Category: Workshops / Orientation

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 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

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

To boost research productivity with the powerful AI research tool Scite, an online training workshop titled Scite: Enhancing Research Efficiency with the Use of AI will be offered. The workshop will introduce practical skills to effectively use the AI-powered features to search for reliable resources, streamline research process and enhance the quality of outputs.

A professional trainer will:

• Introduce Scite and its added value for resource evaluation and discovery
• Explain the role of Smart Citations, Scite’s most prominent feature to assist with literature review by distinguishing between supporting or contrasting statements, or mere mentioning
• Perform live demonstration on various Scite features (Academic Search, AI Research Assistant, Scite Index, Reference Check)

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

The Library will hold an online workshop titled Searching Subject-Specific Literature@EBSCOhost Databases to introduce a host of databases such as Academic Search Ultimate, Business Source Premier, MEDLINE with Full Text and Sociology Source Ultimate which contain e-journal articles, e-books, dissertations and reports in different subjects.

A professional trainer from EBSCOhost will be invited to conduct the online workshop.

The workshop will cover:

• Navigate the EBSCOhost platform and choose the most relevant databases
• Master Natural Language Search and related AI tools
• Save, cite, and manage search results effectively
• Create a My EBSCOhost account and set up Search/Journal Alerts for ongoing research

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

A workshop – Discover Hong Kong’s History with Gale Primary Sources – will be conducted to guide participants on how to effectively search for historical documents with the following e-resources:

• Hong Kong, Britain, and China, Part I: 1841–1951
• Hong Kong, Britain and China, Part II: 1965–1993
• State Papers Online Colonial Asia, Part I: Far East, Hong Kong, and Wei-Hai-Wei

The workshop will cover fascinating topics, including:

• The history of HSBC and Hang Seng Bank
• The rise and closure of Kai Tak Airport (1925–1998)

Details of the workshop:

All staff and students are welcome to join. Please click here for registration. A confirmation e-mail will be sent accordingly.

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

The Library will hold a hands-on workshop titled Using Web of Science for Your Research: InCites Benchmarking & Analytics to introduce InCite, a specific module of Web of Science for accessing and analyzing data using different indicators to evaluate research impact, identify emerging topics, and assess research productivity across global educational institutions. Professional trainers will be invited to conduct the online workshop.

Workshop Content:

• Explore and learn different features of InCites
• Get a hands-on experience in performing data analysis using different indicators
• Understand the current research performance of SFU
• Gain an insight into the global research trends

Details of the workshop:

All staff members are welcome to join. Please click here for registration. A confirmation e-mail will be sent accordingly.

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

To support research on systematic review, the Library will hold an online workshop titled Cochrane Library: Searching Evidence-Based Systematic Reviews. Cochrane Library is a premier collection of databases offering rich information in Health Sciences and is widely used to support evidence-based practice and inform healthcare decision-making.

A professional trainer from Wiley will be invited to conduct the online workshop.

The workshop will discuss how to:

• Navigate the Cochrane Library and its suite of databases
• Search effectively through systematic reviews and protocols in the Cochrane Library
• Access Cochrane Clinical Answers for concise, clinician-friendly summaries
• Understand the systematic review process, including:
  • Formulating clinical questions
  • Conducting comprehensive searches
  • Applying eligibility criteria
  • Collecting data
  • Assessing risk of bias
  • Analyzing results

Details of the workshop:

All staff and students from the School of Health Sciences are welcome to join. Please click here for registration. A Zoom link and a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registrants in due course.

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

Thank you for those who participated in the Library Orientation 2025-26.

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

New students who returned a fully stamped flyer to the Library were automatically entered into the lucky draw. The lucky draw was conducted in late September 2025. Congratulations to the winners and thanks again to all participants in this event!

Congratulations to the student. Prize presented by Ms Charlotte Wong (University Librarian)