Library Service Updates (Dec 2017)

Time for revision

Issue no. 48 (Dec 2017)

There is an old saying in English that “the harder I work, the luckier I get”. Therefore, if you have worked hard enough in your revision for exam, you will have more confidence in yourself and perform better in your exam!

In this issue, we have prepared the “How, when and where in the Library” to help you in your revision.

How to find past papers?

You can find selected past exam papers in the E-Library to help you to get familiar with the types of questions you may find in your exam.

Enter your course code in the search box in the E-Library, then click “Library Holdings“:

Use the options under “Refine My Results” at the right hand side of the search result list to limit the result to “Exam Paper“.

1. Printed copy

Printed copy, if available, will be placed at the Reserve Collection behind the Circulation counter. Click “Available” to check in which campus library the exam papers are located.

2. E-version

If e-version of the exam papers is available, click “Online access” to view the documents online.

Please note that exam papers of some courses are not provided to the library. If the exam papers are not found, please contact your course coordinator directly.

To learn more on how to find exam papers, please watch our online tutorial “How to find Exam Papers in the E-Library?“

When the Library is open?

The library will open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm every day during the exam period. Click here to read the arrangements in detail.

Where to find a seat for studying?

Whether you are looking for space for quiet study or collaborative study, the Stanley Ho Library and Ho Sik Yee Library provide different types of seating facilities to meet your needs.

How to find library materials when you are not on the campus?

If you want to look up for some information from a book or a journal article in the middle of your study or after the library is closed, you can access our E-Library anytime anywhere.

How to sharpen your study skills?

There are a lot of books in the Library giving you advice and hints on exam preparation. Try typing relevant keywords at the Library Homepage to search for these materials. For example:

Where to find help?

You are always welcome to contact us at 2768 6777 or email us at libwww@ouhk.edu.hk if you need help in finding resources for your study.

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