28/12/2017

Immigrations, Migrations and Refugees Global Perspectives, 1941-1996

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource. Title: Immigrations, Migrations and Refugees Global Perspectives, 1941-1996 ... thumbnail 1 summary


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource.

Title: Immigrations, Migrations and Refugees Global Perspectives, 1941-1996

Coverage: 1941 - 1996

Description: Population movements news collected by Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) between 1941 and 1996 with emphasis on the migrants sourced from Palestine, Tibet, Hungary, Vietnam and Cuba.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=Immigrations,%20Migrations%20and%20Refugees%20Global%20Perspectives

21/12/2017

Roper Center iPOLL

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource. Title: Roper Center iPOLL Description: The Roper Center collects public opinio... thumbnail 1 summary
Roper Center iPOLL


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource.

Title: Roper Center iPOLL

Description: The Roper Center collects public opinion data on a wide range of topics, e.g., immigration, leisure and recreation, race, religion, work and labor, poverty, elections and many more. Currently it offers nearly 700,000 questions and answers from US national adult sample polls, and the archive holds over 23,000 US and international datasets. Data can be downloaded or analyzed using their online tool RoperExplorer.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=Roper%20Center%20iPOLL

中共黨史期刊數據庫 (-1949)

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource. 名稱：中共黨史期刊數據庫 (-1949) 涵蓋：1930 - 1949 簡介：包含1949年前中國共產黨創辦的刊物共約200種，是研究1930年代至1949... thumbnail 1 summary
中共黨史期刊數據庫 (-1949)


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource.

名稱：中共黨史期刊數據庫 (-1949)

涵蓋：1930 - 1949

簡介：包含1949年前中國共產黨創辦的刊物共約200種，是研究1930年代至1949年間中共發展的重要史料。

連結︰http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=%E4%B8%AD%E5%85%B1%E9%BB%A8%E5%8F%B2%E6%9C%9F%E5%88%8A%E6%95%B8%E6%93%9A%E5%BA%AB

18/12/2017

Learning Garden Holiday Opening Hours

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Learning Garden Holiday Opening Hours

15/12/2017

【進學園展覽】「文學中大」徵文比賽

【進學園展覽】 「文學中大」徵文比賽得獎作品在大學圖書館進學園展出，歡迎老師與同學一同到場欣賞！ 場內同時設「校園文學寫生」，並在展覽右方放置了便條紙和筆，歡迎同學們寫下對中大的所思所想！ 展期: 27/11/-29/12/2017 thumbnail 1 summary
「文學中大」徵文比賽

「文學中大」徵文比賽

「文學中大」徵文比賽

「文學中大」徵文比賽


【進學園展覽】
「文學中大」徵文比賽得獎作品在大學圖書館進學園展出，歡迎老師與同學一同到場欣賞！
場內同時設「校園文學寫生」，並在展覽右方放置了便條紙和筆，歡迎同學們寫下對中大的所思所想！

展期: 27/11/-29/12/2017

【進學園展覽】EPIN Light Bulb Installation

【進學園展覽】 EPIN 燈膽裝置藝術品 EPIN Light Bulb Installation 展期/Period: 30/11/2017-8/1/2018 #CUHK Entrepreneurship and Innov... thumbnail 1 summary
EPIN Light Bulb Installation

EPIN Light Bulb Installation




【進學園展覽】
EPIN 燈膽裝置藝術品
EPIN Light Bulb Installation

展期/Period: 30/11/2017-8/1/2018

#CUHK Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor Programme

JSTOR Sustainability

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource. Title: JSTOR Sustainability Description: A new online resource that brings... thumbnail 1 summary
JSTOR Sustainability


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource.

Title: JSTOR Sustainability

Description: A new online resource that brings together journals, policy research, and books on the topic of environmental sustainability and resilience. This database provides more than 110 journal titles, 2,000+ research reports, and 350+ ebook titles on the issue. Notable titles includes: Environmental Values, Waterlines, Human Ecology, Carbon & Climate Law Review, Energy Journal, etc.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=JSTOR%20Sustainability

12/12/2017

How to Find CUHK Theses

New “How to” Video -- How to Find CUHK Theses This video is a get-started guide to search CUHK theses on the CUHK Library website. (... thumbnail 1 summary
How to Find CUHK Theses



New “How to” Video -- How to Find CUHK Theses
This video is a get-started guide to search CUHK theses on the CUHK Library website. (1:42)
Check it out at:
https://youtu.be/wNCDwy5Juug

07/12/2017

How to Find Journals

New “How to” Video -- How to Find Journals Learn how to find print and electronic journals on the CUHK Library website. Watch this vid... thumbnail 1 summary
How to Find Journals


 New “How to” Video -- How to Find Journals

Learn how to find print and electronic journals on the CUHK Library website. Watch this video and you will learn how to do it in ≤ 2 mins.

