Time: 1 March 2023 (Wed), 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Hybrid Mode: The Forum, 6/F, Library & Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Ms Olivia Tang, Managing Director, Walk in Hong Kong
The talk is conducted in English.

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About the Talk

Good stories have the power to captivate, inspire and influence people. Meet with Ms Olivia Tang, the communication expert who coaches the TEDxEncompassHK speakers to shine on the stage. You will learn the secret behind stellar storytelling for academic and career success.

This workshop will teach you how to craft compelling stories that resonate with your audience and make your presentation stand out from the rest. Through engaging exercises, our experienced facilitator will guide you through the processes of storytelling and introduce the tools that help you develop narrative competence. Sign up now!

About the Speaker

Olivia is the Managing Director of Walk in Hong Kong, the city's leading cultural enterprise specialized in memorable and immersive walking tours. She grew up in Sham Shui Po and has since wandered off to Chicago, Shanghai, Poland, and Switzerland, before deciding to return home where her heart is. She was the former corporate trainer for Expedia Inc's 400+ employees across Asia Pacific with expertise in storytelling, public speaking, communications, change management, and sales & negotiations.

Olivia holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics from Northwestern University in the United States and a Master of Social Sciences Degree in Global Political Economy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

 

Guest Speaker
Olivia Tang
Managing Director
Walk in Hong Kong

Publishing Journal Articles in Open Access

With increasing emphasis on Open Access (OA) by the Research Grants Council (RGC) and PolyU, understanding how to make your research articles Open Access (OA) is crucial.

Designed for early career researchers who have little to no publishing experience, this seminar will provide you an overview on getting your research published, with a focus on tips you need to know about OA. Our Librarian will also talk about the OA requirements from RGC and PolyU, as well as how the library can support.

Key topics will be covered:

• Selecting the right journals
• Open Access
• Preparing your manuscript for publication
• The peer review process
• How to respond to reviewer reports
• Top reasons for rejection
• How to promote your work
• RGC and PolyU Open Access requirements
   

Date: 7 Dec 2022 (Wed) 

Time:  3 pm – 4 pm

Speaker: Ms. Victoria Babbit (Director of Researcher Development and Outreach at Taylor & Francis)

Moderator: Ms. Iris Wai (Research Support Librarian, PolyU Library)

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About the Speaker:

Victoria Babbit is the Director of Researcher Development & Outreach. She joined Taylor & Francis in 2008 and throughout the past decade has supported researchers as they navigate the rapidly changing publishing landscape. Her work involves engaging with global research communities to build knowledge and capacity related to publishing and editorial activities. Prior to joining Taylor & Francis, Victoria conducted postgraduate research in Geography at The University of Washington.

For learning or research support, email us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian.

Reopening of 3/F North Wing on 19 October 2022

The open study space of 3/F North Wing has reopened. Ten new Online Meeting Rooms that can be used for online interviews and virtual meetings by a maximum of two persons will also be made available for booking by PolyU students and staff via the iBooking System. When all refurbishment works at 3/F North Wing are finished, there will be five more Studios to support online learning and teaching. Please stay tuned for our updates on the LER Project.  

We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we renovate the Library areas in order to better serve the PolyU community. 

Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

A new wall-mounted automated Book Return Station has been set up at the campus entrance area near the Library to make it simpler and faster for you to return Library materials even after Library closes. Beginning 10 October 2022, Library users can follow the on-screen instructions, return PolyU books and AV materials, anytime, 24x7, to obtain an immediate update on their Library loan record. Log in to myRecord to see the most recent status of your library loans and fines.

• Location:
  Campus entrance near the Library - Outside the campus turnstiles on the Podium Level near public footbridge connecting to Exit A of Hung Hom MTR Station.
   
• Service Hours:
  24 hours a day, 7 days a week
   
• Accepted Items:
  PolyU books and AV materials

The above enhancement is part of the Library Extension and Revitalisation (LER) Project. Visit the LER webpage to learn more about the construction works.  

Pao Yue-kong Library 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University