RESEARCH
Q1: How do I find research information for my assignments?
Q2: How do I find past exam papers?
Q3: How can I effectively search electronic resources?
Q4: What if I need assistance in a specific subject area?
Q5: Can I access the electronic resources from home?
Q6: With my wireless mobile device, can I surf the Web in the Library?
Q7: How can I find my course materials?
Q8: I have read many books and articles. How can I get more organised?
A1: Simply enter your keywords into the search box on the Libraries’ Homepage. Through this discovery tool, FIND@HKUL, you can quickly find books and articles in one go. For more in depth searches, patrons may wish to consult specific tools, such as the databases under Electronic Resources.
A2: ExamBase provides full text to HKU past examination papers. For access, point to HKUL Homepage > Tools > HKUL Digital Initiatives. You can search past examination papers by paper title, course numbers or full text.
A3: Join our library courses available throughout term time. Course schedule is online at HKUL Homepage > Learning & Research > Training. Or visit the Libraries' Subject Guides for online instructions on how to use the databases and other resources.
Training: http://lib.hku.hk/general/instruction
Subject Guides: http://libguides.lib.hku.hk
A4: Contact your Subject Librarian. They help develop collections and services for assigned subject areas and serve as the Libraries’ liaison to their faculties. The Research Consultation Service, a one-on-one advisory service, is available for eligible patrons. Find out more under Ask-a-Librarian.
A5: In general, the Libraries' electronic resources are on restricted access. HKU staff, students and HKU SPACE staff can access the e-resources from a remote site by authenticating with their HKU Portal UID and PIN. HKU SPACE students (with borrowing privileges) can authenticate with their library card number and PIN to access selected e-resources. For Graduates, please check the HKU Graduate Membership page for more details: https://lib.hku.hk/fac_grad/
A6: The HKU Libraries has wireless hotspots that cover all seating areas. To go wireless, HKU staff and students should configure their notebook PCs or mobile devices for "HKU" or "eduroam" connection. Other patrons may wish to use the HKU Open Wi-Fi "Wi-Fi.HK via HKU".
http://lib.hku.hk/techsupport/wireless.html
A7: Some professors will prepare the online reading lists which can be accessed from ReadingList@HKUL or Moodle.
A8: Use Endnote, the bibliographic software which will help you manage references and cite while you write. Current HKU staff and students can download a copy of Endnote on their PC. Join an Endnote workshop to learn how to use this software.