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Library’s Term Time Hours with effect from 30 August 2021

Notice Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 11:41

New semester is coming! PolyU Library will open 8.30am – 11.00pm Monday through Saturday, and 12 noon – 10.00pm Sunday during term time from 30 August 2021. The new 24-Hour Study Centre at 1/F North Wing is expected to come into service by the second half of September 2021. During this transitional period, temporary overnight study space for students and staff is available in Block CD after Library closes. As the pandemic situation is evolving, please always refer to the Library homepage for the latest service arrangement. 

Please be reminded that Library users are required to always wear a mask properly that cover their mouth and nose, practise social distancing and observe personal hygiene.

For enquiry about Library services, please contact our Library staff at 2766 6863 or email to lbviews@polyu.edu.hk.

Emerald unavailable on 17 Aug 2021

News Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 14:55

Due to maintenance provided by the vendor, the service of Emerald will be temporarily unavailable from 20:00 on 17 Aug 2021 to 23:30 on 17 Aug 2021.
 

A New Look for the Library Website

News Monday, July 26, 2021 - 16:51
To enhance user experience, the Library website has been revamped with a fresh new look. The highlights of the website redesign include:
1. Refreshed overall look and feel of the website.
2. Enhanced navigation and content display for a wide array of mobile devices.
3. Sticky navigation sidebar to make frequently used library services visible at all times.
4. Display of real-time availability of loanable notebook computers.
5. Improved navigation for quick and easy access to information on library resources, services, events and projects.
6. Social media sharing feature at the top of each web page.
 
We're excited to bring you these improvements for the new academic year. Explore the revamped Library website now!
 

[截止日期延至8月13日] 贏取往日本交流機會，參加「笹川杯品書知日本」 2021 徵文比賽!

News Monday, July 19, 2021 - 11:46

[Deadline Extended to 13 August] A Chance to Win a Cultural Exchange Tour to Japan: Write a Reflection on a Japan-Themed Book

各位理大同學，擴闊國際視野，提升文化涵養的機會又來了！誠邀大家參加2021「笹川杯品書知日本」徵文比賽，以千五至二千字分享你對日本相關書籍的讀後感。你將有機會免費前往日本作深度體驗及交流。比賽詳情如下：

「笹川杯品書知日本」2021徵文大獎賽

「笹川杯品書知日本」2021徵文比賽，旨在鼓勵全國包括港澳地區的大學生通過閱讀各類與日本相關的書籍，撰寫論文、讀後感等體裁的文章，激發大學生對日本社會、經濟、文化等領域進行深入了解和研究的興趣。

為配合是項比賽，圖書館亦於6月7日至8月13日期間，同步在實體及網上舉辧以日本為主題的書籍展覽。歡迎同學借閲好書，再踴躍投稿。

徵文要求

  1. 徵文內容
    閱讀各種、各類與日本相關的圖書，之後所撰寫的論文、感想文、體會文等文章。
  2. 截止時間
    各參賽者須於2021年8月13日或之前向本校投稿。學校將會選出兩篇徵文推薦參加全國決賽。
  3. 徵文對象
    所有理大學生
  4. 投稿方式
    1) 請通過電郵投稿，徵文稿須為word格式。
    2) 投稿接收郵箱: lbueo@polyu.edu.hk
    3) 投稿電郵主題請寫：《品書知日本2021》投稿
    4) 徵文稿件的檔案名格式為：姓名--學生証號碼--徵文的標題。例如：張三--20123456D--京都 漫步
    5) 本次比賽進入全國決賽階段後，將採用匿名審稿機制，請確定文章內沒有出現姓名和學校資料。
  5. 稿件要求
    1) 徵文語言：中文/日文
    2) 字數限制：1500-2000字（不符合字數要求的徵文將被篩除）
    3) 文章體裁：自由（散文、詩歌除外）
    4) 格式要求：本次比賽以「書」為主題，請在文末以章節附註形式注明所閱圖書名稱及參考文獻。
  6. 徵文聲明：
    1) 參加過其他徵文活動並獲獎的作品不能參選。
    2) 獲獎作品的版權歸本活動主辦者所有，獲獎作品不能參加其他同類徵文活動。
    3) 應徵作品一律不予退稿，請參賽者自留底稿。
  7. 徵文獎勵
    1) 理大校內初選：
    本次徵文大獎賽將在全校投稿作品中，推薦兩篇參加全國決賽之評選。理大圖書館將為兩名被推薦學生各頒發證書及圖書禮券港幣500元。
    2) 全國決賽評選：
    一等獎5名；二等獎10名；最佳組織獎5個。
    所有獲獎者將獲得由主辦單位頒發的獲獎證書。其中，5名一等獎的得獎者將被邀請於2022年2月（暫定）進行為期8天的訪日交流。二等獎的得獎者及最佳組織獎之得獎者將獲得相應的獎品。
  8. 徵文官網
    http://activity.lib.sjtu.edu.cn/zhengwen/2021/notice.asp
  9. 評審結果
    經評審委員會通過的決賽結果，將會於2021年10月底經由大會官方網站發佈。

