Library Service Update

The basic search screen is simpler and easier to use.
Limiters and expanders are organized on one page with clear categorization for refining a search result.

The result page provides a date slide bar for further limiting the date range as well as a myriad of result narrowing options, such as Publication Type, Subject, Author or Publication.
Full article citation can be previewed by simply hovering over the magnifying glass icon beside any item.

The Library currently subscribes to a number of databases on this platform, namely: Academic Search Elite, Business Source Premier, Environment Complete, ERIC, etc. To access the new interface of EBSCOhost, go to Electronic Library > E-Journals & Databases > type in "EBSCOhost".

An updated search guide is available.

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OvidSP

Through OvidSP, you can access the database British Nursing Index and BIOSIS Previews which provide bibliographic information of journal articles related to nursing and biological sciences. OvidSP platform is now enhanced with a new Multi-Field Search tab providing multiple search boxes for assigning specific fields in a search.

　

　

To access enhanced platform of OvidSP, go to Electronic Library > E-Journals & Databases > type in "ovid" .

An updated search guide is also available.

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Wiley InterScience & Blackwell Synergy

Since July 2008, all Blackwell journal content that OUHK Library is entitled to have access has become available together with other e-journals on Wiley InterScience. Users can now search for all Wiley-Blackwell titles related to Finance, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Environmental Science, Psychology, ... etc. through one integrated service.

To access Wiley InterScience, go to Electronic Library > E-Journals & Databases > type in "wiley interscience" (with quotation marks).

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Featured Resources and Services:

Audio-Visual (AV) Collection

With the development of new courses, the Library has recently collected more than 200 feature films produced in Hong Kong, Mainland, Taiwan, Asia, UK, US and other countries. To check it out, simply go to Electronic Library > Library Catalogues > OUHK Library Catalogue (Web) > type in keyword "feature films" then limit your results by AV materials.

Other than these film titles, the Library collects a wide variety of audio materials such as sound recordings on cassettes and discs as well as visual items in VHS, LD, VCD or DVD formats. Currently the Library keeps more than 2,600 titles of these audio-visual materials to support OUHK's teaching and learning activities.

Users can borrow AV items from the Circulation Counter for 2 to 3 hours use in the Library depending on the duration of the material.

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Photocopy / Laser Printing / Internet Access

The self-photocopying/printing service continues to be a favorite of our Library users. In September 2008, more than 124,000 copies and 17,000 printouts were made. Users are, however, reminded that photocopying or printing of materials should conform to the Copyright law. Also, in November, these highly popular facilities, including the photocopiers, network printer and Internet workstations will be relocated to 2/F of the Library new extension.

　

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Hot Topic: Food Safety

Melamine rang the alarm bell (again) on the issue of food safety in Hong Kong, Mainland and other places of the world. While the Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong is daily releasing the latest batch of test results of dairy products and the Chinese Authority is ordering punishment over tainted baby milk, the laymen may need to know more about the harmfulness of industrial chemicals and to rely on their own selves for better health & hygiene.

For news coverage of the incidents, check out WiseNews for articles mainly in Chinese. Use Factiva to find related coverage in major English media.

More studies and research on nutrition, food safety, health, hygiene and life science can easily be located in Academic Search Elite, China Academic Journals (Medicine and Hygiene), BIOSIS Previews, Emerald, Environment Complete, MEDLINE, Springerlink, ... etc.
　

To access these databases, go to Electronic Library > E-Journals & Databases > type in the name of database, then search.

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Service Alerts: 　

Relocation of Library's entrance and counter

In November, the Library's entrance, Circulation Counter and Information Desk will be moved to the 2/F of Block C. Users could reach the Library by using Lift No. 6 in the new extension. Have a look at the new layout of the Library (1/F, 2/F, Route Map)!

More Internet Workstations and a new Multi-Purpose Study Room will be provided for your studying and learning. Come and visit our new place in the coming November!

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Renovation of Library 1/F

After relocating to Campus Phase II, the Library's existing counter area, Audio-Visual Centre and Disabled Student Centre will be closed for renovation. The area will be re-open in Feb/March 2009 providing a shelving and seating area with more effective use of space for all users.

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Student's right to enter Library and access E-Library

A student's rights to enter Library access and access E-Library are indicated by the access codes printed on the back of his/her student identity card (for new card issued since Sept/Oct 2008 Semester):

　

"L" - Stands for the right to enter the Campus Library and access E-Library off-campus

"LC" - Stands for the right to enter the Campus Library only

"LE" - Stands for the right to access E-Library off-campus only

Special note for Distance Learning students: If you temporarily suspend your studies and have not currently registered in any OUHK courses, you can enter the Campus Library for 2 more semesters on Mondays to Fridays (except during examination periods) but you will not have the right to access E-Library off-campus.

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Exam Papers for the 2008 April Semester

Past papers of the August 2008 examination, those provided to Library, are now available in print and online format. Go to E-Library Home Page > E-Reserve. Log in with your user ID and password, then key in your course code to search.

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Phasing Out of Card-Operated Photocopiers and Stored-Value Card Refund Policy

All card-operated photocopiers had been replaced by Octopus-operated photocopiers. Until December 31 2008, users can get a refund of the HKD$10 deposit and the remaining value upon presentation of their Open Learning Institute / OUHK stored-value cards in good condition to the Library Circulation Counter. Click here for details.

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