Due to maintenance provided by the vendor, the service of ProQuest databases (except ProQuest e-book Central) will be temporarily unavailable on 25 Jul 2021 from 10:00 to 20:00.
Due to maintenance provided by the vendor, the service of ProQuest databases (except ProQuest e-book Central) will be temporarily unavailable on 25 Jul 2021 from 10:00 to 20:00.
A total of 50 complimentary tickets to the Hong Kong Book Fair, sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will be given to PolyU students who attend a seminar in the “English and International Reading Series” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) onsite. Let’s meet internationally renowned authors and delve into the world of literary pleasure together.
Seats are limited. Follow the steps below to redeem your FREE ticket.
You are required to join one of the seminars of “English and International Reading Series” below.
International Speakers (based in HK) |
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Painter and Patron: Illustrations of the Maritime Silk Road in 16th century Códice Casanatense by Peter Gordon (USA) and Juan José Morales (Spain) |
Time: 6pm-7:30pm, 15 July (Thu) |
“Keeping the Record”: Journeys with a Mission and Over the Years by Dr. Gillian Bickley (UK) |
Time: 3pm-4:30pm, 17 July (Sat) |
China’s Russian Princess: The Silent Wife of Chiang Ching-kuo by Mark O’Neill (UK) |
Time: 3pm-4:30pm, 19 July (Mon) |
International Authors |
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Writing & The Power of Listening by Heather Morris (New Zealand) |
Time: 1pm-2:30pm, 16 July (Fri) |
Monkey King: A Hero for the Ages with Neil Gaiman and Julia Lovell by Neil Gaiman (UK) and Julia Lovell (UK) |
Time: 6pm-7:30pm, 16 July (Fri) |
The Painting That Changed My Life by Jeremy Vine (UK) |
Time: 6pm-7:30pm, 17 July (Sat) |
Writing Outside Your Experience – from contemporary to fantasy and beyond by Brigid Kemmerer (USA) |
Time: 3pm-4:30pm, 18 July (Sun) |
Should you have further enquiries, please contact us by email at lbueo@polyu.edu.hk.
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The Hongkong Weekly Press was an English-language weekly newspaper published between 1890 and 1945 with its content reflecting the incidents and periods of unrest in British-Hong Kong's modern history.
Expiry date: 30 June 2021
各位理大同學,擴闊國際視野,提升文化涵養的機會又來了!誠邀大家參加2021「笹川杯品書知日本」徵文比賽,以千五至二千字分享你對日本相關書籍的讀後感。你將有機會免費前往日本作深度體驗及交流。比賽詳情如下:
「笹川杯品書知日本」2021徵文比賽,旨在鼓勵全國包括港澳地區的大學生通過閱讀各類與日本相關的書籍,撰寫論文、讀後感等體裁的文章,激發大學生對日本社會、經濟、文化等領域進行深入了解和研究的興趣。
為配合是項比賽,圖書館亦於6月7日至8月13日期間,同步在實體及網上舉辧以日本為主題的書籍展覽。歡迎同學借閲好書,再踴躍投稿。
The Hongkong News offers scholars the voice and mindset of the Japanese administration of occupied Hong Kong from 1941-1945. It covers Japanese perspectives on East Asian and world news.
Expiry date: 30 June 2021
To support libraries during the COVID-19 crisis, JSTOR has opened up free access to all Archive Journal Collections, Thematic Collections and Primary Sources Collections.
Expiry date: 30 June 2022
Do you often find journal articles from Google, Google Scholar, or publisher websites but end up with a payment request? The good news is that if the Library has already subscribed to the e-Resources you need, you can easily access it with just one click!
Install the Library’s Bookmarklet on your browser to seamlessly connect Library’s purchased e-Resources from web searches or publisher websites. Watch this short video to see how to install and how it works!
In addition to the Bookmarklet, also access e-Resources via the links on the Library’s web pages or OneSearch as this will direct you to authenticate with your NetID using the EZProxy function. You will gain access after successful authentication
PolyU staff can access e-Resources via Remote Desktop in your office computer. To do this, you will first need to register your office computer for remote access from off-campus. For details, please visit the FAQ page provided by ITS. When you are off-campus, Global Protect VPN service is not needed to access Library’s e-Resources.
If you have further questions on connecting to Library’s e-Resources remotely, email us at lbviews@polyu.edu.hk, get in touch with your Faculty Librarian, or contact us.