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READ@PolyU: 科幻中的哲思—走進姜峰楠的幻想世界

News Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 14:02

日期：2020 年 10 月 15 日（星期四）
時間：下午 2:30 - 3:30
嘉賓講者：李偉才博士
網上講座：以廣東話主講，網址將於登記後以電郵發送

講座概要

美籍華裔作家姜峯楠（Ted Chiang）是極少數沒有寫過一本長篇小說而成名的科幻小說作家。他的短篇和中篇小說產量也不多。從1990至2001創作的，收錄在2002年出版的故事集《Story of Your Life and Others》，而從2005至2019創作的，則收錄在2019年出版的《Exhalation》之中。然而，兩本作品集皆獲得極高的評價，頭一本小說的主題故事，更於2016年改編拍成科幻大電影 《Arrival》。一些評論者更認為他的成就將可媲美著名作家，如愛倫坡（Edgar Allan Poe）、波赫斯（Jorge Luis Borges）甚至卡夫卡（Franz Kafka）等。

究竟姜峯楠的故事有什麼魅力？他的著作與一般的科幻小說有什麼分別？他的寫作特色和思想內涵又有什麼值得我們注意和欣賞的地方？在這次講座裡，香港著名科幻推手李偉才博士，將環繞著READ@PolyU年度小說《Exhalation》之中的故事，逐一回答上述的問題，從而帶大家進入科幻與哲思的奇妙世界。

講者簡介

李偉才博士，香港著名科普作家，曾任香港科幻會會長。早年於香港大學物理系以一級榮譽學位畢業，及後在澳洲新南威爾斯大學修畢博士學位。歷任太空館助理館長、天文台高級科學主任、澳洲悉尼大學兼職講師、港大附屬學院協理副校長及國際學位課程中心總監等職。因致力推動普及科學，於1985年獲選為香港十大傑出青年。至今發表著作超過四十本，其中《資本的衝動》於2015年被《亞洲周刊》選為「十大中文好書」、而《論盡宇宙》和《論盡科學》則榮獲2019年度的「香港出版雙年獎」。

李偉才博士

如有任何疑問，歡迎透過電郵（lbueo@polyu.edu.hk）或電話（2766-6873）與我們聯絡。

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Library will be Closed on 1 & 2 Oct 2020

Notice Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 09:51
The Library will be closed on 1 & 2 Oct 2020 and reopen on Saturday, 3 Oct 2020, from 8:30am to 10:00pm. Please check our latest opening hours at https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/about-us/hours.

Enquiries  
Please contact us via the following channels:  
• Call 2766-6863 (During Library Opening Hours)  
• WhatsApp 6423-0820    
• Write to us 
 
Pao Yue-kong Library 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
 

[Library Webinars] Disciplinary Research Information in September and October – Join Now!

News Friday, September 11, 2020 - 10:18

The Library will hold a series of interactive webinars on Learn@PolyU in September and October 2020. These webinars aim to equip you with the knowledge and skills specific to your disciplines that is crucial to progress academically and professionally in your chosen field.

All students and staff are welcome. More details of each webinar available HERE.

 

Library Webinars

Code Topic Date Time Instructor
LS073 Databases for Hotel and Tourism Management 21-Sep-2020 (Mon) 2:30 - 4:00 PM Eddie Ko
LS077 Specialized Information for Fashion Marketing and Textiles 23-Sep-2020 (Wed) 2:30 - 4:00 PM Jenny Lam
LS053 Resources for China Studies 29-Sep-2020 (Tue) 2:30 - 3:45 PM Iris Wai
LS060 Specialized Webinar for Health Sciences Subjects 8-Oct-2020 (Thu) 2:30 - 4:00 PM Lydia Ngai
LS042 Mastering Techniques in Searching Business and Financial Databases 13-Oct-2020 (Tue) 2:30 - 4:00 PM William Ho

Register Now!

Registration will close on the day before the scheduled webinar.
The webinar will be delivered via Learn@PolyU (Collaborate Ultra).

For further learning support, email us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian, or contact us.