Check it out at:
https://youtu.be/IYH59RlhAWg

24/11/2017

The Cold War: Global Perspectives on East-West Tensions, 1945-1991

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource. Title: The Cold War: Global Perspectives on East-West Tensions, 1945-1991 Co... thumbnail 1 summary
The Cold War: Global Perspectives on East-West Tensions, 1945-1991


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource.

Title: The Cold War: Global Perspectives on East-West Tensions, 1945-1991

Coverage: 1945 - 1991

Description: Communist Bloc and developing world news collected by Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS). FBIS Daily Reports contain key issues, events and people of socialist countries in the latter half of the twentieth century.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=The%20Cold%20War:%20Global%20Perspectives%20on%20East-West%20Tensions,%201945-1991

20/11/2017

Top Tips for the Upcoming Exams

The examinations will begin soon! Below are some tips to help you prepare. 1. Plan Your Study Time Make your study schedule practical... thumbnail 1 summary
The examinations will begin soon! Below are some tips to help you prepare.

1. Plan Your Study Time

Make your study schedule practical, flexible and realistic. Your Library provides over 4,000 seats for your quiet study during the daytime. The Library has also implemented the following special arrangements.

The Chung Chi Elizabeth Moore Library is open 24 hours. (Nov 27 – Dec 21)
Its Late Reading Room opens as follows:

·         Monday to Friday: 9:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. (next day)
·         Saturday to Sunday: 6:30 pm (Sat) - 9:00 am (the following Mon)

Late Reading Rooms in New Asia College Ch’ien Mu Library and United College Wu Chung Multimedia Library are open 24 hours. (Nov 23 – Dec 22)

The Ground Floor of the UL New Extension is open 24 hours and designated as a silent study zone at night. (Nov 27 – Dec 21)

Make use of the 24-hour study facilities

University Library: The Learning Garden is open 24 hours, with more than 850 study seats available. The Ground Floor mentioned above and the Quiet Study Zone in the Learning Garden at night are designated for silent individual study.

Branch Libraries and WMY Learning Commons:

Architecture Library (open 24 hours for School of Architecture staff and students)

Li Ping Medical Library at Prince of Wales Hospital

Learning Commons at 6th Floor of Wu Ho Man Yuan (WMY) Building

Find a comfortable seat that works for you!

* Please be considerate and help to keep the study places clean.


2. Past Exam Papers

Go through the past exam papers to review what kind of questions have been set in the past and the relationship between the questions and the course content.

CUHK Examination Papers Database: http://easyaccess.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/login?url=http://library.cuhk.edu.hk:81/

If you need help with finding exam papers please check out our short video on using the Exam Database at https://youtu.be/5P2nJg8v6xI


3. Study in Groups

Teamwork and collaborative learning can be fun and useful. Bubble Group Study Rooms in the Learning Garden are open 24 hours during the exam.


4. Library Guide on Exam Skills

Have a look at the library guide on exam skills (http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/c.php?g=549209&p=3836452) to get more information and resources on exam-taking strategies.



5. Relax

Take a short break and play chess in the Chess and Games area in the Learning Garden if you feel bored or cannot concentrate on your study. To restore your willpower, have a hot beverage and some snacks in the Refreshment Zone.

Still feeling stressed? The following may help:

Stress Management Workshop@YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ljl0Sc0EAY&list=PLZHi9kYrvfMLkewAEZPDX-j7xJKWSFd1c

(by Prof. Chan Sui Yin, Department of Psychology, CUHK and Director of Chanwuyi Research Center for Neuropsychological Well-being)

Relaxation techniques from Chanwuyi (禪武醫): http://www.chanwuyi.org/video

(demonstrated by Prof. Chan Sui Yin)


6. Adequate Sleep

Don’t forget to have enough sleep the night before the exam.


