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Library Book Talk of the “Reading with Pleasure” Series

Building on the success of the inaugural event in the Reading with Pleasure 2025 Book Talk Series held in October 2025, the Library was honored to have Professor Chan Sin-wai, Professor-cum-Dean of the Ip Ying To Lee Yu Yee School of Humanities and Languages, delivered the second book talk on 1 December 2025.

As a trailblazer in the fields of translation technology and techno-humanities, Professor Chan shared his extensive experience in translating a diverse range of works and compiling both general and specialized dictionaries over the course of his distinguished academic career. His latest and highly significant publication is Embracing Techno-humanities in the Age of AI. In his talk, he offered profound insights into the intricate relationship between technology and the humanities in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). To make the event even more lively, Professor Chan generously provided copies of his representative works for viewing by the audience on the spot.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Professor Chan for taking the time out of his busy schedule to deliver such an inspiring and thought-provoking talk. Many participants expressed their admiration for his exceptional contributions to lexicography, his dedication to advancing translation studies, and his visionary approach to integrating technology into the humanities.

We look forward to hosting the third book talk to be given by other distinguished scholars in the near future. Please check our event announcements via e-mail, the library website, and our social media channels.

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Congratulations to all the Winners – Online Quiz Competitions in Academic Year of 2025-26

In line with its commitment to providing adequate support for the teaching, learning and research activities at SFU, the Library introduced a range of e-resources through three engaging quiz competitions held during the first semester of the 2025-26 academic year. The competitions included: “2025 PressReader: Your Global News at Your Fingertips”, “Web of Science AI Research Assistant Online Quiz”, and “Emerald Publishing Quiz: Mapping How the World Shares its Wealth”, which were organized by PressReader, Clarivate, and Emerald Publishing respectively. These events attracted enthusiastic participation from SFU staff and students, who won fabulous prizes such as cash coupons, e-gift cards, wireless earbuds, portable cups, and laptop stands.

We congratulate all the winners and encourage everyone to make the most of the following e-resources to meet your academic and research needs:

• PressReader (Explore a wide selection of e-magazines from around the globe)
• Web of Science (Utilize this comprehensive research database to enhance your scholarly work)
• Emerald Insight eBooks, Marketing Collection, Public Policy & Environmental Management Collection, Tourism & Hospitality Collection (Access e-books and e-journal articles published by Emerald across various disciplines)

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Extended Opening Hours & Refreshment Distribution during the Revision Week & Examination Period

To better cater to the learning needs of students during the revision week and examination period (15 December 2025 – 7 January 2026), the Library continued its practice of extending opening hours on weekdays, public holidays, and weekends, including Sundays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. Such an arrangement, which has been implemented over the past two years, has consistently received positive feedback, with high usage rates recorded throughout the period.

Fully aware of the immense stress students experience during the examination period, the Library offered apples and fresh drinks in the lobby of the Learning Commons, providing a respite to them after long hours of study. Additionally, limited-edition postcards designed by a teaching staff member were distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring vibrant illustrations and motivational quotes, these postcards offered students timely encouragement and emotional support during this difficult time.

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Updates on Computer Accessories for Loan

The Library not only offers laptops, MacBooks, and tablets for loan but also provides a range of computer accessories designed to enhance users’ e-learning experience. These accessories include power adapters, USB cables, headsets, and portable charges.

Recognizing that some students would try to elevate their laptop screens by using stacks of books or other objects to get a more comfortable viewing height, we have recently expanded our accessories to include laptop stands. These stands are designed to improve user comfort, reduce neck and back strain, and promote better heat dissipation for devices. For the complete list of accessories available and loan details, please click here.

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Workshops and Guided Tours for Specific Study Programmes

To promote and enhance students’ information literacy, the Library organizes a variety of theme-based workshops throughout the academic year, both proactively and upon request. The teaching staff are encouraged to collaborate with the Library to arrange customized workshops tailored to the specific needs of students across different study programmes. These workshops are highly flexible in content and can cover topics such as literature search strategies, academic referencing as well as the use of specialized e-databases and citation management software.

The Library also supports the unique research needs of academic staff and assists researchers in preparing their work for publication. In January 2026, an online talk titled “How to Get Published in the Time of AI“ was delivered by an executive publisher from a leading global academic press. The talk provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the rigorous editorial and peer-review processes involved in journal publishing and with useful guidance on the ethical and effective use of AI in scholarly writing.

Apart from training workshops and talks, the Library partnered with course instructors to deliver an interactive session tailored to their students, aiming to further enhance their engagement in learning. At the start of the second semester, students from the School of Humanities and Languages participated in a briefing session on library services and a tutorial on the basic use of the Discovery Search platform. This session included a hands-on search exercise, where students located both print books and e-resources based on specific titles curated by the instructor. Additionally, guided library tours were organized upon request to introduce students to the Library’s services, facilities, and subject-specific resources relevant to their study programmes.

Recognizing the increasing demand for information and guidance on utilizing library-subscribed resources, the Library plans to invite more professional trainers from various information providers to conduct specialized training sessions. The ultimate aim is to provide stronger support for the research and learning activities of the SFU community.

For more information about the library workshops conducted during this academic year, please visit Library Skills Workshop 2025-2026

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Wishing Tree in Celebration of the Lunar New Year

To create a festive atmosphere in anticipation of the Lunar New Year, we have set up a glittering Wishing Tree at the bridge connecting the Library and the Learning Commons. Visitors are invited to write their wishes and heartfelt blessings on red paper strips that resemble Spring Festival couplets and tie them to the tree as a way of bringing good fortune. In addition, a traditional Chinese candy box filled with assorted sweets is used to give joy and ease the monotony of a busy day. This special Lunar New Year corner has been designed mainly to highlight the values of family unity, social harmony and economic prosperity.

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Expanding E-Resources to Support Learning, Teaching and Research

The Library is committed to expanding its range of e-resources to support the growing learning, teaching, and research needs of users across diverse subject areas. To this end, the Library has recently added new e-databases.

E-Databases	Introduction
APA PsycTests	APA PsycTests is a comprehensive database offering access to over 79,000 records of psychological tests and measures utilized in social and behavioral science research. It also provides supplementary materials, including datasets, answer keys, scoring sheets, and test manuals.
China and the Modern World: The English-Language Press in China, 1827-1974 (Valid until 31 August 2026)	This digitized collection features 25 carefully selected English-language newspapers and periodicals published in China since the late 1820s. It offers critical and diverse coverage of significant historical events, including the two Opium Wars, the First Sino-Japanese War, the Revolution of 1911, the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese Civil War, and more.
State Papers Online Colonial: Asia, Part IV: Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong (Valid until 31 August 2026)	This digital archive encompasses confidential correspondence, maps, cabinet files, and other materials related to Malaysia and Singapore during the period of British administration from 1873 to 1953. Additionally, it includes a curated selection of government files and publications highlighting the history of Hong Kong from 1844 to 1997.
是科探索 (Ainosco Search) (Valid until 31 January 2027)	是科探索收錄港台各類型被大量引用的中文圖書索引，學科領域涵蓋人文社科、商學管理、自然科學等。平台具備繁體和簡體深度全文檢索功能，同時提供館內實體及電子書連結，一站式快速完成知識探索與資源存取。

Currently, users can access over 260 e-databases covering various disciplines through the Database List available on the Library Guides, both on and off campus.