27/05/2020

What is ReadingList?

ReadingList is a platform where you can find your course readings in one place. You can:  -          Access course readings in Blackboa... thumbnail 1 summary
ReadingList is a platform where you can find your course readings in one place. You can: 

-          Access course readings in Blackboard or search for a list  at http://readinglist.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/
-          Manage your own lists under My Collection 
-          Export course readings in various formats 

Watch this video to learn more

22/04/2020

Support for Your Upcoming Exams

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

The final examinations will begin soon! Below are some tips to help you prepare.




Smile Plan Your Study Time
Make your study schedule practical, flexible and realistic.
Please refer to CUHK Library’s next steps towards full reopening webpage for details of opening hours of the Library.
Book retrieval service is available for CUHK students and staff to support their learning and teaching. Click here for details.
Online and phone enquiry services are also available. Click here for details.
Smile Make Use of Library Materials
The Library has rich resources for your examination preparation, especially a rich collection of e-resources, including 900 databases, 156,000 e-journals and over 4.8 million e-books covering all subjects.
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://exam.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/
If you need help with finding exam papers please check out our brief guide to using the Exam Database at https://youtu.be/5P2nJg8v6xI
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.
Support for Your Studies Off Campus Guide
This guide shows you all library resources and services available to support your remote learning and examination preparation: https://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/c.php?g=922752&p=6660318
Smile Take Short Breaks to Relax
Take a short break to relax if you feel bored or cannot concentrate on your study. To restore your willpower, have a hot beverage and some snacks.
Still feeling stressed? The following may help:
Stress Management Workshop @ YouTube:
(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):
3-Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise:
(by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Office of Student Affairs, Student Counselling and Development Service)
Smile Have Enough Sleep

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

30/03/2020

How to find eBooks

The CUHK Library has over 4.8 million e-books covering all subjects. You can access the library ebooks anywhere anytime. Have a look at th... thumbnail 1 summary
The CUHK Library has over 4.8 million e-books covering all subjects. You can access the library ebooks anywhere anytime.

 Have a look at this short video to learn how to find and access ebooks through the LibrarySearch:

 Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY6SWaxzPgI

23/03/2020

Zoom-with-a-Librarian: CUHK Library Virtual Enquiry Service

The pilot run of Zoom-with-a-Librarian : CUHK Library Virtual Enquiry Service has been launched. Service Hours: 2 pm – 5 pm Monday to F... thumbnail 1 summary

The pilot run of Zoom-with-a-Librarian : CUHK Library Virtual Enquiry Service has been launched.

Service Hours: 2 pm – 5 pm Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays)

What is Zoom-with-a-Librarian service?
Through using the Zoom Conference Meeting, you can communicate with and get assistance from the librarian-on-duty by using chat to write or transfer files, screen sharing or speaking to the librarian, for example, on:
  • Library services
  • Access to library e-resources, such as databases, e-books, etc.
  • Library Collections, such as HK Studies, CUHK Digital Repository
  • Bibliographical management tools, such as EndNote, RefWorks

03/03/2020

Workshop Webinars for Undergraduate Students

To support remote learning, we have planned a series of  Webinars  for undergraduate students in March. How to Find E-Resources @ CUHK Li... thumbnail 1 summary
To support remote learning, we have planned a series of Webinars for undergraduate students in March.
  • How to Find E-Resources @ CUHK Library (10 March)
  • Chinese Databases: Searching Materials Published in Chinese (11 March)
  • Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism - The Basics (12 March)
  • Demonstrating Academic Honesty in University Writing Assignments (17 March)
  • Finding Information about Hong Kong (19 March)
  • Electronic Resources for Job Hunting and Further Studies (19 March)
Details and Registration: Click here
All CUHK students and staff are welcome!
You can also watch two recorded webinars on enhancing your information searching skills at your own pace:

LibrarySearch: A Search Engine for Your Assignments and Research
[Webinar Recording]
Topics covered:
  • How to use advanced search
  • How to refine the search results
  • How to email or export bibliographical records
Journal Articles: How to Find the Bread-n-Butter of Academic Research
[Webinar Recording]
Topics covered:
  • Search techniques for finding journal articles
  • Evaluating different sources of journal articles, such as Peer Review Journals
  • How to cite journal articles

13/01/2020

Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2020 - Academic Honesty Series (Feb 2020)

Demonstrating Academic Honesty in University Writing Assignments Two essential academic skills in university writing are quoting and ... thumbnail 1 summary

Demonstrating Academic Honesty in University Writing Assignments
Two essential academic skills in university writing are quoting and paraphrasing. In this in depth workshop, you will first see examples of texts and discuss what constitutes plagiarism, if any, in each case. The respective advantages of quoting and paraphrasing will be looked into. Direct quoting and paraphrasing skills which help you demonstrate academic honesty will be discussed and practised. Finally, RefWorks, a web-based bibliography management tool, will be introduced and you will know the way which helps you manage the citations easily.
Speaker:
Dr. Yvonne LOONG, Senior Lecturer and Acting Director, Independent Learning Centre
Ms. Lily KO, Learning Services Manager, CUHK Library

08/01/2020

Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2020 -LibrarySearch: A Search Engine for Your Assignments and Research

LibrarySearch: A Search Engine for Your Assignments and Research The default search engine on the Library Homepage,  LibrarySearch , is... thumbnail 1 summary
https://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/learning/ug-workshops#YourLibraryBasics
LibrarySearch: A Search Engine for Your Assignments and Research
The default search engine on the Library Homepage, LibrarySearch, is a one-stop search and discovery tool which allows you to search for library materials and millions of scholarly e-resources, such as journal articles, e-books, reviews, theses and dissertations, etc. This workshop show you how to use LibrarySearch effectively for your academic studies and assessments.
Topics covered:
  • How to use the advanced search
  • How to refine the searching results
  • How to email or export bibliographical records
Medium of Instruction:
Cantonese, but will change to English when there is any student who does not know Cantonese.
Enquiries: email to eref@lib.cuhk.edu.hk

07/01/2020

Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2020

Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2020 All CUHK undergraduate students are welcome to attend the following library worksho... thumbnail 1 summary

Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2020
All CUHK undergraduate students are welcome to attend the following library workshops. Postgraduate students are also welcome to attend if they wish. Students, in groups of ten or more, can request library courses to suit their information needs and schedules.
Details and registration:
Medium of Instruction:
Cantonese, but will change to English when there is any student who does not know Cantonese.
Enquiries: email to eref@lib.cuhk.edu.hk
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