Top Tips for the Upcoming Exams

Data-Planet Statistical Datasets

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource. Title: Data-Planet Statistical Datasets Description: Data-Planet is a re... thumbnail 1 summary
Data-Planet Statistical Datasets


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource.

Title: Data-Planet Statistical Datasets

Description: Data-Planet is a repository of standardized and structured statistical data which contains over 4.9 billion datasets from more than 450 databases in 16 major subject areas. Data can be downloaded in standard formats and visualized in tables, charts, graphs and maps. Search results can be saved and shared.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=Data-Planet%20Statistical%20Datasets

16/11/2017

CUHK Examination Papers Database – Search Tips

Go to the CUHK Library website and select “Exam Papers” tab. You can search past examination papers by Keywords, Course ID, Course name or ... thumbnail 1 summary
Go to the CUHK Library website and select “Exam Papers” tab. You can search past examination papers by Keywords, Course ID, Course name or Programme of Studies.

For example, for the course “Basic Microeconomics” (Course ID: ECON2011A), you can select Course ID and enter ECON2011. The search results include the past examination papers of ECON2011A, ECON2011B and ECON2011C, etc.

URL: http://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/

CUHK Examination Papers Database – Search Tips

10/11/2017

Academic OneFile

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource. Title: Academic OneFile Description: Contains peer-reviewed, full-text artic... thumbnail 1 summary
Academic OneFile



The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource.

Title: Academic OneFile

Description: Contains peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources on various subjects such as criminal justice, history, marketing, sciences, social sciences, etc.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=Academic%20OneFile

07/11/2017

CUHK Examination Papers Database

Title: CUHK Examination Papers Database Coverage: 1995 – present Description: Includes the examination papers of the centralized... thumbnail 1 summary




Title: CUHK Examination Papers Database

Coverage: 1995 – present

Description: Includes the examination papers of the centralized undergraduate courses of the Chinese University of Hong Kong from 1995 onwards. This database has been merged into the new LibrarySearch. It is also searchable under the “Exam Papers” tab on the CUHK Library website. You can search past examination papers by:

Keywords, e.g. logic

Course ID, e.g. UGED1111

Course name, e.g. Digital Logic and Systems

Programme of Studies, e.g. General Education



CUHK Examination Papers Database
Short video: How to Find CUHK Undergraduate Examination Papers (1 minutes 10 seconds) https://youtu.be/5P2nJg8v6xI

06/11/2017

Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) Reports, 1957-1995

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource. Title: Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) Reports, 1957-1995 Descrip... thumbnail 1 summary


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resource.

Title: Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) Reports, 1957-1995

Description: Contains socioeconomic, political, environmental, scientific, technical and military materials from around the world, with emphasis on the issues and events of socialist countries in the latter half of the twentieth century.

Coverage: 1957 – 1995

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=joint%20publications%20research%20service

27/10/2017

Library E-Resources: ebrary mirgated to Ebook Central

ebrary, a collection of 40,000 ebooks on arts, business, engineering, medicine, sciences, and social sciences, has migrated to a new Pro... thumbnail 1 summary
Ebook Central


ebrary, a collection of 40,000 ebooks on arts, business, engineering, medicine, sciences, and social sciences, has migrated to a new ProQuest platform called Ebook Central. It is designed with mobile in mind so you can access the site from your tablet or phone.

Create a personal Ebook Central account and merge in your ebrary Bookshelf. To know more about the new features of Ebook Central, you can

12/10/2017

Database Training Workshops Series (Oct 2017)--Economic & Financial Data

If you want to know more about how to find economic and social data, please feel free to join the following database training workshops.... thumbnail 1 summary
Databases Training Workshops Series (Oct 2017)

If you want to know more about how to find economic and social data, please feel free to join the following database training workshops.
Topics covered in each workshop:
  • Overview of the content of the database and its sub-databases
  • Basic and advanced searching skills
  • Features and functions of the database
  • Q & A session
Passport

Contains volume and value sales statistics for consumer, industrial and services markets across 82 countries worldwide. It also provides a wide range of data on business enterprise including consumer market sizes, consumer lifestyles, companies and brands as well as market research reports, country profiles and socio-economic statistics.
Date: 11 Oct (Wed) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Speaker: Mr Sebetian Tan, Euromonitor International

