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Library News(updated on 9 February 2010)
Visit Our Redesigned HomepageThe Library is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned homepage. The new homepage provides a user-friendly interface and more direct access to research tools and popular features. We hope that these small changes will allow you to navigate the website more easily and help you find the information that you need more efficiently. Please visit our new homepage: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/. We welcome your feedback! If you have any comments or questions about the redesigned homepage, please email the Reference & Instruction Section at lbinf@cityu.edu.hk. We look forward to your visits -- both online and in person! (9.2.2010)[Top]
Registration Now Open for the Workshop on Using RefWorks - Your Personal Web-based Database of References and Bibliography CreatorAs part of its Information Skills Workshops, the Library is pleased to announce that registration is open for its workshop for advanced users, Using RefWorks - Your Personal Web-based Database of References and Bibliography Creator. During this workshop participants will learn how to centrally store references and citations, organize references into folders, insert in-text references, and create a bibliography by using RefWorks, a web-based bibliographic management tool.
The medium of instruction is English. For enquiries, please contact the Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or email: lbinf@cityu.edu.hk We look forward to seeing you in the Library! (26.1.2010)[Top]
Registration Now Open for the Finding Dissertations and Theses WorkshopAs part of its Information Skills Workshops, the Library is pleased to announce that registration is open for its workshop for advanced users, Finding Dissertations and Theses. Participants will learn how to locate dissertations and theses that are relevant to their research topics using both Library and web resources. They will also be introduced to ProQuest Dissertations and Theses and given the opportunity to practice the skills covered during the workshop.
The medium of instruction is English. For enquiries, please contact the Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or email: lbinf@cityu.edu.hk We look forward to seeing you in the Library! (22.1.2010)[Top]
Video Sessions @ Mini TheatreSearching for inspirations and ideas for the Idea Contest on promoting support for the University Strategic Plan 2010-2015? Come and view videos about marketing theory, process, and various marketing tools. Topics of advertising and creative thinking are also covered. We look forward to seeing you in the Library! (19.1.2010)[Top]
Soft Launch of New Library FacilitiesAt the start of a new semester, the Library is pleased to introduce the soft launch of the following new facilities to the University community. With effect from 9:30am on 13 January 2010, the new facilities will be available for use and booking by eligible users. The purpose of the soft launch is to solicit users' comments and feedback in order to improve our services. Suggestions are welcome and can be sent to lb@cityu.edu.hk.
With the new facilities, the Library hopes to:
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Information Skills WorkshopsWelcome back! As you embark on a new semester, consider enhancing your knowledge of information resources and improving your research skills by participating in our Information Skills Workshops. The following Information Skills Workshops will help you learn how to identify, locate, and evaluate information resources effectively. The workshops include:
For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/instruct/course/isw/ The workshops will include hands-on experience, and the medium of instruction is English. For enquiries, please contact the Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or email: lbinf@cityu.edu.hk We look forward to seeing you in the Library! (4.1.2010)[Top]
Library Orientation ClassWelcome to Semester B! In order to be prepared for study, research, and academic success, you may need to become familiar, or even reacquaint yourself, with the Library's services and resources. To learn more about the Library and what it offers, it is highly recommended that you attend a Library Orientation Class to acquire basic skills in using the library and the information and services that it provides. The Library Orientation Class is an introductory session that is appropriate for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Please consider attending the following session:
The medium of instruction is English. For enquiries, please contact the Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or email: lbinf@cityu.edu.hk For more information and to
register, please visit: We look forward to seeing you in the Library! (31.12.2009)[Top]
QUIZ and DRAW – Winners of the Lucky DrawA total of 128 students have answered all the questions correctly in the QUIZ and have entered the lucky draw. Three winners were drawn by the University Librarian, Prof. Steve Ching, under the witness of other library staff members on 10 December 2009. Each of the three winners will receive a 500GB external hard disk drive. To find out if you are one of the winners, please click here. (14.12.2009)[Top]
More Study Seats in the Library during Revision and Examination Periods!To provide extra space for students to study, the Multi-Purpose Lobby where the Library organizes different inter-disciplinary functions and the classrooms on the 3rd Level of Fong Yun-Wah Building and Cheng Yick-Chi Building have been converted into temporary quiet study areas during the Revision and Examination Periods. About 350 extra seats are available there. During this time of serious contemplation and study, the entire Library facility has been designated as a Quiet Zone for the Revision & Examination Period. With the support from users, we believe that the Library can better cater for your needs. Please assist in making the Library a pleasant and productive place for all during this busy time. (1.12.2009)[Top]
Relaxing Music @ Mini TheatreDuring the Revision Period (30 Nov – 4 Dec, 2009), relaxing music will be available in the Library's Mini Theatre. Music genres to be played include canons, fugues, classical, piano, instrumental, and New Age music. Some of them are merged with nature sounds. Come to enjoy the music, relax, and soothe the anxiety caused by the upcoming examinations.
