Library Book Fair 2014

Library Events
(October 2014/Issue 35)
Do you love to read? The Library will be holding a Book Fair to foster a reading culture in the College community. It will be a good opportunity for book-loving students and staffs to find interesting books on campus. Do come and experience the joy of reading.
Date          : 22 – 24 October 2014 (Wed to Fri)
Time          : 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue       : G/F, Block A (near Main Entrance)
Bookstore: Cite Bookshop (城邦書店)
Up to 20% discount is offered on selected items.

Upcoming Library Information Skills Workshops (Reminder)

User Education
(October 2014/Issue 35)
Please don’t miss your chance to register for the Library Information Skills Workshops when seats are available.
Venue: E-Learning Classroom (A114)
Hands-on practice is available
ECA hours counted
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.
16 Oct (Thu) 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 your bibliography list in different citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard Style, etc.) and insert them in your assignment in minutes.
22 Oct (Wed) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

Launch the Library News and Archive

Facilities and Services
(September 2014/Issue 34)
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Library News page, which holds current Library news as well as archived issues since Nov 2012 in a user friendly interface. You can stay tuned with the Library News to find out about the new services, facilities, resources and upcoming events.
Please access the Library News from the Library Homepage

Enjoy the Convenience and Flexibility of E-books

E-Resources
(September 2014/Issue 34)
Are you aware that the Library has a fast growing ebook collection? The dynamic ebook collection provides access to books in a wide range of subjects. EBSCOhost eBook Collection is one of the largest among them which has around 130,000 books available. EBSCOhost ebooks allow you to print, view online, and download to your computer or mobile devices.
Let’s give ebook a try today! Click HERE to explore the full list of E-Books Databases.
Important Note:
Please click “Download / Print” icon to read the information on downloading and printing of ebook content.

Library Information Skills Workshops in October (Semester 1, 2014-15)

User Education
(September 2014/Issue 34)
Venue: E-Learning Classroom (A114)
Hands-on practice is available
ECA hours counted
Explore the Library Resources for Your Assignment
To provide tips on how to search the Library resources more effectively when doing research for assignments.
6 Oct (Mon) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Finding Full-text Journal Articles
Learn SearchPlus and other databases like EBSCOhost and Emerald to locate full-text articles and other e-resources.
8 Oct (Wed) 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.
16 Oct (Thu) 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 your bibliography list in different citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard Style, etc.) and insert them in your assignment in minutes.
22 Oct (Wed) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

Last Call for Library Orientation Workshop

User Education
(September 2014/Issue 33)

Most of time slots are already full! Please don’t miss your last chance to register for the Library Orientation Workshop.

Date & Time:
11 Sept 2014 (Wed) 12:00noon – 12:45pm Full
12 Sept 2014 (Fri) 1:30pm – 2:15pm Full
15 Sept 2014 (Mon) 3:00pm – 3:45 pm Full
16 Sept 2014 (Tue) 3:00pm – 3:45 pm
17 Sept 2014 (Wed) 3:00pm – 3:45 pm Limited seats remained

Following the workshop, there will be a demonstration of the Self-Charging Kiosk and a Library Tour. (15 mins)

Venue:Library E-Learning Classroom (A114, 1/F)

You can earn ECA Hours and get souvenirs.

Seats are limited. Please click HERE for registration.