Language: English

Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F, University Library

Click here to register online
eiu.com

Provides full-text access to reports published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, covering a wide range of business information. Titles include Country Forecast, China Hand, CountryData, Market Indicators and Forecasts, and Global Forecasting Service.
Date: 17 Oct (Tue) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Speaker: Mr. Nick Marro, Economist Intelligence Unit

Language: English

Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F, University Library

Click here to register online
CNKI Statistical Yearbook Database (中國統計年鑒數據庫)

Contains 624 statistical yearbooks in 39 regions. Data retrieval and data analysis by regions, years, and other indicators are available.
Date: 26 Oct (Thu) 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Speaker: Training Specialist, CNKI

Language: Putonghua

Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F, University Library

Click here to register online
Thomson Reuters Eikon

This is the new version of the DataStream Professional which is a financial research database providing a wide range of financial data including financial instruments such as equities, equity indices, bonds, bond indices, futures, warrants, options, and credit default swaps as well as economic data, fundamental company accounts data.
Date: 31 Oct (Tue) 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Speaker: Ms Winnie Tang, Client Specialist, Thomson Reuters

Language: English

Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F, University Library

Click here to register online
Enquiries: email to eref@lib.cuhk.edu.hk

10/10/2017

Library Workshops: Assignment Season Series (Oct to Nov 2017)

Library Workshops: Assignment Season Series (Oct to Nov 2017) All CUHK undergraduate students are welcome to attend the following lib... thumbnail 1 summary
Library Workshops: Assignment Season Series (Oct to Nov 2017)



Library Workshops: Assignment Season Series (Oct to Nov 2017)

All CUHK undergraduate students are welcome to attend the following library workshops. Postgraduate students are also welcome to attend if they wish. If you have the Digital Literacy Card that the Library sent out earlier in September, attending the above sessions can be counted towards the Digital Literacy Certificate Course.


Students, in groups of ten or more, can request library courses to suit their information needs and schedules.

Details and registration:
http://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/learning/workshops#assignment_season_series

29/09/2017

VitalSource Bookshelf Digital Textbook

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resources. Title: VitalSource Bookshelf Digital Textbook Description: VitalSource Books... thumbnail 1 summary
VitalSource


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resources.


Title: VitalSource Bookshelf Digital Textbook

Description: VitalSource Bookshelf is a digital textbook platform. 60 electronic textbooks published by Wiley are accessible via this platform.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=vitalsource

28/09/2017

Library Services Outage due to CUHK Login Service Maintenance (Saturday, 30 Sep 7pm – Sunday, 1 Oct 10am)

ITSC will perform a maintenance on CUHK Login Service from Saturday, 30 Sep 7pm to Sunday, 1 Oct 10am. During the maintenance window, you ... thumbnail 1 summary
Library Services Outage due to CUHK Login Service Maintenance (Saturday, 30 Sep 7pm – Sunday, 1 Oct 10am)



ITSC will perform a maintenance on CUHK Login Service from Saturday, 30 Sep 7pm to Sunday, 1 Oct 10am.

During the maintenance window, you will not be able to login the following Library services :
  1. All Library PCs that require user login
  2. LibrarySearch (including HKALL, My Library Record, online renewal and online requests)
  3. Exam papers database
  4. Easy Access (including service for Staff, Student, Alumni and Retiree)
  5. Room booking system
  6. Change / reset Library password
  7. InterLibrary Loan & Document delivery
  8. Online application for Library services (including JULAC card, Alumni services and spouse card)

Please refer to the announcement on ITSC website for more details.

13/09/2017

Interactive : Human Anatomy

New Library E-Resource Available Now! Title:  Interactive : Human Anatomy Description: Introduce interactive 3-D models to college-leve... thumbnail 1 summary
Interactive : Human Anatomy



New Library E-Resource Available Now!

Title: Interactive : Human Anatomy

Description: Introduce interactive 3-D models to college-level course study. Anatomy students can deep dive into specific systems or regions of the body. It also provides 3D printable models of the subject.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=interactive%20Human%20Anatomy

11/09/2017

Interactive : Chemistry

New Library E-Resource Available Now! Title:  Interactive : Chemistry . Description: Introduce interactive 3-D models to college-lev... thumbnail 1 summary
Interactive : Chemistry


New Library E-Resource Available Now!

