Introduction of reference tools
In this workshop, students will learn how to use the Library's reference resources.
- Encyclopedia
- Dictionary
- Bibliography
- Index
- Abstract
- Directory
- Annual Report
- Biographical reference resources
- Handbook
Session 1: 21 October 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 2: 4 November 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 3: 2 December 2008 (Tuesday)
When: 12:00-13:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
Introduction of resources on Business
The workshop is to train students how to search the electronic resources on that related to the subject of business. It includes:
- Introduction of Proquest databases
- Introduction of Ebsco databases
- Other internet resources related to subject of business
Session 1: 21 October 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 2: 4 November 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 3: 2 December 2008 (Tuesday)
When: 13:00-14:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
A guide to reading E-books
Students will learn how to search and retrieve the resources from database of Ebrary. Creation of bookshelf in the Internet and reading of e-book will also be introduced.
Session 1: 23 October 2008 (Thursday)
Session 2: 6 November 2008 (Thursday)
Session 3: 4 December 2008 (Thursday)
When: 12:00-13:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
How to search in the library
In this workshop, students will be introduced the services and facilities available in HKSYU Library. Aspects include:
- How to login the Novell account
- View your borrowing history
- Renew, reserve and access the online databases
- The search of library catalogue
- Introduction of the classification scheme of both English and Chinese collection (DDC and 中國圖書分類法) and shelf arrangement.
- Demonstration of printing procedure in the library
- Other in-house services and facilities
Session 1: 23 October 2008 (Thursday)
Session 2: 6 November 2008 (Thursday)
Session 3: 4 December 2008 (Thursday)
When: 13:00-14:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
How to search news articles
This workshop is to train students how to retrieve news articles from Wisenews via various searching criteria.
Session 1: 28 October 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 2: 11 November 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 3: 9 December 2008 (Tuesday)
When: 12:00 - 13:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
Introduction of resources on Social Science
The workshop is to train students how to search the electronic resources on that related to the subject of social science. It includes:
- Introduction of Proquest databases
- Introduction of Ebsco databases
- Other internet resources related to subject of sociology and social work
Session 1: 28 October 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 2: 11 November 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 3: 9 December 2008 (Tuesday)
When: 13:00 - 14:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
Introduction of electronic resources on language and literature
Students will be introduced a variety of electronic and printed resources on English language and literature. Aspects include:
- Hands-on training of NAXOS Spoken Word Library, and Literature Online
- Introduction of reference tools such as Oxford Online Dictionary and other Internet resources
Session 1: 30 October 2008 (Thursday)
Session 2: 13 November 2008 (Thursday)
Session 3: 11 December 2008 (Thursday)
When: 12:00-13:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
Introduction of resources on legal information
The workshop is to train students how to search the electronic resources on that related to the subject of legal aspect. It includes:
- Introduction of Westlaw databases
- Introduction of iSinolaw databases
- Other internet resources related to subject of legal aspect
Session 1: 30 October 2008 (Thursday)
Session 2: 13 November 2008 (Thursday)
Session 3: 11 December 2008 (Thursday)
When: 13:00-14:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
Introduction of Chinese resources
This workshop is to train students how to search the electronic resources on Chinese literature, history and philosophy, and introduce the classification of printed Chinese materials. Aspects include:
- Hand-on practice of 中國期刊全文數據庫 and 中國優秀博碩士學位論文全文數據庫
- Introduction of other Internet relevent resources
Session 1: 18 November 2008 (Tuesday)
Session 2: 16 December 2008 (Tuesday)
When: 12:00-13:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25
Introduction of resources on Counseling and Psychology
In this workshop, students will be trained to use the following databases:
- PsycARTICLES
- PsyINFO
- Psychology and Behavioral Science
- Psychology Journals
Session 1: 20 November 2008 (Thursday)
Session 2: 18 December 2008 (Thursday)
When: 12:00 - 13:00
Where: 6/F Learning Commons
Registrants: 3-25