【Database on Trial】 Foreign Office Files for China, 1919-1980

Foreign Office Files for China, 1919-1980, of the Archives Direct platform sourced from The National Archives, UK, are now available for a trial period until 30 May 2024.

Step back in time and delve into the history of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan between 1919 and 1980 by exploring the formerly restricted British Foreign Office files!

🔗 Access link: https://cn-archivesdirect-amdigital-co-uk.hksyu.idm.oclc.org/FO_China

Collection Highlights – 香港的盂蘭勝會 Hungry Ghosts (Yulan) Celebrations in Hong Kong

Our digital collection of Hungry Ghosts (Yulan) Celebrations in Hong Kong is live, featuring 413 precious photos with descriptions. Curious about the unique Chiu Chow Tradition during the Yu Lan Festival?

Click the following link to explore further! https://hksyu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=852HKSYU_INST:HKSYU&collectionId=81165443550007546

(Alternatively, you can visit the Library homepage, click on “Go” under “Discover@ShueYan,” and then click on “COLLECTION DISCOVERY.” There, you will find the “香港的盂蘭勝會 Hungry Ghosts (Yulan) Celebrations in Hong Kong” collection.)

「香港的盂蘭勝會」數碼館藏現已上線,展示了413張珍貴照片,並附有描述。想了解在盂蘭節期間獨特的潮州傳統?點擊以下網址進一步探索吧! https://hksyu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=852HKSYU_INST:HKSYU&collectionId=81165443550007546

(您也可以訪問圖書館首頁,點擊 “Discover@ShueYan” 裡的 “Go”,然後點擊 “COLLECTION DISCOVERY”。在那裡,您將找到 “香港的盂蘭勝會 Hungry Ghosts (Yulan) Celebrations in Hong Kong” 館藏。)

Updated Overdue Fine Policy – Effective from 21 May 2024

To enable users to obtain library materials in a timelier manner, the Library will modify the overdue fines for recalled materials to three dollars per day. Additionally, the overdue fines for normal loan materials will be reduced.

Overdue Fines for Normal Loan Materials: $1/day

  • Books & Accompanying Materials
  • Teaching References (Staff)
  • Bound Serials
  • Audio Visual Materials

Overdue Fines for Recalled Materials: $3/day

為讓讀者可以更適時獲得圖書館資料,被催還資料的逾期罰款將會調整至每天三元。此外,一般借閱資料的逾期罰款則會降低。

一般借閱資料的逾期罰款:$1/天

  • 書籍及其附帶資料
  • 教學參考書
  • 合訂本期刊
  • 視聽資料

被催還資料的逾期罰款:$3/天

Emerald eJournal Quiz

Emerald eJournal Quiz: Exploring the global workplaces of Gen Z

The pursuit of work-life balance and flexible working hours has become an important consideration for Generation Z when it comes to employment. Will they become the X factor that changes the current work environment?

Emerald has selected four academic articles that discuss working environments and dynamics in various countries, providing insights into the global work environment of Generation Z. These articles will be the focus of the Emerald eJournal Quiz.

By participating in this quiz,  you will have a chance to win an Apple Watch SE while expanding your insights! 

Event Period: Now ~31 May (Friday) at 5:00 PM
Quiz Link:https://bit.ly/EmeraldQuiz2024

The prizes are listed below: 
1st Prize: Apple Watch SE (GPS) (1 winner) 
2nd Prize: Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse (1 winner) 
3rd Prize: $200 PARKnSHOP Gift Coupon (2 winners) 

Rules: 
– Please ensure that your device is connected to Shue Yan Wi-Fi, otherwise you may not be able to access the articles.

– Each person is limited to one submission per day. The total number of submissions for one participant is capped at 40 during the quiz period. 

– This quiz is only Limited to Current students and faculty members in Hong Kong. 

– If the winners do not respond within 10 working days after the notification is sent, we will consider as giving up the prize and proceed to redraw.