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!

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

User Education
(January 2015/Issue 41)
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
Explore the Library Resources for Your Assignment
Provide basic and essential information on how to search library resources more effectively for your assignment. This regular workshop runs on every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
29 Jan (Thu) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 12 Mar (Thu) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
12 Feb (Thu) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 26 Mar (Thu) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
26 Feb (Thu) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 9 Apr (Thu) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  23 Apr (Thu) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Tips on Finding Full-text Journal Articles on Business
Learn SearchPlus and other databases like Academic Search Premier and Emerald to locate full-text articles and other useful business e-resources.
3 Feb (Tue) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Finding News and Company Information
Learn how to search news, company profiles, analyst reports and SWOT of companies using Factiva, Passport, LexisNexis Academic, Business Sources Complete (EBSCOhost), etc.
9 Feb (Mon) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Using RefWorks – Your Referencing Buddy
Learn how to use RefWorks to create and build your bibliography or reference list in different citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard Style, etc.) and insert them in your assignment in minutes.
16 Feb (Mon) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

 

A Good Start for Second Semester: Library Document Delivery Service (DDS)

Facilities and Services
(January 2015/Issue 41)
To have a good start for second semester, Library is pleased to announce launching of Document Delivery Service (DDS) effective from February 2015.


The service will obtain materials not available at the HSMC Library from local document services suppliers to support the research needs of academic departments.


DDS will be on a pilot run until end of August 2015. Please visit the Document Delivery Service via Library website or click HERE for more details of the service.


For further enquiries, please contact 3963-5314 or Email: libdds@hsmc.edu.hk

Subject Guides – Your Study Aid

User Education
(January 2015/Issue 41)
Prepared by librarians to help you find library resources, the Subject Guides provide a starting point for study and research on your subject. It brings together all the key resources for specific disciplines, including articles, databases, reference works, books and more.
Click to visit the Subject Guides. Please stay tuned for more subject guides.

Textbook Fair (Semester 2, AY 14-15)

Library Events
(January 2015/Issue 40)
The 2nd Semester Textbook Fair will be held between 28-30 January 2015. A list of textbooks will be available for sale at discounted price. For a full list of available textbooks, please click HERE.
Details:
Period : 28 – 30 Jan 2015 (Wed to Fri)
Venue : G/F, S H Ho Academic Building (Outside the Library)
Time : 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.