Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed? Do you need a short break in between studying or working on your assignments?
Visit our new Stretching Corner# now!
Located in the Group Study Zone 1 (G/F) of the Library, the Stretching Corner can help you recharge and in turn, boost your attention span and learning performance through these facilities:
Stretching Exercise with VR and AI Games
Date : 8 Nov 2019 (Fri)
Time : 1pm - 3pm
Venue: Stretching Corner
The Games include Archery in Virtual Reality, pose matching challenge by Move Mirror, etc.
First come, first served. No registration is needed.
Explore Library Resources on Well-being
Take a look at our Well-being Book Collection and you will find more resources on mental health, healthy lifestyle, stretching, fitness, etc.
This seminar aims to help research students, early career researchers or anyone who is interested in publishing academic journals to understand the publishing process. The following topics will be discussed:
Victoria Babbit is the Director of Researcher Development and Outreach at Taylor & Francis. Victoria joined Taylor & Francis in 2008 and throughout the past decade has supported societies, editors and authors in the region as they navigate the rapidly changing publishing landscape. In collaboration with the library community and academic institutions, she is actively engaged in building capacity and ensuring publishing success through courses and workshops for early career researchers. Prior to joining Taylor & Francis, Victoria pursued a PhD in Geography, focusing on migration, at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Should you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact 2766-6863 or email lbres@polyu.edu.hk for assistance.
Write Your Own Mini-Memoir What touchstone event, or turning point, occurred in your childhood and that you still remember to this day? Write a 500-word account of this event from your point of view... and submit for a chance to win great prizes!
Taking inspiration from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, submissions which are accompanied by an original illustration will receive a bonus point.
Learn more & submit online: https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/read
* Excepting CPCE students
Improve Your Writing Join this hands-on writing workshop led by one of our most experienced writers and language instructors. Understand how to improve your writing and get a head start on writing your own memoir. All are welcome.
Shari Lughmani coordinates the English Reading and Writing Requirement and teaches creative and academic writing in the English Language Centre.
The workshop will be conducted in English. Register online:
https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/workshops/register/tailormade/writing-workshop-2019
FMO will carry out air-conditioning system inspection and repair work at the ceiling from 22 Oct to 6 Nov 2019 on 3/F, 1/F and G/F.
Noise is unavoidable during the work period. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please approach the nearest counter if you need assistance
The Library will launch a series of workshops on various topics for November 2019.
All students and staff are welcome! You could find details at the Library Workshops website.
Are Library services meeting your needs? Tell us what you think to help us serve you better, and get a chance to win fabulous prizes below.
Start the survey NOW. It takes about 10-minute to complete.
Lucky Draw Prizes: Apple iPad (x1), Microsoft Surface Go (x1), Samsung Galaxy Tab A (x1), Apple Pencil (x1), Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 Mobile Printer, Eslite $100 Gift Card (x10), Laptop Backpack (x25)
This year, the Library adopts LibQUAL+, an international web-based survey administered by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) of the United States, which has been used by 1300+ libraries around the world. The results will help the Library identify best services, analyze deficits, and allocate resources to meet the evolving needs of our users.
The survey will run through 22 November 2019 (Friday).
It displays the recommended books on healthy lifestyle, mental well-being and relaxation tips. Please borrow the books at the Loan & Return Counter.
William, a student majoring in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development, is an Education Programme Coordinator of Wikimedia Community User Group Hong Kong. He will share with us about the misconceptions of Wikipedia and use Wikipedia to find information for your project-based learning activities.
| Date: | 8 Oct (Tue) |
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| Time: | 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Venue: | Digital Visualisation Room, i-Space, 4/F, Library |
William Kwok-on Chan is a 3rd year Undergraduate student majoring in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development and pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering. He is currently a board member and the Education Programme Coordinator of Wikimedia Community User Group Hong Kong, where the User Group is a recognized movement affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Movement.
For enquiries, please contact lbsys@polyu.edu.hk, phone 2766-6909 or visit our Technical Support Desk at i-Space!
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