Thematic Highlights | Job Hunting and Further Studies

Whether you are looking for a job after graduation or want to pursue further studies, we have compiled a list of useful library resources that can help you achieve your goals.

 

Physical Book Exhibition
Join us at the Book Exhibition on the Display Wall, Library Podium Floor. You will explore a diverse collection of titles from resume writing, interview techniques, career exploration, professional development, and more. The exhibition will run until 16 June 2024.

READ@POLYU: Recommend the Common Book for 2016 & win a prize!

READ@PolyU is a campus-wide common reading programme designed to help foster a reading culture across the University. A free copy of the common book will be distributed to all PolyU full-time first-year undergraduate degree students. To create a sense of community for freshman, a series of activities such as discussion sessions, book talks and an essay contest will also be organized to enhance the reading experience.

e-Bulletin (May 2025, Issue 193)

Featured Resources on Global News

Factiva is a current international news database produced by Dow Jones. With access to thousands of sources from over 200 countries in 32 languages, it is your go-to platform for newspapers, newswires, industry publications, websites, company reports and more.
  • Extensive Collection: Access a wide range of global news sources and publications, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes and Newsweek.
  • Tailored Access: Utilise advanced search operators and indexing tools in the Search Builder to retrieve articles specific to business needs. Access industry or company snapshots via the Companies/Markets tab.
 
T&F
 
 
PressReader provides access to over 7,000 titles of the world’s best newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries in more than 60 languages. It features an attractive reading interface that is meant to be just like reading a print edition.
  • Wide Selection: Includes major newspapers like The Washington Post, The Guardian and The Globe and Mail, along with popular magazines such as Hong Kong Economic Journal, Vogue, Forbes and National Geographic.
  • Translation and Accessibility: Supports multiple languages and offers translation features, making it accessible to a global audience.
  • Offline Reading: Available for remote access, offline-reading and downloading complete copies anywhere through the PressReader webpage and app.
 
Additionally, the database is also accessible via the digital touch-screen newsstands located at the Current Awareness Centre on the Library Podium Floor.
 
PressReader
 
 
WisersOne offers extensive access to newspapers, magazines, and journals from China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, as well as aggregated news and articles from various online media sources.
 
Users can explore content through two primary features: WiseObserver, which enables browsing of news articles, and WiseSearch, which allows for precise searches of specific news topics.
 
Search results are enhanced with visual representations, including word clouds and analytics, making it easy to understand complex data at a glance.
 
WisersOne
 
 

New Additions and Trial Databases

New Additions:

Audio Visual Materials | Books | Journals | PolyU Reads

 

e-Resources on Trial (Full list):

SLACK Journals

[Expiry: 20 May 2025]
SLACK journals provide medical contents in areas such as Nursing, Ophthalmology, and General Medicine.

Bloomsbury Visual Arts

[Expiry: 24 May 2025]
The Bloomsbury Visual Arts digital hub offers visual inspiration and practical advice for idea generation, research, and portfolio development, catering to both studies and teaching. Researchers can explore interdisciplinary databases available on this platform.

The Bloomsbury Visual Arts digital hub includes the following resources :

  • Bloomsbury Art Markets
  • Bloomsbury Design Library
  • Bloomsbury Applied Visual Arts
  • Bloomsbury International Encyclopedia of Surrealism
  • Animation Practice
  • Design Studies
  • Applied Gaming
  • Ceramics
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Architecture Design & Practice Online
  • Art Markets, Museums and Collecting Collection
  • Contemporary Art Collection
  • Packt Game Development and Animation Collection
  • Art, Race and Gender Collection

是科探索 (Ainosco Search)

[Expiry: 31 May 2025]
是科探索 (Ainosco Search) 平台運用文字探勘及資訊解析技術,將不同書籍中的知識點整合起來,幫助用戶深入檢索相關知識、追溯內容背景,並精準引用相關書籍。平台優先收錄新近出版台港澳圖書、高被引以及學校典藏圖書,內容範圍涵蓋學術專著、科普讀物及多類調查報告等。 使用者可以查詢關鍵字所在的書籍章節頁碼及使用影像試閱功能。

Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO)

[Expiry: 31 May 2025]
Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO) 提供內文檢索功能、高被引文獻功能、關鍵字分析功能、大量書目批次匯出申請、AI智能分析助手以及 ACI (Academic Citation Index) 學術引用文獻資料庫使用權限。

Note: Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO) is currently replacing Airiti Library (華藝線上圖書館) as a trial until 31 May 2025. Once the trial period ends, the platform will revert to Airiti Library, and features that are exclusive to Airiti Library Professional, such as search result analysis (結果分析), will no longer be available in Airiti Library.

