Library Opening Hours during the Easter Holidays and Ching Ming Festival 2026

Discover the joy of staying informed on the latest news and trends by joining our online workshop, “Tap into Trends: Exploring E News and E Magazines”. In this interactive session, we will help you explore a range of library subscribed e-news and e-magazine platforms, navigate trending topics with ease, find a broad variety of publications, and utilize powerful features to enhance your reading and learning experience.

Topics covered:

• Selected E-News and E-Magazines Platforms: Explore a variety of platforms that provide access to both local and overseas e news and e magazines content
• Highlights of Key Features and Functions: Discover efficient ways to search for the information you need and manage content effectively to support your learning
• Recommended Platform for Information Discovery: Learn how to access authoritative academic references with the support of AI powered tools

Details of the workshop:

If you are interested in joining, please register here (A confirmation e-mail and a Zoom link will be sent to you in due course).

For enquiries, please call 3653-6620 or email library@sfu.edu.hk

To support teaching, learning, and research across campus, all members of the SFU community are invited to participate in the Library User Survey 2026 by completing a brief questionnaire.

Feedback and suggestions will be essential in shaping and guiding the Library’s continuous improvement efforts.

As a gesture of our gratitude, participants who wish to take part in the lucky draw will have a chance to win exciting prizes generously offered by the following e-resource vendors.

Apple AirPods Pro 3		Apple AirPods Pro 3
$1,500 Starbucks Gift Sets		Anker Soundcore Space One Pro
	HK$1,000 Eslite Book Store Coupon

Terms and Conditions

1. Each participant is suggested to take the survey only ONCE. Multiple entries of the same participant will only be counted ONCE;
2. The Lucky Draw results will be posted on the library website and all winners will be contacted individually by email. The Library is NOT liable for any non-delivery or non-receipt of email(s) by the winners;
3. Late redemption will NOT be entertained. All prizes are NOT transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash;
4. Authorization of other persons to collect the prize on your behalf will NOT be accepted;
5. The Library is NOT liable for any cost or damage relating to or resulting from the acceptance and/or use of the above prizes by the participants;
6. NO warranty or maintenance service will be provided;
7. The Library reserves the right of final decision on all matters in case of any disputes.

Eligible Participants

1. This survey is open to all current SFU/CAPS students and staff;
2. External members including Alumni with valid Library cards are also welcome to participate except the Corporate members with Readers’ cards;
3. This is an anonymous survey. No personal information will be collected;
4. If you are interested in entering the Lucky Draw, please provide your contact information (i.e. Student/Staff ID, name, email address and phone number) on the last page of the survey. This information will only be used for purposes related to the Lucky Draw;
5. The results of the Lucky Draw will not be affected by your answers and written comments;
6. Each participant may submit only ONE entry for the lucky draw.

To enhance effectiveness in learning and teaching with multimedia resources, an online workshop titled JoVE Video Collection for Learning & Teaching in Health Sciences will be offered. JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) is a large video database of animations and real-life experiments covering diverse topics in Health Sciences, including clinical skills, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, as well as laboratory techniques and safety.

The workshop will showcase various features of JoVE and demonstrate how they can be utilized to develop strategies to support learning, teaching and research activities.

A professional trainer will:

• Introduce JoVE and its value in Health Sciences education
• Give an overview of the content of Nursing and Clinical Sciences in JoVE
• Recommend strategies for using JoVE resources to support teaching and research
• Demonstrate how to navigate the platform efficiently and find relevant resources

Details of the workshop:

Please register here for registration. A confirmation e-mail and a Zoom link will be sent accordingly.

For enquiries, please call 3653-6620 or email library@sfu.edu.hk

Library Opening Hours during the Lunar New Year Holidays:

Wishing you abundant health, happiness, and success in the Year of the Horse!

Discover the joy of reading with an exciting online workshop titled Swipe Smart: Enhancing Your E‑book Experience. This engaging session will guide you through exploring over 2 million library e-books and mastering the art of navigating e-book platforms with ease.

Topics covered:

• Selected E-book Platforms – Explore platforms offering resources for leisure and academic reading
• Special Features – Discover AI functionalities, designed to enhance your e-book reading experience
• Moodle Integration – Learn how to access e-books seamlessly through Moodle

Details of the workshop:

If you are interested in joining, please register here (A confirmation e-mail and a Zoom link will be sent to you in due course).

For enquiries, please call 3653-6620 or email library@sfu.edu.hk

To boost research impact in academic publishing, the Library will hold an online workshop titled How to Get Published in the Time of AI. An experienced publisher from Elsevier, a global academic press, will offer tips on how to publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals and provide practical insights from the editor’s perspective on the rigorous journal review process in today’s AI-driven academic landscape.

The following issues will be addressed:

• What do editors look for in a paper
• What are the most common submission mistakes
• Publishing ethics
• Generative AI in publishing

Details of the workshop:

Please click here for registration. A confirmation e-mail and a Zoom link will be sent accordingly.

For enquiries, please call 3653-6620 or email library@sfu.edu.hk