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!
Essential Skills for Academic Success
Citing References and Avoiding Plagiarism
Library Resources for CAR Subjects
Library and Online Resources for Data Skills
Use JoVE Videos to Support Teaching
Use JoVE Videos to Support Teaching
Disciplinary Database Training
Passport Training - Making Effective Use of Market Information Resources
Statista Training - Finding Statistics in 30 Seconds
Bloomberg Workshop: Getting Started on Bloomberg
Bloomberg Workshop: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools
E-discovery - Finding Standards
EIU Viewpoint - Introduction and Training
SciFinder-n Training - Finding Quality Chemical Information Resources
CINAHL Complete and Medline Training - Finding Quality Literature and Tips for Systematic Review
Scholarly Communication and Publishing Support
Publishing 101: Tools and Tips for Journal Selection
Publishing 101: Preparing for Manuscript Submission
Research Data Management 101
Managing Author Profiles to Increase Your Research Visibility
Publishing Seminars
Academic Publishing for Early Career Researchers
What Makes an Effective Article: 10 Tips for Scholarly Publishing
JULAC Webinar Series: Factiva - Global News Monitoring & Search Engine
Factiva is an international current news database and a leading global provider of economic and financial information. Produced by Dow Jones, the database combines over 30,000 sources to give you access to premium content from 200 countries in 28 languages.
This online training is organized by the Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC), the collaborative forum of the eight UGC-funded university libraries.
You can now view the recording via this link.
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.