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Seminar: Author Strategies for Successful Journal Publication (Wiley)

Event Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 12:33

Successfully getting a journal paper published is one of the most challenging aspects of a young researcher’s career. While acceptance or rejection depends heavily upon the original quality of one’s research, it is helpful to know more about selecting journals, the peer review process, and the point of view of receiving editors and reviewers. There are also important aspects related to disseminating your research to ensure it is read and cited more widely.

This journal publication seminar will talk about how to select a journal, how to communicate your paper’s relevance to get published, and how to promote your research to increase readership and the increase chances for citation. Topics cover but are not limited to: 

  • Benefits to the post-graduate students and young researchers
  • Gain a better sense of how editors perform review
  • Learn methods of communicating your paper’s relevance
  • Understand how to enhance readership and citations of your research
  • Know how to handle rejection
 Date : 3 May 2016 (Tue)
 Time : 4pm - 5:30pm
 Venue : Teaching and Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library
 Speaker : Mr. James W. Murphy (Director, Research and Professional, Wiley)
 Registration : Please click on this link for registration.

 

About Speaker

James Murphy photo

Based in Beijing, James leads Wiley's scientific, technical, medical and scholarly publishing activities in Greater China. This includes publishing peer reviewed English-language journals for the global market on the behalf of academic societies and research institutes, as well as driving Chinese authorship for Wiley's global portfolio of journals, books, and other online content. He is a member of Wiley’s Intellectual Property Group, which advises on best practice for retractions and ethics issues for Wiley’s partner journals. He also speaks regularly on subjects related to paper submission techniques, peer review, open access and publishing ethics.

James has an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in East Asian Languages and Literatures.

Best of Luck for Exams!

Event Friday, April 15, 2016 - 09:36

Best of Luck for Exams - Get your FREE Gift Pack at the Library!

The Library would like to cheer you up with a FREE gift pack* during the revision period. Please come and check out what this little surprise is! You are also invited to inspire your fellow students by exchanging words of encouragement on the Wall of Wishes. Feel free to take a selfie and post it on your Facebook.

Life is full of challenges, but you are not alone as the PolyU Library will always stand by you.

Date: 18 -20 April 2016
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Venue: Outside Multipurpose Hall, P/F, Library

* Available while stocks last

 

Library Special Arrangement During Revision & Exam Period (9 Apr - 9 May 2016)

News Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 16:32
 
LIBRARY SPECIAL
ARRANGEMENTS DURING

REVISION &
EXAMINATION
PERIOD

(9 Apr – 9 May 2016)

Need Past Papers to prepare for your Exam?
NO SEAT
Reservation
Reading areas in the Library will be patrolled at intervals and unattended belongings will be removed. Please be considerate, and vacate your seat once you have finished.
MORE 24-hour
Study Areas
In addition to the 24-hour Study Centre in Room L001, the Quiet Study Room in L003 on G/F is also open 24 hours during term time until 9 May. Please access via the Core E entrance after Library closes.
QUIET STUDY
ENVIRONMENT
SILENCE must be observed in the Library. Noisy users may be asked to leave the Library.
BOOKING of
REC Research Carrels
There will be five sessions per day. Eligible users can reserve a session one day in advance via PolyU iBooking System.

Wearable Blessings: Traditional Chinese Children's Clothing

Event Friday, April 8, 2016 - 18:22

One of the most important rituals that parents carry out to give their blessings and provide protection to their children in traditional Chinese society is to dress them in clothing and give them accessories with auspicious patterns. The belief is that these patterns will repel evil spirits and also signify their hopes for the good health and good fortune of their children.

A mini exhibition organized by the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) now showcases 11 unique children’s clothing, which incorporated traditional auspicious patterns in their design together with modern styles and craftsmanship to give visitors new insights into Chinese children's wear. Details of the exhibition are as follows:

Date: 9 Apr to 10 Jun 2016*
Venue: P/F of the Library
Remarks: For valid PolyU Library cardholders only. 

* The exhibition will close at 5pm on 10 Jun 2016.
 

 

Temporary Closure of G/F Room L019 Entrance at Back Staircase (26 Mar – 4 Apr)

News Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 12:02

The entrance of L019 at back staircase will be temporarily closed for door replacement work from 26 Mar – 4 Apr 2016. Please access Room L019 through the entrance at front staircase. Construction noise will be inevitable during the work period.  Sorry for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Please approach the nearest counter if you need assistance.

Temporary Closure of G/F Room L019 Entrance at Back Staircase (26-28 Mar)

News Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 18:07

The entrance of L019 at back staircase will be temporarily closed for door replacement work from 26 Mar – 28 Mar 2015. Please access Room L019 through the entrance at front staircase. Construction noise will be inevitable during the work period.  Sorry for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Please approach the nearest counter if you need assistance.

Light One's Day and Warm One's Heart

Event Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 16:46

Feeling tired of doing your assignment? It’s time to relax! Let’s join one of the activities below and relieve your stress during the busy schedule.

  1. Light One's Day and Warm One's Heart - Post your words of encouragement to inspire and influence others
  2. Book Exhibition and Video Show - Check out popular titles on health, wellness and positive thinking
    Venue: Near lift lobby on P/F, Library
  3. Colour Your Life and Have a Relaxing Mind - Pick a Secret Garden paper and enjoy the mind-clearing colouring
    Venue: Current Awareness Centre, P/F, Library

Library Opening Hours During Easter Holidays

News Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 10:14
Date   LIB Hours
25 Mar 2016 (Fri) Good Friday Closed
26 Mar 2016 (Sat) The day following Good Friday 12noon - 10pm
27 Mar 2016 (Sun) Easter Sunday 12noon - 10pm
28 Mar 2016 (Mon) Easter Monday 12noon - 10pm


Please note that the Library also operates a 24-hour Study Centre on the G/F. The Centre is accessible via the Core E entrance after Library closes, and users are required to present their valid PolyU staff / student ID cards to the security guard before entering.

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