Library Service Updates (Jan 2018)

Going Further!

Issue no. 49 (Jan 2018)

2018 has arrived! We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and successful year ahead!

Brushing up your searching skills

Library orientation workshops (Details)

Date	Time	Language of instruction	Venue	Online registration
31 January 2018 (Wed)	7:00 pm – 8:30 pm	Cantonese	C0411, OUHK Main Campus	Register
1 February 2018 (Thu)	7:00 pm – 8:30 pm	Cantonese	C0411, OUHK Main Campus	Register
3 February 2018 (Sat)	2:30 pm – 4:00 pm	English	C0415, OUHK Main Campus	Register
4 February 2018 (Sun)	2:30 pm – 4:00 pm	Cantonese	C0415, OUHK Main Campus	Register

Workshops on Specific Topics (Details)

Date	Time	Language of instruction	Venue	Topics	Online registration
7 February 2018 (Wed)	7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Cantonese	C0411, OUHK Main Campus	Finding Dissertations and Theses	Register
12 February 2018 (Mon)	7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Cantonese	C0415, OUHK Main Campus	Finding News Information	Register

Knowing your campus libraries

Do you know that there are two campus libraries in OUHK? Our main library, Stanley Ho Library, is located at Level 1 & 2 of the main campus. The branch library, Ho Sik Yee Library, is located at Level 5 of Jockey Club campus. The two libraries provide a total of more than 700 study spaces.

Stanley Ho Library

Ho Sik Yee Library

The two libraries provide a wide range of facilities and an extensive collection of print and multimedia items. The collection at Stanley Ho Library covers most of the subject areas while the collection at Ho Sik Yee Library is focused on arts and medicine.

Electronic collection – Resources beyond our bookshelves

Want to find some books or articles for your assignments? Remember also to try our E-Library! We have 30% of our book collection and 98% of our journal collection in electronic format, covering all subject areas. You can read our e-books and the full text of e-journals anytime, anywhere. They are easy and convenient to use and will definitely be helpful to your study, research and assignment writing.

Watch our online tutorials for a quick demo on how to find e-books, journals and journal articles.

New resources to help your study

The Library always works closely with the Schools to select the most appropriate resources to aid your study. This year we have added the following new resources to our collection:

Enhancing language skills:

Net Languages – English for Work

A series of English courses based on various business activities such as applying for a job, presenting your work, negotiation and selling, etc. Exercises and tests are provided. (Learn more)

Net Languages – IELTS

The Library has subscribed to:
(i) IELTS Preparation Tests – Essential,
(ii) IELTS Preparation Course – Essential,
(iii) IELTS Speaking Test Preparation – Essential, and
(iv) IELTS Writing Test Prepartation – Essential. (Learn more)

Keeping up with the latest evidence-based resources on nursing:

ClinicalKey for Nursing

The database offers users with access to evidence-based materials for clinical decisions. (Learn more)

Resources on the study of arts:

Digital Theatre+

The database provides access to 600+ classic, contemporary and international theatre productions and educational resources. (Learn more)

Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernism

The database provides a wealth of interdisciplinary content about the Modernist period, with 1700+ articles and 100+ images. (Learn more)

E-book resources:

讀秀 Duxiu (Content in Chinese only)

A Chinese online search platform providing academic e-books in various disciplines. (Learn more)

On our A-Z database list, you will find description of each database. Filter the list by “Subjects” or “Types” so that you can easily find the most relevant databases for your assignments!

Help is always available

You can visit our Information desk (2/F Stanley Ho Library) or “Ask a Librarian” (Ho Sik Yee Library) to ask for help directly. You are also welcome to contact us at 2768 6777 or email us at libwww@ouhk.edu.hk if you need help in finding resources for your study.

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