Pao Yue-kong Library 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Launching of Online Printing Submission System

News Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 17:46

The Library is pleased to announce the launch of its new Online Printing Submission System (OPSS).  From now on, PolyU students and staff have to submit their print requests of large-format poster through the OPSS. The print charge will be calculated immediately after selecting the preferred printing parameters such as page size, paper type and media.  When the printout is completed, you can collect the printed document and settle the payment at the Technical Support Desk in i-Space, 4/F North Wing.

Please refer to Large Format Printing and Scanning for more details. For enquiries, please contact Technical Support Desk (i-Space, 4/F) or call 2766-6909.

 

[Library Online Course] Using EndNote – Join Now!

Event Monday, September 7, 2020 - 09:21

The Library has launched an online course for using EndNote, a reference management tool to help you cite and manage references in your assignment or research papers. Join the course to learn the key features about EndNote, including how to insert references from different sources and how to cite references in Word document.

This online course consists of 8 modules and each takes about 20 mins to complete. You will receive an e-certificate upon completion of the first 5 mandatory modules.

Mandatory Modules:

  • Module 1 – Introduction
  • Module 2 – Get started with EndNote
  • Module 3 – Add references to EndNote
  • Module 4 – Insert and edit citations in MS Word
  • Module 5 – Save your reference library

Optional Modules:

  • Module 6 – Group your references
  • Module 7 – Remove duplicate references
  • Module 8 – Share references

Register Now!
The course will appear in your Learn@PolyU My Courses within two working days after registration.

For further learning support, email us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian, or contact us via various channels.

Pao Yue-kong Library 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

READ@PolyU: Get your FREE copy of the common book and join an Online Book Chat Group!

News Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 09:34

READ@PolyU is the community reading project of PolyU. Each year, we select a common book and invite the whole campus to read along.

The 2020 common book is Exhalation, a collection of award-winning short stories by science fiction writer Ted Chiang.

Come to the Library to get your FREE copy!

Book Pick-Up

Date: 7 – 18 September 2020
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
Venue: Podium Floor, PolyU Library (Core L)

Hurry while supplies last. First-come, first-served! All PolyU students are eligible.

Online Book Chat Group: Registration

Why read alone? Share your reading experience in an online Book Chat Group! Membership is open to all PolyU students.

  • Make new friends
  • Share your responses to reading under the guidance of a Staff Facilitator
  • Attend all 3 meetings and get recognition on your Co-curricular Achievement Transcript (CAT)!

Register now to reserve your spot!

Register

The Book Chat Groups will meet 3 times throughout Weeks 3 to 6 (21 September to 16 October 2020). Meetings will take place online this year.

What students say:

"Gave me the "university feeling" like I was starting a new life." –Student, Faculty of Engineering 

"The discussions were thought-provoking and helped me think more deeply about different issues." –Student, Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles 

"The chance to communicate and build relationships with students who are different from me was really valuable." –Student, Faculty of Construction and Environment 

READ@PolyU is the community reading project of PolyU. Our vision is to build an empathetic, creative, and courageous community of learners and global citizens for whom reading is a source of knowledge and creativity. Learn more

Library Reopens All Floors on 7 Sep 2020

Notice Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 09:53

[Updated on 12 Nov 2020]

From 7 Sep 2020, the Library will reopen all floors to PolyU students, staff, Graduate and Special Borrower Library Card holders. Access to PolyU Library for JULAC Library Card holders is temporarily suspended until further notice. 
 
Opening hours effective 7 Sep 2020 until 22 Nov 2020  
Mondays to Saturdays: 8:30 am to 10 pm 
Sundays:12:00 noon to 9 pm 
Public Holidays: See General Holiday Hours 

After the Library reopens, i-Booking for computers, designated database workstations and  i-Space facilities will resume for eligible users. (Two Bloomberg workstations currently on P/F will be relocated back to 4/F i-Space) 
 
The 24-Hour Study Centre (G/F) will remain closed until further notice, while the following areas and facilities have reopened to users starting from 19 Oct 2020: 

  • Group rooms (G/F and 3/F) 
  • Group study booths in i-Space (4/F North Wing) 
  • Learning Lab 1 and 2 (3/F South Wing) 

Do also take note of renovation works taking place in the Library during this period.  

