The Library arranges interactive workshops via online and/or face-to-face sessions throughout the year for students and staff to sharpen their information and research skills. Check out our workshop details below!
Do keep a look out for our e-mails and website announcements on coming workshops!
Subject-specific Research Information
| Code | Topic | Date & Time | Time | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS077 | Design, Fashion & Textiles Specialised Workshop: Library Resources and Technical Resources |
12 Feb 2025 (Wed)
3.30 pm – 4.20 pm
|
3.30 pm – 4.20 pm | Winnie Tang | Completed |
Essential Skills for Academic Success
| Code | Topic | Date & Time | Time | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS087 | Mastering Skills in Writing Data Management Plans |
20 Mar 2025 (Thurs)
11.30 am – 12.20 pm
|
11.30 am – 12.20 pm | Wendy Wong | Completed |
Using Electronic Databases
| Code | Topic | Date & Time | Time | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LST-08 | Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools |
14 Feb 2025 (Fri)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Guest Speaker |
Completed
|
| LST-26 | Bloomberg Workshop III: Fixed Income and Foreign Exchange Essentials |
17 Feb 2025 (Mon)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Guest Speaker |
Completed
|
| LST-28 | Digital Research with Gale: From Gale Primary Sources to Gale Digital Scholar Lab |
20 Feb 2025 (Thurs)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Guest Speaker | Completed |
| LST-09 | New CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform for Chemical Resources and Solutions |
25 Feb 2025 (Tue)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Guest Speaker | Completed |
| LST-27 | SinoMed & cMeSH Training - Finding Quality Biomedical Literature in Chinese and Other Languages |
6 Mar 2025 (Thurs)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Guest Speaker | Completed |
EndNote
| Code | Topic | Date & Time | Time | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS056 | Using EndNote (Part 1: Essential Features) |
4 Mar 2025 (Tue)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
|
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm | Estee Kwan | Completed |
| LS057 | Using EndNote (Part 2: Advanced Features) |
18 Mar 2025 (Tue)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Estee Kwan and Katie Cheng | Completed |
Research Analytical Tools
| Code | Topic | Date & Time | Time | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS034 | Using Journal Analysing Tools to Evaluate Journals |
25 Mar 2025 (Tue)
2.30 pm – 4 pm
|
2.30 pm – 4 pm | Agnes Cheung | Completed |
Subject-specific Research Information
Design, Fashion & Textiles Specialised Workshop: Library Resources and Technical Resources
Essential Skills for Academic Success
Mastering Skills in Writing Data Management Plans
Using Electronic Databases
Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools
Bloomberg Workshop III: Fixed Income and Foreign Exchange Essentials
Digital Research with Gale: From Gale Primary Sources to Gale Digital Scholar Lab
New CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform for Chemical Resources and Solutions
SinoMed & cMeSH Training - Finding Quality Biomedical Literature in Chinese and Other Languages
EndNote
Using EndNote (Part 1: Essential Features)
Using EndNote (Part 2: Advanced Features)
Research Analytical Tools
Using Journal Analysing Tools to Evaluate Journals
Publishing Seminar
Elsevier and Cell Press: Publishing Strategies, Journal Selection, and AI Ethics in Research
This seminar offers valuable insights into key aspects of academic publishing and Open Access (OA) publishing. You will learn about the opportunities and benefits of publishing your research in Cell Press Physical Science Journals, renowned for their rigorous peer review process and high-impact content. Additionally, you will gain understanding of effective journal selection strategies and the potential OA options for Elsevier Journals, with a special focus on AI ethics in publishing.
This session will help you make informed decisions about where to publish your work while upholding the highest ethical standards in AI-related research.
All Faculty members, researchers, and postgraduate students are welcome!
Agenda:
- Overview of Cell Press Physical Science Journals
- Benefits of publishing in high-impact journals
- Understanding the peer review process
- Strategic journal selection practices and OA options for Elsevier Journals
- Ethical considerations in AI research publication
Date: 15 April 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 2.30 pm - 3.45 pm
Speakers: Ms Lucia Schoombee, Subject Matter Expert, Elsevier
Dr Yan Li, Senior Scientific Editor, Cell Press
Platform: Zoom
Workshops Handouts and Recordings from Previous Semesters
Wish to review workshops and webinars offered in the past? Check out the Handouts and Recordings page. Contents are available for all PolyU students and staff.
Library e-Certificate
Participants can apply for an e-certificate for attended library workshops/webinars if a proof attendance is required. By logging in to the workshop page after the workshop day, you can submit an application via clicking on “e-Certificate” tab on top.
Library Online Courses
Library online courses provide self-paced online learning environment via Learn@PolyU for students and staff to acquire knowledge for their learning and research. View details and register the available titles:
- Fundamentals of Research Data Management
- Mastering Library Resources for Learning, Research, and Academic Success
- Using EndNote 21
Request a Library Workshop / Webinar
The Library can arrange custom workshops/webinars for classes with course-specific research needs. Please contact your Faculty Librarian or submit a Workshop Request From.