News & Events

Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Linguistics (Trial)

News Monday, October 16, 2017 - 11:15

This resource provides peer reviewed and regularly updated overview articles in the field of linguistics and other related subject disciplines.

Expiry date: 31 Dec 2017

Oxford Bibliographies in Linguistics (Trial)

News Monday, October 16, 2017 - 11:13

Oxford Bibliographies in Linguistics is an online bibliography with links to resources in linguistics and related disciplines of neuroscience, cognitive science for the study of language. It also provides expert summaries in these fields.

Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017

Open House for Digital Makerspace

News Monday, October 16, 2017 - 10:36

Experiment easy-to-use digital equipment in the Digital Makerspace such as 3D printers, 3D scanners, Internet of Things & Virtual Reality.

Date: 20 Oct 2017 (Fri)
Time: 12:30 – 6:30 pm
Venue: i-Space, 4/F North Wing, PolyU Library

As part of the open house, a series of insightful talks have been organized to showcase the possibilities brought by popular technology.

  • Introduction of 3D Food Printing & Demo
    Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Come witness how technology changes the way food is served and presented – on bread!  This talk is made possible with the collaboration with HKT Education.

  • FDM 3D Printing Demo
    Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology is the most common 3D printing method these days. Come to find out and learn more about what you can do with 3D printing.

  • Internet of Things (IoT) Demo
    Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

From smartphones to the sensors on the roads,  IoT has impacted our lives much more than we realized. Come to find out how to connect a network of physical devices to build a smart electric fan.

Registration: Please click on this link for registration.  All PolyU students & staff are welcome!

For enquires:     Phone: 2766-6909    WhatsApp: 6423-0820    Email:lbsys@polyu.edu.hk

Web Adv.

Library Tour Introducing New Facilities and Services

News Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 10:59

Come and explore new facilities in the Library with us!! 

Click to Register

CADAL (China academic digital associative library) is temporary unavailable for access until further notice.

News Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 15:00

Updates of REC Research Carrels (Room C1-12)

Notice Monday, October 9, 2017 - 18:00

Effective October 17, 2017, the booking policy and use guidelines of REC Research Carrels C1-12 will be revised as follows:

Eligible Users

  • PolyU Academic, Research, and Equivalent Status Administrative Staff
  • Research Postgraduate Students
  • Visiting Scholars & Fellows, Visiting Staff and Visitors with valid PolyU smart card

Duration of Sessions

Term Time Mon-Sat
  • Session 1:  8:30:00 – 10:30:00 (2 hours)
  • Session 2:  10:30:01 – 18:30:00 (8 hours)
  • Session 3:  18:30:01 – 22:30:00 (4 hours)
  Sundays
  • Session 1:  12:00:00 – 18:30:00 (6.5 hours)
  • Session 2:  18:30:01 – 21:30:00 (3 hours)
Revision & Examination Period Mon-Sun
  • Session 1:  8:30:00 – 10:30:00 (2 hours)
  • Session 2:  10:30:01 – 18:30:00 (8 hours)
  • Session 3:  18:30:01 – 22:30:00 (4 hours)

For details, please refer to the Reservation Policy and Use Guidelines.

 

READ@PolyU Film Show: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Event Monday, October 9, 2017 - 09:30

Bring a friend & watch the film The Perks of Being a Wallflower on the large screen! Register now at https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/read/filmshow

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is based on the wildly popular novel by Stephen Chbosky about a freshman named Charlie (Logan Lerman) who is always watching from the sidelines until a pair of charismatic seniors takes him under their wing. Beautiful, free-spirited Sam (Emma Watson) and her fearless stepbrother Patrick (Ezra Miller) shepherd Charlie through new friendships, first love, burgeoning sexuality, bacchanalian parties, midnight screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the quest for the perfect song.

Pre-screening Briefing (15-min) by Ms Liu Lai Shan, Breakthrough

Lab Animal Research (Trial)

News Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 11:43

This collection from JoVE Science Education is a video guide for appropriate lab animal care and use.

Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017

Lab Safety (Trial)

News Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 11:41

This collection from JoVE Science Education provides safety guidelines to be followed when working with hazardous materials and equipment. It covers universal topics such as PPE, electrical safety, and general emergency guidelines, as well as some specific safety procedures for chemistry and biology laboratories.

Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017

Waterproofing work for exterior wall (4 Oct – 20 Oct 2017)

News Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 11:36

Waterproofing work will be carried out at exterior wall of South Wings near lift lobby area and scaffolding will be erected at the void. Noise is unavoidable from the hacking off works. We apologize for any inconvenience and noise that may cause. 

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