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
Essential Skills for Academic Success
Using Electronic Databases
E-discovery - Finding Standards
Finding standards from ACCURIS (formerly IHS Engineering Workbench)
Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started
Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools
EndNote
EndNote Workshop for Beginners
EndNote Workshop for Beginners
Publishing and Author Support
Publishing Strategies for the Open Access Era: Collaboration with Springer Nature
Research Analytical Tools
Workshop / Webinar Synopses
Publishing Strategies for the Open Access Era: Collaboration with Springer Nature
Join this upcoming seminar to discover how you can publish your work in Springer Nature’s Open Access Journal without paying the Article Processing Charges (APCs)!
The Library has recently signed a Transformative Agreement (TA) with Springer Nature, enabling PolyU authors to publish open access articles with a full waiver of APC. As part of this agreement, a limited quota of APC waivers is offered by Springer Nature for each year on a first-come-first-served basis. This seminar will provide you with valuable insights into this agreement and guide you through the process of submitting your publications to take advantage of this waiver.
All postgraduate students and researchers are welcome!
Agenda:
● Choosing the right Journal
● Crafting a strong manuscript: Top tips for getting published
● Navigating the submission process
● Understanding peer review
● Copyright and permissions essentials
● Ethical considerations in publishing and research transparency
● Post-acceptance steps
● Maximizing visibility and impact after publication
● Promote your publication
● Open access options and Transformative Agreements explained
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 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.