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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)

 

Register Now!

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

A Mini-Survey on Library’s New 6th Floor

News Monday, October 10, 2022 - 14:30

Launched in July 2022, the Library’s 6th floor provides a robust infrastructure with flexible spaces and modern facilities to accommodate various learning styles and activities. Let us know what you think about the new 6th floor.

Start the survey NOW. We know your time is valuable. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete the survey.

Lucky Draw Prize: Apple iPad 64GB    Sponsor: 

The survey will run through 28 October 2022 (Fri). All PolyU students and staff are welcome to join.

Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

New 24x7 Automated Book Return Station at Campus Entrance near the Library

News Monday, October 10, 2022 - 10:00

A new wall-mounted automated Book Return Station has been set up at the campus entrance area near the Library to make it simpler and faster for you to return Library materials even after Library closes. Beginning 10 October 2022, Library users can follow the on-screen instructions, return PolyU books and AV materials, anytime, 24x7, to obtain an immediate update on their Library loan record. Log in to myRecord to see the most recent status of your library loans and fines.

 

  • Location:
    Campus entrance near the Library - Outside the campus turnstiles on the Podium Level near public footbridge connecting to Exit A of Hung Hom MTR Station.
     
  • Service Hours:
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
     
  • Accepted Items:
    PolyU books and AV materials


The above enhancement is part of the Library Extension and Revitalisation (LER) Project. Visit the LER webpage to learn more about the construction works.  

 

Pao Yue-kong Library 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Reopening of 3/F South Wing

Notice Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 15:00
The Library will reopen the 3/F South Wing on 28 September 2022 in an effort to alleviate student demand for study space. Most renovation works in that area are complete but some minor works may be carried out to further enhance the study space there.  3/F South Wing will provide over 300 quiet study space. A number of public workstations and multi-function copiers will also be made available for Library users.   
 
As informed by the Campus Development Office, the renovation works at 3/F North Wing and G/F North Wing of the Library are expected to finish in mid-October 2022. More updates on the renovation can be found on the LER Project website.  
 
We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we renovate the Library areas in order to better serve the PolyU community. 

Top things every freshman should know about your Library!

News Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 08:30

Freshmen Lbrary Guide

Did you miss out on meeting our Librarians during the Library Orientation meetings last week? Do you want to find out more about how the Library can assist you with your assignments and projects?

Not to worry! Save this Library Guide, where we have compiled important Library information for all freshmen! This guide will be a good starting point for you as a student, covering everything from services to spaces and collections.

Also, please keep an eye out for the recording and slides of Library Orientation, which will be made available around the middle of September 2022.

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

Pao Yue-kong Library
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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. 

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