Saint Francis University Library

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E-resource upgrade - Academic Search Ultimate

The Library is pleased to announce that Academic Search Ultimate, an upgraded version of Academic Search Complete is now available.

Academic Search Ultimate is a multi-disciplinary research database that provides more than 12,000 full-text periodicals, among which 10,600 are peer-reviewed journals. In addition to academic journals and magazines, it also includes current videos from Associated Press, books, reports, conference papers and government documents that can meet the needs of scholars in nearly every academic discipline.

Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases.


E-payment Service

E-payment Service

Starting from 4 October 2021, the Library will accept Octopus payment for overdue fines (up to a certain amount).

Note: No cash add value service is available.


Extension of Opening Hours on Saturdays

Extension of Opening Hours on Saturdays

Starting from 2 October 2021, the Library will extend the opening hours on Saturdays as follows:

Saturday
Current Opening Hours
New Opening Hours
1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Starting from 2 Oct 2021)

Note: No overdue fines will be imposed on Saturdays until end of December 2021.


Library Opening Hours during the Mid-Autumn Festival 2021

Due to the grant of special leave of the Institute, the Library will close at 6:00 p.m. on 21 Sept. 2021 (Mid-Autumn Festival).
22 Sept. 2021 (The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival) is a public holiday. Library is closed.

Date
Opening Hours
21 Sept. 2021 (Tue.)
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
22 Sept. 2021 (Wed.)
Closed

Library Orientation 2021

Library Orientation 2021

Welcome to the new academic year 2021-22.

As the new school year begins, the Library will hold a series of orientation sessions for you face-to-face and via Zoom from 9 Sept to 21 Sept 2021. We will cover the following content:

  • Loan privileges
  • Renew or request loaned items (log-on to My Library Record)
  • Search learning resources using Discovery Search
  • Access library e-resources remotely (off-campus)
  • Library facilities

Let’s join by selecting your preferred date and session here.

Date Time Mode
9 Sept. 2021 (Thur.) 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Online via Zoom
10 Sept. 2021 (Fri.) 12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m. Online via Zoom
13 Sept. 2021 (Mon.) 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Face-to-face / Online via Zoom
14 Sept. 2021 (Tue.) 12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
15 Sept. 2021 (Wed.) 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
16 Sept. 2021 (Thu.) 12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
17 Sept. 2021 (Fri.) 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
20 Sept. 2021 (Mon.) 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
21 Sept. 2021 (Tue.) 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

NOTE:
For participants who attend the session face-to-face, please comply with social distancing and other health protection measures upon entering the campus.
For participants who attend the session online, Zoom details will be sent to you via e-mail after successful registration.

You will also have a chance to win attractive prizes by entering the lucky draw.

See you soon!


萬方視頻 - 中醫藥管理局系列

The Library is pleased to offer a newly subscribed e-resource – 萬方視頻 – 中醫藥管理局系列 .

The Wanfang Videos – State Administration of TCM features 9 course lecture series given by a group of renowned professors from major universities of Traditional Chinese Medicine. These series cover concepts, theories, diagnosis, prescriptions, as well as the applications of traditional Chinese medicine.

Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases.


Women's Wear Daily

The Library is pleased to offer a newly subscribed e-resource – Women’s Wear Daily.

This online version of Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), features news, key trends, commentaries and videos in fashion and beauty business. Historical moments of the industry, major designers, brands, retailers and advertisers are all covered in this resource.

Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases.


Lucky Draw Results and Survey Highlights 2021


Library Survey Highlights 2021
Survey Highlights 2021

Thank you very much for participating in the Library User Survey 2021. The survey was successfully ended on 30 April 2021. We are pleased to announce that there are more than 50 gifts sponsored by the publishers and vendors and that the prize presentation ceremony was held on 26 May 2021. Results of the Lucky Draw and some photos of the prize presentation ceremony are shown below.

Congratulations to all lucky participants.

ID (First 4 characters) Name Prize Sponsored by
2070XXX KWOK S. T. iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi 32GB
Wanfang Data Cop. (International) Ltd.
2010XXX CHAN H. L. Apple Watch SE GPS, 44mm
Airiti
2070XXX LUI K. H. AirPods Pro
Wolters Kluwer
1770XXX YIP C. Y. AirPods with Charging Case
ProQuest
1979XXX YIP S. F. AirPods with Charging Case
Emerald Group
2090XXX CHENG H. L. PHILIPS In-ear true wireless headphones
EBSCO
1870XXX CHUNG Y. T.
2010XXX CHAN K. P. Apple Gift Card $500
Wisers Information Ltd.
2070XXX WONG P. M. Mi smart band & Bluetooth speaker
Wolters Kluwer
2010XXXX NG C. L.
2010XXX LAM M. L. App Store & iTunes Gift Card $200
凌網科技
QEHHXXXXX YEUNG H. Y. App Store & iTunes Gift Card $150
2010XXX LO K. H.
C209XXX WONG M. Y. Starbucks $100 Coupons
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2019XXX YIU C. K.
1910XXXX CHING C. H.
STH7XXX CHAN C. P.
1770XXX NG K. H.
2019XXX NG C. S. ESLITE $100 Coupons
Info Access (IGroup)
C209XXX TSANG K. T.
1910XXX WONG M. S.
2070XXX HON W. L.
2010XXX LAI C. L.
1870XXX HUI W. M. ESLITE $100 Coupons
McGraw Hill Education
2010XXXX LAU J. Y.
2070XXX FONG H. Y.
2070XXX WONG C. W.
1970XXX LAW T. F.
1970XXX SZE H. L. Wireless charger, pocket mouse and bluetooth headphones
Springer Nature
C209XXX IP P. N.
2010XXXX MAK T. Y.
2010XXXX CHAN K. T.
1910XXX MA L. L. Bluetooth headphones
Sage Publishing
1910XXX MA P. S. Supermarket $ 50 Coupon
Academic & Professional Book Centre
2070XXX CHAN W. Y.
2010XXXX YU W. L.
2019XXX CHAN M. S.
2070XXX TSE H. Lucky Gift Set
Cengage Learning HK Ltd.
2010XXXX CHEUNG T. F.
1770XXX WONG P. K.
2070XXX CHAN T. Y.
C209XXX CHAN C. Y.
Elsevier Hong Kong Limited
1919XXX NG T. K.
2010XXXX NG C. Y.
1910XXX TANG H. M.
CSMAR
1879XXX SO C. W.
1919XXX LAU K. M.
1870XXX HUNG C. Y.
China Academic Journals (CD Edition) Electronic Publishing House Co., Ltd
2010XXXX SIU K. W.
1970XXX LAW C. Y.


Prize Presentation Ceremony


The prize presentation ceremony was held on 26 May 2021 at Learning Commons, CIHE campus.

iPad Wi-Fi

1st prize presented by Prof. Annie Bligh (Provost) & Mr Manhoe Chan (Vice-president, Resources and Finance)

Aapple

2nd prize presented by Prof. Annie Bligh (Provost), Mr Manhoe Chan (Vice-president, Resources and Finance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

AirPods Pro

3rd prize presented by Prof. Annie Bligh (Provost), Mr Manhoe Chan (Vice-president, Resources and Finance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

AirPods

Prizes presented by Prof. Annie Bligh (Provost), Mr Manhoe Chan (Vice-president, Resources and Finance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

others

Prizes presented by Prof. Annie Bligh (Provost), Mr Manhoe Chan (Vice-president, Resources and Finance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

others


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