Are you ready to take your presentation skills to the next level? Visit One Button Studios, where you can access the AI-powered "Rehearse with Coach" feature in Microsoft PowerPoint, along with cutting-edge equipment to help you perfect your presentations!

Top-of-the-line Equipment: Record yourself with a high-quality camera and microphone, all connected to a laptop installed with PowerPoint ’s Rehearse with Coach. Control your presentation seamlessly with a page-turning pen or a wireless mouse.

Real-Time Feedback: Get instant tips on your speech pace, pitch, and use of filler words. Also, learn how to make your presentation more original and inclusive! After your session, receive a detailed report highlighting your strengths and areas to improve.

Whether you need to nail a class presentation project, impress at a job interview, or shine in a public speaking event, One Button Studios can boost your confidence and help you effectively convey your ideas!

Book the facilities through the iBooking system. Check out more info on LibGuides.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new PolyU Library History website! This extensive chronicle invites you on a captivating journey through the Library's evolution, highlighting the key moments that have transformed it into the vibrant learning hub it is today.

Starting from the I.C.I. Library at the Hung Hom campus and the Quarry Bay Centre, the Library has evolved in tandem with the University. Significant milestones include the consolidation of services into our present building in 1976, the renaming in honour of Sir Yue-kong Pao in 1995, and the cutting-edge 6th-floor extension completed in 2022.

The website also features notable accomplishments, such as the introduction of Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL), the award-winning READ@PolyU and MakerMindset@i-Space programmes, and the launch of the Outstanding Work by Students (OWS) Showcase.

Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or alumnus, there’s something for you to explore and reminisce about. Visit this new website today and delve into our rich legacy that supports your academic success.

As the world around us rapidly changes, is it still possible to find mental balance and joy while navigating challenges and seizing opportunities to create the life you desire?

In our latest thematic highlight, we have gathered a collection of the latest library resources to support you on this journey.

Explore Our Physical Book Exhibition (P/F, Library)

Visit the Display Wall on P/F with a book exhibition featuring book titles on self-actualization, mindfulness practice, emotional awareness, social connections, and stress management. Each title is thoughtfully chosen to enhance your journey toward happiness. Available until 11 May 2025—don’t miss out!

Dive into Virtual Thematic Collection

Discover the vast array of e-books and multimedia resources focused on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Enjoy the convenience of accessing digital resources anytime, anywhere that complements your exploratory journey.

Try out our Feature Music Database

The Naxos Music Library offers a soothing collection of sounds and melodies. From calming classical pieces to uplifting world music, the listening experience enhances your mindfulness practice, helping you relax and find inner peace.

Discover from Open Educational Resources

Take advantage of freely available resources on our PolyU Open Educational Resources (OER) Portal. Discover online courses, videos, and materials designed to empower you on your journey toward holistic well-being.

Recharge at the Well-Being Corner (G/F, Library)

Need a break while studying? Visit the Well-Being Corner, a space designed to recharge your body and mind. Access various equipment such as exercise bike desks, fitness balls and the well-being book display to support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Dear PolyU Readers,

We are excited to announce a special contest as part of our READ@PolyU reading programme, centred around our common book 2024/25, Klara and the Sun. We invite you to explore the themes of artificial intelligence and companionship that lie at the heart of the novel.

In Klara and the Sun, we follow an artificial friend, Klara, who navigates the complexities of human emotions and relationships. This contest encourages you to reflect on your own ideas about AI and friendship. If you had the chance, what kind of AI friend would you create, and how would it change your life?

How to Participate:

1. Design Your AI Friend: Write a 50-word description of your AI friend's unique qualities and role in your life.
2. Visualize Your AI Friend: Study image prompting and use GenAI tools to visualize the image of your ideal AI companion. Let your imagination run wild!
3. Eligibility: This challenge is open to all PolyU students. Each participant should submit one entry only.

Submission:

1. Share on Social Media: Post the AI friend’s image and its description on your Facebook or Instagram with the title "READ@PolyU Challenge: Design Your AI Companion" and hashtags: #polyureads and #PolyULibrary.
2. Email Your Submission: Send a screenshot of your post, the image, the full 50-word description of your AI friend, the final prompt and AI tool that you have used to lbread@polyu.edu.hk with your name and student ID.

Important Dates:

• Submission Period: From today until 14 March 2025.

Prizes:

Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, and thoughtfulness.

All winners receive an award certificate and the opportunity to be featured on our social media platforms, along with book coupons:

• Gold Award (x1): $500 book coupon
• Silver Award (x2): $200 book coupon
• Bronze Award (x5): $100 book coupon

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity for a chance to win amazing prizes!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at lbread@polyu.edu.hk.