Title: Interactive : Chemistry.

Description: Introduce interactive 3-D models to college-level course study. Chemistry students can explore elements, reactions, crystals, molecules and compounds.

URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=interactive%20chemistry

01/09/2017

Science, Technology and Medicine: 1780-1925

The Library has recently acquired the following e-resources. Title: Science, Technology and Medicine: 1780-1925, Part I Coverage : 17... thumbnail 1 summary
Science, Technology and Medicine: 1780-1925


The Library has recently acquired the following e-resources.



Title: Science, Technology and Medicine: 1780-1925, Part I
Coverage : 1780-1925
Description: Includes journals and monographs in the development of science from 1780-1925. Major topics include electricity and physics, the Darwinian Revolution and global reception of evolution, civil engineering, medicine and mathematics.
URL: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php?q=Science,%20Technology%20and%20Medicine:%201780-1925


Title: Science, Technology and Medicine: 1780-1925, Part II
Coverage : 1780-1925
Description: Includes journals and monographs in the development of science from 1780-1925. Major collections include Natural History, the Rise of Public Health in England and Wales, Academies of Science Publications. 

31/08/2017

Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2017

Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2017 2017年本科生圖書館講座 Want to grasp the latest learning skills and searching techniques? Join in... thumbnail 1 summary
Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2017


Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2017
2017年本科生圖書館講座

Want to grasp the latest learning skills and searching techniques? Join in the Library Workshops! All CUHK undergraduate students are welcome to attend, postgraduate students are also welcome if they wish. You will get a certificate of digital literacy awarded by the library by attending ANY five courses

Details and registration:
http://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/learning/workshops#2017workshop_ug

21/08/2017

How to Use Advanced Search

Learn how to use the new CUHK Library Advanced Search to find useful materials related to your studies. Advanced searching is useful for u... thumbnail 1 summary
How to Use Advanced Search



Learn how to use the new CUHK Library Advanced Search to find useful materials related to your studies. Advanced searching is useful for users who have some knowledge on a subject or topic, thus more specific keywords can be used in searching and narrowing relevant results. Watch this short clip and discover more about Advanced searching.

Check it out at:
https://youtu.be/LdF84-IPv5k

How to Use Google Scholar

Learn how Google Scholar helps you to find relevant work across the world of scholarly research. You can search across many discipline... thumbnail 1 summary
How to Use Google Scholar



Learn how Google Scholar helps you to find relevant work across the world of scholarly research. You can search across many disciplines and sources for articles, books etc. from academic publishers and peer reviewed journals. Watch this short video.

Check it out at:
https://youtu.be/33WCGFdcEwI

17/08/2017

Library Orientation for Undergraduate Students 2017

Library Orientation for Undergraduate Students 2017 2017年本科生圖書館迎新講座 New to CUHK? Join the “Library Orientation for Undergraduate Stude... thumbnail 1 summary
Library Orientation for Undergraduate Students 2017


Library Orientation for Undergraduate Students 2017
2017年本科生圖書館迎新講座

New to CUHK? Join the “Library Orientation for Undergraduate Students” and learn about the resources, services and facilities available to you. It is also a good opportunity to get yourself familiar with the Library during tour.


Enquiries:
Tel.: 3943-7305
Email: eref@lib.cuhk.edu.hk

Details and registration:
http://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/learning/orientation

11/08/2017

Library Resource: CUHK Examination Papers Database

Title: CUHK Examination Papers Database Coverage: 1995 – present Description: Includes the examination papers of the centraliz... thumbnail 1 summary
How to Find CUHK undergraduate Examination Papers



Coverage: 1995 – present

Description: Includes the examination papers of the centralized undergraduate courses of the Chinese University of Hong Kong from 1995 onwards. This database has been merged into the new LibrarySearch. It is also searchable under the “Exam Papers” tab on the CUHK Library website.

Short video: How to Find CUHK Undergraduate Examination Papers (1 minutes 10 seconds)

04/08/2017

Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury (大美晚報)

The Library has recently acquired ShanghaiEvening Post and Mercury (大美晚報) Coverage: 1943 – 1946 Description: This English-lang... thumbnail 1 summary
Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury


The Library has recently acquired ShanghaiEvening Post and Mercury (大美晚報)

Coverage: 1943 – 1946

Description: This English-language newspaper in Shanghai, China was published by Post-Mercury Co. It is an important source to study Republican China and Shanghai's American business community from 1943 to 1946.

