News & Events

New AI Workstations & Notebooks at Library i-Space

News Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 08:30

The Library is excited to announce the launch of our new high-performance AI computing facilities. These resources provide a dedicated environment for everyone—from beginners to advanced users—to explore, develop, and implement AI technologies.

 

Whether you are learning to use AI, developing custom AI applications, or completing AI coursework, the AI workstations and notebooks are fully equipped to support your needs:

Ready-to-Use Environments: Pre-installed with Python, Jupyter Notebook, for coding and data cleaning tasks.

Advanced Capabilities: Pre-installed LLM and API endpoint, making it easy to incorporate LLM functionalities into your applications and workflows.

High-End Hardware: Optimised for AI development and research.

 

Please click here for detailed information on available software and hardware specifications.

The AI notebooks are available for walk-in use at i-Space (4/F, North Wing) inside the Digital Visualisation Room.

Step into the future of AI innovation today!

Enhanced Services on Research Data Management

News Monday, January 5, 2026 - 08:30

Research Data Management is essential in your research process. The Library has implemented new services for our PolyU researchers.

  1. Refine your Metadata with TurboCurator!

    After inputting your dataset’s basic metadata in the PolyU Research Data Repository, TurboCurator uses AI to suggest enhanced titles, descriptions, and keywords. 

    A comprehensive metadata makes your dataset more discoverable and FAIR—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.

    Learn more about TurboCurator in our Library Guide!

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  2. Try Out our Data Management Plan Service!

    A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a comprehensive document that outlines how you will manage your research data throughout a project. It helps you stay organized and is often required by funding agencies.

    Further strengthening the University’s open access policy, the Library now offers a DMP Service on the DMP Tool online platform, available to all PolyU staff and students.

    Check out the Library Guide for more details!

    Learn More!

     

OneSearch - Updates on Email export

Notice Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 15:40

Please be informed that with effective from 7 June 2026, the Email function in the OneSearch system will be updated to improve security and reduce the risk of phishing.

With this change, when you use the Email action to export record(s), the system will open your device’s default email client, such as Outlook or Gmail. If you wish to use the Email function, please ensure that your device has a default email client configured.

We appreciate your understanding. For enquiries or assistance, please contact us.

玄奘全集數據庫 (Trial)

News Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 15:42

玄奘全集數據庫是在《玄奘全集》紙本圖書的基礎上建置之全文檢索資料庫。《玄奘全集》共53冊，2,073萬字，系統匯集玄奘譯經、史傳等重要文獻，首次以《乾隆大藏經》為底本，參校其他八部大藏經進行校勘和校記，並採用現代標點、分段與題解，便於讀者理解與研究。

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Expiry date: 19 Aug 2026

Thematic Highlights | The Art of Influence: Mastering the Science and Soul of Leadership

Event Monday, May 11, 2026 - 15:48

Outstanding leadership blends rigorous science with profound human insights. Are you ready to become an influencer in your team or field? Whether you want to strengthen your leadership skills for group work in your studies or prepare for your next career after graduation, our Library has curated resources for you to explore both the science and heart of leadership.

Featured topics:

  • Visionary Influence: Strategies for inspiring and leading teams
  • The Science of Management: Evidence-based works and ethical decision-making
  • Emotional Intelligence: Developing the “heart” of leadership

Explore the Collection:

Visit the Display Wall on the Library Podium Floor (P/F) anytime from now until 23 August 2026 or browse our Virtual Thematic Collection.

Featured Library Database

Explore Bookboon for short videos, live virtual classrooms, and e-books on leadership, strategy, management, communication, and impact that inspire you to lead meaningful changes. These subject specific and multidisciplinary databases also guide you to cultivate influence.

Open Educational Resources on Leadership

Discover open access materials through our PolyU Open Educational Resources (OER) Portal. From e-books and videos to courseware and more, the collection covers topics such as the science of success, creative thinking, AI, problem solving, and beyond. Additionally, you may also examine the tools on the soul of leadership openly available worldwide.

New 3D Printer Booking Arrangement (Effective 1 June 2026)

Notice Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 08:30

Effective 1 June 2026, the 3D printers at the Library’s Digital Makerspace Plus must be pre-booked through the iBooking system. Please note that booking duration is limited and subject to daily and weekly quotas, and all 3D printing jobs must be completed within the booked session. 

During the current trial period, the 3D printers remain available on a first-come, first-served basis until 31 May 2026.

Discontinuation of the Paid 3D Printing Service

In view of the new arrangement above, the paid 3D printing service provided at the Technical Support Desk on the 4th floor of i-Space will be discontinued with effect from 1 June 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

AtoZ the World

News Monday, May 4, 2026 - 15:54

AtoZ the World is a comprehensive database that covers world history, cultures, languages, foods, and religions, etc. It features culture guides for 174 countries covering over 60 topics each.

Expiry date: 14 May 2026

AtoZ World Food

News Monday, May 4, 2026 - 15:53

A to Z World Food is a comprehensive database that explores the food culture of 174 countries, organized into six key categories: National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Daily Meals, Dining Etiquette, Special Occasion Foods, and Food Trivia. It offers an extensive collection of resources, including 9,000+ food photos, 1,700+ food quotes, 7,000+ recipes, 650+ ingredient articles, 750+ world beer reviews, 1,400+ food culture articles, 800+ food glossary terms, and a personal recipe book feature.

Expiry date: 14 May 2026

花木蘭數位資料庫

News Monday, May 4, 2026 - 13:26

花木蘭數位資料庫主要包含以下三大系列：

(一) 中國傳統文化研究系列: 收錄近三十年來中國傳統文化研究的六類重要學術著作, 近三千七百餘冊

  • 《古典文獻研究輯刊》
  • 《古典詩歌研究彙刊》
  • 《古代歷史文化研究輯刊》
  • 《中國學術思想研究輯刊》
  • 《古典文學研究輯刊》
  • 《中國語言文字研究輯刊》

(二) 臺灣歷史與文化研究輯刊: 收錄近二十年來有關臺灣歷史與文化研究的重要學術論著, 近四百冊

(三）中國現當代文化與文學研究系列: 收錄有關民國時期及人民共和國時期之文學論著, 近四百冊

  • 《民國歷史與文化研究》
  • 《民國文化與文學研究文叢》
  • 《人民共和國文化與文學叢書》

試用權限說明：
試用版僅開放瀏覽「中國傳統文化研究系列」回溯編全文共100篇，以及「中國現當代文化與文學研究系列」全文共100篇。

Expiry date: 5 June 2026

 

The Hongkong News Online

News Monday, May 4, 2026 - 13:12

The Hongkong News Online, printed on the abandoned presses of the South China Morning Post, offers  an unfiltered view of the voice and mindset of the Japanese administration during the occupation of  Hongkong. It started publication on December 31, 1941, six days after the Christmas Day surrender of the British Crown Colony and lasting until August 17, 1945, the day the Shōwa Emperor’s rescript ordered Japanese forces to surrender to the Allies.

This collection comprises over 5,000 full-text-searchable pages from the SOAS (University of London) holdings, tracing Japan’s trajectory from imperial overlord to abject defeat while covering large-scale internment, wartime propaganda, assurances of certain victory, and Japan’s specific vision for a Japanese-led East Asia, providing a rare, "unvarnished" look into the Japanese administration’s mindset.

The collection begins with volume 30; the first 29 volumes likely never existed or have not survived, as the newspaper initially functioned as a "shell publication" prepared in anticipation of the imminent Japanese occupation from September 1941.

Noted: Access is limited to viewing files only during the trial.

Expiry date: 31 May 2026

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