大獎賽組織

  1. 主辦單位: 上海交通大學圖書館、日本科學協會、人民中國雜誌社
  2. 理大校內初賽評審單位: 包玉剛圖書館、中文及雙語學系

Database Maintenance : ProQuest databases (except ProQuest e-book Central)

News Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 13:15

Due to maintenance provided by the vendor, the service of ProQuest databases (except ProQuest e-book Central) will be temporarily unavailable on 25 Jul 2021 from 10:00 to 20:00.

 

READ@PolyU X Cultural July: Get FREE Book Fair ticket and meet renowned authors

News Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 08:33

A total of 50 complimentary tickets to the Hong Kong Book Fair, sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will be given to PolyU students who attend a seminar in the “English and International Reading Series” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) onsite. Let’s meet internationally renowned authors and delve into the world of literary pleasure together.


Seats are limited. Follow the steps below to redeem your FREE ticket.

  1. Sign up here. If successful, the Library will email you an information package with the ticket redemption slip.
  2. Follow the instruction in the information package and pre-register for an English Seminar at the Hong Kong Book Fair website. After which, you will receive a confirmation email.
  3. Prior to attending the English Seminar, show the softcopy of your (1) pre-registered seminar confirmation email and (2) the information package, as well as your (3) student ID card onsite.
  4. After attending the English seminar, you can redeem a complimentary Book Fair ticket, while stocks last.

You are required to join one of the seminars of “English and International Reading Series” below.

International Speakers (based in HK)

Painter and Patron: Illustrations of the Maritime Silk Road in 16th century Códice Casanatense

by Peter Gordon (USA) and Juan José Morales (Spain)

Time: 6pm-7:30pm, 15 July (Thu)

“Keeping the Record”: Journeys with a Mission and Over the Years

by Dr. Gillian Bickley (UK)

Time: 3pm-4:30pm, 17 July (Sat)

China’s Russian Princess: The Silent Wife of Chiang Ching-kuo

by Mark O’Neill (UK)

Time: 3pm-4:30pm, 19 July (Mon)

International Authors

Writing & The Power of Listening

by Heather Morris (New Zealand)

Time: 1pm-2:30pm, 16 July (Fri)

Monkey King: A Hero for the Ages with Neil Gaiman and Julia Lovell

by Neil Gaiman (UK) and Julia Lovell (UK)

Time: 6pm-7:30pm, 16 July (Fri)

The Painting That Changed My Life

by Jeremy Vine (UK)

Time: 6pm-7:30pm, 17 July (Sat)

Writing Outside Your Experience – from contemporary to fantasy and beyond

by Brigid Kemmerer (USA)

Time: 3pm-4:30pm, 18 July (Sun)

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

Pao Yue-kong Library

贏取往日本交流機會，參加「笹川杯品書知日本」 2021 徵文比賽!

