Winners of the Database Weeks Quiz

Library Events
(March 2017/Issue 83)
The Library organised Database Weeks Exhibition and Quiz in the last two weeks, and it ended successfully.

 

Please give a big hand to our Database Weeks quiz winner SING Chun Kwan, first runner-up SETO Tin Chun, and second runner up LEE Ming Kai. Congratulations to them!

 

All winners will be notified via email to collect the prize in person. Thank you everyone who supported the event.

 

Database on Free Trial

E-Resources
(February 2017/Issue 82)
To support English learning, the Library has currently set up a trial on the following database: Cambridge Companions Online.

Cambridge Companions Online are collections of topics in Literature, Philosophy, Religion, History, Music and Culture with scholarly overviews on the main authors, artists, philosophers and composers.

The database includes three sub-collections. Among them, the Cambridge Companions in “Literature & Classics” sub-collection is particularly relevant to your English studies.

Click HERE for more details and start your search.

Exciting Discussion @ Library Reading Club

Library Events
(February 2017/Issue 82)
The Library Reading Club has just finished three sessions on The Alchemist 《牧羊少年奇幻之旅》and The Monopolists 《貪婪遊戲：隱藏在大富翁背後的壟斷、陰謀、謊言與真相》with interesting discussions. Thank you for all your participation in the joyful gathering!

 

Besides, participants of the Reading Club are welcome to submit a book report or reflection to gain the book coupon. The best writer will win book coupons of $200.

 

If you are interested in joining the Club, you can read HERE for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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!