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Whether you are looking for a job after graduation or want to pursue further studies, we have compiled a list of useful library resources that can help you achieve your goals.

Physical Book Exhibition
Join us at the Book Exhibition on the Display Wall, Library Podium Floor. You will explore a diverse collection of titles from resume writing, interview techniques, career exploration, professional development, and more. The exhibition will run until 16 June 2024.

Virtual Thematic Collection
Right from your laptop or mobile phone, you can check out the latest e-books available in our Virtual Thematic Collection that help you take steps to achieve your career goals.

Featured Library Database
Uncover interactive training resources from Workplace English Training E-Platform to enhance your Business English skills so that you can approach your job search with confidence.

Open Educational Resources
Discover freely accessible resources from our PolyU Open Educational Resources (OER) Portal to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate today's job market.

Have you ever noticed the students’ success stories featured in the PolyU Outstanding Work by Students (OWS) Showcase? Now's your chance to learn from them, share your insights, and win a fantastic prize!

Our OWS Showcase, in both physical and online forms, covers two types of student works: (1) exceptional individual or group works that achieve internal or external recognition, and (2) motivational social innovation projects that contribute towards societal betterment.

The learning-to-learn experiences behind the exemplary student works are documented to foster knowledge sharing in the PolyU community. Let’s get inspired by your peers and join this inspiration challenge!

How?

1. Read through a student story in the OWS Showcase on Library Podium Floor or OWS portal.
2. Share how the story inspires you on your own Facebook/Instagram account, including:
   (a) An image OR a video featuring the OWS story
   (b) A brief explanation (40+ words) about your takeaway
   (c) Add hashtags #PolyUOWS and #PolyULibrary
3. Email a screenshot of your post to lbueo@polyu.edu.hk with the subject line “Submission for OWS Inspiration Challenge”. Provide your name and student ID in the email.
4. The Challenge is open to PolyU students. Each participant can submit one entry only.

When?

Submissions will be accepted from 4 to 29 March 2024.

Prizes

Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, and constructiveness. All satisfactory entries will be recognized with a Gold, Silver, or Bronze category, each receiving a book voucher prize (Gold - $300, Silver - $200, Bronze - $100).

Should you have further enquiries, please contact us by email at lbueo@polyu.edu.hk.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired and stand a chance to win!

Research Ethics in an AI World 

In a rapidly changing world, research ethics and integrity have become crucial. Researchers face expanding and sometimes opaque regulations, while grappling with complex challenges.

Join Lyndsey Dixon, Global Journals Director at De Gruyter, for an engaging discussion on recent developments in ethical and truthful research, with a particular focus on ethical considerations related to the use of AI in scientific publishing.

All postgraduate students and researchers are welcome!

The following topics will be discussed:

• Authorship and contribution
• Ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in research
• Plagiarism and redundant publication
• Peer review process and appealing
• Data policies and reproducibility
• Sharing article versions
• Copyright 

Date: 11 January 2023 (Thurs)
Time:  2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Speakers: Lyndsey Dixon, Global Journals Director at De Gruyter
Platform: Zoom

Register Now!

About the Speaker

Lyndsey Dixon is the Global Journals Director at De Gruyter. She leads a global team in nurturing and developing the dynamic and diverse portfolio at De Gruyter, to meet the needs of the communities which the journals serve.  Formerly with Taylor & Francis, and Elsevier, she’s based in Asia Pacific where she’s been for over a decade, supporting the development of publishing and driving visibility of APAC research on the global stage.

For enquiries, please contact us at our various service points or submit an online form to us. For learning and research support, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian.

Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 

We are pleased to announce the launch of PolyU Library Mobile App, an innovative app designed to give you a whole new experience in using our library services and facilities.

Download the mobile app and sign in with your Library account to enjoy all the amazing functions and features:

• Search and locate book collections and facilities with Augmented Reality (AR) indoor navigation
• Find the availability of computers, group rooms, studios, seats, and study space in real time
• Make reservation for library facilities, manage iBooking records and onsite check in/out the reserved rooms
• View personal records of requested items and loans, and receive alert messages for borrowing and returning records, due date reminders and pick-up notices for requested items
• Listen to the audio guide of students sharing sessions and learning experiences when visiting the Outstanding Work by Students Showcase in the Library

The PolyU Library mobile app is available on iOS App Store and Google Play. Try it out now!