News & Events

Self-checkout stations – Enhancing your borrowing experience!

2020-07-07 09:19 | News
With the full implementation of RFID technology on our book collection, users can now conveniently check out books without waiting in queue by using the new Self-checkout station placed near the exit of the Library Podium Floor. Experience for yourself how easy and fast it is to borrow books at the new station.

For Reserve Books and AV materials, please continue to use the designated Self-checkout stations in the respective areas to borrow the items.

This short video clip shows how easy it is to check out books.
Self Checkout Station

Book Exhibition on Job Hunting and Further Studies

2020-07-02 10:31 | News

Date: 2 July – 28 August 2020
Venue: Podium Floor of the Library

Get a head start on job hunting, build a solid foundation for job interview success, and explore opportunities in further education and continuing studies!

Please borrow the books through the RFID Self-check station or at the Loan & Return Counter (P/F).  You may click here to access to the related e-books.

Enter the EconBiz Student Competition 2020 and Win a Prize Worth 500 Euros!

2020-05-26 14:37 | News

Are you a Research Ninja? Prove your research skills by taking part in the EconBiz Student Competition 2020. Simply complete two tasks with the assistance of EconBiz. You will have a chance to win a certificate and a fabulous prize worth 500 euros!

Date: Now until 7 June 2020
Eligibility: All university students In Hong Kong who are above 18 years old
For details, visit https://zbw.to/DVxq9

Developed by the German National Library of Economics (ZBW), EconBiz is a search portal for economics and business literature that provides a central entry point for all kinds of subject-specific information and direct access to full-texts.

Since the Library joined the EconBiz Partner Network in 2013, PolyU students have actively participated in the annual contest and won various prizes in previous years, demonstrating a high level of competency in their research.
Take part in it, and you could be the next winner. Good Luck!

STATdx (Trial)

2020-05-11 13:20 | News

STATdx is a point-of-care diagnostic decision support resource for radiologists. It covers expert-written diagnosis, images, anatomy modules, patient cases and procedures, etc.

Interim Free e-Resources

2020-04-09 14:59 | News

Interim Free E-Resources
More interim free e-resources are now available for study and research!  These e-resources are provided by a number of publishers/content providers for free in an interim period to support students, faculties and researchers for their online learning, teaching and research activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.  To highlight a few, Springer Nature, MIT, Cambridge University Press have opened up free access to their e-textbook collections.

Grasp the opportunity to explore the e-resources accessible for free only in the interim period!  Find the latest update on Interim Free e-Resources now!

For enquiries, please contact us via the following channels: 

Access to i-Space Equipment and Bloomberg Workstations by Appointment

2020-04-08 23:59 | News

PolyU staff and students can access and make use of the following i-Space facilities and equipment by making an appointment at the Library iBooking System.

Bloomberg Workstations

Eligible users can book a Bloomberg workstation located at 4/F i-space using the Library iBooking System.

One Button Studio

One Button Studio is a self-service facility for staff and students to prepare and create online teaching materials, video recordings, rehearse or practice for presentation. No special knowledge or expertise is required to operate the audio/video recording equipment, and digital content can be easily produced with just a few steps!

Equipment in Digital Makerspace 

You can also use the Library iBooking System to book the following equipment available in i-Space to facilitate the preparation of teaching materials:

  • Laser Cutting
  • Vinyl Cutting
  • Large-Format / Poster Printing
  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Scanner
  • Book Scanner
  • VR Experience Zone - offering HTC Vive Head Mounted Display (HDM) and Unity software

Click here for more information about the i-Space equipment.

As a precautionary measure, the Library requires all users to wear masks whenever they are in the Library.  Anti-bacterial wet-wipes, alcohol gels and disposable VR face masks will be provided at One Button Studio and VR Experience Zone.

Book Now@iBooking

For enquiries on i-Space Equipment, please contact Technical Support Desk at 2766-6909.

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