News Monday, June 7, 2021 - 08:52

A Chance to Win a Cultural Exchange Tour to Japan: Write a Reflection on a Japan-Themed Book

各位理大同學，擴闊國際視野，提升文化涵養的機會又來了！誠邀大家參加2021「笹川杯品書知日本」徵文比賽，以千五至二千字分享你對日本相關書籍的讀後感。你將有機會免費前往日本作深度體驗及交流。比賽詳情如下：

「笹川杯品書知日本」2021徵文大獎賽

「笹川杯品書知日本」2021徵文比賽，旨在鼓勵全國包括港澳地區的大學生通過閱讀各類與日本相關的書籍，撰寫論文、讀後感等體裁的文章，激發大學生對日本社會、經濟、文化等領域進行深入了解和研究的興趣。

為配合是項比賽，圖書館亦於6月7日至8月13日期間，同步在實體及網上舉辧以日本為主題的書籍展覽。歡迎同學借閲好書，再踴躍投稿。

徵文要求

  1. 徵文內容
    閱讀各種、各類與日本相關的圖書，之後所撰寫的論文、感想文、體會文等文章。
  2. 截止時間
    各參賽者須於2021年7月16日或之前向本校投稿。學校將會選出兩篇徵文推薦參加全國決賽。
  3. 徵文對象
    所有理大學生
  4. 投稿方式
    1) 請通過電郵投稿，徵文稿須為word格式。
    2) 投稿接收郵箱: lbueo@polyu.edu.hk
    3) 投稿電郵主題請寫：《品書知日本2021》投稿
    4) 徵文稿件的檔案名格式為：姓名--學生証號碼--徵文的標題。例如：張三--20123456D--京都 漫步
    5) 本次比賽進入全國決賽階段後，將採用匿名審稿機制，請確定文章內沒有出現姓名和學校資料。
  5. 稿件要求
    1) 徵文語言：中文/日文
    2) 字數限制：1500-2000字（不符合字數要求的徵文將被篩除）
    3) 文章體裁：自由（散文、詩歌除外）
    4) 格式要求：本次比賽以「書」為主題，請在文末以章節附註形式注明所閱圖書名稱及參考文獻。
  6. 徵文聲明：
    1) 參加過其他徵文活動並獲獎的作品不能參選。
    2) 獲獎作品的版權歸本活動主辦者所有，獲獎作品不能參加其他同類徵文活動。
    3) 應徵作品一律不予退稿，請參賽者自留底稿。
  7. 徵文獎勵
    1) 理大校內初選：
    本次徵文大獎賽將在全校投稿作品中，推薦兩篇參加全國決賽之評選。理大圖書館將為兩名被推薦學生各頒發證書及圖書禮券港幣500元。
    2) 全國決賽評選：
    一等獎5名；二等獎10名；最佳組織獎5個。
    所有獲獎者將獲得由主辦單位頒發的獲獎證書。其中，5名一等獎的得獎者將被邀請於2022年2月（暫定）進行為期8天的訪日交流。二等獎的得獎者及最佳組織獎之得獎者將獲得相應的獎品。
  8. 徵文官網
    http://activity.lib.sjtu.edu.cn/zhengwen/2021/notice.asp
  9. 評審結果
    經評審委員會通過的決賽結果，將會於2021年10月底經由大會官方網站發佈。

大獎賽組織

  1. 主辦單位: 上海交通大學圖書館、日本科學協會、人民中國雜誌社
  2. 理大校內初賽評審單位: 包玉剛圖書館、中文及雙語學系

Service of Westlaw Asia is temporarily unavailable from 2:00am to 6:00am on 20 June 2021

News Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 14:10

Use the Library’s Bookmarklet to access e-Resources when off-campus

News Monday, May 31, 2021 - 16:40

Do you often find journal articles from Google, Google Scholar, or publisher websites but end up with a payment request? The good news is that if the Library has already subscribed to the e-Resources you need, you can easily access it with just one click!

Install the Library’s Bookmarklet on your browser to seamlessly connect Library’s purchased e-Resources from web searches or publisher websites. Watch this short video to see how to install and how it works!

In addition to the Bookmarklet, also access e-Resources via the links on the Library’s web pages or OneSearch as this will direct you to authenticate with your NetID using the EZProxy function. You will gain access after successful authentication

PolyU staff can access e-Resources via Remote Desktop in your office computer. To do this, you will first need to register your office computer for remote access from off-campus. For details, please visit the FAQ page provided by ITS. When you are off-campus, Global Protect VPN service is not needed to access Library’s e-Resources.

If you have further questions on connecting to Library’s e-Resources remotely, email us at lbviews@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian, or contact us.

Services of ProQuest Ebook platforms are temporarily unavailable from 22:00 on 26 June 2021 to 06:00 on 27 June 2021

News Monday, May 31, 2021 - 13:10

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