Featured Resources for Faculty of Humanities
Uncover the imperial secrets of China's past! PolyU is excited to introduce the 內閣大庫檔案 Archives of the Grand Secretariat, an invaluable digital database for anyone interested in Ming and Qing dynasty history (1368-1911).
This database houses over 300,000 rare archival material originally kept in the imperial palace of the Forbidden City. Here is what you can discover:
- Imperial Directives: Read actual imperial decrees, edicts, and tribute.
- Daily Life & Law: Explore legal cases and administrative files that didn't make it into standard history books.
- Imperial Exams: Check out surviving civil service exam questions and actual student answer sheets!
Looking to boost your English test scores? PolyU library has just made it easier with Net Languages!
Get test-ready with over 85 hours of highly interactive prep materials.
Get test-ready with over 85 hours of highly interactive prep materials.
- Comprehensive Practice: Full mock tests covering Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
- Master the Technique: Watch sample videos, access authentic texts, and learn practical tips to maximise your band score.
Looking for high-quality, reliable visuals for your next paper, presentation, or teaching slide? Say hello to Artstor on JSTOR. It’s your digital library for academic-grade images!
Artstor gives you access to over 2 million rights-cleared, high-resolution images and multimedia from world-class museums, photo archives, and libraries.
Here is what makes it a must-have for PolyU students and staff:
Here is what makes it a must-have for PolyU students and staff:
- 100% Rights-Cleared Images and Multimedia: Free to use instantly for assignments, presentations, and non-commercial research without copyright worries.
- Beyond online Images: Every image comes with verified, authoritative metadata—meaning accurate citations are just a click away.
- Interdisciplinary: From fine arts and architecture to world history, anthropology, and science.
- Work Smarter: Zoom in to analyse microscopic details, compare images side-by-side, and save them directly to your personal JSTOR Workspace.
Media Resources
Ever wonder what it is like to navigate a world that is not designed for your brain?
Now streaming on Kanopy, the 2025 documentary "Sensory Overload” challenges how we view neurodiversity and sensory sensitivities.
Why Watch?
The film follows three incredible people navigating a world not built for their needs, proving that sensory differences are not deficits. You will meet a father reshaping his dental practice for sensory sensitive care, a mother supporting her two neurodivergent children, and a young adult on the autism spectrum searching for an inclusive workplace.
It's an eye-opening video for students and staff wanting to understand how different brains function and how we can build a more inclusive campus together.
Stream it today through our Library’s Kanopy portal!
Now streaming on Kanopy, the 2025 documentary "Sensory Overload” challenges how we view neurodiversity and sensory sensitivities.
Why Watch?
The film follows three incredible people navigating a world not built for their needs, proving that sensory differences are not deficits. You will meet a father reshaping his dental practice for sensory sensitive care, a mother supporting her two neurodivergent children, and a young adult on the autism spectrum searching for an inclusive workplace.
It's an eye-opening video for students and staff wanting to understand how different brains function and how we can build a more inclusive campus together.
Stream it today through our Library’s Kanopy portal!
New Additions and Trial Databases
New Additions:
e-Resources on Trial (Full list):
[Expiry: 02 Sep 2026]
CathayPlay is a curated streaming platform focused on Chinese-language and East Asian independent cinema. The collection supports teaching and research in disciplines such as Chinese and Asian Studies, Film and Media Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Documentary Studies, and Contemporary East Asia.
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