News & Events
Services of ProQuest ebook platforms are temporarily unavailable from 10:00-20:00 on 21 Dec 2019
Library Workshop slides are NOW available for downloading
The complete set of slides for Library Workshops scheduled for this semester is now available online. You can download them with your NetID and NetPassword. Feel free to contact our instructors or Faculty Librarians if you would like to have further discussion regarding the slides.
Some Featured Workshop Handouts:
Theme 1: Essential skill for academic success
Theme 2: Staying focused: tapping on specialized information tools
Theme 3: Reference management tools
Theme 4: Research analysis: tools to support authors and scholarly publishing
- Publishing 101 - Basics of Academic Journal Publishing
- Using Journal Analyzing Tools to Evaluate Journals
- Using SciVal to Identify Research Potentials
For the complete set of workshop handouts, please visit here.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us by email or phone calls at 2766-6863 (9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays) during the period of closure.
Locate Library Online Resources by Discipline
The Library provides various online resources to support your learning and research needs. Librarians have put together subject guides for different disciplines so that you can continue to explore and use these online resources available to you while being off campus:
| Disciplines | Subject Guides | Relevant Online Databases |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Science & Textiles | Link | Link |
| Business | Link | Link |
| Construction & Environment | Link | Link |
| Design | Link | Link |
| Engineering | Link | Link |
| Health Science | Link | Link |
| Hotel and Tourism Management | Link | Link |
| Humanities | Link | Link |
| Social Science | Link | Link |
Contact your Faculty Librarians for information or research consultation. During Library closure, Faculty Librarians can also set up a consultation via Skype. Do email your Faculty Librarians to make an appointment.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us by email or phone calls at 2766-6863 (9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays) during this period.
Deadline EXTENDED To Win An Apple Watch/iPad: READ@PolyU Writing Contest
The deadline for all PolyU students to submit their entries is now EXTENDED to 31 March 2020. Seize this last opportunity!
If you have already submitted and wish to enhance your submission, we would be happy to accept a revised version from you before the new deadline. Otherwise, we will keep your current submission.
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.
Eligibility: All PolyU Students*
Language: English
Format: 500 words (+/- 50 words), Word or PDF document
Submission deadline: 31 March 2020, 11:59 p.m.
[Note: 1 entry per each participant]
Prizes:
- Champion – Apple Watch Series 5
- 1st Runner Up – Apple iPad
- 2nd Runner Up – Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
- Honourable Mentions: $500 Eslite Bookshop Coupons
Thank you for your understanding and for your support for READ@PolyU!
READ@PolyU is the community reading project of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 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.
Special Loan Arrangements for PolyU Students and Staff During Library Closure
As the Library building will be closed until further notice, with effect from 6 Dec 2019, the Library will set up a temporary service point for book pick up and return next to the Hall Reception Counter of the Homantin Halls of Residence.
Library Temporary Book Pick-up and Return Service Point at Homantin Halls of Residence
Eligible users: PolyU students and staff with valid PolyU ID card only
Service Hours: 9am - 5pm (Mon - Fri) excluding public holidays
Address: Next to Hall Reception Counter, G/F, PolyU Student Halls of Residence, 15 Fat Kwong Street, Homantin
(A location map can be found here.)
HKALL – Book Pick-up
With the above temporary service point, HKALL requesting service is now resumed. Eligible users can request books from other UGC-funded libraries via HKALL and pick up at the temporary service point within five days upon receiving Library email notification.
Book Return
Users can return books borrowed from PolyU Library and HKALL at this temporary service point.
Extended Due Date for All Library Items Checked Out Before 11 Nov 2019
The due date of Library items borrowed from the PolyU Library before 11 Nov 2019 has been extended to 20 Jan 2020 (or up to the expiry date of your PolyU ID card / Library Card). No overdue fines will be incurred for items due during the period of Library closure. This applies to all books (incl. HKALL, Interlibrary Loan and Reserve Books), AV-items, and i-Space equipment.
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services (ILL&DDS)
Requests for articles and book chapters via Document Delivery Service will remain normal but fulfilment for some of them may be affected.
Interlibrary Loan requests for books, conference proceedings, theses, and patents will be suspended until the Library reopens. Users who borrowed books (overseas & local) using the Interlibrary Loan service can return them at the Library after its reopens.
Users are advised to check the Library Website for latest updates on Library Services. You can also contact the Library should you have any enquiries.
Special Arrangements for Library Closure
In view of the special circumstances, the Library has introduced the following measures and services to support your research, learning and teaching needs:
Extended Due Date for Library Items Checked Out Before 11 Nov 2019
The due date of Library items borrowed from PolyU Library before 11 Nov 2019 has now been extended to 20 Jan 2020 (or up to the expiry date of your PolyU ID card / Library Card). No overdue fines will be incurred for items due during the period of Library closure. This applies to all books (incl. HKALL and Reserve Books), AV-items, and i-Space equipment.
Information Consultancy with Faculty Librarians via Skype
Faculty Librarians will offer information/research consultation for current PolyU staff and students via Skype during Library closure. Please email your Faculty Librarians to set up an appointment.
Library Online Guides and Workshop Handouts
You may refer to the various Library Guides such as finding journal articles, Endnote and a series of Subject Guides created by your Faculty Librarian. In addition, full handouts for all workshops planned for this semester will be made available from 6 December 2019. You can download via the Workshop Handout page for your self-learning.
Email and Phone Enquiries
During the Library closure, you can still contact us via the following methods:
· Email
· Phone calls 2766-6863 (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, exclude Public Holidays)
· Email to your Faculty Librarian for subject-specific enquiries
*WhatsApp service will not be available during this period.
As the current situation is constantly evolving, the Library will consider making necessary adjustments to accommodate our users. Users are advised to check the Library Website for latest updates on Library Services.
Drinks in spill-proof containers are now allowed in the Library!
Please observe the policy, and help us to maintain a clean and pleasant study environment for all Library users.
Relax and unwind in Library's new Stretching Corner
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:
- Videos on stress relief
- Soothing music
- Comfortable sofas for relaxing and resting
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.
For assistance, please approach our Enquiry Counter (P/F) or call 2766-6863.
Library closing hours 4 - 10 Nov 2019
[Publishing Seminar] Publishing in Academic Journals: Tips to publishing success
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:
- Choosing the right journal
- The peer review process
- Tips on writing for a journal
- Understanding open access
- Ethics of publication
- Promoting your journal article
Time : 3:00 - 4:30pm
Venue : Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library
Speaker : Ms. Victoria Babbit (Director of Researcher Development and Outreach at Taylor & Francis)
Registration : Please click on this link for registration.
About the speaker:
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.
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