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Introduction to APA Referencing (7th ed.) Workshop

The Library will hold a workshop on Introduction to APA Referencing (7th ed.) to highlight the key rules and referencing formats as stated in the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association published recently. Please find the details as follows:

Coverage:

  • In-text citation rules
  • References (Major differences between 6th ed. & 7th ed. in terms of works, e.g. books, journal articles, videos)
Date 9 July 2020 (Thursday)
Time 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (AM session)
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. (PM session)
Venue In-person: E-Learning Laboratory, Learning Commons
via Zoom (Details will be provided through email after your registration is confirmed)

All staff and students are welcome to join. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please select the session and the channel you prefer here.


Winners of the Emerald 2020 eJournals Quiz

Thank you very much for participating in the 2020 Emerald eJournal Quiz. The quiz was successfully completed on 14 May 2020. We are pleased to announce that 2 CIHE students have won the Jaybird TARAH PRO earphones (1st prize) and Phiten sports necklace (2nd prize) respectively, which are sponsored by Emerald Publishing. The winners are listed below:

Congratulations to all lucky participants.

ID (First 4 characters) Name Prize
1970xxx Ho Txx Yxx Jaybird TARAH PRO earphones
1919xxx Lai Kxx Lxx Phiten sports necklace

Jaybird TARAH PRO earphones
 

1st prize presented by Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)
 

Phiten sports necklace
 

2nd prize presented by Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)
 


瀚文民國書庫

The Library is pleased to offer a newly subscribed e-book collection – 瀚文民國書庫.

《瀚文民國書庫》收錄中國近代自1900年前後至1949年之前出版的圖書,共八萬餘種十二萬餘冊。所有圖書圴參考中國圖書分類法,並結合了民國圖書的時代特點,為近代圖書進行了有序的整合並建立了較為專業的分類體系,包括社會科學、教育、語言文字、文學、文化藝術、哲學宗教、經濟、政治、法律、軍事、歷史地理、科學與技術等等。

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


Lucky Draw Results for Library User Survey 2020

Thank you very much for participating in the Library User Survey 2020. The survey was successfully ended in late April 2020. Your valuable feedback on library services, resources and facilities had been received. Lucky draw winners will be notified of the prize collection arrangement.

Congratulations to all lucky participants.

ID (First 4 characters) Name Prize
1870XXX Ng Yxx Yxx Cash Coupon
1990XXX Liu Wxx Kxx
1670XXX Heung Wxx Sxx
1910XXX Yeung Nxx Sxx
C159XXX Lai Kxx Kxx
1770XXX Chan Wxx Yxx

Opening Hours & Special Arrangements for Library Services

With the improvement of the COVID-19 situation and in view of the upcoming examinations, the Library will adjust its services and opening hours as follows:

Full reopening of both CBCC Campus Library and CIHE Campus Learning Commons starting from 18 May 2020 onwards.

CBCC Campus
Library
CIHE Campus
Learning Commons
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday and Public Holidays Closed Closed

Notes:

  • Room booking services will continue to be suspended until further notice.
  • As face-to-face classes on campus will resume on May 27, all items returned within 5 working days (i.e. until 3 June 2020) will have their overdue fines waived. This applies to loaned items with due dates from 29 January 2020 to 3 June 2020.

Warm reminder:

  • Wear a surgical mask within the Library
  • Keep a safe social distance
  • Maintain good personal hygiene and clean your hands with alcohol-based handrub placed at the entrance to the CBCC Library if necessary
  • Stay vigilant and safe

Please check our Library website regularly for the updated opening hours and the latest news. For assistance, please call 3653-6620 during opening hours or email library@cihe.edu.hk.


JoVE Science Education

The Library is pleased to offer a newly subscribed e-resource – JoVE Science Education. JoVE Science Education is a video library designed for educators and students to better teach and learn scientific fundamentals through simple easy-to-understand video demonstrations.

The library subscription currently includes the following 3 modules in the area of Physical Examinations:

JoVE. Science Education Database. Essentials of Physical Examinations I
This collection provides the foundation for performing physical examinations, beginning with several universal concepts and techniques such as inspection, palpation, percussion, measuring blood pressure and other vital signs, to key pulmonary and cardiovascular physical exam techniques that can greatly assist in bedside diagnosis.

JoVE. Science Education Database. Essentials of Physical Examinations II
This collection is a specialized edition featuring methodologies and procedures associated with more sensitive and comprehensive physical exams such as HEENT exams, abdominal exams, and pelvic exams.

JoVE. Science Education Database. Essentials of Physical Examinations III
This collection covers physical examination of two major systems in our body: neurological and musculoskeletal, with videos explaining relevant anatomy, the rationale behind the steps, and the interpretation of the exam findings.

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


Audit Opinion (CSMAR Solution)

The Library is pleased to offer a newly subscribed e-resource – Audit Opinion (CSMAR Solution).

As part of the CSMAR Solution, the China Stock Market Financial Database – Audit Opinion covers detailed data on audit opinions of domestic audit units within the fiscal year since 1990, including the auditor, audit fee (domestic and foreign audit fee), auditing firm and type of audit opinion. It provides important reference data for researchers who are concerned with financial information quality and audit fees of listed companies.

In addition to the Audit Opinion, the Library currently provides access to the following 5 databases in CSMAR Solution:

  • China Stock Market Series – Stock Trading
  • China Listed Firms Research Series – Financial Statements
  • China Listed Firms Research Series – Corporate Governance
  • Figure Characteristic Series – Listed Firm’s Figure Characteristic
  • Overseas Market Research Series – Hong Kong Financial Market

  • Students and staff are welcome to access the above resources by clicking “CSMAR Solution國泰安數據服務中心” at A-Z List of e-Databases.


    Library Opening Hours during the Lunar New Year Holidays 2020

    Library Opening Hours during the Lunar New Year Holidays:

    Due to the grant of special leave of the Institute, the Library and Learning commons will close at 4:00 p.m.
    on 24 January 2020
    (Chinese New Year’s Eve).

    Date
    Opening Hours
    24 January 2020 (Fri.)
    8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    25 January 2020 (Sat.) – 28 January 2020 (Tue.)
    Closed

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