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To help new students prepare for classes and achieve success in their studies, the Library holds a series of orientation sessions from 14 August to 15 September 2025.
Each session will last for 30 minutes and will cover the following key issues:
By completing 3 simple steps in the session, participants will be able to enter the Lucky Draw and have a chance to win cash coupons!
| Mode | Date | Time | Language |
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| 14 Aug 2025 (Thurs) (rescheduled to 19 Aug) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 14 Aug 2025 (Thurs) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 15 Aug 2025 (Fri) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 15 Aug 2025 (Fri) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 18 Aug 2025 (Mon) | 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 18 Aug 2025 (Mon) | 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 19 Aug 2025 (Tue) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 19 Aug 2025 (Tue) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 8 Sep 2025 (Mon) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 9 Sep 2025 (Tue) | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 9 Sep 2025 (Tue) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | English | |
| 10 Sep 2025 (Wed) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 11 Sep 2025 (Thurs) | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 12 Sep 2025 (Fri) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 12 Sep 2025 (Fri) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | English | |
| 15 Sep 2025 (Mon) | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 20 Aug 2025 (Wed) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 1 Sep 2025 (Mon) | 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 5 Sep 2025 (Fri) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 11 Sep 2025 (Thurs) | 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Cantonese |
Users may also refer to Library Essentials to understand the library services, resources and facilities.
Face-to-Face: Room A415, Learning Commons, 4/F SFU Campus
Zoom: Log-in details will be sent to you via e-mail after registration
Enquiries: Contact us at 3653-6620 or email to library@sfu.edu.hk
To support teaching and learning in health care, the Library has added the following new e-database to its collection:
| Title | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Lippincott Advisor |
Lippincott Advisor offers thousands of clinical topics, the latest evidence and guidelines to support direct-care nurses in making accurate complex care decisions. |
Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases or download the Mobile App.
The Library will be closed on HKSAR Establishment Day (1 July 2025, Tuesday).
To support self-learning in multiple disciplines, the Library has added the following new e-database to its collection:
| Title | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Bookboon. |
This database provides more than 3,500 downloadable eBooks and audio learning resources covering multiple subject areas including AI, Communication Skills, Economics and Finance, Personal Development, and more. Online courses about different themes are also provided. |
Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases.
The Library will be closed on Tuen Ng Festival (31 May 2025, Saturday).
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.
An exhibition entitled “Banana Girl”, which features the works of the celebrated comic artist Kei Lam, will be held from 23 April to 15 May 2025 at the Learning Commons.
Co-organized by the School of Humanities and Languages, Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau, Alliance Francaise de Hong Kong and SFU Library, this event will not only showcase Kei Lam’s talent but will also create a joyful atmosphere that can help reduce students’ stress during the revision weeks and examination period.
All interested parties are welcome to attend.