Past News & Events

[Publishing Seminars] Open Access Publishing in Cambridge University Press Journals

News Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 08:38

Join our upcoming seminar to learn more about publishing your work in Open Access journals by Cambridge University Press (CUP) without paying the Article Processing Charge!

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The Library has been working closely with various publishers, including CUP to obtain cost-effective Transformative Agreements (or Read-and-Publish agreements) which enable PolyU researchers to publish their work in Open Access with full waiver of Article Processing Charge (APCs).

This seminar focuses on CUP journals and covers the following topics:

  • Why Open Access and Open Access Publishing in PolyU
  • Open Access Publishing with CUP: Author publishing workflow
  • Find a right journal and prepare your manuscript
  • Publishing ethics and research transparency 
  • Get a full APC wavier for CUP journals
  • Promote your publication

Date: 23 May 2023 (Tue) 
Time:  3 pm – 4.15 pm
Platform: Zoom
Speaker: Ms Kane Kang (Author Services Specialist, Cambridge University Press)
Moderator: Ms Iris Wai (Research Support Librarian, PolyU Library)

About the Speaker:

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Ms Kane Kang is the Author Services Specialist at Cambridge University Press. She works to improve the author experience in multiple ways and helps authors to achieve their professional goals. With five years of experience in training and consulting in Open Access journal marketing and management, her efforts are currently focused on supporting authors to improve their chances at publishing in top-tier journals, focusing presently on Asia, which addresses the unique needs of authors and researchers there.

Contact us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk or at 2766-6863 for further enquiries. For further learning or research support, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian.

Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

[Publishing Seminars] Academic Publishing in Health Science

News Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 08:30

This seminar will provide research students and early career researchers with editor insights into publishing academic journal articles. The audience will learn about the key steps involved in preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication, with a specific focus on Health Science and Medicine research.

The following topics will be discussed:

  • Plan your research
  • Choose the right journal
  • Prepare your manuscript for submission
  • Use key international guidelines on reporting research
  • Handle comments and rejection from peer review
  • SAGE journals and academic resources

Date : 16 May 2023 (Tue)
Time : 3 pm - 4 pm
Speaker : Dr Ying Lou (Managing Editor, SAGE Publishing)
Platform : Zoom

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About the Speaker:

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Dr Ying Lou is a managing editor in SAGE Publishing. She is also the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Cell Transplantation. She started her career as the scientific editor of Molecular Plant, then joined Springer Nature, overseeing several BMC series journals. In 2019, she became the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Cell Regeneration and the editorial advisor of Molecular Horticulture.

She obtained her Ph.D. degree in molecular genetics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), followed by a postdoctoral career in Brookhaven National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, USA, and later worked as a project scientist at the University of California Davis.

Contact us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk or at 2766-6863 for further enquiries. For further learning or research support, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian.

Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Limited Access Arrangement for Student JULAC Card Holders (10 Apr - 6 May 2023)

Notice Friday, March 31, 2023 - 08:30

In view of the very high demand for study space, the Library will implement the Limited Access Arrangement for JULAC Borrower/Reader Card Holders (students only) during the Revision and Examination Period from 10 Apr - 6 May 2023. Access to the Library by students of other UGC institutions will be limited to non-peak hours (6:01pm - 11:00pm) of the day only.

Please refer to the Limited Access Arrangement for Student JULAC Card Holders webpage for details. 

Forum on Consideration of Carbon Neutrality on Green Deck Design

Event Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 08:30

Date: 7 March 2023 (Tue)
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Venue: The Forum, 6/F of the PolyU Library or
             Online participation via Zoom

Click here to view the video recording of the event at Library's YouTube now!

            
Highlights of the Presentation: 
 - An introduction to carbon neutrality

 - Whole life-cycle approach and frameworks for building-level emissions

 - Reducing emissions in the Green Deck
 - Externalities to carbon reductions in the Green Deck
 - Carbon neutrality roadmap for the Green Deck

 

Opening Remarks
Prof Christopher Chao
Vice President (Research and Innovation), PolyU

Introduction of Green Deck Design
Mr Alex Lui
Project Director (Green Deck), PolyU

Main Speaker
Dr Bruce Chong
Director (Climate & Sustainability), Arup



 

Visit the Green Deck website to learn more about the innovative social project.

 

 

Brand New Self-service Studios Now Open

Notice Friday, February 3, 2023 - 11:00
As part of the Library Extension and Revitalisation Project (LER), five new self-service Studios have been set up at 3/F North Wing of the Library for video/sound recording and multimedia production to support learning and teaching.
 

One Button Studios The two One Button Studios are self-service and easy-to-use video recording facilities dedicated for practising presentations, small-scale interviews, rehearsal for speech, thesis and dissertation defenses, etc. Each studio is equipped with Chroma key green screen, professional camera, studio lighting and paper backdrops in assorted colours, providing an all-purpose setting for video recording that can be used without any previous video production experience.  Just bring a USB thumb drive or hard disk and follow simple instructions provided in the room to start video recording on your own.
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Sound Recording Studios The two Sound Recording Studios offer cardioid or multi-pattern microphone for you to record narrations for your presentation/project with entry-grade audio & video production software such as Audacity and GarageBand. You may review the audio recording through the studio monitor headphone and speaker. With the new integrated midi controller, digital piano, and virtual sound mixer, you can create song or background music for your video efficiently.
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Multimedia Production Studio Providing various equipment and tools for the creation of multimedia content, the Multimedia Production Studio enables you to edit 360 virtual tour and create animation with motion capture easily with the Virtual Character & Live Animation System software.  Apart from taking still life photos with the studio light box, you can choose paper backdrops in different colours for photography.
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All studios services are available for PolyU students and staff only.  For more information, please click here.

