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Enquiries and Advice
Reference Librarians at the Reference Counter (1/F University Library; Tel: 26097305) offer a variety of services such as answering users' enquiries, recommending the most appropriate resources to consult, providing guidance on using the library resources and conducting researches.
Digital Enquiry Services
E-form for enquiries: Ask a Reference Librarian
Email reference enquiry can be sent to eref@cuhk.edu.hk.
Research Consultation Service
Reference Librarians at the University Library offer a research consultation service to CUHK faculty members and postgraduate students to provide access and direction to sources of information which pertain to the researcher's specific project. The librarian will assist the researcher in identifying information needs, constructing effective search techniques, locating information and using print, microform, CD-ROM, online, and Internet resources. Faculty are invited to use this service as well as to recommend this free service to their postgraduate students.
Research consultations take place in the Consultation Room in the University Library, in order to use all Library resources available, in all applicable formats. The appointment time will be arranged by the researcher and the consultant-librarian. Individual consultation appointments with a Reference Librarian may be made in person at the Reference Counter (1/F University Library); by phone (26097305), or via email (eref@cuhk.edu.hk).
User Education
Seminars
Seminars on using different library resources are held from time to time. Users may also request such seminars for a particular subject area or a specific assignment at any time during the year.Library Orientation
Library orientation sessions are organised for new students at the beginning of each academic year. Faculty members may also request orientation sessions on the usage of library resources in their subject areas.Information Leaflets & Instruction Pamphlets
Information leaflets on the Library and instruction pamphlets on the usage of various library resources are available at the Reference Room.Library Instruction on the Web
Subject path-finders and user guides of electronic resources are available at the Library Homepage.
Electronic Database Searching
The Library subscribes to hundreds of electronic databases on a wide variety of subjects. Please consult the reference librarians for any instruction on their usage.
Indexing and Newspaper Clipping
HKInChiP 香港中文期刊論文索引
The Reference Department develops an in-house web accessed index to selected articles in more than 150 Chinese and bilingual journals published in Hong Kong: CUHK & UGC Access / Public AccessVertical File
The Reference Department maintains a Vertical File which contains more than 19,000 pamphlets and newspaper clippings of Ming Pao and South China Morning Post on over 270 topics of current issues. The Vertical File is located next to the Reference Counter.
Service Hours
| Mon - Fri | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Sat | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Sun | 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Location of Reference Counter - 1/F University Library
Reference Counter Telephone Number - 26097305
Email Address - eref@cuhk.edu.hk