Past News & Events

Library Orientation 2022

News Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 08:30

Welcome to PolyU Library! As you embark on your time at university, there is a lot to discover and the Library is always here for you!

For the first time, our freshman orientation will be held at The Forum which is located on the new panoramic 6/F of the Library. Five orientation sessions have been planned for you.

 

Come meet your Librarians and become familiar with important information like:

  • finding textbooks and course-related materials
  • locating computing facilities and printing services
  • availability of self-study and discussion spaces
    … and many more!
 

Face-to-face and online sessions are available for registration. All freshmen are welcome!

Register Now!

More information is available on the library orientation page.

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


Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

[Library Webinars] Teaching with Business Cases: Tips that you need to know - Join Now!

News Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 08:40

SAGE Business Cases is designed to engage students by applying core concepts to practice through the use of examples from the global business environment. With this newly subscribed database, faculty staff can now access these authoritative cases from over 120 countries to support their teaching.

Join this webinar to learn more about using SAGE Business Cases in your teaching. All staff are welcome!

The following topics will be covered:

  • An overview of SAGE Business Cases
  • Content highlights: Express Cases, Enhanced Cases, The "Raw" Cases
  • Cases from Global Partners & Cases from SAGE Originals
  • Guide for accessing Teaching Notes

Date: 4 August 2022 (Thurs)
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Speaker: Ms Rosamond Hao, Assistant Library Faculty Liaison Manager, SAGE Publications
Platform: Zoom

Register Now!

About the Speaker:

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Ms Rosamond Hao has been working in the academic publishing industry during the last 14 years. She has rich experience in delivering information on research methods, toolkit for teaching & research, and ways of publications, via various academic conferences, workshops or seminars. She is responsible for communicating the latest academic resources to faculties and researchers from universities, institutes, and societies across China.

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

Unavailability of Book Collection T-Z and Bound Journals at G/F North Wing

Notice Friday, July 15, 2022 - 10:00

The G/F North Wing of the Library is now under renovation and the construction works are scheduled to complete by the end of August 2022. As informed by Campus Development Office, there will be no power supply to the affected area during the renovation period. As a result, users will have no access to Book Collection T-Z and the bound journals housed in the electronic compact shelves located at G/F North Wing until the renovation finishes.  

As an interim measure, the Library has adjusted the configuration of the Library System so that eligible users can request and get the affected books from other UGC-funded university libraries via HKALL service (if available), and make Interlibrary Loan requests for articles of the affected print journals if necessary. 

For more about the work schedule of the Library Extension and Revitalisation (LER) Project, please click here.  

Please contact us for further enquiries and assistance. 

Library's New 6/F Opened on 4 July 2022

Notice Monday, July 4, 2022 - 09:22

We are excited to announce that the new 6/F of the Library is now open to our users! It marks the completion of a major phase of the Library Extension and Revitalisation (LER) Project that began in July 2020.

To foster a learning community for academic excellence, the new top floor of the Library building is equipped with contemporary infrastructure and modern facilities to give both students and staff a desirable environment for their study and research. Armed with fantastic views of the HK skyline and the surrounding areas, the collaborative learning space (South Wing) and the individual quiet study space (North Wing) will add around 750 seats when the space is in full swing.

For more about the LER Project, please click here.

Come and enjoy the new space for study and research now!

 

Upgrade of OneSearch Discovery Platform on 4 July 2022

Notice Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 08:45

The new version of Library Discovery Platform will go live on 4 July 2022. The new OneSearch platform retains most features and works similarly with the existing version.  This upgrade will bring enhancements and better user experience such as:

  • Clearer display of search results: To allow you to find and access various resource types easily, the new platform will merge both physical and electronic items of the same title into a single record.
  • Enhanced search function for e-journal: The “Search Inside” feature allows you to input article titles or keywords to search for relevant articles within the selected e-journal record.

There is no service disruption during this upgrade exercise.   If you experience problems in using OneSearch platform, please feel free to contact our Enquiry Counter in person, by phone at 2766-6863 or via online form.

Important note:

Backup your “Saved Searches” by 3 July 2022

The “Saved Searches” and its associated Alert and RSS feature could not be migrated. You can follow the steps below to save and export your searches by 3 July 2022.

  1. Access Saved Searches and login when prompted.
  2. Click the button “Export All to MS Excel” and save the file.
  3. After the OneSearch platform is upgraded, you can re-create your Saved Searches and Alerts from 5 July 2022.

Temporary Arrangement of Library Facilities and Collections During Renovation in 3/F & G/F

Notice Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 09:42
As part of the Library Extension and Revitalisation Project, the G/F North Wing and 3/F of the Library will be closed for renovation from 2 June 2022 until further notice. Please note the temporary arrangements for the affected Library facilities and collections as below:
 
Library Facilities Original Location Latest Location/Status Remarks
Computers and printers G/F North Wing G/F South Wing  
Group Rooms &
Group Viewing Rooms		 G/F North Wing &
3/F North Wing		 22 Group Rooms are available at G/F North Wing, 1/F South Wing and 6/F South Wing. Ten new Online Meeting Rooms that can be used for online interviews and virtual meetings by a maximum of 2 persons are also made available for booking by PolyU students and staff. For details, please visit iBooking page

