Newsletter Issue: 53 (May 2021)

Newly Acquired Online Video Collections and Databases

More media-rich learning resources and online databases, which include Science video collections, language learning resources, audiobooks, etc., have been added to the Library’s collection in support of online learning and teaching. Visit the Library website and explore the new resources now!

Renovation Works in Upcoming Summer

The construction works of the Library Extension and Revitalisation Project are going full speed ahead after the examination period. Major noisy works will be carried out in this non-peak season to minimize the impact on Library users. The new 24-Hour Study Centre on 1/F is expected to open after summer.

New Online Learning Studio

To support online learning and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Online Learning Studio (3/F) is now available for students and staff to have live classes and discussions. Try our new studio now!

Sterilization of Library’s Digital Equipment with the New UV-C Chamber

Library users are now welcome to use our new UV-C Disinfection Chamber near the Digital Visualisation Room at 4/F North Wing to sterilize Library’s digital equipment, i.e. laptops, tablets, VR devices, electronic IoTs, headphones and other AV equipment.

A New Version of EndNote is Now Available. Download Here!

PolyU students and staff may download the latest version of EndNote from Library webpage now. New features in EndNote 20 include enhanced user interface, improved PDF reading experience, enhanced duplicate reference detection and handling, etc. Upgrade to EndNote 20 now!

Open Access Options for PolyU Authors

PolyU authors are encouraged to make your research outputs open access by depositing your final accepted manuscripts in PolyU Institutional Research Archive (PIRA) or publishing your works in Open Access Journals. The Library also welcomes requests to showcase non-traditional research outputs in PIRA. Learn more!

New Feature Stories of Outstanding Work by Students

A new round of feature stories of PolyU Outstanding Work by Students (OWS) is now on display until Jul 2021. Visit the OWS exhibition on the Library Podium Floor or the online portal, and share the joy and pride of students!

Nine Modes Manual Online

In a bid to preserve scholarly work of digital humanities projects created by PolyU, the Library has worked with the Department of Chinese Culture (CC) to host the Nine Mode Manual Online database on the Digital Collections Portal. The Database is created by CC for purposes of researching traditional Chinese poetry and vocal arts.

Visualizing the Past: The Hong Kong Photography Collection

The new digital collection of Hong Kong Photography can now be accessed through the Digital Collections Portal. Transformed from slide films, the collection houses an array of digital images of landmarks and notable buildings such as Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak and Kowloon-Canton Railway Station. By looking at these photos, users can refresh their memories of Hong Kong in the 1990s-2000s.

Library Survey Results 2020/21

To gather user feedback and to anticipate emerging needs of students and staff for service enhancement, the Library conducted a user survey from 16 December 2020 to 13 January 2021. We are grateful to all users for taking the time to participate in the Library User Survey 2020/21. The survey report is available to download now!

Library Website Wins Triple Gold Award at Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme

The Library’s website has won a Triple Gold Award at the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2020/21. See the details here.