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Featured Resources: Service Alert:
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Statistics on International Trade in Services (SourceOECD) Are you looking for international trade statistics for service industries? This new database covers the difficult to measure trade in services. It provides statistics on international trade in service industries of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries as well as the definitions and and methodological notes. The data from 1999 onwards is covered.
To access Statistics on International Trade in Services, go to Electronic Library > E-Journals & Databases > type in "Statistics on International Trade in Services".
A search guide is available.
Resources Updates
Apabi Reader (version 3.2.4.3270) The new version of Apabi Reader is now ready! It has been upgraded from version 3.1.1.3133 to 3.2.4.3270. If you had already downloaded the previous version before, please check upgrading steps. If you are a new user, please follow the instructions in Apabi Reader (version 3.2.4.3270) for downloading and setting up the reader. The new version supports Vista platform and provides more functions such as reading capabilities. Its loading speed is faster and the whole ebook can be retrieved within seconds.
To access Apabi e-book collection, go to Electronic Library > E-Books > Browse > Collections > By Providers > Apabi.
A search guide is available.
Australian Education Index (AEI) & British Education Index (BEI) on Dialog DataStar The AEI and BEI have been moved to a new interface, Dialog DataStar. AEI is renamed as AUEI which covers educational research, policy and practice and is produced by the Cunningham Library at the Australian Council for Educational Research. BEI is now called BREI which includes aspects of educational policy and administration, evaluation and assessment, technology and special educational needs in UK. Dialog DataStar also provides access to Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) which contains comprehensive searchable education journal indexes.
To access AUEI or BREI via Dialog DataStar, go to Electronic Library > E-Journals & Databases > type in "Dialog DataStar".
A search guide is available.
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Featured Resources
Books for writing reports/assignments
Are you struggling on how to write a good assignment? The Library provides you with many guide books for enhancing your writing skills, understanding more about citation styles and knowing how to start a research ... etc. Have a look at these books and check them out! 1. Rosenwasser, David and Jill Stephen. Writing analytically Massachusetts: Thomson Wadsworth, c2009. 2. Pecorari, Diane. Academic writing and plagiarism : a linguistic analysis England: Continuum, c2008. 3. Bowden, John. Writing a report : how to prepare, write and present really effective reports England: How To Books, 2008. [e-book] 4. Lunenburg, Frederick C and Beverly Irby. Writing a successful thesis or dissertation : tips and strategies for students in the social and behavioral sciences California: Corwin Press, c2008. 5. Joseph Gibaldi. MLA style manual and guide to scholarly publishing New York (State): Modern Language Association of America, 2008. 6. Turabian, Kate L. A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago style for students and researchers Illinois: University of Chicago Press, c2007. 7. Robson, Colin. How to do a research project : a guide for undergraduate students Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2007. 8. 夏德勇. 楊鋒.. 當代大學寫作. China: 暨南大學出版社, 2007. [e-book] 9. 朱希祥, 王一力.. 大學生論文寫作指導 規範.方法.範例 /. China: 立信會計出版社, 2007. [e-book] Want more!? You can browse our book shelves around Library of Congress Call Number LB2369 and PE1404 or search our Library Catalogue by using these terms for subject search: - Academic writing - Dissertations, Academic - Report writing
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Hot Topic: Job Hunting Hong Kong is facing the economic downturn in 2009 and the employment opportunities follow the trend. While the Financial Secretary put "preserving jobs" as his primary objective in The Budget 2009-2010, the graduates and job hunters should grasp this chance to share the additional funding and benefit. However, before finding a good job, you may need information on company research, quality resume, interviewing techniques, presentation skills or a little bit of luck. The Library provides you relevant resources for your preparation. For example, 1. Amundson, Norman E and JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey, Spencer Niles. Essential elements of career counseling : processes and techniques New Jersey: Pearson Education, c2009. 2. Farr, J. Michael. The quick resume & cover letter book write and use an effective resume in only one day Indiana: JIST Works, c2008. 3. Enelow, Wendy S and Louise Kursmark. Cover letter magic trade secrets of professional resume writers Indiana: JIST Works, c2007. 4. Eischen, Clifford W and Lynn Eischen, Clifford Eischen. Resumes, cover letters, networking, and interviewing Ohio: Thomson/South-Western, c2007. 5. DeVito, Joseph A.. The interviewing guidebook Massachusetts: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, c2008. More guide books for writing resumes and answering tough questions in interviews can be found in our Library. Browse our book shelves around the Library of Congress Call Number HF5381-HF5383 and HF5549.5 or go to our Library Catalogue by using these terms for subject search: - Career Development - Employment Interviewing - Job Hunting - Resumes (Employment)
For news coverage
and company review reports, check out
WiseNews for articles and reports mainly in Chinese. Use
Factiva to find related coverage in major English
media. Use
Business Source Premier to find company
profiles, industry and market reports.
To access these databases, go to Electronic Library > E-Journals & Databases > type in the name of database, then search. For assistance on selecting suitable databases, please contact Library's Information Desk (Tel. 2768-6777) or send email to libwww@ouhk.edu.hk.
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Service Alerts Anti-theft device on single seated study carrels
The Library has installed an anti-theft device on each study carrel for the users to lock up their belongings. However, the users need to bring in their own locks.
Please be reminded that it is still the user's responsibility to attend to their personal belongings. The Library will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.
Exam Papers for the 2008 October Semester
Past papers of the February 2009 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.
Digital Signage in Library Users can access the latest news and information about OUHK and the Library via a 40" LCD digital monitor near the Counter of the Library. For example, the latest weather condition, class schedule and their locations, the Library's news and announcements, OUHK's upcoming events, ... etc. are all displayed continuously. New video demos of using Library's facilities will be coming soon. Remember to stop and check out the latest contents when you approach the Counter next time.
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