Workshop on New User Interface of “ReadingList@Library” Service
A new user interface (UI) – “ReadingList@Library” has just been launched. It features a fresh design as well as powerful search capabilities, filtering options and an intuitive layout.
To familiarize the teaching staff with the re-designed user interface and to help them build specialized resource lists for their courses, the Library will organize a 1-hour training workshop titled “New User Interface of the ReadingList@Library Service”. The following topics will be addressed:
- How to navigate the new Reading List?
- How to access and utilize the List?
- What are the advanced search and resources management features?
Details of the Event:
| Date | 24 February 2025 (Monday) |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Mode | Online via Zoom |
| Language | Cantonese / English |
| Audience | Staff Only |
All staff are welcome to attend. Please click here for registration. 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
Closure of CBCC Library (15 Feb 2025)
Due to the suspension of electricity supply at CBCC Campus on 15 February 2025 (Saturday), the CBCC Library will be closed. The SFU Learning Commons will remain open. For loan services, please approach our staff for assistance.
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15 February 2025 (Saturday)
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We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Library Workshop on Searching Articles @ New EBSCOhost Interface
The Library will organize an online workshop titled Searching Articles @ New EBSCOhost Interface to introduce the brand-new user interface and features including Generative AI Insights for all library subscribed EBSCOhost databases, which include Academic Search Ultimate, Business Source Premier, CINAHL Ultimate, Education Source, Sociology Source Ultimate, and more.
A professional trainer from EBSCO will be invited to conduct the online session.
- How to find high quality journals and magazines in different disciplines on EBSCOhost databases
- How to use the new EBSCOhost interface and Generative AI Insights
- Useful search techniques and features
Details of the Event:
| Date | 17 February 2025 (Monday) |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue | Zoom |
| Speaker | Mr. Evan Shih (EBSCOhost) |
| Language | English |
| Audience | All Staff & Students |
Please click here for registration. 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
New e-resources available (Jan 2025)
The Library is pleased to offer the following newly subscribed e-databases:
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The Pearson IT Professional Collection provides full-text access to more than 550 titles published by Pearson in information technology, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, Adobe, C++, Oracle, Cisco and more. |
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O’Reilly provides full-text access to more than 47,000 ebooks and 6,000 videos in areas such as business and computer science. It also features case studies, interactive tutorials and audio books. |
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知書閱聽圖書館 (Nowbook Digital Library) offers access to full-text Chinese books published in Hong Kong, including topics in social science, education, language, and science and technology. |
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AccessAPN provides a wide variety of nursing resources, including a plethora of authoritative titles, cases, Q & A and video content spanning from evidence-based practice and clinical information to personal development and leadership topics. |
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AccessMedicine provides over 300 authoritative texts in medicine. It also features videos and animations in internal medicine, cardiology, genetics, pharmacy, and patient care. |
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F.A. Davis PT Collection integrates over 60 pre-eminent titles in the field of physiotherapy education, accompanied by case studies and a comprehensive multimedia library. |
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via Taylor & Francis Online |
This collection includes 62 e-journal titles covering topics such as health promotion, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health and audiology. |
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APA PsycBooks provides more than 4,600 full-text e-books covering the most current scholarly and professional titles published by American Psychological Association (APA) relating to psychology, child development, social behaviour, and more. |
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APA’s PsycTherapy is a collection of over 900 streaming demonstration videos in psychotherapy. It features expert psychotherapists demonstrating various treatment approaches and provides methods showcasing common obstacles faced during therapy sessions. |
Students and staff are welcome to access these resources via A-Z List of e-Databases.
Book Exhibition In Celebration of the Lunar New Year 2025
To celebrate the coming Lunar New Year festival, the Library is currently holding a book exhibition which has a primary focus on the cultural traditions and customs related to this special occasion. The books on display feature New Year stories, auspicious symbols and patterns, zodiac predictions, celebratory cuisines as well as the art of paper-cutting. Our main purpose is to spread and share the joy of the Chinese New Year with everyone!
| Period: | 9 Jan – 5 Feb 2025 |
| Venue: | Learning Commons |
Library Opening Hours during the Lunar New Year Holidays 2025
Library Opening Hours during the Lunar New Year Holidays:
| Date | Festival / Holiday | Opening Hours |
| 28 Jan 2025 (Tue) | Lunar New Year’s Eve |
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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| 29 Jan 2025 (Wed) | Lunar New Year’s Day |
Closed
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| 30 Jan 2025 (Thu) | The second day of Lunar New Year | |
| 31 Jan 2025 (Fri) | The third day of Lunar New Year |
Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Year of the Snake.
Library opening hours during Christmas & New Year Holidays 2025
The Library wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The opening hours of the Library during the festival season are as follows:
| Date | Festival | Opening Hours | Opening Area |
| 24 Dec 2024 (Tue) | Christmas Eve | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | CBCC Library & SFU Learning Commons |
| 25 Dec 2024 (Wed) | Christmas Holidays | 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | SFU Learning Commons (No Counter Services) |
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| 31 Dec 2024 (Tue) | New Year’s Eve | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | CBCC Library & SFU Learning Commons |
| 1 Jan 2025 (Wed) | The first day of January | 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | SFU Learning Commons (No Counter Services) |
Revision Weeks & Examination Period (1st semester AY 2024-25)
The opening hours of the Library will be extended during the revision weeks and examination period from 9 December 2024 to 7 January 2025. Details are as follows:
| Date | Opening Hours | Opening Area | |
| 9 Dec 2024 to 7 Jan 2025 |
Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | CBCC Library & SFU Learning Commons |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | ||
| 24 Dec 2024 (Christmas Eve) |
8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | ||
| 31 Dec 2024 (New Year’s Eve) |
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| 25 Dec 2024 (Christmas Day) |
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | SFU Learning Commons (No Counter Services) |
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| 26 Dec 2024 (The first weekday after Christmas Day) |
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| 1 Jan 2025 (The first day of January) |
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