All users are required to wear a mask properly when in the Library. Please do not move the tables and chairs around so as to keep a safe social distance 

Renewal and new application for Graduate Library Cards will resume on 7 Sep 2020.  

Valid Library Card holders are required to sign the University’s health declaration upon their first-time access via the PolyU campus turnstiles. After a Library Card is renewed or replaced, the Card Holder will be required to sign the health declaration again. 

Graduate and Special Borrower Card holders
The Library has already extended the validity of Graduate and Special Borrower Library Cards for 48 days from their original expiry dates (on or after 21 Jul 2020) because of the inaccessible period between 21 Jul and 6 Sep 2020.

For items whose due date falls within the inaccessible period between 21 Jul and 6 Sep 2020, please return them on or before 21 Sep 2020 otherwise fines will be incurred. Library items can be returned via the Library’s 24-hour Book Drop located outside the campus turnstiles on Podium Level (near public footbridge towards Exit A Hung Hom MTR Station) when the Library is closed.

Before visiting the Library, please check the Library Homepage for the latest service updates and opening hours.  


Enquiries  

Please contact us via the following channels:  

[Library Online Course] Library Resources & Services for Undergraduate Students

News Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 09:01

Tailor-made for undergraduate students, this online course aims to equip you with essential skills and knowledge areas for your study like when you have to complete a research assignment. The online setting provides you with flexible time and space to genuinely learn and master the skills of using library resources and services for your academic journey.

Register Now
The course will appear in your Learn@PolyU My Courses within two working days after registration.

The online course consists of 6 modules:

  • Module 1 – Get started with your research assignment!
  • Module 2 – Using OneSearch
  • Module 3 – Using Advanced Search
  • Module 4 – Library Databases
  • Module 5 – Find Related Articles
  • Module 6 – Citing References

For further learning support, email us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian, or contact us via various channels.

Pao Yue-kong Library 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

[Library Online Course] Library Resources & Services for Postgraduate Students

News Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 09:38

This self-paced course on Learn@PolyU is designed to support the learning and research needs of postgraduate students. It aims to equip postgraduate students with skills and knowledge to conduct research for assignments and dissertation, with particular focus on the literature review process, database searching, and finding key research through researcher profiles and more.

Register Now
The course will appear in your Learn@PolyU My Courses within two working days after registration.

Course modules:

Module 1 – Using OneSearch

Find books and articles via OneSearch within and beyond the PolyU Library 

Module 2 – Using Advanced Search 

How advanced search would help in finding scholarly resources for your assignments and research topics 

Module 3 – Library Databases

How to use library databases for in-depth research  

Module 4 - Retrieve Related Articles

Find more similar articles on your research topic

Module 5 – Citing References

What is a citation, why do we cite, and how to cite? 

Module 6 – Researcher Profiles

What are researcher profiles? Why use them? 

 

For further learning support, email us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian, or contact us via various channels.

 

Pao Yue-kong Library 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Extension of Due Dates

Notice Monday, August 10, 2020 - 09:25

The Library have extended all loans with due dates from 15 Jul 2020, except the recalled items, short-loan items (i.e. Reserve books and AV Collection items), and the non-PolyU books (i.e. HKALL and ILL books). The extended due date of applicable loans and renewals:

Loans and renewals by academic, research & administrative staff, and postgraduate students: extended to the new term loan due date, i.e. 11 Jan 2021, or the expiry date of the borrower’s current status whichever is earlier.

Loans and renewals by undergraduate students and other borrowers: extended to 30 Sep 2020, or the expiry date of the borrower’s current status whichever is earlier.

All loans are subject to recall. Borrowers should return loans by due date as far as possible. Late return will be liable to overdue fine. Please login at https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/my-record to check the latest due date of your borrowed item(s). 

You may return Library items to the book drop situated below the Loan & Return Counter at Library P/F during Library opening hours, or via the book drop located outside the campus turnstiles on Podium Level (near public footbridge towards Exit A Hung Hom MTR Station) when the Library is closed.

If you are unable to return borrowed items in person, the Library may accept other means of delivery, e.g. by post or by courier. Please contact us by email at lbcir@polyu.edu.hk should you need further assistance on returning of items.

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