(updated on 7 February 2012) 
The Library is pleased to announce the following workshop, Introduction to Finding Company Information. As part of this workshop, participants will learn how to:
The workshop will include hands-on experience, and the medium of instruction is English. To reserve a seat, please visit:
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/form/ws_company.htm
| Instructor: | Ms. Anna Ryan, Assistant Librarian, Reference & Instruction Section |
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| Date and time: | 14 February 2012 (Tuesday), 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| 16 February 2012 (Thursday), 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | |
| Venue: | Library User Education Room |
For enquiries, please contact the Library's Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or lbinf@cityu.edu.hk
Keeping yourself up-to-date with the development in your area of research is vital! Learn how to keep up-to-date with the development of research in your area of interest by joining us for the upcoming hands-on workshop, Keeping Current with Research: RSS and Journal Alerts.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
| Instructor: | Ms. Joanna Pong, Assistant Librarian, Reference & Instruction Section |
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| Date and time: | 13 February 2012 (Monday), 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
| 17 February 2012 (Friday), 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | |
| Venue: | Library User Education Room |
The workshop will include hands-on experience, and the medium of instruction is English. To reserve a seat, please visit:
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/form/ws_rss.htm
For enquiries, please contact the Library’s Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or lbinf@cityu.edu.hk
The Library is pleased to announce the following workshop, Google It: Search Strategies and Tips for Google and Beyond. This workshop will help you to obtain better Google search results more quickly! As part of this workshop, participants will learn how to:
The workshop will include hands-on experience, and the medium of instruction
is English. To reserve a seat, please visit:
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/form/ws_google.htm
| Instructor: | Ms. Bethany Wilkes, Assistant Librarian, Reference & Instruction Section |
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| Date and time: | 7 February 2012 (Tuesday), 3:30pm-5:00pm |
| 8 February 2012 (Wednesday), 6:30pm-8:00pm | |
| Venue: | Library User Education Room |
For enquiries, please contact the Library's Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or lbinf@cityu.edu.hk
Join a librarian for the last Information Skills Workshop of the semester to learn how to centrally store references and citations, organize references into folders, insert in-text references, and create a bibliography in your preferred citation style by the RefWorks online tool.
This workshop may be of particular interest to postgraduate students and staff. Please note that this workshop is for students and staff who are advanced users. Participants should have experience in searching Library databases and the Library's Catalogue.
The workshop will be held as follows:
| Date and time: | 6 February 2012 (Monday), 2:30 pm - 5:15 pm |
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| 9 February 2012 (Thursday), 6:30pm-9:15pm | |
| Venue: | Library User Education Room |
The workshop will include hands-on experience. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/instruct/course/isw/
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!
The Library LibQual+ Survey has come to a close on 4 December 2011. A total of 2,271 Library users have completed the survey. Ten prize winners were drawn by the LibQual+ system from those who have completed the questionnaires and have provided their email addresses. The prize winners are:
| Prize | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1st: an iPod Nano, 16 GB | Law Hiu Fai |
| 2nd: HK$500 Book Coupon | Ho Wing Yan |
| 3rd: HK$150 Book Coupon | Zeng Ting |
| 4th to 10th: HK$50 Book Coupon each | Wan Shuk Yee Kwok Wing Lam Ho Ka Keung Tseng Kwok Fai Lam Hon Cho Lam Pui Man Wong Yeung Kit |
All the prizes have been presented to the winners. Congratulations to the prize winners and thanks to all the students and colleagues who participated in the survey.
Another series of training is organized by the Law Section in semester B with the objective of reinforcing and expanding our users' research skills. The workshops this time will cover the following topics:
Please refer to the table below for the details.
Registration is now open
(only for School of Law faculty members and students, and other students taking some law courses)
To sign up, please send an email with your name, CityU ID number and the session you want to attend. Email address: lblaw@cityu.edu.hk. We will reply to confirm your registration.
We look forward to your participation.
| Session | Date & time | Location | Conducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locating HK & UK Legal Materials | 19 Jan 2012 (Thu), 19:00–21:00 |
User Education Room, Library | Ms Lai Chu LAU, Library |
| Locating PRC Legal Materials | 02 Feb 2012 (Thu), 19:00–21:00 |
User Education Room, Library | Ms Lai Chu LAU, Library |
| Locating Maritime and Air Law Materials | 20 Jan 2012 (Fri), 19:00–21:00 |
User Education Room, Library | Dr Sik Kwan TAI, School of Law |
| Finding Law Journal Articles | 15 Feb 2012 (Wed), 19:00–21:00 |
User Education Room, Library | Ms Lai Chu LAU, Library |
| Citing Legal Authorities | 17 Feb 2012 (Fri), 19:00–21:30 |
User Education Room, Library | Ms Lai Chu LAU, Library |
| Lexis.com Workshops (Attend ANY ONE session only.) | |||
| Session 1 | 17 Jan 2012 (Tue), 15:00–16:00 |
User Education Room, Library | LexisNexis Representative |
| Session 2 CANCELLED | 17 Jan 2012 (Tue), 19:00–20:00 |
AC1-CSC-K | |
| Session 3 | 04 Feb 2012 (Sat), 16:00–17:00 |
User Education Room, Library | |
| Westlaw International Workshops (Attend ANY ONE session only.) | |||
| Session 1 | 17 Jan 2012 (Tue), 16:00–17:00 |
User Education Room, Library | Thomson Reuters Representative |
| Session 2 CANCELLED | 17 Jan 2012 (Tue), 20:00–21:00 |
AC1-CSC-K | |
| Session 3 | 04 Feb 2012 (Sat), 15:00–16:00 |
User Education Room, Library | |
N.B. Classes are subject to cancellation in the event of low enrollment.
