New Library System and Revamped Loans Services

We are pleased to inform you that a new Library System will be launched on 29 June 2022 (Wednesday) and that the loans services will be fine-tuned.

About “My Library Record”
Some personal loan information is not retrievable when the new system comes into operation. Such information includes:

1. your loan history displayed in “My Library Record”;
2. your search records saved in “My Favorites” on the Discovery Search Platform; and
3. your “hold requests”.

[You are reminded to save and print such records before 26 June 2022 (Sunday) if you need them for future reference and to make hold requests via the new Library System when it is in place.]

Suspension of Online Loans Services
The online renewal and reservation services will be suspended on 27 and 28 June 2022 (Monday and Tuesday). Please approach the Circulation Counter for such services on these two days.

New Loan Rules
New loan rules in connection with the loan quota, loan period and renewal limits will be enforced. You may check the specific details HERE.

The library system upgrade may cause some inconvenience to you at the initial stage, but we will try to minimize the disruptions. Your patience and understanding in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Should you have any queries or need any assistance, please feel free to contact us at 3653-6620 or library@cihe.edu.hk

We hope that the implementation of a more advanced library system will enable us to enhance our services and provide better support for your teaching, learning and research activities in the years to come.

New e-book / e-magazine collections available

We are pleased to offer the following 2 newly subscribed multi-disciplinary e-book / e-magazine collections:

PressReader ( iOS / Android )
PressReader delivers access to over 7,000 magazines and newspapers from more than 100 countries worldwide in full-colour, full page format. You can browse the current issues of your favourite publication on your computer, tablet and phones, and even download them to your devices for offline reading.

Ebook Central Academic Complete (Upgraded from Ebook Central Social Sciences Collection)
Academic Complete ebook collection provides comprehensive access to over 200,000 titles in multi-disciplinary subject topics, including Business Management, Computer Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Medicine and Nursing, Social Sciences as well as Psychology.

Students and staff are welcome to access the above resources via A-Z List e-databases.

Library Online Talk: Evidence-based Practice, Seven steps to the perfect PICO Search

The Library is pleased to organise an online talk: “Evidence-based Practice, Seven Steps to the Perfect PICO Search” with EBSCO, a well-known e-resources provider, to introduce the use of Health Science e-databases and the PICO process that help you develop literature search strategies on topics related to evidence-based practice in the field of Health Sciences.

The talk will cover:

• Information on EBSCO e-databases in Health Sciences
• Step-by-step guide on the PICO process
  • Formulate the PICO question
  • Identify keywords for each PICO element
  • Plan your search strategy
  • Execute the search
  • Review the literature
  • Determine the level of evidence
• Searching scenarios demonstration
Register

Date:	8 March 2022 (Tuesday)
Time:	2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Speaker:	Mr. Evan Shih (EBSCO trainer)
Language:	English
Mode:	Online via Zoom

All staff and students in the field of Health Sciences are welcome to join, particularly if you are working on research assignments or projects. Please click here for registration (Confirmation e-mail will be sent to you in due course).

Hope to see you there!

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Library Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated on 24 Feb 2022)

Opening Hours

Due to the raging pandemic, the Library opening hours will be revised starting from 1 March 2022 until further notice. Details are as follows:

Off-campus Access to e-resources

• Read e-textbooks here
• Search e-books and e-journals via Discovery Search
• Browse A-Z list e-databases

Special Arrangements for Loaned Items

All due dates that fall on 1 March 2022 and thereafter have been automatically extended to 22 April 2022. For details, please see My Library Record

Contact the Library
If you would like to make any enquiries or require any assistance, please call 3653-6620 or e-mail library@cihe.edu.hk

As always, please stay safe and well.

Library Online Talk: How to Get Your Research Paper Published

To support research and scholarly activities, the Library will organise an online talk: “How to Get Your Research Paper Published Successfully” with World Scientific, a renowned publisher, to share information about how you could pass through various stages of publication process to get your research paper published.

The talk will cover the following themes:

• Select the right journal that will accept your paper and make the greatest impact
• Understand the publication process and how editors think
• Apply strategies to pass each stage of the publication process
• Present your research effectively
• Interpret criticism from reviewers correctly and address it without sounding defensive

All staff are welcome to join, especially if you are interested in publishing your work in a scholarly journal. Please click here for registration (Confirmation e-mail will be sent to you in due course).

Hope to see you there!

Library Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Effective from 4 February 2022)

Opening Hours

Due to the Omicron outbreak, the opening hours of the Library will be revised during the period 4 – 28 February 2022.

Off-campus Access to e-resources

• Read e-textbooks here
• Search e-books and e-journals via Discovery Search
• Browse A-Z list e-databases

Special Arrangements for Loaned Items

Please note that all due dates that fall on 24 January 2022 and after have been extended to 1 March 2022. Please check your loan records via My Library Record

Contact the Library
For enquiries or assistance, please call 3653-6620 or e-mail library@cihe.edu.hk

Stay vigilant and safe.

Library Opening Hours during the Lunar New Year Holidays

Library Opening Hours during the Lunar New Year Holidays:

Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Lunar New Year.

Library opening hours during Christmas & New Year Holidays 2021

The Library wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Please note the special opening hours of the Library during the festival season: