Library Book Fair 2016

Library Events
(March 2016/Issue 63)

 

The Library will hold a Book Fair with HK Reader (序言書室) in this month. From literature to current affairs, the Book Fair will bring you Chinese titles with 20% off and English titles with 10% off. Don’t miss the chance to pick your favorite titles from the Book Fair.

Date: 16 – 18 March 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: G/F, S H Ho Academic Building (Block A)

In addition, a thematic talk will be given by the exhibitor: HK Reader

Theme: 書店的浪漫與真實
Date: 16 March 2016
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Venue: Exhibition Area, G/F of the Library
Speaker: 李達寧 (The Founder of HK Reader)
Co-operation: HSMC Libray    │   The Department of Social Science

Oxford Reference: Answers with Authority

E-Resources
(March 2016/Issue 63)

 

Oxford Reference Online brings together 2 million concise definitions and in-depth, specialist encyclopedia entries on a wide range of subjects. The collection has 180+ academic subject and language dictionaries providing carefully vetted, trusted content. It also contains some Oxford’s awarding-winning encyclopedias and companions. Oxford Reference is best for both fact-checking and deeper research. Visit here to see what is available for you.

Taylor & Francis e-Journals

E-Resources
(February 2016/Issue 62)

 

Library currently has subscriptions to two major e-journal collections with Taylor & Francis, namely, Business, Management & Economics and Media, Cultural & Communication Studies. The two collections deliver online access over 170 cutting-edge journals with complete archives. There are 60 high-impact journals among them. If you are looking for a specific journal title, E-Journal A-Z List is the best place to start. Don’t forget to check out the #ReadMyResearch at Taylor & Francis homepage for free access to a selection of popular articles based on Almetric scores.

Librarian’s Choice: In the line of fire: how to handle tough questions – when it counts

Library Collections
(February 2016/Issue 62)

 

Legislative Council By-election (New Territories East Geographical Constituency) is a hot topic in the city. Candidates have to stand in front of audiences to answer tough questions from their opponents in debates and from the media in interviews. Do you satisfy their performance?
To prepare for the moment, reading In the line of fire: how to handle tough questions – when it counts to help you master the art of answering tough questions. Many case studies from business, politics, media and beyond were used to teach you how to learn require assurance. The author, Weissman, forewarned that all the techniques you are about to learn require a truthful answer as your foundation, otherwise all techniques will be for naught.
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