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

e-Bulletin (Apr 2025, Issue 192)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Humanities

 
Gale Digital Scholar Lab
 
Want to tell visual stories with your research data?

Gale Digital Scholar Lab offers a powerful platform for digital humanities research, providing six text analysis tools and several key advantages for telling compelling visual stories.

Key features:
  • Streamlined Research Process: Allow you to apply natural language processing to raw text data from Gale’s primary collections and upload your own plain text files. Currently, users are limited to 10,000 documents per content set.
  • Powerful Text Analysis Tools: Utilise features like sentiment analysis, topic modelling and named entity recognition to extract meaningful insights.
  • Accessibility: Engage with primary sources without the need for coding skills, making digital humanities accessible to everyone.
The platform simplifies complex searching, cleaning, analysis, and visualisation processes into three guided workflows: Build, Clean, and Analyse.

Explore Gale Digital Scholar Lab and transform your research now!
 
 
 
iRead
 
You can access a rich collection of Chinese books with iRead eBooks. It is a platform designed for both academic and general readers, offering 80,000 e-books from nearly 3,000 publishers.

Why Choose i-Read eBooks?
  • Offering rich and diverse content in business and finance, leisure and travel, literature and novels, language learning, academic subjects, design and art, and more.
  • Enabling convenient online reading across your devices.
The easy-to-use interface and rich features make your reading experience more enjoyable. Click the link and start your reading journey today!
 
 
 
Language A to Z
 
Language A to Z”, a 24-episode series led by Professor John McWhorter, explores the evolution and complexities of language.

Throughout the series, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the field and an introduction to the linguist's perspective on what people speak, how they speak, and why.

See how writing is just a copy of speech, and how language reveals hidden history. If you are curious about language, this series explains more. Watch it now!
 

Media Resources

 
Hanzi
 
Did you know that the way we write and design our characters can shape who we are and how we see the world?

The documentary “HANZI”, awarded as Best Film at the Urban Nomad Film Festival, takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of modern Chinese typography. It explores how language and design influence our identity and culture, from the elegant strokes of traditional calligraphy to the innovative designs of today.

This film reveals the power of the written word. Watch now and be inspired by the artistry of Chinese typography.
 

New Additions and Trial Databases

New Additions:

Audio Visual Materials | Books | Journals | PolyU Reads

 

e-Resources on Trial (Full list):

SLACK Journals

[Expiry: 20 May 2025]
SLACK journals provide medical contents in areas such as Nursing, Ophthalmology, and General Medicine.

Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO)

[Expiry: 31 May 2025]
Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO) 提供內文檢索功能, 高被引文獻功能, 關鍵字分析功能, 大量書目批次匯出申請, AI智能分析助手,以及 ACI (Academic Citation Index) 學術引用文獻資料庫使用權限。

Note: Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO) is currently replacing Airiti Library (華藝線上圖書館) as a trial until 31 May 2025. Once the trial period ends, the platform will revert to Airiti Library, and features that are exclusive to Airiti Library Professional, such as search result analysis (結果分析), will no longer be available in Airiti Library.

是科探索

[Expiry: 31 May 2025]
是科探索 (Ainosco Search) 平台運用文字探勘及資訊解析技術,將不同書籍中的知識點整合起來,幫助用戶深入檢索相關知識、追溯內容背景,並精準引用相關書籍。平台優先收錄新近出版台港澳圖書, 高被引以及學校典藏圖書,內容範圍涵蓋學術專著、科普讀物及多類調查報告等。 使用者可以查詢關鍵字所在的書籍章節與頁碼,及使用影像試閱功能。

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

e-Bulletin (Mar 2025, Issue 191)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Construction and Environment

In the field of Building and Environment, Taylor & Francis provides valuable insights for researchers, professionals, and students by covering topics such as energy, building design, planning and property, and urban development.

Highlighted collections related to Building and Environment include: Taylor & Francis Online offers access to a comprehensive collection of journals, databases, and reference works published by Taylor & Francis, Routledge, Psychology Press, and Informa Healthcare.
 
T&F
 
 
In addition, the Taylor & Francis eBooks collection offers users access to content at both the book and chapter levels across a wide range of academic disciplines. This extensive collection includes eBooks in building and construction, civil engineering, energy, the environmental science, and more, providing researchers and students with essential resources.
 
Check out the Engineering & Technology collection today!
 
Data Science
 
 
 
Eager to explore top-tier research in Construction and Environment? ScienceDirect is your go-to resource, offering a rich collection of high-impact journals that are shaping the future of the field. These publications by Elsevier are packed with ground breaking insights, driving innovation and setting new standards for excellence.

Key Highlights:
  • Automation in Construction: Dive into the latest research on how technology is revolutionizing design, engineering, construction, and facility management.
  • Journal of Cleaner Production: Explore cutting-edge studies on sustainability, cleaner production methods, and eco-friendly practices.
  • Journal of Building Engineering: Get a comprehensive look at the built environment, from design to demolition, with a focus on the latest scientific and technological advancements.
  • Applied Energy: Discover innovative solutions for energy conversion, resource optimization, and sustainable systems that reduce environmental impact.
  • Cities: Stay informed on urban planning, policy development, and the creation of smarter, more sustainable cities.
By tapping into these leading journals, you’ll stay ahead of the curve, gaining access to the latest research that’s driving the industry forward.
 
Data Science
 
 

Media Resources

Human Footprint

"Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our impact. Because while we may tell ourselves what it means to be human, the clearest vision of who we are emerges from what we do. In that way, Human Footprint tackles the biggest story of all – the story of who we really are." – from Kanopy
 
Academic Video Online
 
Explore thousands of captivating videos from Kanopy database.
 
The seminar focused on urban environment engineering and its role in addressing complex urban challenges. It emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research that combines scientific and mathematical methods to understand human-ecological interactions. Various modelling techniques for urban pollution were discussed, including remote sensing, big data, and artificial intelligence, along with project examples demonstrating their application in monitoring, predicting, assessing, and regulating pollution. The conclusion highlighted those advancements in urban modelling and intelligent control are vital for sustainable urban development.
 
Sage Research Methods Video
 
Uncover the incredible resources on construction and the environment in PolyU OER portal.
 

New Additions and Trial Databases

New Additions:

Audio Visual Materials | Books | Journals | PolyU Reads

 

e-Resources on Trial (Full list):

文心閣古籍數據庫 - 四庫全書

[Expiry: 15 Mar 2025]
《四庫全書》是中國歷史上規模最大的一套叢書。清乾隆三十八年(1773年)開始編纂,歷時9年成書。整套書收錄了從先秦到清乾隆前期的眾多古籍,涵蓋了古代中國幾乎所有學術領域,以及收入和存目了西洋傳教士參與撰述的著作,包括從西洋傳入中國的數學、天文、儀器及機械等方面的著作。《四庫》即《四部》之意,即將所收書籍分為經、史、子、集四大部,於部下分類,類下再分子目。總計四庫全書共分為四部四十四類六十六子目,其分類情形大致如下: 經部:易、書、詩、禮、春秋、孝經、五經、四書、樂、小學。 史部:正史、編年、紀事本末、別史、雜史、詔令奏議、傳記、史鈔、載記、時令、地理、職官、政書、目錄、史評。 子部:儒家、兵家、法家、農家、醫家、天文算法、術數、藝術、譜錄、雜家、類書、小說、釋家、道家。 集部:楚辭、別集、總集、詩文評、詞曲。

鼎秀古籍全文檢索平臺

[Expiry: 15 Mar 2025]
《鼎秀古籍全文檢索平臺》是收藏全球各古籍文獻收藏單位和個人文獻收藏者的古籍文獻資源的大型古籍數據庫, 廣泛收錄中國大陸及港澳臺地區公共機構、私人藏家、研究機構及博物館所藏曆代古籍資源,特色古籍採錄海外所藏中國古籍,尤以日本、韓國數量最多。收錄從先秦至民國撰寫並經寫抄、刻印、排印、影印的歷朝歷代漢文古籍, 版本包含稿抄本、刻本、石印本、鉛印本、活字本等, 收錄古籍文獻共兩萬多種、四十萬卷。

MLA Handbook Plus

[Expiry: 18 Mar 2025]
The MLA Handbook Plus includes access to the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook, the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, the MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature, and video courses that teach key principles of MLA style.

SLACK Journals

[Expiry: 20 May 2025]
SLACK journals provide medical contents in areas such as Nursing, Ophthalmology, and General Medicine.

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

e-Bulletin (Feb 2025, Issue 190)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

DataCamp is a platform that allows you to learn data skills at your own pace through a comprehensive learn-practice-apply-assess cycle. It offers nearly five hundred courses covering a wide range of topics, including data literacy, data engineering, artificial intelligence, data analysis, and visualisation. For instance, the course “Explainable AI in Python” guides you to build more transparent, trustworthy and accountable AI systems.

