Library Workshops

The Library arranges interactive workshops via online and/or face-to-face sessions throughout the year for students and staff to sharpen their information and research skills. Check out our workshop details below!

Do keep a look out for our e-mails and website announcements on coming workshops! 

 

 

Subject-specific Research Information

LS082

Introduction to Legal Resources for Building and Construction

22 Mar 2024 (Fri), 2.30 pm – 4 pm
Online (Zoom)

Essential Skills for Academic Success

LS039

Citing References and Avoiding Plagiarism

14 Mar 2024 (Thurs), 2.30 pm – 4 pm
Online (Zoom)

Using Electronic Databases

LSE-02

E-discovery - Finding Standards

1 Feb 2024 (Thurs), 2.30 pm – 3.15 pm
Online (Zoom)
LST-23

Finding standards from ACCURIS (formerly IHS Engineering Workbench)

26 Feb 2024 (Mon), 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Online (Zoom)
LST-07

Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started

18 Mar 2024 (Mon), 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Online (Zoom)
LST-08

Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools

26 Mar 2024 (Tue), 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Online (Zoom)
LST-24

Facilitate your research with scite

11 Apr 2024 (Thurs), 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Online (Zoom)

EndNote

LS056

EndNote Workshop for Beginners

29 Feb 2024 (Thurs), 2.30 pm – 4 pm
Face-to-face (Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library)
LS056

EndNote Workshop for Beginners

12 Mar 2024 (Tue), 2.30 pm – 4 pm
Face-to-face (Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library)

Publishing and Author Support

Open Access Publishing in Wiley Journals

5 Mar 2024 (Tue), 3 pm – 4 pm
Online (Zoom)

Research Analytical Tools

LS055

Managing Author Profiles to Increase Your Research Visibility

7 Mar 2024 (Thurs), 2.30 pm – 4 pm
Online (Zoom)

 

 

Workshops Handouts and Recordings from Previous Semesters

Wish to review workshops and webinars offered in the past?  Check out the  Handouts and Recordings page. Contents are available for all PolyU students and staff.

Library e-Certificate

Participants can apply for an e-certificate for attended library workshops/webinars if a proof attendance is required. By logging in to the workshop page after the workshop day, you can submit an application via clicking on “e-Certificate” tab on top.

 

Library Online Courses

Library online courses  provide self-paced online learning environment via Learn@PolyU for students and staff to acquire knowledge for their learning and research. View details and register the available titles:

  1. Library Resources and Services for Undergraduate Students
  2. Library Resources and Services for Postgraduate Students
  3. Using EndNote 21

 

Request a Library Workshop / Webinar

The Library can arrange custom workshops/webinars for classes with course-specific research needs. Please contact your  Faculty Librarian  or submit a  Workshop Request From.