28/07/2017

Seminar on Southeast Asian Scholarship Conducted in Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library is delighted to organize the symposium themed as "Southeast Asian Scholarship Conducted in ... thumbnail 1 summary
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library is delighted to organize the symposium themed as "Southeast Asian Scholarship Conducted in Hong Kong". The agency role of Southeast Asia in trans-Pacific communications is of growing importance. Scholars and librarians from the CUHK and outside are invited to share their expertise in Southeast Asian studies, to explore the development of this study field on campus and beyond, and what the Library can further support.

Scholars will talk about their teaching and research. Professional librarians will address their library resources and services to meet current research trends, challenges and emerging opportunities in Hong Kong. They encourage resource sharing and promote collaboration and partnership in the study of Southeast Asia.


Date: 3 August 2017 (Thursday)
Venue: User Education Room 1, G/F, University Library

For more details please go to:

Seminar on Southeast Asian Scholarship Conducted in Hong Kong

How to Renew

With the brand new LibrarySearch in full swing now, renewing your books online is fast and easy. We have created a short video (under 3... thumbnail 1 summary
How to Renew


With the brand new LibrarySearch in full swing now, renewing your books online is fast and easy. We have created a short video (under 3 minutes) to show you exactly how to do it smoothly.

24/07/2017

New Feature of E-Resources Page

A new search box has been added to the E-Resources tab on Library webpage. You can now search the databases by name as well as browse them ... thumbnail 1 summary
A new search box has been added to the E-Resources tab on Library webpage. You can now search the databases by name as well as browse them by subject, title or type.


New Feature of E-Resources Page

18/07/2017

Things you need to know about the new LibrarySearch 新檢索易須知

Things you need to know about the new LibrarySearch http://lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/about/news/us-new-librarysearch-changes-2017 新檢索易須知 ht... thumbnail 1 summary
Things you need to know about the new LibrarySearch
Things you need to know about the new LibrarySearch
http://lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/about/news/us-new-librarysearch-changes-2017

 新檢索易須知
http://lib.cuhk.edu.hk/tc/about/news/us-new-librarysearch-changes-2017

LibrarySearch Goes Live 檢索易正式推出

LibrarySearch is now live. HKALL and JULAC Library Card borrowing services resumed. Start using LibrarySearch at http://librarysearch.... thumbnail 1 summary
LibrarySearch Goes Live


LibrarySearch is now live. HKALL and JULAC Library Card borrowing services resumed.
Start using LibrarySearch at http://librarysearch.lib.cuhk.edu.hk


「檢索易」正式推出！港書網及聯校圖書證借閱服務已恢復運作。
開始搜尋「檢索易」:http://librarysearch.lib.cuhk.edu.hk

17/07/2017

New LibrarySearch :17 July 2017

New LibrarySearch :17 July 2017 On 17 July 2017, New LibrarySearch will go live : counter services will be limited whole day;   y... thumbnail 1 summary


New LibrarySearch :17 July 2017

On 17 July 2017, New LibrarySearch will go live :
  1. counter services will be limited whole day; 
  2. you may notice different displays of various online resources
http://lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/about/news/us-new-librarysearch-system-2017#timetable


全新檢索易 : 2017年7月17日

全新檢索易將於2017年7月17日推出。當天的服務將受影響:
  1. 整天只提供有限度櫃枱服務；
  2. 不同電子資源平台的介面可能會有不同
http://lib.cuhk.edu.hk/tc/about/news/us-new-librarysearch-system-2017#timetable

12/07/2017

Last Day to Export “My Reading History”

The new Library system LibrarySearch will be launched next week and we are now in the process of system migration. Please note that tomo... thumbnail 1 summary

Last day to export “My Reading History”.The new Library system LibrarySearch will be launched next week and we are now in the process of system migration.

Please note that tomorrow (12 July) is the last day that you can log in your existing library record. As your reading history will not be migrated to the new system, please kindly keep record of your library account by tomorrow if necessary:

  • Export 'My Reading History' in 'My Library Record'. Click here to learn how (http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/new-ils/save-reading-history).
  • Make note of your saved searches. Previously saved searches cannot be migrated.
  • Keep a record of your outstanding requested item(s). These requests will not be migrated to the new library system. If you still need these items after the system migration, please request for them again after the new LibrarySearch goes live.

