Past News & Events
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Deadline EXTENDED To Win An Apple Watch/iPad: READ@PolyU Writing Contest
The deadline for all PolyU students to submit their entries is now EXTENDED to 31 March 2020. Seize this last opportunity!
If you have already submitted and wish to enhance your submission, we would be happy to accept a revised version from you before the new deadline. Otherwise, we will keep your current submission.
Write Your Own Mini-Memoir
What touchstone event, or turning point, occurred in your childhood and that you still remember to this day?
Write a 500-word account of this event from your point of view...and submit for a chance to win great prizes.
Taking inspiration from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, submissions which are accompanied by an original illustration will receive a bonus point.
Eligibility: All PolyU Students*
Language: English
Format: 500 words (+/- 50 words), Word or PDF document
Submission deadline: 31 March 2020, 11:59 p.m.
[Note: 1 entry per each participant]
Prizes:
- Champion – Apple Watch Series 5
- 1st Runner Up – Apple iPad
- 2nd Runner Up – Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
- Honourable Mentions: $500 Eslite Bookshop Coupons
Thank you for your understanding and for your support for READ@PolyU!
READ@PolyU is the community reading project of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Our vision is to build an empathetic, creative, and courageous community of learners and global citizens for whom reading is a source of knowledge and creativity.
Drinks in spill-proof containers are now allowed in the Library!
Please observe the policy, and help us to maintain a clean and pleasant study environment for all Library users.
Relax and unwind in Library's new Stretching Corner
Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed? Do you need a short break in between studying or working on your assignments?
Visit our new Stretching Corner# now!
Located in the Group Study Zone 1 (G/F) of the Library, the Stretching Corner can help you recharge and in turn, boost your attention span and learning performance through these facilities:
- Videos on stress relief
- Soothing music
- Comfortable sofas for relaxing and resting
Stretching Exercise with VR and AI Games
Date : 8 Nov 2019 (Fri)
Time : 1pm - 3pm
Venue: Stretching Corner
The Games include Archery in Virtual Reality, pose matching challenge by Move Mirror, etc.
First come, first served. No registration is needed.
Explore Library Resources on Well-being
Take a look at our Well-being Book Collection and you will find more resources on mental health, healthy lifestyle, stretching, fitness, etc.
For assistance, please approach our Enquiry Counter (P/F) or call 2766-6863.
Library closing hours 4 - 10 Nov 2019
[Publishing Seminar] Publishing in Academic Journals: Tips to publishing success
This seminar aims to help research students, early career researchers or anyone who is interested in publishing academic journals to understand the publishing process. The following topics will be discussed:
- Choosing the right journal
- The peer review process
- Tips on writing for a journal
- Understanding open access
- Ethics of publication
- Promoting your journal article
Time : 3:00 - 4:30pm
Venue : Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library
Speaker : Ms. Victoria Babbit (Director of Researcher Development and Outreach at Taylor & Francis)
Registration : Please click on this link for registration.
About the speaker:
Victoria Babbit is the Director of Researcher Development and Outreach at Taylor & Francis. Victoria joined Taylor & Francis in 2008 and throughout the past decade has supported societies, editors and authors in the region as they navigate the rapidly changing publishing landscape. In collaboration with the library community and academic institutions, she is actively engaged in building capacity and ensuring publishing success through courses and workshops for early career researchers. Prior to joining Taylor & Francis, Victoria pursued a PhD in Geography, focusing on migration, at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Should you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact 2766-6863 or email lbres@polyu.edu.hk for assistance.
READ@PolyU -- Readers Also Write
Write Your Own Mini-Memoir
Write Your Own Mini-Memoir What touchstone event, or turning point, occurred in your childhood and that you still remember to this day? Write a 500-word account of this event from your point of view... and submit for a chance to win great prizes!
Taking inspiration from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, submissions which are accompanied by an original illustration will receive a bonus point.
Language: English
Format: 500 words (+/- 50 words), Word or PDF document
Submission deadline: 1 December 2019 (Sunday), 11:59 p.m.
Prizes:
- Champion – Apple Watch Series 5
- 1st Runner Up – Apple iPad
- 2nd Runner Up – Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
- Honourable Mentions: $500 Eslite Bookshop Coupons
Learn more & submit online: https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/read
* Excepting CPCE students
Improve Your Writing
Improve Your Writing Join this hands-on writing workshop led by one of our most experienced writers and language instructors. Understand how to improve your writing and get a head start on writing your own memoir. All are welcome.
Time: 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Seminar Room, 3/F Library
- Get tips on writing a memoir
- Receive peer and teacher feedback
- Learn from an experienced writing instructor
Shari Lughmani coordinates the English Reading and Writing Requirement and teaches creative and academic writing in the English Language Centre.
The workshop will be conducted in English. Register online:
https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/workshops/register/tailormade/writing-workshop-2019
Library Workshops in November Open for Registration!
The Library will launch a series of workshops on various topics for November 2019.
All students and staff are welcome! You could find details at the Library Workshops website.
Take part in Library Survey 2019 for a chance to win Fabulous Prizes!
Are Library services meeting your needs? Tell us what you think to help us serve you better, and get a chance to win fabulous prizes below.
Start the survey NOW. It takes about 10-minute to complete.
Lucky Draw Prizes: Apple iPad (x1), Microsoft Surface Go (x1), Samsung Galaxy Tab A (x1), Apple Pencil (x1), Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 Mobile Printer, Eslite $100 Gift Card (x10), Laptop Backpack (x25)
This year, the Library adopts LibQUAL+, an international web-based survey administered by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) of the United States, which has been used by 1300+ libraries around the world. The results will help the Library identify best services, analyze deficits, and allocate resources to meet the evolving needs of our users.
The survey will run through 22 November 2019 (Friday).
Sponsors
Book Exhibition on Well-being and Relaxation
14 October - 21 November 2019
It displays the recommended books on healthy lifestyle, mental well-being and relaxation tips. Please borrow the books at the Loan & Return Counter.