Databases on Trails – Try them out (April 2014)

E-Resources
(Apr 2014/Issue 27)

The Library has arranged trial on the following databases for you to try them out.
Factiva

Factiva is a business reference resource that provides access to a wide range of information, such as newspapers, newswires, industry publications and company reports, in 22 languages from 159 countries. The trial will run until 10 May 2014.

 

Click HERE to access the trial and then click “Factiva.com” on the page.

 

Handbook of Pragmatics Online

It is an online handbook providing up-to-date information on research in the field of linguistic pragmatics, conceived as the interdisciplinary (cognitive, social, and cultural) science of natural language use. Topical articles, such as anaphora, bilingualism, codeswitching, cohesion, discourse markers, implicitness, mass media, negation, social institutions, terms of address, and brief biographies of eminent scholars are also included.

 

Click HERE to access the trial which will run until 31 July 2014.

Tips for Your Assignments

Others
(Apr 2014/Issue 27)
  • Kick start your research with SearchPlus to find a wide range of resources on a topic
  • Take advantage of the library materials such as print books, e-books, e-journals and databases
  • Cite the sources of your assignments with the referencing tool – RefWorks
  • Access e-resources from Home by setting VPN on your own computers. Read the VPN Guide to set up a connection
  • Ask a Librarian for help with your research enquiries

24 Hours Opening (25 April – 23 May 2014)

Facilities and Services
(Apr 2014/Issue 27)

To facilitate students’ study and preparation for examination, the Library operates the 24 Hours Study Area to provide 24/7 access (i.e. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) on the G/F of the Library during the following period:

25 Apr 2014 (Fri, 7:00 pm) – 23 May 2014 (Fri, 7:30 am)

Please CLICK for information on opening hours and how to access the Area.

To ensure safety, the Area is safeguarded by a Security Guard. You are required to have valid HSMC student/staff ID cards in order to access to the Area. Please tab your card against the card reader next to the side door (G/F of the Library) to enter the area.

Library Information Skills Workshops in April (Semester 2, 2013 – 14)

User Education
(Apr 2014/Issue 26)

Join the following workshops and get some research tips for your assignments.
ECA Hours Counted.

Regular Workshop: Finding Full-text Journal Articles

This workshop introduces you to locate full-text articles and other e-resources on SearchPlus as well as databases such as EBSCOhost and Emerald.

Description: This workshop introduces you to locate full-text articles and other e-resources on SearchPlus as well as databases such as EBSCOhost and Emerald.
Date & Time: 16 Apr (Wed) 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
 Venue: Library E-Learning Classroom (A114)

Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

Regular Workshop: Using RefWorks – Your Referencing Buddy

Description: You will learn how to use RefWorks to create build your bibliography or reference list in different citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard Style, etc.) and to insert them in your assignment in minutes.
Date and Time: 15 Apr (Tue) 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Venue: Library E-Learning Classroom (A114)

 Click HERE to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

Emerald Online Quiz and the Platform

Library Events
(Apr 2014/Issue 26)

Join Emerald Online Quiz to Win an iPad Mini

Students and faculty members are invited to join an online quiz organized by Emerald
about brand loyalty. If you have all quiz questions answered correctly submitted before 19 May 2014, you will be entered into a lucky draw. Prizes include an iPad mini and ten HK$200 gift vouchers.
Click to take the quiz.

Emerald Management

It is a key Business database which provides access to peer-reviewed journals in business and management field. Accesses to back issues of most journal titles are also available. You can also search for e-books at one go on the Emerald platform.
Major subject areas include:
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Marketing
  • Economics
  • Regional Management Studies
  • Information and Knowledge Management
  • Management Science / Management Studies
  • Managing Quality
  • Human Resources Management
  • Business Ethics and Law
  • Operations and Logistics Management
  • Organization Studies
Click HERE to access or go to the Library website, select “E-Resources” under “Collections”. Then, click “Databases A-Z” and select “Emerald Management”.

DataStream Online Booking

E-Resources
(Mar 2014/Issue 25)
The Library provides access to DataStream on a standalone workstation situated in the computer cluster on the G/F of the library. Booking on the workstation is now available through the Campus Room Booking System.
Scroll down to DataStream under Database A-Z list, and click [Book a session].

About DataStream

DataStream is a global financial and macroeconomic database that provides current and historical time series online data on finance such as stocks, indices, bonds, unit trusts, derivatives and economic indicators. You can also access the I/B/E/S and Worldscope datasets via DataStream.

DataStream Live Training in April

DataStream offers webinar training throughout the year. Topics include:
  • DataStream in Excel – Getting Started
  • Focus On: IBES on Datastream
Register a session HERE.

DataStream Online Videos

Click the  icon under Guide to view online videos on the following topics:

  • Working with Different Chart Types
  • Working in MS Office
  • Analytics and Tools
  • Tips, Tricks and Ideas

DataStream Certification – Increase your Competitiveness
DataStream Certification is offered free of charge by Thomson Reuters for demonstrating your competency in using DataStream.
Three steps to obtain the certification:

  1. View training modules
  2. Request an exam token
  3. Take the online test (consist of 30 multiple choice questions)

Equip yourself for your future job hunting with this additional skill. Find out more by clicking Thomson Reuters Product Certification.

For enquiries, please email library@hsmc.edu.hk or contact General Enquiry Hotline at 3963-5310 during Library Opening Hours.