Discovery Search Scheduled Maintenance on 1 March 2026
The scheduled maintenance of the library system will be carried out on 1 March, 2026 (Sunday) from 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.. During this period, Discovery Search, My Library Record and Reading List will be unavailable.
Library users are reminded to renew their loans before or after the affected period. For enquiries, please contact the Library at 3653-6620.
Library Workshop - JoVE Video Collection for Learning & Teaching in Health Sciences
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:
| Date: | 2 March 2026 (Monday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Mode: | Online via Zoom |
| Speaker: | Ms. Yuna Paunil (Customer Success Specialist) |
| Language: | English |
| Audience: | HS Staff & Students |
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 2026
Library Opening Hours during the Lunar New Year Holidays:
| Date | Festival / Holiday | Opening Hours |
| 16 February 2025 (Monday) |
Lunar New Year’s Eve |
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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| 17 – 19 February 2026 (Tuesday – Thursday) |
Lunar New Year Holidays |
Closed
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Wishing you abundant health, happiness, and success in the Year of the Horse!
Scopus Plus and SciVal on Trial
Scopus Plus and SciVal are currently available for free trial (Till: 27 February 2026). For details, Please refer to Trial Databases. Please feel free to send your comments on this resource to library@sfu.edu.hk or fill in our E-Resources Trial Feedback Form
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Library Workshop – Swipe Smart: Enhancing Your E-book Experience
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:
| Date: | 26 January 2026 (Monday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Mode: | Online via Zoom |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Audience: | All Students and Staff |
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
Library Workshop - How to Get Published in the Time of AI
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:
| Date: | 21 January 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Mode: | Online via Zoom |
| Speaker: | Dr. Thijs van Vlijmen (Executive Publisher, Elsevier) |
| Language: | English |
| Audience: | All Staff |
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
Revision Week & Examination Period (1st semester AY 2025-26)
The opening hours of the Library will be extended during the Revision Week and Examination Period from 15 December 2025 to 7 January 2026. Details are as follows:
| Date | Opening Hours | Opening Area | |
to 7 Jan 2026 |
Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Library & Learning Commons |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | ||
| 24 Dec 2025 (Christmas Eve) |
8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | ||
| 31 Dec 2025 (New Year’s Eve) |
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| 21 Dec 2025 (Sunday) | |||
| 25 Dec 2025 (Christmas Day) |
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Learning Commons (No Counter Services) |
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| 26 Dec 2025 (The first weekday after Christmas Day) |
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| 28 Dec 2025 (Sunday) | |||
| 1 Jan 2026 (The first day of January) |
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| 4 Jan 2026 (Sunday) | |||
Library Workshop – Scite: Enhancing Research Efficiency with the Use of AI
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:
| Date: | 10 December 2025 (Wed) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Mode: | Online via Zoom |
| Speaker: | Mr. Eric Colteau (Implementation Lead, Research Solutions) |
| Language: | English |
| Audience: | All Staff & Students |
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