Category: Learning Support

Curated Educational Resources for You: PolyU Open Educational Resources (OER) Portal

When you need supplementary learning materials beyond your course readings, the PolyU OER Portal is your go-to resource. It offers a vast collection of videos, MOOCs, case studies, and lectures, all meticulously curated by subject librarians and faculty members, and endorsed by senior students. You can easily find what you need by searching with subject, course code, or keyword. Plus, student reviews are available to help you select the most beneficial materials for your studies.

EndNote 2025 Now Available for Download

Download EndNote 2025 today to explore its new AI features and enhancements. The latest version of this reference management tool streamlines your research process and makes managing references easier and more efficient.

New Library Service Arrangements

Starting July 2025, the Library will implement new service arrangements to optimise manpower and resources for better service delivery to students and staff. Changes include adjusted counter hours and services, expanded self-service facilities, and the integration of AI and advanced technologies into library services.

Introducing the All-New OWS Showcase—Completely Reimagined!

Explore the inspiring learning journeys of PolyU students from various disciplines through eleven new feature stories of PolyU Outstanding Work by Students (OWS). Find motivation by browsing the OWS Portal online or visiting the Showcase in person on the Library Podium Floor today!

Try out AI OneSearch Lite: Revolutionise Your Learning and Research Journey!

Launched in December 2024, AI OneSearch Lite is an innovative tool that enhances knowledge exploration in the AI era. It offers chatbot-like interactions, providing answers from credible academic sources. Key features include quick answers from verified resources, AI-enhanced search queries, new research directions, multilingual support, and a research history tracker. Explore our library guide for more details!

Harnessing GenAI in Your Academic Journey: A New Library Guide!

Unlock the potential of AI in your academic journey with our newly launched library guide, featuring selected AI tools and suggestions on their ethical use. From streamlining literature discovery to ideas and language enhancement, our guide provides a comprehensive introduction to effective GenAI applications in research workflows.

Discover New Digital Experiences at i-Space

Step into the future with i-Space's cutting-edge VR and AR technologies. Experience the power of immersive headsets, intuitive trackers and more, and see how these innovative tools can revolutionise your digital projects. Visit the VR Experience Zone and VR Development Zone in the Digital Visualisation Room of i-Space at 4/F of the Library to begin your creative journey with these state-of-the-art digital tools.

Find Course Reading Materials with the Updated Resource List User Interface

Simplify your learning experience with the Resource List, a one-stop platform for accessing course materials without having to search for them individually in the library catalogue. The newly updated interface also offers improved navigation to help you find what you need quickly and easily.

Outstanding Work by Students: Celebrating New and Exceptional Stories

Discover the latest additions to the Outstanding Work by Students (OWS) Showcase and online portal, highlighting the achievements and innovative projects of our students from the School of Business, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, Faculty of Construction and Environment, and Faculty of Humanities. Explore, be inspired and celebrate the outstanding work of our students.

Library Online Courses and Workshops – Get Ready for Your Studies!

As we head towards a new semester, the library has updated the online courses and planned a series of workshops to support your learning and research journey.

MakerMindset@i-Space Activities

Embark on a journey into emerging technologies at the Library’s i-Space! We are excited to offer a series of workshops, seminars, and contests through the MakerMindset@i-Space Programme, generously funded by the Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund. This programme provides hands-on experience in creating digital content and prototypes, perfect for diving deep into the world of innovation and technology.

A Novel Antibody Against Resistant Lung Cancer Cells: New Feature Story in Outstanding Work by Students Showcase

Discover the captivating learning journeys of PolyU students across diverse disciplines through eleven new feature stories of PolyU Outstanding Work by Students (OWS). Get inspiration from their remarkable stories by exploring the OWS Portal online or visiting the Showcase in person on the Library Podium Floor now!

Rapido – Enhancement of HKALL and Interlibrary Loan Services

Embedded in the Library’s discovery tool (OneSearch), the new Rapido resource sharing system expands the access to books, book chapters and articles beyond the PolyU collection. It simplifies the process of HKALL and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services, enables PolyU students and staff to track delivery status of their requests and submit renewal requests easily.