Library Information Skills Workshops in March (Semester 2, AY 14-15)

User Education
(February 2015/Issue 43)
Venue: E-Learning Classroom (A114)
Hands-on practice is available
ECA hours counted
Attend a library workshop and have a chance to win a book coupon of $100
Date Time Topic Register
4 Mar (Wed) 3:00 – 4:00 pm Tips on Finding Full-text Journal Articles Click HERE
12 Mar (Thu) 3:00 – 4:00 pm Explore the Library Resources for Your Assignment Click HERE
13 Mar (Fri) 3:00 – 4:00 pm Finding News and Company Information Click HERE
18 Mar (Wed) 3:00 – 4:00 pm Using RefWorks – Your Referencing Buddy Click HERE
26 Mar (Thu) 3:00 – 4:00 pm Explore the Library Resources for Your Assignment Click HERE

Factiva – A Premier Business Resource

E-Resources
(February 2015/Issue 43)
Factiva, provided by Dow Jones, has a broad collection of sources from 200 countries in 26 languages, including business magazines, trade journals, newspapers, newswires, media programs, blogs, podcasts and company stock reports. Information, such as current stock quote, financial data, and competitors, on both public and private companies is available.


The Library has set up the Group Pages under News Pages menu as a newsstand for selected newspapers such as the Asia Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, 明報, 信報, 星島日報 and 香港經濟日報. This is a quick way to browse current issues across newspapers.

Borrowing Services beyond HSMC Library for Academic Staff: HKUST Library Card Service

Facilities and Services
(February 2015/Issue 42)
In addition to borrowing materials from HSMC Library, academic staff is able to check out books from HKUST Library using the HKUST Borrower’s Card available from Library. Eligible users can visit Library Services Desk on G/F to borrow the card by presenting valid HSMC staff card.
For details of the service please click HERE or contact 3963-5310.

New Encyclopedias Arrived!

E-Resources
(February 2015/Issue 42)
Need some ideas to start a project? Want to get general background information on a subject? Or just want to verify a fact? An encyclopedia is a good source to start with.


Encyclopedias in various subjects are now available in Gale Virtual Reference Library. You will learn more about popular culture, world writers, world cultures, world literature, energy, modern Asia, and impact of science, etc. The best part is you can read them on your phone, tablet or laptop. Let’s get reading and explore the world at your fingertips.

Learn and Teach Virtually with Multimedia Content and Innovative Technology

E-Resources
(February 2015/Issue 42)
The Library has subscribed to a new resource Alexander Street Press – Business & Economics. This online resource combines video, audio and text with cutting-edge online tools to provide extensive and quality business content. The cross-searchable interface for 4 collections, namely Business E-Books Online, Business Education in Video, Human Resource Management Online and International Business Online, is powerful yet easy to use.


This updated interface offers users exciting new features such as synchronous transcript, semantic facet browsing, playlist-building functionality, clip creation, mobile sharing, multi-language user interface, as well as the ability to export citations in various formats. Making a clip has never been easier. It is just a few clicks. Translation options for transcripts, bibliographic details are available every page. Videos can be embedded in LMS like Moodle. “Send to mobile” function allows you to share a video with anyone!


Give it a try HERE! Come to the Reference Desk and ask a librarian if you want to know more about the features.

“Exchange Exhibition” Presented by Returning Students

Library Events
(January 2015/Issue 41)
Exhibition Period: 3 Feb to 27 Feb 2015
Venue: Library Exhibition Area, G/F, S H Ho Academic Building (Block A)
With support from the Student Affairs Office, an exhibition by students returned from exchange programs will share their experiences with all HSMC staff and students. The returning students will display their exchange journeys from the following institutions:
Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, China
Inha University, South Korea
Pukyong National University, South Korea
SolBridge International School of Business, South Korea
Lipscomb University, USA
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy their overseas experiences!