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 available workshop titles below and register now!
Subject-specific Research Information
Specialised Workshop for Humanities and Social Sciences
Mastering Techniques in Searching Business and Financial Databases
Essential Skills for Academic Success
Citing References and Avoiding Plagiarism
Database Trainings
WGSN Insight: an Introduction
CEIC China Premium Database – Locating Socio-economic Data of China
Finding Psychology Literature from ProQuest’s APA Databases
Introduction to SciFinder-n - Finding Quality Chemical Information Resources
Citation Databases - Web of Science and Scopus
Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started
SciFinder-n Advanced: Enhance your Search Strategies for Drug Discovery
Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools
EndNote
EndNote for Beginners
EndNote for Beginners
Research Analytical Tools
Using SciVal to Identify Research Potentials
Publishing Seminars
Publishing Journal Articles in Open Access
Workshop / Webinar Synopses
LS056 - EndNote for Beginners
This workshop will cover basic features of EndNote 20.
In these highly interactive workshops, the instructor will use the Library EndNote Guide to lead you through several EndNote tasks, such as creating an EndNote library, adding, editing and managing references, and making bibliographies, etc.
Please note that this workshop will mainly cover Modules 1 to 5 of the EndNote Online Course.
LS062 - Using SciVal to Identify Research Potentials
SciVal is a web-based strategic analysis tool using Scopus data.
This workshop will cover the basics of SciVal, its underlying data, and the modules of SciVal. You will learn to use the tools to identify top-cited publications, compare performance of selected journals and analyse emerging areas of research.
Publishing Journal Articles in Open Access
With increasing emphasis on Open Access (OA) by the Research Grants Council (RGC) and PolyU, understanding how to make your research articles Open Access (OA) is crucial.
Designed for early career researchers who have little to no publishing experience, this seminar will provide you an overview on getting your research published, with a focus on tips you need to know about OA. Our Librarian will also talk about give an overview of the OA requirements from RGC and PolyU, as well as how the library can support.
Key topics will be discussed:
- Selecting the right journals
- Open Access
- Prepare your manuscript for publication
- The peer review process
- How to respond to reviewer reports
- Top reasons for rejection
- How to promote your work
- RGC and PolyU Open Access requirements
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:
- Library Resources and Services for Undergraduate Students
- Library Resources and Services for Postgraduate Students
- Using EndNote 20
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.