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READ@PolyU X OWS Talk - Supercharge Your Creativity: Unlock Your Storytelling Superpower with AI

News Monday, January 27, 2025 - 08:30

Time: 19 February 2025, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Hybrid Mode: The Forum, 6/F, Library & Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Bernie Wong

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About the Talk

Are you ready to elevate your creativity? Join us for an inspiring session where we merge the art of storytelling with the power of AI! In today’s fast-paced world, utilising AI can give you the edge you need for success in your academic and career pursuits.

Why Attend?

  1. 🧠 Unlock Hidden Insights: Learn how AI tools and prompts can help you uncover unique perspectives and innovative ideas that set your stories apart.
  2. 🎨 Enhance Your Creativity: Use AI as a powerful ally in brainstorming and refining your narratives, ensuring your work resonates with a human touch.
  3. 🌍 Gain Real-World Applications: As an expert in creative presentations and content marketing for Fortune 500 brands, our guest speaker will share insights from his extensive experience in radio, stage talks, and lectures, alongside his doctoral research on storytelling.
  4. 🛠️ Master Practical Techniques: Acquire storytelling strategies that incorporate AI while maintaining the personal connections that make narratives impactful.
  5. 🚀 Equip Yourself with Future-Ready Skills: Learn to leverage AI in your academic projects and professional endeavours, making your storytelling compelling and effective.

About the Speakers:

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Dr. Bernie Wong, Founder of Social Stand Limited and Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing, is a leading authority in digital marketing and storytelling. With a wealth of experience consulting for Fortune 500 brands like Adidas and Disney, he pioneers brand storytelling to captivate audiences. As a sought-after speaker, he delivers engaging seminars that blend practical insights with theoretical knowledge. His background as a radio host, columnist, and university lecturer enriches his teachings in storytelling and digital strategy. With a focus on the storytelling factors that drive global brand success in his doctoral research, Dr. Wong is uniquely equipped to help you unlock your storytelling superpower with AI.

Scheduled Library Server Maintenance (Feb 2025)

Notice Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 08:30

 

Please be informed that the Library will perform scheduled server maintenance as below:

 

Date & Time

Services affected

9 Feb 2025 (Sunday)

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Access to Library website and web forms

16 Feb 2025 (Sunday)

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Off-campus access to Library electronic resources

iBooking system

23 Feb 2025 (Sunday)

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Login to Library's computer workstations

 

We are sorry for any inconvenience that may cause to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

Changes to 24-Hour Study Centre Clearance Arrangements

Notice Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 16:53

Effective 13 Jan 2025, due to changes in security guard arrangements by the Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office (CFSO), all users must vacate the 24-Hour Study Centre 15 minutes before the Library Counter closes. Current students and staff can re-enter the 24-Hour Study Centre via the 1/F entrance opposite to the Campus Control Centre (P111) in 15 minutes after completion of clearance procedures. Users are required to tap their PolyU/CPCE staff or student identity cards when entering and leaving the Centre.

Please remember to take all personal belongings with you when leaving the Centre.

For the latest Library Counter hours, please click here.

PolyU Library Receives Book Donation of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China”

News Friday, February 14, 2025 - 09:21

The PolyU Library has received a generous donation of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” from Mr Yu Fuwen of Beijing Chongxue Cultural Development Company Ltd. This comprehensive set of books is available in nine languages, including Chinese, English, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, German, and Japanese. Through this donation, PolyU students and staff will have the opportunity to better understand the governance and development in China.

In appreciation for Mr Yu’s generous support, a book donation ceremony was held in the Library on 13 February 2025. The event highlighted the importance of such contribution in enriching the Library collection.

理大圖書館獲贈《習近平談治國理政》

香港理工大學圖書館獲北京崇學文化發展有限公司余富文先生慷慨捐贈《習近平談治國理政》系列書籍, 並於2025年2月13日舉行了接收贈書儀式。這次捐贈的書籍涵蓋九種語文版本,理大師生將有機會更好地了解中國的治國理念和發展道路。
 

CHANT (CHinese ANcient Texts) 漢達文庫 unavailable from 18:00 on 14 Feb 2025 to 9:00 on 17 Feb 2025

News Monday, February 3, 2025 - 14:50

Due to maintenance provided by the vendor, the service of CHANT (CHinese ANcient Texts) 漢達文庫 will be temporarily unavailable from 18:00 on 14 Feb 2025 to 9:00 on 17 Feb 2025.

MedOne Education (Trial)

News Monday, February 3, 2025 - 13:22

MedOne Education is a medical learning platform for learning, review and research in the fields of medicine and life sciences. It offers not only review titles but also full-color illustrated medical textbooks that cover topics such as anatomy, basic sciences, clinical sciences, dentistry, osteopathy/physical therapy, radiology, and USMLE® test prep. Additionally, it includes downloadable images and video content.

Expiry date: 1 March 2025

SPIE Digital Library (Trial)

News Monday, February 3, 2025 - 10:13

The SPIE Digital Library contains the world’s largest collection of optics and photonics applied research. Users can access to 517,000+ proceedings papers from SPIE conferences, 52,000+ presentation recording videos of research presented at SPIE conferences and 41,000+ journal papers from 15 SPIE journals.

Expiry date: 3 March 2025

New Databases: 《民國圖書數據庫》及《紅色文獻數據庫》

News Friday, January 24, 2025 - 08:25

Our Library has subscribed to new Chinese databases, including 民國圖書數據庫 (Early Twentieth Century Books in China) and 紅色文獻數據庫 (China Revolution Literature Database), which provide comprehensive resources on modern Chinese history from 1911 to 1949. For more details, please refer to the Chinese description below.

圖書館訂購了以下有關中國歷史研究的資料庫,讓讀者進一步了解中國於1911-1949的歷史發展軌跡: 

一、《中國歷史文獻總庫. 民國圖書數據庫 Early Twentieth Century Books in China, 1911-1949》收錄超過二十萬種由民國期間出版的中文及外文圖書,用戶即使足不出外也能隨時隨地翻閱當代知識分子所撰寫的各類著述,可謂包羅萬象。

民國圖書數據庫

 

二、《中國歷史文獻總庫. 紅色文獻數據庫 China Revolution Literature Database》由中國國家圖書館出版社開發,收錄國家圖書館的館藏為主,廣泛網羅中外收藏涉及1949年前中國共產黨發展歷史的紅色書刊文獻,對於了解新中國成立有獨特價值。

紅色文獻數據庫

 

MIX Magazine (Trial)

News Monday, January 20, 2025 - 13:57

MIX Magazine is a publication for colour, trend and material forecasting with issues published quarterly. 

Expiry date: 16 February 2025

Mousse Magazine (Trial)

News Friday, January 17, 2025 - 10:55

Mousse Magazine was established in Milan in 2006 to trace the currents of contemporary culture via articles, interviews, and conversations. It Includes complete archive from issue no.1 (2006) and onwards.

Expiry date: 13 February 2025

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