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact library staff at 3943 7305 or send email to library@cuhk.edu.hk. For more details please go to: http://lib.cuhk.edu.hk/LibrarySearch




因應下星期推出新的檢索易圖書館系統設置，7 月 12 日將會是容許讀者滙出「我的閱讀記錄」的最後一日。讀者們請

  • 滙出「我的閱讀記錄」，或瀏覽以下網址有關滙出「我的閱讀記錄」的說明。(http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/new-ils/save-reading-history)
  • 已保存的搜索記錄不能遷移或儲存至新圖書館系統。有需要時請自行保留搜索記錄。
  • 因預約記錄不會遷移至新圖書館系統，請於7月12日前自行記錄尚在輪候的預約資料。如有需要，可於「檢索易」在7月17日上線後，自行重新預約資料。


如有疑問，請致電 3943 7305 或電郵至 library@cuhk.edu.hk與圖書館職員聯絡。讀者亦可參閱以前網頁了解詳情：http://lib.cuhk.edu.hk/tc/LibrarySearch

04/07/2017

Library Workshop: How do I use LibrarySearch effectively?

All CUHK students and staff are welcome to attend the following library workshops on our new Library's discovery tool – LibrarySearch. ... thumbnail 1 summary
All CUHK students and staff are welcome to attend the following library workshops on our new Library's discovery tool – LibrarySearch.
歡迎所有中大學生及教職員參加以下有關圖書館新資源發掘工具「檢索易」的講座。

Details and registration:
http://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/learning/workshops/ls_regform_20170711


Library Workshop: How do I to use LibrarySearch effectively?

23/06/2017

Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports (Coverage: 1941-1996)

The CUHK Library has recently subscribed to the database  Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports FBIS Daily... thumbnail 1 summary
Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports



The CUHK Library has recently subscribed to the database Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports

FBIS Daily Reports were issued by the U.S. Government. The archives of transcript of foreign broadcasts and news are important sources to study world politics and U.S. intelligence service in the World War II and the Cold War.

You can access this database at the A-Z Databases List: http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php

16/06/2017

Cambridge Core: Journals & Books Online

Cambridge Core is a new platform which combines Cambridge Books Online and Cambridge Journals Online. It offers full-text access to over 250... thumbnail 1 summary
Cambridge Core is a new platform which combines Cambridge Books Online and Cambridge Journals Online. It offers full-text access to over 250 peer-reviewed academic journals as well as ebooks on various subjects published by the Cambridge University Press.

You can access this database at the A-Z Databases List:
http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/az.php


Cambridge Core: Journals & Books Online

26/05/2017

Summer Opening Hours of the Learning Garden

Learning Garden: Summer opening hours

04/05/2017

New LibrarySearch System - Coming SOON!

We are very excited to let you know that a NEW LibrarySearch system is coming soon in July! The new LibrarySearch improves upon our cur... thumbnail 1 summary
LibrarySearch2017



We are very excited to let you know that a NEW LibrarySearch system is coming soon in July! The new LibrarySearch improves upon our current search system in the following ways :

Mobile responsive - It works on your desktop computer, tablets as well as your smartphones.

Modern design - Based on user studies and feedback to address different needs of different types of users.

Single password - There's one less password to remember! Your CUHK OnePass password is the Library password.

Seamless - The new LibrarySearch fully supports CUHK single sign-on (SSO), you don't have to re-login when you visit other applications that support SSO.

Unified view - Glance all checkouts via a single Library account, including the items you borrowed with your JULAC Library card.

Automatic email receipts - Electronic receipts may be sent via emails to help you keep track of your loan activities.


Mark these dates:



Date
Action
5 JuneLast day to make request via HKALL before service suspension.
Use Interlibrary Loan to request for books after this date:

http://illiad.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/illiad/Logon.html.
Last day for JULAC Library card borrowing.
6 JuneJULAC Library Card borrowing suspended.
15 JuneAll books borrowed via HKALL or by JULAC Library cards are due on this date. Overdue books will incur fines.
12 JulyLast day to export 'My Reading History' in 'My Library Record'.

Last day to make note of your saved searches. Previously saved searches cannot be migrated or saved.

You are encouraged to clear all your fines before this date as no fine payment can be made during 30 June to 3 July.