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Self-service Kiosk for AV equipment 3/F North Wing 4/F South Wing  
AV carrels  
Graphic computers and iMac 4/F North Wing, i-Space  
Library Studios Temporarily suspended A One-Button Studio at 1/F South Wing is available for reservation via iBooking.
Macbook Pro Learning Lab 3 at 3/F South Wing Seminar Room 2 at 1/F South Wing  
Learning Labs 3/F South Wing Reopened The Learning Labs will open for quiet study if there are no scheduled events.
Library Collections Latest Location/Status
Book Collection L - M
Book Collection (Large)  [QRT] ND - PG		 3/F North Wing 
Book Collection N1- N6999 6/F North Wing (Curved 3-layer bookshelves)
Book Collection N7000 - NA2541
Book Collection (Large) [QRT] N-NB		 6/F North Wing
Book Collection PH - PZ Please check here
Back issues of newspapers G/F South Wing
Current journals
University Collection 3/F South Wing (Learning Lab 3)
Reference Collection 6/F South Wing: A - PK
G/F South Wing (at the end of compact shelf): PL - PZ
AV Collection Please check here

Please visit the project webpage for latest updates on the progress of the Library Extension and Revitalisation Project.

[LER] Construction Noise During the Library Extension & Revitalisation Project

Notice Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 08:30

The Library is now under renovation and noise from renovation will occur in affected areas at times and works of noise level exceeding 70dB should not be carried out after 11:30am (Mon to Sat) as far as possible. Library users can make use of the alternative quiet study areas on campus. For details, please check the Library Extension and Revitalisation (LER) Project website.

If the noise from the renovation works in the Library is causing you some discomfort, users can stop by any of our service counters to request for a pair of complimentary ear plugs.

For enquiries about the construction noise, please contact Project in charge of the Campus Development Office, Mr. John Lai at Tel.: 2766-7887 or CDO Hotline: 2766-7766, Email: cdinfo@polyu.edu.hk.

[Publishing Seminars] What Makes an Effective Article: 10 Tips for Scholarly Publishing

News Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 08:30

What Makes an Effective Article: 10 Tips for Scholarly Publishing

Thinking of publishing your next paper in ACS Journals? Wish to gain editor’s insights about publishing a scientific article?

In this webinar, Dr Meng Li, Managing Editor in Core Chemistry Portfolio will guide you through the process of publishing in ACS Journals and highlight 10 practical tips for preparing a high-quality scientific research paper.

All postgraduate students and staff are welcome!

Date: 25 May 2022 (Wed)
Time: 3 pm – 4 pm
Speaker: Dr Meng Li, Managing Editor, ACS Publications
Platform: Zoom

Register Now!

The library has prepared a series of Guides related to Research and Scholarly Communication here. You can make reference to the Researcher@Library Guide and understand the basics of research cycle before kick starting your research.

About the Speaker:

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Dr Meng Li joined ACS Publications in late 2019 as a Development Editor for Analytical Chemistry and ACS Sensors and was responsible for reviewing triaged manuscripts. She is currently in charge of content commissions and community engagement for the core chemistry portfolio, including JACS and JACS Au in China.

Dr Li received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the East China University of Science and Technology, and then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Resource and Environmental Engineering, ECUST.

Prior to joining ACS Publications, Dr Li worked at the Royal Society of Chemistry, where she focused on journal marketing.

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

Library Opening Arrangements [Updated on 26 Apr 2022]

Notice Monday, April 25, 2022 - 09:00

Library’s opening hours and counter service hours during the Revision & Examination Period (11 Apr – 11 May 2022) will be as follows:

 
Opening Hours
Counter Hours
Mon - Sun/Public Holidays  8.30 am - 11.00 pm 8.30am - 10.00 pm

The 24-Hour Study Centre located on 1/F North Wing will open around the clock. During the overnight access period, users are required to access the Centre via the 1/F entrance opposite to the Campus Control Centre (P111) and tap their PolyU student / staff ID cards when entering and leaving the Centre. Please click here for the details.

All group rooms and group viewing rooms will reopen from 27 April 2022. Group rooms will be unlocked after the last booking session ends, so please do not leave your belongings unattended. 

To reduce the risk of infections, no cash will be accepted at counters and users may settle overdue fines by Octopus or FPS at counters, or credit card via MyRecord online.

Learn more about the PolyU Vaccine Pass for Campus Access.

Please always refer to the Library Homepage for the latest service updates and opening hours.

[Publishing Seminars] Academic Publishing for Early Career Researchers

News Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 08:30

Academic Publishing for Early Career Researchers

This publishing seminar is targeted at early to mid-career researchers who wish to develop their expertise and understanding on the publishing process for academic journals.

Join Dr Rebecca Ciezarek, the Journal Publishing Manager from Wiley to learn tips and insights on how researchers can publish successfully. The following topics will be discussed:

  • Preparing your manuscript
  • Selecting the right journal
  • Writing and submitting your paper
  • Peer review process
  • Publication ethics
  • Promoting your research – creating an impact

 All postgraduate students and staff are welcome!

Date: 26 Apr 2022 (Tue)
Time: 10 am – 11 am
Speaker: Dr Rebecca Ciezarek, Journal Publishing Manager, Wiley
Platform: Zoom

Register Now!

About the Speaker:

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Dr Rebecca Ciezarek, the Journal Publishing Manager at Wiley, is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of Humanities and Social Sciences journals, helping direct journal strategy, and providing guidance on journal publishing best practice and business-related issues. Rebecca also oversees partnership development activities in Australia, building relationships with scholarly societies and professional associations.

Prior to joining Wiley, Rebecca was a lecturer and tutor at Victoria University, Melbourne, completing her PhD in 2016.

The library has prepared a series of Guides related to Research and Scholarly Communication here. You can make reference to the Researcher@Library Guide and understand the basics of research cycle before kick starting your research.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to email us at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk, or call us at 2766-6863.

Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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