We look forward to seeing you in the Library! (30.11.2009)[Top]
QUIZ and DRAW – Answers to the QuestionsEntry to the QUIZ and DRAW has come to a close on 26 November 2009. We thank those who have participated in this educational activity, and hope this would be a valuable experience for those who wish to polish their information skills while exploring different aspects on bridges. Please click here to view the answers to the questions in the QUIZ. Winners of the Lucky Draw will be announced in due course. (30.11.2009)[Top]
Celebrating 150 Years of "On the Origins of Species"Today, 24 November 2009, marks the 150 years since the publication of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking book On the Origins of Species. Despite the general acceptance among scientists of Darwin's theory of evolution proposed in this book, debate continues. Video Sessions @ Mini Theatre Five video sessions have been organized this week at the Mini Theatre. Come and find out more about Darwin and the theory of evolution.
This year also marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth in 1809. The Library is holding a series of activities to connect you to the life and discoveries of this genius. Theme Display: Science & Discovery - Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
Research Guide: Charles Darwin To help you locate information about Charles Darwin, the Library has developed the Charles Darwin Research Guide (http://libguides.library.cityu.edu.hk/darwin). Visit the Library's website (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/), select "Library Instruction", and check out some of our other Research Guides. We look forward to seeing you in the Library! (24.11.2009)[Top]
Training Opportunity: Discover the Database of Chinese Classic Ancient Books!The Library is pleased to announce the following training session on the Database of Chinese Classic Ancient Books. The Database of Chinese Classic Ancient Books is a newly-subscribed electronic resource. It includes over 10,000 ancient Chinese classic books of all past dynasties/eras from pre-Qin to the Republic of China. It allows subject search, title, author, era, edition or sub-title search, and full-text search. We are pleased that Professor Liu Jun Wen, chief designer, editor and supervisor of the Database of Chinese Classic Ancient Books, will be at the Library to demonstrate the specific features of this database. Participants in the session will be introduced to the database and can begin to enjoy reading and studying Chinese classic ancient books. Coverage includes:
中國基本古籍庫 總顧問劉俊文教授將前來親自示範和講解該數據庫的功能和使用方法，讓每一位讀者都能輕鬆使用該數據庫，享受研讀中國古籍的樂趣。 演示內容：
Medium of Instruction: Putonghua For enquiries, please contact the Library Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or lbinf@cityu.edu.hk We look forward to seeing you in the Library! (23.11.2009)[Top]
New Research Guides are now available!The Library is pleased to announce the availability of its new online Research Guides. These Guides provide collections of suggested resources to help you identify and locate information resources for your research. The Research Guides reflect the various Departments of the University (e.g. Marketing) in addition to additional popular topics of research (Company Information) and supplemental resources for exploring Library programmes (Darwin). While we do not yet have a guide developed for each Department, we are pleased to release several guides at this point. We will be developing and launching additional guides during the next semester. We welcome suggestions from both staff and students as to how we can enrich our Guides and make them as beneficial as possible for students. You can access the Research Guides via the Library website at: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/instruct/ and directly through this URL: http://libguides.library.cityu.edu.hk/. If you have any comments or questions about the Research Guides, please contact the Reference Section at: lbinf@cityu.edu.hk. (23.11.2009)[Top]
Library Workshop: Using RSS Feeds to Keep Current with News and ResearchThe Library is pleased to announce the following hands-on workshop, Using RSS Feeds to Keep Current with News and Research. Join in the workshop to learn how to:
The workshop will include hands-on experience, and the medium of instruction is English.
For enquiries, please contact the Library Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or lbinf@cityu.edu.hk. (17.11.2009)[Top]
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