For any outstanding requested item, please keep a record of it/them as your request will not be migrated to the new library system.
13 July - 17 JulyContinue to search.

Continue to use electronic resources.

Continue to borrow at the counter.

Renew by email.

No self-service borrow and return.

No online renewal.

No online holds.

No access to "My Library Record".

No registration and card issuance.
17 JulyGo Live with LibrarySearch, HKALL and JULAC Library Card borrowing.

For enquiries, please contact us at 3943 7305 or email to library@cuhk.edu.hk.

27/04/2017

Good Luck For Your Exams!

Relax and take a short break! Free candies are available at the helpdesks of the CUHK Library during examination time. Top Tips for the Upco... thumbnail 1 summary


Relax and take a short break! Free candies are available at the helpdesks of the CUHK Library during examination time.

Top Tips for the Upcoming Exams: http://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/about/news/ls-exam-tips-2016



Good Luck For Your Exams!

19/04/2017

Statista

A statistics and market data platforms, providing access to over 1 million statistics on 80,000 topics (including infographics) from 18,00... thumbnail 1 summary


A statistics and market data platforms, providing access to over 1 million statistics on 80,000 topics (including infographics) from 18,000 sources covering roughly 170 different industry sectors.

Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/ZP8l1xXsqy8

12/04/2017

Top Tips for the Upcoming Exams

The final examinations will begin soon! Below are some tips to help you prepare. 1. Plan Your Study Time Make your study schedule practical... thumbnail 1 summary
The final examinations will begin soon! Below are some tips to help you prepare.


1. Plan Your Study Time

Make your study schedule practical, flexible and realistic. Your Library provides over 4,000 seats for your quiet study during the daytime. The Library has also implemented the following special arrangements.

The opening hours of Chung Chi Elizabeth Moore Library is extended to 2 a.m. (Apr 18 - May 12)

Late Reading Rooms in New Asia College Ch’ien Mu Library and United College Wu Chung Multimedia Library are open 24 hours. (April 13 – May 13)

The Ground Floor of the UL New Extension is open 24 hours and designated as a silent study zone at night. (Apr 18 – May 12)

Make use of the 24-hour study facilities

University Library: The Learning Garden is open 24 hours, with more than 850 study seats available. The Ground Floor mentioned above and the Quiet Study Zone in the Learning Garden at night are designated for silent individual study.

Branch Libraries and WMY Learning Commons:

Architecture Library (open 24 hours for School of Architecture staff and students)

Li Ping Medical Library at Prince of Wales Hospital

Learning Commons at 6th Floor of Wu Ho Man Yuan (WMY) Building

Don't forget the Late Reading Room in Chung Chi Elizabeth Moore Library opens 9:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. (next day)

Find a comfortable seat that works for you!

* Please be considerate and help to keep the study places clean.


2. Past Exam Papers

Go through the past exam papers to review what kind of questions have been set in the past and the relationship between the questions and the course content.

CUHK Examination Papers Database: http://easyaccess.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/login?url=http://library.cuhk.edu.hk:81/

If you need help with finding exam papers please check out the short video on using the Exam Database at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYHmMvuoUIs&feature=youtu.be


3. Study in Groups

Teamwork and collaborative learning can be fun and useful. Bubble Group Study Rooms in the Learning Garden are open 24 hours during the exam.


4. Library Guide on Exam Skills

Have a look at the library guide on exam skills (http://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/c.php?g=549209&p=3836452) to get more information and resources on exam-taking strategies.


5. Relax

Take a short break and play chess in the Chess and Games area in the Learning Garden if you feel bored or cannot concentrate on your study. To restore your willpower, have a hot beverage and some snacks in the Refreshment Zone.

Still feeling stressed? The following may help:

Stress Management Workshop@ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ljl0Sc0EAY&list=PLZHi9kYrvfMLkewAEZPDX-j7xJKWSFd1c
(by Prof. Chan Sui Yin, Department of Psychology, CUHK and Director of Chanwuyi Research Center for Neuropsychological Well-being)

Relaxation techniques from Chanwuyi（禪武醫）： http://www.chanwuyi.org/video
(demonstrated by Prof. Chan Sui Yin)


6. Adequate Sleep

Don’t forget to have enough sleep the night before the exam.


Top Tips for the Upcoming Exams
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