Issue No. 74 (November 2023)
Are you struggling with your assignments or research projects? Do you want to improve your exam performance? If your answer is “Yes!”, don’t miss this opportunity to get the tips on boosting your grades with the Library’s support! In this issue, we will introduce you our resources and workshops which can help you with your studies and assignments. We will also show you how to prepare well for your exams. What's more, we will introduce to you the new library resources we have acquired.
We hope you can make the best use of the library resources and achieve good grades in your studies!
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Library Subject Workshops and Database Training
The semester is reaching its second half and everyone should be busy in preparing or completing their reports and assignments. As always, the Library is here for you providing a series of workshops in November with tips and skills in searching theses and dissertations as well as introducing useful citation management tool.
Want to know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it? Take the last chance in this semester, join the Library workshop “Citing References and Avoiding Plagiarism!” Learn what citation is to avoid plagiarism, enhancing the credibility of your work!
| Date | 10 Nov 2023 (Fri) | |
| Time | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | |
| Register | Face to face | Online |
Want to learn from others' theses while preparing your own one?
You may join the “Finding dissertations or theses for your study” workshop which will introduce some Library-subscribed dissertations and theses databases to you such as “ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global“, “China Doctoral Dissertations Full-text Database“, etc. Don't miss the chance, come and learn together!
| Date | 17 Nov 2023 (Fri) | |
| Time | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | |
| Register | Face to face | Online |
Have you ever felt frustrated with the large quantity of reference materials and literature and don't know how to collect and manage them?
EndNote Web is an online reference management tool to help you organize references and use them for citing references in your papers, as well as to improve the efficiency of your assignments preparation. Join the “Managing citations with EndNote Web” workshop to learn how to collect and manage your reference materials effectively!
| Date | 23 Nov 2023 (Thu) | |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | |
| Register | Face to face | Online |
To enhance your understanding of different databases, representatives of database vendors will be invited to introduce and give a demonstration on using the databases. Learn more about the databases, they might be good tools for your assignments!
Scopus – A powerful analytical tool to start your research journey
Scopus is an abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature covering scientific journals, books and conference proceedings.
| Date | 5 Dec 2023 (Tue) |
| Time | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Register | Online |
HKMU Library – Your One-Stop Shop for Exam Preparation
We're here for you!
Long opening hours : The two campus libraries are open from 09:00 to 22:00 during exam period
Convenient and versatile resources:
- Past exam papers [check out how to get them]
- Subject guides – featuring subjects from arts and humanities to business, from nursing and healthcare to engineering. [check this out]
Inspiring study spaces: From quiet study carrels to group study rooms, and collaboration areas to Learning Commons, you'll definitely find a place where you belong! [find your space]
Library Services at Your Fingertips!
Want to access the Library services anytime, anywhere while you are on campus, at home or in the office? Your mobile phones or tablets make it easy to search and access a vast collection of e-books, e-journals, databases and more in E-library without constraints of time, location and space. You can also manage your borrowed items conveniently. Simply log in to your library account and renew your loaned materials anytime until the maximum loan period is reached. All loaned items are subject to recall. Once an item is recalled by another user, the borrower is required to return the recalled item in 14 days or by the due date, whichever comes earlier. To avoid unnecessary fines, please return your borrowed books before leaving town.
DIY Your Video@Our DIY Studio: Learn, Use, and Get Rewarded!
If you are looking for a suitable place to record video resume/video CV to submit to your dream company, or hoping to record your presentation to improve your performance, we have a perfect place for you! The DIY Studio in the Ho Sik Yee Library is equipped with a high-definition video camera and high-performance computers. All you need to bring is a USB Flash Drive. With just a few simple steps, you can personalize your video by adding backgrounds, information, and showcasing a short personal clip. Please note the demand for the Studio is high during the peak assignment submission season, so an early reservation through the Online Booking System for Amenities (OBSA) is suggested for securing a room! For more information about the DIY Studio, please visit our library webpage by clicking here.
Moreover, the library is currently organizing a series of rewarding activities related to the DIY Studio. Don't miss the chance to win a prize and make good use of the DIY Studio. For detailed information, please refer to the activities' webpage.
We look forward to seeing your creativity and success!
New Library Resources
The Library is excited to announce that Inspec, a vast collection of scientific and technical literature, has been added to our Collection. With over 20 million records from more than 4,500 global physics and engineering journals, patent documents, conference proceedings, and videos dating back to 1969, Inspec is an invaluable discovery database for researchers, engineers, and information professionals alike.
Inspec 's extensive coverage in the fields of engineering, physics, and computer science makes it an indispensable tool for keeping up with the latest developments in the fast-moving world of science, engineering, and technology.
Let's start exploring Inspec and unlock a world of knowledge!
HyRead Kiosks – Touchable E-Books in the Library
The Library has recently installed two new HyRead kiosks in both campus libraries, bringing you a whole new world of browsing and reading e-books and e-journals. These kiosks are designed with an interactive touch screen display that allows you scroll through the screen, flip the pages, and select your favorite titles just like you would on an online platform. And if you find a title that you like, simply scan the QR code with your mobile device, and it will direct you to the HyRead App to continue your online reading or borrowing.
But that's not all! The Library has also curated a selection of titles on various topics to align with University's events or Library's seasonal promotion. For example, during the “Wellness Fest October” co-organized by the Student Affairs Office and the Library, the kiosks had been displaying a generous list of handpicked titles on wellbeing and yoga. So don't miss out on this opportunity to recharge yourself with new energies for your studies!
Students' Achievements@Library Resources of the Month
The Library celebrates the achievements of both our staff and students. That's why we've been featuring the research outputs of our HKMU staff on the “Library Resources of the Month” page. But wait, there's more! We're also excited to share with you the creative and award-winning works of our HKMU students on this page!
Why not check it out for our monthly promotion or explore more from our Student Works Repository, which showcases the sparkling creativity of our students! You might be surprised by what you discover!
A Celebration of Wellness – Student Affairs Office x Library = Wellness Fest October
October is the perfect month to nourish your mind and body! The Library has teamed up with the Student Affairs Office to offer a series of fun and enriching activities as part of the “Wellness Fest October”, designed to boost the well-being of our students.
To start with, we showcased our wellness and health collection through a book display at both the Stanley Ho Library and Ho Sik Yee Library. We encouraged our students to read widely on topics of wellness and health, and share with us the books that inspire them by sending us their book reviews. Students could also test their knowledge on sports and fitness during our weekly challenge Library online quiz.
But that's not all! We also conducted yoga and singing bowl workshops in the Refreshment Corner of the Ho Sik Yee Library. Participants were able to unwind and recharge in the quiet and relaxing ambience of the Library.
Thank you for joining us in this celebration of wellness! And don't forget to keep coming to the Library to check out our extensive collection on health and wellness. We wish you all good health, both physically and mentally!
Discover the Possibilities: The Library is More Than Just Books!
We are thrilled to have collaborated with schools and offices to provide a brand-new learning and teaching experience for our students and staff. Our commitment to creating an inviting environment for more creative learning activities is unwavering. Graphics design
Lau Shuk Yi Cassie
Students of School of Arts and Social Sciences
2023