READ@PolyU: Master Storytelling to Engage and Inspire

News Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 09:48

Time: 1 March 2023 (Wed), 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Hybrid Mode: The Forum, 6/F, Library & Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Ms Olivia Tang, Managing Director, Walk in Hong Kong
The talk is conducted in English.

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About the Talk

Good stories have the power to captivate, inspire and influence people. Meet with Ms Olivia Tang, the communication expert who coaches the TEDxEncompassHK speakers to shine on the stage. You will learn the secret behind stellar storytelling for academic and career success.

This workshop will teach you how to craft compelling stories that resonate with your audience and make your presentation stand out from the rest. Through engaging exercises, our experienced facilitator will guide you through the processes of storytelling and introduce the tools that help you develop narrative competence. Sign up now!

About the Speaker

Olivia is the Managing Director of Walk in Hong Kong, the city's leading cultural enterprise specialized in memorable and immersive walking tours. She grew up in Sham Shui Po and has since wandered off to Chicago, Shanghai, Poland, and Switzerland, before deciding to return home where her heart is. She was the former corporate trainer for Expedia Inc's 400+ employees across Asia Pacific with expertise in storytelling, public speaking, communications, change management, and sales & negotiations.

Olivia holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics from Northwestern University in the United States and a Master of Social Sciences Degree in Global Political Economy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

 
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Guest Speaker
Olivia Tang
Managing Director
Walk in Hong Kong

Advancing Lab Instruction: Use Springer Protocols in Scientific Research & Education

News Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - 09:05

Springer Protocols is a database of reproducible laboratory protocols in biomedicine and life sciences. The platform contains nearly 40 years of protocols and most of them are taken from several Humana Press book series and the Springer Protocols Handbooks.

Topics will be covered:

  • What are protocols and why are they important?
  • How to use the search for Springer Protocols?
  • Protocols as Educational Resources: Use Cases
  • Mapping Protocols to the Career Path (from Student to Scientist)
  • Outlook: the Next Scientific Generation & the Future of Lab Work 

Date: 5 Jan 2023 (Thurs)
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Speaker: Dr. Anand Kumar Veeramachineni, Product Manager of Springer Nature
Platform: Zoom

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About the Speaker

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Dr Anand Kumar Veeramachineni joined Springer Nature in 2020 to embark his journey on creating digital solutions for life scientists. He obtained his PhD from the Monash University and his master’s degree from the La Trobe University.

For learning or research support, email us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian.


Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Publishing Journal Articles in Open Access

News Friday, November 25, 2022 - 08:30

 

Publishing Journal Articles in Open Access

With increasing emphasis on Open Access (OA) by the Research Grants Council (RGC) and PolyU, understanding how to make your research articles Open Access (OA) is crucial.

Designed for early career researchers who have little to no publishing experience, this seminar will provide you an overview on getting your research published, with a focus on tips you need to know about OA. Our Librarian will also talk about the OA requirements from RGC and PolyU, as well as how the library can support.

Key topics will be covered:

  • Selecting the right journals
  • Open Access
  • Preparing your manuscript for publication
  • The peer review process
  • How to respond to reviewer reports
  • Top reasons for rejection
  • How to promote your work
  • RGC and PolyU Open Access requirements
     

Date: 7 Dec 2022 (Wed) 

Time:  3 pm – 4 pm

Speaker: Ms. Victoria Babbit (Director of Researcher Development and Outreach at Taylor & Francis)

Moderator: Ms. Iris Wai (Research Support Librarian, PolyU Library)

 

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About the Speaker:

Victoria Babbit is the Director of Researcher Development & Outreach. She joined Taylor & Francis in 2008 and throughout the past decade has supported researchers as they navigate the rapidly changing publishing landscape. Her work involves engaging with global research communities to build knowledge and capacity related to publishing and editorial activities.

Prior to joining Taylor & Francis, Victoria conducted postgraduate research in Geography at The University of Washington.

 

For learning or research support, email us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian.

New Collaborative Study Space at G/F North Wing

Notice Monday, November 14, 2022 - 14:10

The Library's G/F North Wing for collaborative study has reopened. 15 new group rooms for collaborative work can be reserved in advance by all students and staff through the iBooking System

The Journal Collection A-L housed in the electronic compact shelves is accessible now while the Journal Collection M-Z and Book Collection T-Z in electronic compact shelves can be accessed effective 18 November 2022.

Please stay tuned for our updates on the LER Project.  

Reopening of 3/F North Wing

Notice Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 14:10

Reopening of 3/F North Wing on 19 October 2022

The open study space of 3/F North Wing has reopened. Ten new Online Meeting Rooms that can be used for online interviews and virtual meetings by a maximum of two persons will also be made available for booking by PolyU students and staff via the iBooking System. When all refurbishment works at 3/F North Wing are finished, there will be five more Studios to support online learning and teaching. Please stay tuned for our updates on the LER Project.  

We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we renovate the Library areas in order to better serve the PolyU community. 

Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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