You can also practice the techniques you learn through real-world projects available on the platform. Additionally, you may participate in competitions to win prizes for donation to a charitable cause of your choice.

Certificates in data career, technology, and fundamentals are presented to validate your data skills. If you are interested in the insights and experience of data leaders and practitioners at the forefront of the data revolution, be sure to explore DataFramed, the weekly podcast.
 
 
DataCamp
 
 

Book Series on Springer: Springer Texts in Statistics

Statistics play a pivotal role in theories underlying data science. In addition to Data Science: An Introduction to Statistics and Machine Learning, Springer Texts in Statistics offers a collection of peer-reviewed advanced textbooks suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, statistical learning, categorical data analysis, regression, and Bayesian methods. They can be accessed through the Springer Nature Link database page.
 
 
Data Science
An introduction to statistical learning
Lectures on advanced topics in categorical data analysis
Statistical learning from a regression perspective
Bayes factors for forensic decision analyses with R
 
 

Media Resources

“Whether you’re on social media or surfing the web, you’re probably sharing more personal data than you realize. Find out where your data is going, who’s selling it, and how you--and a new kind of web--could put control back in your hands.” – from Kanopy
NOVA: Secrets in your data
 
While digital marketing is a growing trend among both large and small companies, the demand for data and digital analysts is also increasing. This video course, recommended by the Digital Analytics Associations, demonstrates how you can kickstart your career in digital analytics. It covers:
  • Introduction to digital analytics and available roles
  • Technical roles like optimization and experimentation
  • Career paths and scaling as a digital analyst
  • Required skills and resources to be an expert
  • Pros and cons of working for different companies
  • Tips for finding a digital analyst job
How to start a career in digital and web analytics

New Additions and Trial Databases

New Additions:

Audio Visual Materials | Books | Journals | PolyU Reads

 

e-Resources on Trial (Full list):

Mousse Magazine

[Expiry: 13 Feb 2025]
Mousse Magazine was established in Milan in 2006 to trace the currents of contemporary culture via articles, interviews, and conversations. It Includes complete archive from issue no.1 (2006) and onwards.

萬方數據知識服務平台

[Expiry: 17 Feb 2025]
可供使用的資料庫包括:

  1. 中國學術期刊數據庫 (China Online Journals): 涵蓋中文期刊約8500餘種,涉及自然科學、工程技術、醫藥衛生、農業科學、哲學政法、社會科學、科教文藝等各個學科。
  2. 中國學位論文全文數據庫 (Chinese Dissertations Database): 收錄始於1980年,涵蓋基礎科學、理學、工業技術、人文科學、社會科學、醫藥衛生、農業科學、交通運輸、 航空航天和環境科學等各學科領域。
  3. 中國學術會議文獻數據庫 (China Conference Proceedings Database): 是國內唯一的學術會議文獻全文數據庫,收錄國家級學會、協會、研究會組織召開的全國性學術會議論文。 數據範圍覆蓋自然科學,工程技術,農林,醫學等所有領域。
  4. 中外專利數據庫 (Wanfang Patent Database): 收錄始於1985年,共收錄4700萬餘條專利全文,包含發明專利、外觀設計和實用新型三種類型。
  5. 中外標準數據庫 (China Standards Database)*: 收錄了所有中國國家標準(GB)、中國行業標準(HB)、以及中外標準題錄摘要數據,共計333萬條記錄。
*The full text of Standards can be opened via CAJViewer which is installed in the Library's public PCs.

四庫系列數據庫

[Expiry: 25 Feb 2025]
《四庫系列數據庫》是圍繞清修四庫全書匯輯歷代典籍的專題性全文檢索版大型古籍資料庫。匯輯清修四庫採著錄書、存目書、毀棄書、未收書,按清修四庫處理方式,編為四個既互相聯繫又各自獨立的子庫。全庫共收錄歷代典籍九千部,採用文淵閣四庫全書、文津閣四庫全書以及宋元明清各級善本九千二百零九個。

*Please choose "典海 Ancient Classics" to access to the platform and then choose "著錄書 存目書 奏毀書 未收書" under 四庫系列數據庫 to access the database. (For one concurrent user).

