In celebration of PolyU’s 80th anniversary, the Library organizes an exhibition to showcase the University’s achievements and contributions to the betterment of Hong Kong, the nation and the world over the years. Books, videos, photos and Library materials that record life in PolyU are exhibited. The event opens to PolyU Library eligible users only.
Date : 17 May to 14 July 2017
Time : 8:30 am - 11:00 pm (Mon-Sat) & 12noon - 10pm (Sun)
Venue : Outside Multipurpose Hall (P/F), Library
Peer review is a fundamental pillar of the journal publication process: it is the primary way in which the vast majority of journals assess and select content for publication. Understanding how it contributes to the research publication process is integral to early researchers' careers and their active involvement in the larger research community. This seminar will help post-graduate students and early-career researchers learn the fundamentals of peer review and understand its implication on how a manuscript is assessed and distributed.
This talk will cover the peer review process from the moment a manuscript is submitted to its acceptance. It highlights the benefits and challenges of peer review for the author, editor, and reviewer, as well as the developments that maintain and improve the rigor and efficiency of this essential process.
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.
On 17 July 2017, all eight UGC-funded university libraries will adopt one single cloud-based shared integrated library system and discovery platform to replace eight stand-alone library systems. The new shared library system will facilitate users to search, access and request print and shared electronic collections from the eight libraries in one go. During the system migration, every effort will be made to minimize service interruptions. Please note below the important dates for services affected:
| 6 June 2017 – 17 July 2017 |
Temporary suspension of HKALL book request & borrowing with JULAC CardDuring this period, eligible PolyU staff and students please use Interlibrary Loan Service (http://interloan.lib.polyu.edu.hk/illiad/) to request books from other UGC-funded university libraries. * Enquiry on Interlibrary Loan Service, please call 2766 6862. |
| 15 June 2017 | Due date of ALL HKALL books before launch of new system in July 2017 Due date of ALL PolyU items borrowed by JULAC Card holders, before launch of new system in July 2017 |
| 11 July 2017 | Last day to email or save “My Reading History” from myRecord (https://library.polyu.edu.hk/patroninfo) |
| 12 July – 17 July 2017 |
Suspension of 3 specific services
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| 17 July 2017 |
New library system & OneSearch discovery platform go live
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In keeping with tradition, the Library will set up the Wall of Wishes on the podium floor for students to exchange inspiring words to cheer each other up during the final examination period. You can also take a selfie with your wish and post it on your Facebook (hashtags suggested: #PolyU, #bestofluck4exams).
Drop by the Wall of Wishes and show your support to your friends, fellow students, and to anyone facing a challenge. FREE gift packs will be distributed to students during the revision period from 24 to 27 April.
Distribution of FREE gift packs
24 – 27 April 2017, 11:00 am – noon
Wall of Wishes
24 April – 16 May 2017
Location
Outside Multipurpose Hall, Library
Do come and pick up your little surprise, and we wish you all the best with your exams!
Pao Yue-kong Library
Due to urgent repair work, supply of air-conditioning from G/F- P/F will be suspended from 14 April 2017 (8:30am) to 15 April 2017 (6:00pm). Room temperature may be slightly higher during the affected period. For quiet study areas, please proceed to other Library floors from 3/F to 5/F. For discussion areas, please consider using Room BC202 and BC215 if necessary.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
This seminar aims to provide an introduction to optimize your academic writing and paper preparation skills whilst focusing on best practice for submission and post publication promotion. The following topics will be discussed:
We are also very privileged to have two editors from PolyU joining our session - Prof. Chin-Shan Lu and Dr. Tsz Leung Yip. Both of them are editors for the journal Maritime Business Review published by Emerald and they will share with us their real-life experiences and anecdotes as editors.
Date : 27 Apr 2017 (Thu)
Time : 3:00 - 5:00pm
Venue : Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library
Speaker : Dr. Meloney BARTLETT (Head of Publishing at Emerald Publishing, UK)
Panelists : Prof. Chin-Shan LU and Dr. Tsz Leung YIP
Registration : Please click on this link for registration.
Meloney Bartlett is Head of Publishing at Emerald Publishing where she has management and development responsibility for the Journals publishing programme of over 300 titles and related products working with a global team from our headquarters in Bingley, UK. In her role at Emerald, Meloney is at the forefront in addressing the economic and strategic challenges within the publishing business, including open access policy and implementation programmes with the specific challenges faced by independent publishers.
Before joining Emerald Publishing Meloney was Head of Journals publishing at the Royal Society of Chemistry in Cambridge, following her position as Publisher for the Science & Engineering Journals programme at Taylor & Francis in Oxford. She received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bath.
Chin-Shan Lu is a Professor at the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests include shipping operations and management, port operations and management, international logistics and supply chain management, maritime safety, and sustainable development in shipping and port. Prof. Lu is the Editor-in-Chief for journal Maritime Business Review.
Tsz Leung Yip is an Associate Professor at the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests include ports & terminals, commercial shipping, transport risk, and low carbon logistics. Dr. Yip is one of the Editors for journal Maritime Business Review. He has been serving as a Guest Editor of Special Issues in several international journals.
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Due to the growing demand for private study space for the revision and examination period, effective April 15, 2017, 13 specific REC research carrels (A1-4 and A7-15) will be available for advanced booking by all PolyU students. For details, please refer to the Reservation Policy and Use Guidelines.
Date: 11 Apr - 26 May 2017
Venue: Podium Floor
Set up in Sep 2015, “The PolyU Volunteers” now has close to 1,000 members, mainly comprising of students, staff, alumni, and former staff. A wide variety of service opportunities are made available for volunteers with different expertise and interests.
“Buddies’ University 老友記上大學”, a flagship programme of “The PolyU Volunteers”, was launched in May 2016. We welcome the elderly from 18 Districts of Hong Kong to experience university life, and to learn more about PolyU and its contributions to the community.
Come and visit the exhibition and share the joy of the elderly - they toured our campus, attended lecture on health related subjects and enjoyed their lunch in our canteen.
| Date | LIB Hours | |
| 14 Apr 2017 (Fri) | Good Friday | Closed |
| 15 - 17 Apr 2017 (Sat - Mon) | The day following Good Friday Easter Sunday Easter Monday |
8:30am - 11:00pm |
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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