Enquiries: Law Section, Library Tel: 3442-8395 Email: lblaw@cityu.edu.hk
Information Skills Workshops @ CityU Library =
Quality information for assignments
Better research skills
Search tips and tricks too good to miss
Resources and services to support your academic success
Get a head start on your study, research, and academic success by attending the Library's Information Skills Workshops. Our Information Skills Workshops will help you learn how to identify, locate, and use information resources effectively and ethically. Registration for the last two Information Skills Workshops of Semester B is now open. Please note that these workshops are for students and staff who are advanced users. Participants should have experience in searching Library databases and the Library's Catalogue.
The Information Skills Workshops for Advanced Users are:
The workshops will include hands-on experience. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/instruct/course/isw/
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!
SciFinder is a research discovery tool by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) that allows scientists and researchers to access a wide diversity of research from many scientific disciplines, including biomedical sciences, chemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology and more.
As you may know, CAS discontinued the client version of SciFinder Scholar 2007 on 30 December 2011 owing to the increasing popularity and the new development of the web version of SciFinder Scholar. Access to SciFinder Scholar is now completely through the web version. In order to help you become familiar with the web version, the Library has organized the following training session:
| Date: | 13 January 2012 |
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| Time: | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Venue: | Library User Education Room |
| Instructor: | Ms. Windy Wu, CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Representative (Trainer) |
The training session will include:
If you do not already have a personal SciFinder Scholar account for accessing the Web version, please register for one to try the new and powerful features of the web version! To register, just visit the "SciFinder Scholar (web version)" links (authentication required) in the database title list or subject list on the Library web site and follow the instructions on screen.
The medium of instruction is English.
For enquiries, please contact the Library Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or lbinf@cityu.edu.hk
Run Run Shaw Library is on Facebook! Choose to Like our Facebook page to keep current with the latest Library services, resources, workshops, and other events and opportunities. You can also search the Library Catalogue through our Facebook page as well as connect to a variety of guides, tools, and resources. You can find us through the Library’s website, by this direct link: http://www.facebook.com/cityulib, or by searching Facebook for "Run Run Shaw Library". Find Us on Facebook!
For enquiries, please contact the Library's Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or lbinf@cityu.edu.hk.
Quality information for assignments
Better research skills
Search tips and tricks too good to miss
Resources and services to support your academic success
Get a head start on your study, research, and academic success by attending the Library's Information Skills Workshops. Taken as a complete series, our Information Skills Workshops will help you learn how to identify, locate, and use information resources effectively and ethically. You may also choose to take only a few workshops to learn more about specific aspects of information research.
The Information Skills Workshops for Semester B 2012 are:
The workshops run from Tuesday, 10 January, 2012 – Thursday, 9 February, 2012. 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!
Welcome new postgraduate students! Registration is now open for the Library Orientation Session for Postgraduate Students.
The Orientation Session for Postgraduate Students will help you to acquire basic skills in using the Library's resources and services. The Orientation Session consists of two parts. First, a tour of the Library will help you to become familiar with the Library's facilities in addition to the locations and arrangements of library materials. After the tour, a librarian will introduce you to some of the tools, resources, and services that will help you to become successful students and researchers.
The Orientation Session for Postgraduate Students for Semester B will be held on Tuesday, 10 January, 2012, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Don't miss this chance to get a valuable introduction to your Library! For more information, and to register, visit: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/instruct/orient/orient_pg.htm
| Medium of Instruction: | English |
| Venue: | Assemble directly inside of the Library's entrance (At the Multi-purpose Lobby) |
For enquiries, please contact the Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or email: lbinf@cityu.edu.hk
Welcome new non-local students! To support your academic success at CityU, the Library is conducting Orientation Sessions specifically designed for non-local students. The Orientation Sessions include a Library tour with live demonstration at selected service points, and an introduction to some of the Library's services and resources with hands-on practice.
During the Session, you will learn:
The Library Orientation Sessions for Non-local Students for Semeser B 2012 will be held on the following dates and times:
Wednesday, 4 January, 2012: 9:30 am
Friday, 6 January, 2012: 10:00am
Wednesday, 18 January, 2012: 9:30 am*
Friday, 20 January, 2012: 10:00am*
| (Each session will last for about 1 hour, 45 minutes) | |
| Place of Assembly: | Library entrance |
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| Medium of Instruction: | English and * conducted in Putonghua |
| Enrollment method: | First-come, first-served! There is no need to register. Make sure to be on time to secure your spot. |
For further enquiries, please contact the Reference Desk at 3442-6415 or email lbinf@cityu.edu.hk
With the support of the University and the University Grants Committee (UGC), the Library will be extending its space to the floor below. The 2,320 sq.m. area previously occupied by the School of Creative Media will be turned into the Library Extension.
An exhibition on the Library Space Development & Library Extension will be held from 16 - 25 November, 2011 at the Multi-purpose Lobby, Run Run Shaw Library. Through the exhibition panels, we would like to show you what space-related challenges the Library has been facing; how the Library space has been redistributed since 2005; how the establishment of the Learning Commons has created space for collaborative learning; what improvement has been made in the infrastructure; what the current user needs are and what plans are proposed for the new Extension area.
Users' inputs are crucial in shaping the design and function of the Library Extension space. You are cordially invited to visit the Exhibition and share with us your ideas and suggestions.
Thank you in advance for your valuable input.
