The Library will be closed on Tuen Ng Festival (31 May 2025, Saturday).
Month: May 2025
Jointly presented by the Hong Kong Archives Society (HKAS) and Saint Francis University (SFU), the International Archives Week (IAW) 2025 will be held on 7 June 2025 (Saturday) from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on 2/F (Campus Commons) and 3/F (Room A320).
The IAW is an annual function organized by the HKAS. This year – for the first time – archival materials from Macau Catholic Diocese will be included. The School of Humanities and Languages, the School of Social Sciences and the Library will also join in and will exhibit their unique collections and treasures at the Expo.
Key Events
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Archives Expo Details: IAW2025 |
A record-breaking number of 20 archival and cultural institutions will showcase their collections and documentary treasures |
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Public Talks Series Admission is free Please register |
Professionals and researchers from seven organizations will share new archival resources and insights into the transformative power of innovative technologies in the preservation and utilization of archives Panel 1: Discovering Our Archival Resources Panel 2: The Importance of Accessible Archival Collections Panel 3: Preserving for the Future |
All interested parties and members of the public are welcome to join us to explore how digital technologies and heighted awareness could enhance access to our documentary heritage, break down barriers and connect us all.
To enhance users’ efficiency in locating resources, the Library has launched the Discovery Search AI. It is a generative AI-powered tool which allows users to ask research questions in natural language and get responses culled from 5 most relevant sources.
For instructions of use, please refer to Discovery Search AI guide.
To support research in traditional Chinese medicine, the Library has added the following new e-database to its collection:
| Title | Coverage |
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| Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Knowledge Base Database (中醫藥知識庫). |
This database provides vast information on diverse topics in traditional Chinese medicine, including diseases (疾病), formulae (方劑), Chinese Materia Medica (中藥), Chinese patent drugs (中成藥), ancient books (古籍), and clinical pathways (臨床路徑). |
Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases.