Library Orientation 2025-2026
To help new students prepare for classes and achieve success in their studies, the Library holds a series of orientation sessions from 14 August to 15 September 2025.
Each session will last for 30 minutes and will cover the following key issues:
- Library opening hours
- Loan rules
- Search and access resources
- Borrow laptops, and print / photocopy documents
- Reserve group discussion rooms
By completing 3 simple steps in the session, participants will be able to enter the Lucky Draw and have a chance to win cash coupons!
| Mode | Date | Time | Language |
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| 14 Aug 2025 (Thurs) (rescheduled to 19 Aug) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 14 Aug 2025 (Thurs) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 15 Aug 2025 (Fri) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 15 Aug 2025 (Fri) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 18 Aug 2025 (Mon) | 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 18 Aug 2025 (Mon) | 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 19 Aug 2025 (Tue) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 19 Aug 2025 (Tue) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 8 Sep 2025 (Mon) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 9 Sep 2025 (Tue) | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 9 Sep 2025 (Tue) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | English | |
| 10 Sep 2025 (Wed) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 11 Sep 2025 (Thurs) | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 12 Sep 2025 (Fri) | 12:00 nn – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 12 Sep 2025 (Fri) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | English | |
| 15 Sep 2025 (Mon) | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 20 Aug 2025 (Wed) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 1 Sep 2025 (Mon) | 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 5 Sep 2025 (Fri) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cantonese | |
| 11 Sep 2025 (Thurs) | 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Cantonese |
Users may also refer to Library Essentials to understand the library services, resources and facilities.
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
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: SCMP on trial
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post is currently available for free trial (Till: 27 Aug 2025). 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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New e-resource available - Lippincott Advisor
To support teaching and learning in health care, the Library has added the following new e-database to its collection:
| Title | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Lippincott Advisor |
Lippincott Advisor offers thousands of clinical topics, the latest evidence and guidelines to support direct-care nurses in making accurate complex care decisions. |
Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases or download the Mobile App.
Closure of the Library during HKSAR Establishment Day
The Library will be closed on HKSAR Establishment Day (1 July 2025, Tuesday).
New e-resource available - Bookboon
To support self-learning in multiple disciplines, the Library has added the following new e-database to its collection::
| Title | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Bookboon. |
This database provides more than 3,500 downloadable eBooks and audio learning resources covering multiple subject areas including AI, Communication Skills, Economics and Finance, Personal Development, and more. Online courses about different themes are also provided. |
Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases.
APA PsycTests on trial
APA PsycTests is currently available for free trial (Till: 9 July 2025). 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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Closure of the Library during Tuen Ng Festival
The Library will be closed on Tuen Ng Festival (31 May 2025, Saturday).
International Archives Week (IAW) 2025
Jointly presented by the Hong Kong Archives Society (HKAS) and Saint Francis University (SFU), the International Archives Week (IAW) 2025 will be held on 7 June 2025 (Saturday) from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on 2/F (Campus Commons) and 3/F (Room A320).
The IAW is an annual function organized by the HKAS. This year – for the first time – archival materials from Macau Catholic Diocese will be included. The School of Humanities and Languages, the School of Social Sciences and the Library will also join in and will exhibit their unique collections and treasures at the Expo.
Key Events
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Archives Expo Details: IAW2025 |
A record-breaking number of 20 archival and cultural institutions will showcase their collections and documentary treasures |
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Public Talks Series Admission is free Please register |
Professionals and researchers from seven organizations will share new archival resources and insights into the transformative power of innovative technologies in the preservation and utilization of archives Panel 1: Discovering Our Archival Resources Panel 2: The Importance of Accessible Archival Collections Panel 3: Preserving for the Future |
All interested parties and members of the public are welcome to join us to explore how digital technologies and heighted awareness could enhance access to our documentary heritage, break down barriers and connect us all.