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Library Orientation 2023

Library Orientation 2023

As the new academic year is about to begin, please join our orientation programme to learn more about our services, resources, and facilities. This would help you achieve success in your studies.

In the 45-minute orientation session, you will get to know:

  • Loan rules
  • Way to search, renew or request a print book
  • Way to view an e-book and subject-specific e-resources
  • Self-study facilities and group discussion rooms
  • Laptop loans and printing / photocopying
  • Opening hours

Complete an online quiz and join the Lucky Draw to win an iPad (quiz will be available starting from 17 August 2023 to 16 September 2023).

Mode Date Time
Face-to-Face

(Max: 40 students
each session)

17 Aug 2023 (Thurs) 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
18 Aug 2023 (Fri) 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
22 Aug 2023 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
31 Aug 2023 (Thurs) 12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m.
1 Sept 2023 (Fri) 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
8 Sept 2023 (Fri) 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
12 Sept 2023 (Tue) 12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m.
13 Sept 2023 (Wed) 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
14 Sept 2023 (Thurs) 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
15 Sept 2023 (Fri) 12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m.
Zoom
23 Aug 2023 (Wed) 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
25 Aug 2023 (Fri) 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
29 Aug 2023 (Tue) 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
6 Sept 2023 (Wed) 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
14 Sept 2023 (Thurs) 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese. English speakers may contact the Library for special arrangements.

Venue: Group Discussion Room No.4 (A415), Learning Commons, level 4, CIHE Campus

Online via Zoom: Login details will be sent to you via email after registration.

Enquiries: Contact us at 3653-6620 or email to library@cihe.edu.hk


Library User Survey 2023 and Lucky Draw

Library Survey Highlights 2023
Survey Highlights 2023
Survey Poster 2023

The Library User Survey 2023 was conducted from 13 March to 14 April 2023 to collect comments and suggestions on our services, resources and facilities. Over 1,000 completed questionnaires containing useful feedback were received.

To express our appreciation to the respondents, more than 30 gifts generously donated by publishers and vendors were given out to the lucky draw winners. The prize presentation ceremony was successfully held on 4 May 2023 at the Learning Commons.

Please take a look at the following photos, which capture the highlights of this event, and share the joy.

Many thanks again to all participants in this exercise!

ID (First 4 characters) Name Prize Sponsored by
2220XXXX LEE Y. K. iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi 64GB
Wanfang Data Cop. (International) Ltd.
2170XXX YIU W. Y. HKD3,000 Cash Coupons (Electrical products)
ProQuest and Ex Libris part of Clarivate
2119XXX KWONG C. Y. iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi 64GB
Beijing Superstar Information Technology Co. Ltd.
C209XXX CHUNG W. L. Apple Watch SE, 44mm
Airiti.Inc
2170XXX LI T. Y. AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
EBSCO Information Services
C209XXX LEW Y. S. HK$1,000 Cash Coupons (Bookstore)
Info Access & Distribution (HK) Limited
2070XXX TSANG S. H. True Wireless Headphones
Emerald Publishing
2220XXXX CHEUNG H. Y. Mirror with Wireless Charging and Bluetooth Speaker
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2221XXXX CHAN S. P. Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Wolters Kluwer
2220XXXX LEE K. M.
2220XXXX YUEN W. C.
1970XXX KUNG S. L. HKD100 Cash Coupon (Bookstore)
Hyweb Technology Co., Ltd
1970XXX LAU Y. P.
2170XXX SIU N. C.
2210XXXX WONG C. Y.
2110XXX YAN K. W.
2070XXX AU YEUNG W. L. Lucky Gift Set
Academic & Professional Book Centre
2110XXXX CHEN H. L.
2220XXXX KAN W. Y.
Sage Publishing
2170XXX LAM C. T.
Cengage Learning HK Ltd
2170XXX LEE S. H.
Elsevier
2110XXXX LEUNG J.
Asia World Digital Technology
2110XXX TONG K. Y.
Shenzhen CSMAR data Technology Co. Ltd
2070XXX WONG M. H.


