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
Specialised Workshop for Humanities and China Studies
Essential Skills for Academic Success
Using Electronic Databases
Evidence-Based Decision Support at the Point-of-Care with DynaMed
Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started
DataCamp: Empower Your Data & AI Potential
Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools
Endnote
EndNote Workshop for Beginners
EndNote Workshop for Beginners
Publishing Support
(Registration starts 8 Oct 2024)
Citation Databases - Web of Science and Scopus
Essentials for Research Data Management
Effective Use of PolyU Research Data Repository
Workshop / Webinar Synopses
LS084 - Specialised Workshop for Humanities and China Studies
This workshop will cover useful tips and equip students with essential information skills to locate scholarly and popular sources for Humanities and China studies.
Participants will learn how to find quick references from OneSearch and efficiently gather subject-specific information by using relevant multidisciplinary databases and subject-related databases, such as EBSCOhost, JSTOR, Factiva, CNKI, Gale Primary Sources, and other China Studies Sources.
LST-07 - Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started
This workshop is designed to introduce Bloomberg databases in the PolyU collection to new users. It will cover:
- How to get started using the Bloomberg keyboard
- Understanding the flow of system logic to make it work for you
- Global Market information
- Introduction on Fixed income securities in Bloomberg
- Finding details on individual securities
- How to gain access to information 24/7 and support via Help
LST-22 - DataCamp: Empower Your Data & AI Potential
This workshop will cover basic features of DataCamp, and It will cover:
- Showcase the platform's powerful features and functionalities
- Provide guidance on navigating the learning curriculum
- Share valuable insights for maximising your learning experience
- Answer your questions and address concerns
LST-08 - Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools
This workshop will help you learn how to use Bloomberg tools to gain insight into global equity markets. It will cover:
- Global Market Overview – Security Information, Equities & Index Prices
- Equity Analysis Basics – News, Charting, Financials, Major Shareholders
- Equity Comparison – Estimates, Analyst Recommendation, Relative Valuation
- Current Awareness – News functions for real time updates
LS056 - EndNote Workshop for Beginners
This workshop will cover basic features of EndNote 21.
In this highly interactive workshop, 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.
LS056 - EndNote Workshop for Beginners
This workshop will cover basic features of EndNote 21.
In this highly interactive workshop, 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.
LS011 - Citation Databases - Web of Science and Scopus
Web of Science and Scopus are important core citation databases which enable users to search current and retrospective multidisciplinary information from leading international research journals and conference proceedings.
In this workshop, participants will use both databases to locate seminal works by topic and author. H-index, which can be used to measure the research performance of an author, will also be introduced. Through the activities, you will be able to identify the differences brought by these two core citation databases and use them for your research.
LS085 - Essentials for Research Data Management
Research Data Management (RDM) is indispensable to the research life cycle, starting from the proposal stage, through the research investigation process, to the publication and preservation phase. Understanding the principles and skills of RDM can greatly facilitate the research life cycle. To enhance your understanding of RDM, this workshop will cover:
- What is RDM?
- Benefits of RDM
- FAIR data principles
- Top essential RDM skills
- Promoting your research through data sharing and reuse
LS086 - Effective Use of PolyU Research Data Repository
The recently launched PolyU Research Data Repository aims to showcase and promote data generated by PolyU researchers, facilitating its sharing and reuse. This workshop will introduce:
- Rationale for data sharing
- Different types of data repositories
- Features of PolyU Research Data Repository
- Using PolyU Research Data Repository to promote your research through data sharing and reusing
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:
- Mastering Library Resources for Learning, Research, and Academic Success
- 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.