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Library Orientation 2026-27

A big thank you to all students who took part in the Library Orientation 2026–27!

We are delighted to announce that the following students had won a cash coupon in the lucky draw.

Winner Student ID
Chan T. Y. 2620XXXX
Yip K. Y. 2622XXXX

 

All new students who completed the Library Orientation Programme were automatically entered into the lucky draw, which was conducted in late September 2026.
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all participants for your active engagement in the programme. We look forward to seeing you at future Library events.

WoS Quiz 2026

The 2026 Web of Science Online Quiz Event organized by Clarivate is running from now until 31 October 2026. Web of Science is an online citation indexing and research discovery platform which provides Journal Citation Reports (JCR) with journal impact factors to inform research performance and analysis.

By completing the quiz with correct answers on or before 31 October 2026, you will automatically enter the lucky draw and have a chance to win one of the following fabulous prizes:

Prizes

1st prize: Collapsible Lantern
2nd prize: 3-in-1 Laptop and Phone Stand
3rd prize: Tyvek® Shoulder Bag
4th prize: Type-C Charging Cable
5th prize: Tissue Box

The quiz is easy and takes you only a few minutes to complete. Click HERE for more information and to start the quiz right away! Winner(s) will be notified by the Library in due course.

Instructions for Questions 1-2:

Access Web of Science via List of e-Databases on the library website. Then select Advanced Search.
WoS Advanced Search

Instructions for Questions 3-5:

Select Research Assistant (AI feature) and click on a specific module
WoS Research Assistant

Notes:

  1. To ensure that the resource can be viewed properly, please access Web of Science via List of e-Databases. For off-campus access, please refer to Remote Access to e-Resources for log-in instructions.
  2. Please ensure that the participant’s institutional email address and the full name of the institution “Saint Francis University”have been filled on the form before submitting the quiz.
  3. The competition is open to current staff and students only.
  4. If there are any enquiries regarding the use of Web of Science, please contact the Library at 3653-6620 or via email (library@sfu.edu.hk).

ProQuest Quiz 2026

Organized by Clarivate, a journal reading quiz competition titled 2026 ProQuest Online Quiz Event is running from now through 31 October 2026.

Clarivate is a global information services company which provides ProQuest databases and Web of Science to the academic community worldwide.

By completing the quiz with correct answers on or before the aforementioned date, participants will automatically enter the lucky draw and have a chance to win one of the following fabulous prizes:

1st prize: Massage Gun
2nd prize: Transparent Bluetooth Mouse
3rd prize: Tyvek® Shoulder Bag
4th prize: Type-C Charging Cable
5th prize: Tissue Box

The quiz is easy and takes you only a few minutes to complete. Click HERE for more information and to start the quiz right away! Winner(s) will be notified by the Library in due course.

The Library has currently subscribed to a wide variety of ProQuest e-databases in multiple disciplines such as APA PsycARTICLES, APA PsycINFO, British Nursing Database, Education Collection, ProQuest One Academic, ProQuest One Business, ProQuest One Psychology, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global and more. To browse all ProQuest databases, please visit List of e-Databases.

Notes:

  1. To ensure that the articles can be viewed properly, make sure that the viewing device is connected to the university’s network. For off-campus access, please refer to Remote Access to e-Resources for log-in instructions.
  2. Please ensure that the participant’s institutional email address and the full name of the institution “Saint Francis University” before submitting the quiz.
  3. The competition is open to current students and staff only.

If there are any enquiries regarding the use of ProQuest databases, please contact the Library at 3653-6620 or via email (library@sfu.edu.hk).

Bookboon Quiz 2026

To encourage the use of e-resources for teaching, learning, and research, the Library introduces the online quiz competition Bookboon: Access Essential Knowledge, Learn Faster! organized by ASIAWORLD. Bookboon provides more than 3,500 downloadable e-books and audio learning resources covering various themes including AI, Communication & Presentation, Economics & Finance, Personal Development, and Leadership & Strategy. Live virtual classrooms about these themes are also provided.

By submitting the quiz on or before 31 October 2026, participants will automatically enter the lucky draw and have a chance to win fabulous prizes. Winner(s) from the SFU community will be notified via institutional email.

Step 1:
Access Bookboon from the library website.

Step 2:
Fill out and submit the Google Form with complete information.

Prizes
1st prize: HK$1,000 Apple Store Gift Card
2nd prize: HK$200 Apple Store Gift Card

Notes:

  1. To ensure that the resource can be viewed properly, please access Bookboon via List of e-Databases. For off-campus access, please refer to Remote Access to e-Resources for log-in instructions.
  2. Please ensure that the participant’s institutional email address and the full name of the institution “Saint Francis University” have been filled on the Google Form before submitting the quiz.
  3. The competition is open to current students and staff only.

If there are any enquiries regarding the use of Bookboon, please contact the Library at 3653-6620 or via email (library@sfu.edu.hk).

Opening Hours during the Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

Library service hours during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Date Festival
Opening Hours
25 Sept 2026 (Fri) Mid-Autumn Festival
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
26 Sept 2026 (Sat) The day following the Mid-Autumn Festival
Closed

Institutional Repository

The Library has recently completed the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Project, which enhances the borrowing and returning experience while improving the tracking and management of library materials.

With the new RFID-enabled system, users can conveniently borrow and return multiple items in a single transaction at the self-check stations. The self-check service offers a quick and efficient way to borrow and return library materials. Please refer to the on-screen instructions for guidance.

Institutional Repository

With a modern and intuitive user interface, the upgraded Institutional Repository provides an enhanced experience for discovering SFU’s research outputs and staff publications.

  • Showcase University Outputs: View lists of scholarly works by Schools or by Researchers, with links to ORCID profiles provided on Researchers’ pages
  • Maximize Research Visibility: Access full-text of publications with just one click to related library e-resources and publisher websites
  • Increase Citaiton Impact: Check updated citation counts provided by Scopus and Web of Science
Let’s explore the upgraded Institutional Repository now.

Library Orientation 2026-27

To help new students prepare for classes and achieve success in their studies, the Library holds a series of orientation sessions from 3 to 18 September 2026.

Each session will last for 30 minutes and will cover the following key issues:

  • Library opening hours
  • Loan details (incl. renewal & late return arrangements)
  • Search for books & articles with AI and access e-resources off campus
  • Borrow laptops, and print / photocopy documents
  • Reserve group discussion rooms

All attendees will automatically enter the Lucky Draw and have a chance to win cash coupons!



Mode Date Time Language
Face-to-Face
8 Sep 2026 (Tue) 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. Cantonese
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (FULL) Cantonese
9 Sep 2026 (Wed) 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. (FULL) Cantonese
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. English
10 Sep 2026 (Thurs) 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cantonese
11 Sep 2026 (Fri) 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. Cantonese
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Putonghua
14 Sep 2026 (Mon) 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. Putonghua
15 Sep 2026 (Tue) 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. English
16 Sep 2026 (Wed) 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. Cantonese
17 Sep 2026 (Thurs) 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cantonese
18 Sep 2026 (Fri) 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. Cantonese
Zoom
3 Sep 2026 (Thurs) 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cantonese
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cantonese
4 Sep 2026 (Fri) 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cantonese
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cantonese
10 Sep 2026 (Thurs) 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cantonese


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.