Prize Presentation Ceremony

iPad 10
1st prize presented by Mr Manhoe Chan (Vice-president, Resources and Finance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

3000 coupon
2nd prize presented by Dr. Dennis Law (Vice-president, Academic and Quality Assurance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

iPad 9
3rd prize presented by Dr. Amy Chan (Associate Vice-president, Quality Assurance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

Group photos

AppleWatchAirPods
1000CouponsTrueWireless
Prizes presented by Mr Manhoe Chan (Vice-president, Resources and Finance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

MirrorPortableSpeaker
Prizes presented by Dr. Dennis Law (Vice-president, Academic and Quality Assurance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)

100Coupon
Prizes presented by Dr. Amy Chan (Associate Vice-president, Quality Assurance) & Ms Charlotte Wong (Librarian)


Emerald Journal Reading Quiz: Knowledge Behind Gastronomic Delight

Emerald Journal Reading Quiz

The “Emerald Journal Reading Quiz: Knowledge Behind Gastronomic Delight” is running from now through 26 May 2023. If you have all THREE quiz questions answered correctly, you will enter the lucky draw and have a chance to win one of the following fabulous prizes. Winner of the quiz will be contacted via email. The result will also be posted up on the library website if the winner is from the CIHE / CBCC community.

  • 1st prize: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
  • 2nd prize: Nordace Siena Travel Backpack
  • 3rd prize: K380+M350 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

The quiz is easy and takes you only a few minutes to complete. Click Here for more information and to start the quiz right away!
The answers can be found by searching Emerald databases. To find the answers to the questions, you may read the articles below and get the tips for the questions.

Question 1: Tips – Scroll down to page 392, under the heading ‘Interviews’, check line 5 & 6!
Question 2: Tips – Scroll down to page 3, under the heading ‘2. Data and methods’, check the last line!
Question 3: Tips – Scroll down to page 551 and check Figure 1!

Note:

  1. To ensure that you can view the articles properly, you are encouraged to use the access links provided above or make sure that your device is connected to the institution’s network.
  2. Please ensure that you fill in your institutional email address and the full name of the institution “Caritas Institute of Higher Education” at the end of the quiz.

The Library currently offers access to the eBook Series Collection, Marketing Collection, Public Policy & Environmental Management Collection and Tourism & Hospitality Management Collection provided by Emerald. These cover e-books and journal titles across different subject areas including marketing, hotel management, food & beverage management, public administration & management and more. If there are any enquiries regarding the use of Emerald databases, please feel free to contact the Library at 3653-6620 or via email library@cihe.edu.hk.


Revision Week & Examination Period

The opening hours of the Library will be extended during the revision week and examination period from 25 April 2023 to 19 May 2023. Details are as follows:

Date
Opening Hours
25 April 2023
to
19 May 2023
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday & Public Holidays Closed

Library Opening Hours during the Ching Ming Festival and Easter Holidays 2023

Library Opening Hours during the Ching Ming Festival and Easter Holidays:

Date Festival / Holiday Opening Hours
5 April 2023 Ching Ming Festival
Closed
7 – 10 April 2023 Easter Holidays
Closed

Library User Survey 2023

Lib user survey 2023

Participate now – Library User Survey 2023

13 March – 14 April 2023

To help us know how to better meet your teaching, learning and research needs, please complete the questionnaire with your comments and suggestions on our library services. Participants in this exercise will be entered into a lucky draw to win fabulous prizes offered by various publishers and information providers.

Special thanks go to the following sponsors:

WANGFANG DATA
ProQuest and Ex Libris part of Clarivate
Beijing Superstar Information Technology Co. Ltd
1st
2nd
3rd
iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi 64GB
HKD3,000 Cash Coupons (Electrical products)
iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi 64GB
Airiti
EBSCO
Info Access
Apple Watch SE, 44mm
AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
HK$1,000 Cash Coupons (Bookstore)
Other Sponsors Prizes
Emerald Publishing True Wireless Headphones
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Mirror with Wireless Charging and Bluetooth Speaker
Wolters Kluwer Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Hyweb Technology Co., Ltd. HKD100 X 5 Cash Coupons (Bookstore)
Academic & Professional Book Centre Lucky Gift Set
Sage Publishing
Cengage Learning HK Ltd.
Elsevier
Asia World Digital Technology
Shenzhen CSMAR Data Technology Co., Ltd

