Joint E-Resources Discovery Week 2026

Use the Media Centre to browse the latest HK daily publications and online news in one go. Search the historical news archives by using WiseSearch to support research projects, academic writing and reports.

Speakers:
Mr. Nick Leung and Mr. Oscar Lo, Client Success Managers, WisersOne

In this training session, the following topics will be covered.

• What is JCR? How do researchers use it?
• Basics of JCR: Journals’ Profile, Metrics & Interface
• Live Demo and Hands-on Practice
• Summary and Q&A

Speaker:
Mr. Daniel Chan, Trainer, iGroup Hong Kong

This interactive training workshop invites students to embark on a historical journey through the iconic Kai Tak Airport, which served as Hong Kong’s international gateway from 1925 until its closure in 1998. Using Gale Primary Sources, participants will learn how to explore digitized archives, newspapers, photographs, and government documents to uncover the rich aviation, urban, and cultural history surrounding Kai Tak. This workshop is ideal for students studying history, urban development, media, and aims to enhance digital literacy and critical thinking through archival exploration.

Speaker:
Mr. Masaki Morisawa, Senior Product Manager, Gale (Tokyo)

Discover how to streamline your research process from initial database searches to final citations using institutional tools provided by your library. This session will emphasise demonstrations of time-saving techniques for accessing full-text articles, organising research materials, and managing references. Learn how to build an efficient research workflow that works across different platforms and databases.

Speaker:
Mr. Chris Chan, Chair of Learning Strategies Committee and University Librarian, HKBU

This session will introduce Westlaw Classic resources and functionalities. It will provide an overview of the Westlaw Classic platform content, as well as demonstrate the search and browse functionality to better equip you to efficiently navigate and find primary and secondary sources of law.

The session covers:

• Navigating the feature and functionalities of Westlaw Classic
• Searching or browsing the content, focusing on Case Law, Statute & Court Rules and Secondary Sources
• Conducting legal research and locating the relevant results using post-search filters
• Explore the West Topics & Key Numbers system that categorizes case law to quickly find cases related to a particular legal topic
• Accessing the training and support materials

Speaker:
Ms. Iris Zhang, Customer Product Trainer, Thomson Reuters

A guided walkthrough of the PressReader platform, highlighting hidden features designed to help you explore the world with ease.

Speaker:
Mr. Andrew Cheung, Territory Manager for North Asia, PressReader

This workshop equips participants with the skills to effectively leverage Statista as a trusted academic resource. Participants will learn how to locate and interpret credible statistical data, utilize advanced search functions, and integrate visualizations to strengthen arguments in essays, research projects, and presentations. The session emphasizes developing data literacy and critical evaluation skills, enabling students to conduct research more efficiently while maintaining scholarly rigor.

Speaker:
Ms. Mei Ting Teo, Client Success Manager, Statista

In an age of exponential research publications production and the increase in reliability on AI tools to source information, it is even more important for researchers to invest time wisely in sourcing trustworthy research content for research projects.

In this session we will explain how Web of Science provides trustworthy content and AI powered tools for the discovery of critical research literature in your research topic.

Topics include:

• Find Trusted Research Fast
• Smarter Search Options
• Track Research Trends
• Find and Connect Key Research
• See Real-World Impact
• Avoid Unreliable Sources
• Use AI to Help Your Research

Speaker:
Ms. Rachel Mangan, Senior Customer Success Consultant, Clarivate

Join us to explore how trustworthy, academic‑grade AI is reshaping research discovery by grounding insights in reliable scholarly content and improving the efficiency of knowledge exploration.

Using Scopus AI as an example, we will demonstrate how AI‑enhanced features support comprehensive literature analysis, query tracking, and follow‑up exploration.

Finally, we will discuss future directions in AI development, moving beyond abstracts and single‑publisher full text, and introduce how next‑generation platforms aim to expand discovery across broader, interconnected scholarly ecosystems.

Agenda:

• Scopus Overview and Core Features
• How Scopus Supports Literature Reviews
• AI‑Enhanced Discovery & Live Demonstration of Scopus AI
• Future Directions in AI‑Driven Discovery
• Resources and Q&A

Speaker:
Mr. Shin, Chang-seok, Customer Success Consultant and Subject Matter Expert, Elsevier

將介紹如何善用CNKI的多元資源與AI工具，提升研究效率與質素。內容涵蓋精準檢索學術期刊、掌握學科前沿與熱點論文，並介紹CNKI AI如何結合龐大數據庫與人工智能，支援從文獻發現到寫作的完整研究流程。同時亦會簡介博碩士論文庫、工具書、統計年鑒及電子圖書庫等資源，協助你系統化地獲取高質資料。

Speakers:
Ms. Serena Fu and Ms. Amelia Lin, Knowledge Consultants, CNKI

A quick walkthrough of the ProQuest Platform with a focus on introducing the new AI features available to the users.

Speaker:
Mr. Gary Man, Customer Success Manager, Clarivate

• Introduce Scite.ai and its added value for resource evaluation and discovery
• Explain the Scite data approach and the role of Smart Citations
• Live demonstration of key features (Discovery Search, AI-powered Scite Assistant, Dashboards)

Speaker:
Mr. Eric Colteau, Implementations Lead, Research Solutions