The Library will launch a series of workshops on various topics in Oct 2018. Staff and students who are interested in making effective use of information are welcome to join.
News & Events
Library Opening Hours - Mid-Autumn Festival & the day following Mid-Autumn Festival
Notice Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 15:56
| Date | LIB Hours | |
| 24 Sep 2018 (Mon) | Mid-Autumn Festival | 8:30am - 7pm |
| 25 Sep 2018 (Tue) | The day following Mid-Autumn Festival | Closed |
The 24-Hour Study Centre (G/F) can be accessed via the Core E entrance after Library closes. Please present your PolyU staff / student ID cards to the security guard before entering.
"Westlaw Asia" & "WestlawNext" are temporarily unavailable from 10:00pm, 8 Sep 2018 to 6:00am, 9 Sep 2018
News Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 14:24
Virtual Reality Contest 2018/19
News Monday, September 3, 2018 - 09:16
Join our VR Contest to create experiential stories from ancient China!
The Library is organising a series of talks and workshops for you to think up ideas, learn VR techniques, and 3D modelling tools so that you can create your story in VR! This series is supported by the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE).
Submit your VR story and you will stand a chance to win our contest! Click here for more details.
Come and join our briefing session to know more!
| Date: | 13 Sep 2018 (Thu) |
|---|---|
| Time: | 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm (Session 1) 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm (Session 2) [The two sessions are identical.] |
| Venue: | Digital Visualisation Room, i-Space, 4/F, Library |
| Registration: | Please click on this link for registration. (For PolyU Students only) |
For enquiries, please contact lbsys@polyu.edu.hk, phone 2766-6909 or visit our Technical Support Desk at i-Space!
READ@PolyU 2018/19 is on Now!
Event Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 10:36
Attention all Year 1 Undergrads!
READ@PolyU wants you to fall in love with reading … all over again.
Pick up your FREE common book, Fifteen Dogs, to kick off READ@PolyU 2018.
Come to the Library between 3 and 7 September to get your free copy.
Look for us just inside the Library entrance.
Hurry while supplies last!
More details at https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/read/
Get to know your library!
Event Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 10:27
Get to know your library!
Come join a Library Orientation!
Welcome to PolyU! Join a Library Tour to see what’s on offer at the university’s learning hub. Get answers to important questions such as:
- Where is the best spot for quiet study/group study?
- What are my Library privileges?
- How can I make the MOST out of my Library?
You will learn about our 24-hour Study Centre, our specialized digital facilities, our electronic book collection, your access card to other academic libraries in Hong Kong…
…and more.
We are here to help you succeed in your studies. Come out and learn how.
Library Orientation Tours
Sign up or drop in
Weeks 1 & 2 (3 to 15 September 2018)
Monday to Friday: 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
Thursday evenings: 6:30 pm
Saturdays: 2:30 pm
Tours are 45 minutes long
Walk-ins also welcome
(Registered students will be given priority)
Look for the Meeting Point stand, near the entrance of the Library.
See you at the Library!
Scheduled maintenance for Inter-Library Loan services 2018-08-10 (Fri)
News Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 18:07
Due to the scheduled systems maintenance in table below, the affected services and resources may be temporarily unavailable during the maintenance period.
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Date |
Time |
Service name |
|---|---|---|
|
2018-08-10 |
08:30 – 14:00 |
Inter-library loan service (ILLiad) |
For further enquiries, please contact Research Help Desk at 2766-6863 / Technical Support Desk at 2766-6909.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Service of ProQuest Ebook Central will be temporarily unavailable from 00:00-5:00 on 19 August 2018
News Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 13:57
Award Ceremony of Virtual Reality Contest 2017/18: Stories from Ancient China
News Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 09:17
“Virtual Reality Contest: Stories from ancient China” was the very first VR contest organized by the Pao Yue-Kong Library and Department of Electronic and Information Engineering. A series of cultural talks and workshops equipped the students with skills to embark on VR creation. Through the competition, the students fostered deep learning about VR technology, further appreciation of stories from ancient China and also learnt to work closely with team members from different faculties.
The award ceremony was held on 18 July 2018 in the Digital Visualisation Room (i-Space, 4/F). 17 groups participated in the contest which ended in June 2018. A total of 6 teams won prizes in the contest. Congratulations to our winners!
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Story |
Creator(s) |
Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
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Champion |
The Story of Qu Yuan |
Cheung Chun Yiu, Gary (EIE) |
GoPro HERO5 Session |
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1st Runner-up |
The Life of Yu Fei |
Ting Chiu Ming (EIE) & |
INSTA 360 Air |
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2nd Runner-up |
Mid-Autumn Festival related Chinese Mythologies |
Li Zhi Yao, Yoyo (COMP) |
VPai 360-Degree Video Camera Platform |
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Commendation Awards
|
Siheyuan House |
YU Hin Chung, Nikko (EIE) & |
Laser Engraved
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Haste Makes Waste |
LI Shuk Wun, Sharon (SD) |
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Empty Fortress Stratagem |
WONG Yiu Hong, Ivan h (SD) |
The champion’s entry was also showcased at the First International Children VR Film Fest held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to 31 July 2018.
Details about the VR contest 2018 can also be found on our webpage. Try out winning projects at the VR Experience Zone, book now at iBooking!
Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
Services of all ProQuest platforms will be temporarily unavailable from 10:00-18:00 on 19 August 2018
News Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - 12:43
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