to join the Reading club!
Group B Meeting 1 Meeting 2
Date 20 February 2017 (Mon) 6 March 2017 (Mon)
Time 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue Special Collections Room, the Library (G/F)
Facilitator Dr Rami Chan, Department of Social Science

 

Group C Meeting 1 Meeting 2
Date 28 February 2017 (Tue) 14 March 2017 (Tue)
Time 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue Special Collections Room, the Library (G/F)
Facilitator Dr Rami Chan, Department of Social Science