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

LS084

Specialised Workshop for Humanities and China Studies

22 Oct 2024 (Tue), 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Online (Zoom)

Essential Skills for Academic Success

LS083

AI Essentials for Students: From Basics to Responsible Use

26 Sept 2024 (Thurs), 2.30 pm – 3.45 pm
Online (Zoom)

Using Electronic Databases

LST-25

Evidence-Based Decision Support at the Point-of-Care with DynaMed

3 Oct 2024 (Thurs), 2.30 pm – 3.15 pm
Online (Zoom)
LST-07

Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started

7 Oct 2024 (Mon), 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Online (Zoom)
LST-22

DataCamp: Empower Your Data & AI Potential

9 Oct 2024 (Wed), 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Online (Zoom)
LST-08

Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools

17 Oct 2024 (Thurs), 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Online (Zoom)

Endnote

LS056

EndNote Workshop for Beginners

15 Oct 2024 (Tue), 2.30 pm – 4 pm
Face-to-face (Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library)
LS056

EndNote Workshop for Beginners

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

Publishing Support

(Registration starts 8 Oct 2024)

LS011

Citation Databases - Web of Science and Scopus

28 Oct 2024 (Mon), 2.30 pm – 4 pm
Online (Zoom)
LS085

Essentials for Research Data Management

19 Nov 2024 (Tue), 11 am – 12 noon
Online (Zoom)
LS086

Effective Use of PolyU Research Data Repository

12 Dec 2024 (Thurs), 11 am – 12 noon
Online (Zoom)

 

Workshop / Webinar Synopses

 
22 Oct

LS084 - Specialised Workshop for Humanities and China Studies

Date: 22 Oct 2024 (Tue)
Time: 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm (1h)

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.

Target participants: Undergraduates, postgraduates and staff in Humanities
Instructor: Queennie Ip
 
7 Oct

LST-07 - Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started

Date: 7 Oct 2024 (Mon)
Time: 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm (1h)

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
Target participants: Undergraduates, postgraduates and staff in business disciplines
Instructor: Guest Speaker
 
9 Oct

LST-22 - DataCamp: Empower Your Data & AI Potential

Date: 9 Oct 2024 (Wed)
Time: 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm (1h)

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  
Target participants: All students and staff
Instructor: Guest Speaker
 
17 Oct

LST-08 - Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools

Date: 17 Oct 2024 (Thurs)
Time: 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm (1h)

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
Target participants: Undergraduates, postgraduates and staff in business disciplines
Instructor: Guest Speaker
 
15 Oct

LS056 - EndNote Workshop for Beginners

Date: 15 Oct 2024 (Tue)
Time: 2.30 pm – 4 pm (1h30m)

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.

Target participants: All students and staff
Instructor: Estee Kwan
 
7 Nov

LS056 - EndNote Workshop for Beginners

Date: 7 Nov 2024 (Thurs)
Time: 2.30 pm – 4 pm (1h30m)

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.

Target participants: All students and staff
Instructor: Estee Kwan
 
28 Oct

LS011 - Citation Databases - Web of Science and Scopus

Date: 28 Oct 2024 (Mon)
Time: 2.30 pm – 4 pm (1h30m)

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.  

Target participants: Postgraduate students and academic staff
Instructor: Agnes Cheung
 
19 Nov

LS085 - Essentials for Research Data Management

Date: 19 Nov 2024 (Tue)
Time: 11 am – 12 noon (1h)

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
Target participants: All staff and research postgraduate students
Instructor: Wendy Wong
 
12 Dec

LS086 - Effective Use of PolyU Research Data Repository

Date: 12 Dec 2024 (Thurs)
Time: 11 am – 12 noon (1h)

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
Target participants: All staff and research postgraduate students
Instructor: Wendy Wong

 

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. Mastering Library Resources for Learning, Research, and Academic Success
  2. 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.