文心閣古籍數據庫 - 四庫全書

[Expiry: 15 Mar 2025]
《四庫全書》是中國歷史上規模最大的一套叢書。清乾隆三十八年(1773年)開始編纂,歷時9年成書。整套書收錄了從先秦到清乾隆前期的眾多古籍,涵蓋了古代中國幾乎所有學術領域,以及收入和存目了西洋傳教士參與撰述的著作,包括從西洋傳入中國的數學、天文、儀器及機械等方面的著作。《四庫》即《四部》之意,即將所收書籍分為經、史、子、集四大部,於部下分類,類下再分子目。總計四庫全書共分為四部四十四類六十六子目,其分類情形大致如下: 經部:易、書、詩、禮、春秋、孝經、五經、四書、樂、小學。 史部:正史、編年、紀事本末、別史、雜史、詔令奏議、傳記、史鈔、載記、時令、地理、職官、政書、目錄、史評。 子部:儒家、兵家、法家、農家、醫家、天文算法、術數、藝術、譜錄、雜家、類書、小說、釋家、道家。 集部:楚辭、別集、總集、詩文評、詞曲。

鼎秀古籍全文檢索平臺

[Expiry: 15 Mar 2025]
《鼎秀古籍全文檢索平臺》是收藏全球各古籍文獻收藏單位和個人文獻收藏者的古籍文獻資源的大型古籍數據庫, 廣泛收錄中國大陸及港澳臺地區公共機構、私人藏家、研究機構及博物館所藏曆代古籍資源,特色古籍採錄海外所藏中國古籍,尤以日本、韓國數量最多。收錄從先秦至民國撰寫並經寫抄、刻印、排印、影印的歷朝歷代漢文古籍, 版本包含稿抄本、刻本、石印本、鉛印本、活字本等, 收錄古籍文獻共兩萬多種、四十萬卷。

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

e-Bulletin (Jan 2025, Issue 189)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Business

Founded in 1843, The Economist serves as a key witness to the economic and political history of the last 170 years. In more than 8,000 issues since its first publication, this magazine presents timely reporting, concise commentary, and comprehensive analysis of global news each week. It offers you a broad view of interconnected world developments, facilitating your understanding of complex relationships across continents and centuries.

You can now access the back issues through The Economist Historical Archive, with multiple search indexes and full-colour images that help you quickly uncover every issue from 1843-2020. For the latest issues, you can also access them via OneSearch.

 

Economist Historical Archive
The course is ideal for professionals seeking PMP certification or advancing their project management skills. It delves into various project management methodologies, including predictive, hybrid, and Agile. It helps you develop essential project management skills and strategies, along with effective team-building and leadership techniques. You also learn how to manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while applying risk management and stakeholder engagement practices.
Project Management Professional Prep

Media Resources

This Handbook provides actionable, step-by-step guidance and insights drawn from the Harvard Business Review (HBR) management archive. It addresses key topics like financial statement analysis, strategic fundamentals, emotional intelligence, and building trust within teams. Featuring concise explanations of the latest research and perspectives from renowned HBR experts such as Dan Goleman, Clayton Christensen, John Kotter, and Michael Porter, this resource equips managers with essential skills for success.

 

Harvard Business Review Manager's Handbook

New Additions and Trial Databases

New Additions:

Audio Visual Materials | Books | Journals | PolyU Reads

 

e-Resources on Trial (Full list):

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

萬方數據知識服務平台

[Expiry: 17 Feb 2025]
可供使用的資料庫包括:

  1. 中國學術期刊數據庫 (China Online Journals): 涵蓋中文期刊約8500餘種,涉及自然科學、工程技術、醫藥衛生、農業科學、哲學政法、社會科學、科教文藝等各個學科。
  2. 中國學位論文全文數據庫 (Chinese Dissertations Database): 收錄始於1980年,涵蓋基礎科學、理學、工業技術、人文科學、社會科學、醫藥衛生、農業科學、交通運輸、 航空航天和環境科學等各學科領域。
  3. 中國學術會議文獻數據庫 (China Conference Proceedings Database): 是國內唯一的學術會議文獻全文數據庫,收錄國家級學會、協會、研究會組織召開的全國性學術會議論文。 數據範圍覆蓋自然科學,工程技術,農林,醫學等所有領域。
  4. 中外專利數據庫 (Wanfang Patent Database): 收錄始於1985年,共收錄4700萬餘條專利全文,包含發明專利、外觀設計和實用新型三種類型。
  5. 中外標準數據庫 (China Standards Database)*: 收錄了所有中國國家標準(GB)、中國行業標準(HB)、以及中外標準題錄摘要數據,共計333萬條記錄。
*The full text of Standards can be opened via CAJViewer which is installed in the Library's public PCs.

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