Terms and Conditions

Eligible Participants

  1. This survey is open to all current CIHE/CBCC/CAPS students and staff;
  2. External members including Alumni with valid Library cards are also welcome to participate except the Corporate members with Readers’ cards;
  3. This is an anonymous survey. No personal information will be collected;
  4. If you are interested in entering the Lucky Draw, please provide your contact information (i.e. Student/Staff ID, name, email address and phone number) at the end of the survey. This information will only be used for purposes related to the Lucky Draw.
  5. The results of the Lucky Draw will not be affected by your answers and written comments.

Lucky Draw

  1. Each participant is suggested to take the survey only ONCE. Multiple entries of the same participant will only be counted ONCE;
  2. Prizes will be drawn in mid-2023. The Lucky Draw results will be posted on the Library website and all winners will be contacted individually by email. The Library is NOT liable for any non-delivery or non-receipt of email(s) by the winners;
  3. Late redemption will NOT be entertained. All prizes are NOT transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash;
  4. Authorization of other persons to collect the prize on your behalf will NOT be accepted;
  5. The Library is NOT liable for any cost or damage relating to or resulting from the acceptance and/or use of the above prizes by the participants;
  6. NO warranty or maintenance service will be provided;
  7. The Library reserves the right of final decision on all matters in case of any disputes.

Please be assured that answers, comments and contact information given by you in the survey will be treated in strict confidence. The Library will collate and analyze the collected data and will post the survey report on its website for users’ reference.


KMCC Online Quiz in Hong Kong and Macau: Metaverse is On Air

The “KMCC Online Quiz in Hong Kong and Macau: Metaverse is On Air” is running from now through 5 April 2023. If you have all THREE quiz questions answered correctly, you will enter the lucky draw and have a chance to win one of the following fabulous prizes. Winner of the quiz will be contacted via email. The result will also be posted up on the library website if the winner is from the CIHE / CBCC community.

1st prize (5 winners): Apple Store e-Gift Card – HK $200
2nd prize (10 winners): Trip.com e-Gift Card – HK $100

The quiz is easy and takes you only a few minutes to complete. Click Here for more information and to start the quiz right away!
The answers can be found by searching with the keyword “Metaverse (元宇宙)” in the KMCC database.

Note:

  1. To ensure that you can access the KMCC database properly, please make sure that your device is connected to the institution’s network.
  2. Please ensure that you fill in your institutional email address and the full name of the institution “Caritas Institute of Higher Education” at the end of the quiz.

KMCC Kung-Hwa Management Case Collections is currently available for free trial (Till: 5 April 2023). For details, please refer to Trial Databases. Please feel free to send your comments on this resource to library@cihe.edu.hk or fill in our E-Resources Trial Feedback Form.

The Library currently offers access to the PressReader provided by Library & Book (provider of KMCC database). PressReader delivers access to over 7,000 magazines and newspapers from more than 100 countries worldwide in full-colour, full page format. If there are any enquiries regarding the use of PressReader, please feel free to contact the Library at 3653-6620 or via email library@cihe.edu.hk.


Library Online Talk: Guide to Get Published with Emerald Publishing

The online talk Guide to Get Published with Emerald Publishing will share information on how you could get your research paper published in a suitable journal through various stages of publication process.

The coverage is as follows:

  • Selection of a suitable journal for your submission
  • Open access (OA) and prevailing OA models
  • Ways to avoid predatory journals
  • The publication process of scholarly articles (e.g. peer-review, typesetting, general timeframe)
Date 6 March 2023 (Monday)
Time 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Speaker Ms. Judy Yeh (Publishing Services Manager, Emerald Publishing)
Language English
Mode Online via Zoom

All staff are welcome to join. Please click here for registration (Confirmation e-mail and Zoom link will be sent to you in due course).

For enquiries, please call 3653-6620 or email library@cihe.edu.hk


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