Library Orientation
Ensure a good start to your studies: Join the orientation programme to learn how to use the CUHK library services for successful study and research on and off campus.
Library Orientation for Undergraduate Students 2024 (2 to 6 Sep)
The Library Orientation for new undergraduate students will be held from 2 to 6 September at the University Library. Come and explore both physical and electronic library that can support your academic success!
The 45-minute session will introduce you to:
- Availability of electronic and physical resources;
- Library privileges, like lending and returning books;
- Room bookings and study areas;
- Computers and printing facilities.
Participants will have the chance to obtain souvenirs and win a book coupon on the spot through joining the activities during the orientation session. Be sure to sign up!
| Registration | Date | Time | Language | Format |
| Completed | 2 Sep 2024 (Mon) | 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face |
| 3 Sep 2024 (Tue)* | 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | English | Face to Face | |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | ||
| 4 Sep 2024 (Wed)* | 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Putonghua | Face to Face | |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | ||
| 5 Sep 2024 (Thu) | 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Putonghua | Online | |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | ||
| 6 Sep 2024 (Fri) | 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | English | Online |
*Orientation sessions on 3 Sep and 4 Sep will be held as part of the Academic Success Month, in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA).
Venue: Main Entrance, G/F, University Library
Enquiries: Email to eref@cuhk.edu.hk
Library Orientation for Postgraduate Students 2024 (27-31 Aug)
The Library Orientation for new postgraduate students will be held from 27 to 31 Aug at the University Library. All postgraduates are welcome to join!
You will get to know:
- Access to electronic and print resources
- Borrowing services and interlibrary loan services
- Research support for postgraduates, e.g. research consultation services
- Library facilities for study and discussion
- Generic and subject-specific workshops on research and writing skills
You can join a guided tour (face-to-face session), or a virtual tour (online session) of the University Library to see our state of the art learning spaces and research support facilities.
| Date | Time | Language | Format | Registration |
| 27 Aug 2024 (Tue) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | Completed |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Putonghua | Online | ||
| 28 Aug 2024 (Wed) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Putonghua | Face to Face | |
| 30 Aug 2024 (Fri) | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | English | Online | |
| 31 Aug 2024(Sat) | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Putonghua | Face to Face | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | English | Online |
Venue: User Education Room, G/F, University Library
Enquiries: Email to eref@cuhk.edu.hk
Introduction Video to CUHK Library
This video introduces the services, facilities and collections of CUHK Library. Watch the video to know more about your library and its services in 2 minutes.
For more Information, please visit the following webpages:
The library has developed these self-learning tools to encourage and support students to learn research skills at their own pace.
- InfoLit for U: A new Information Literacy MOOC
- Research Smart
- Information Literacy Online Courses
- EndNote Online Course
- Active Reading | Critical Thinking | Academic Publication Skills
- “How-to” Video
Request a Library Orientation Session
Faculty members, course instructors and students in groups may request orientation sessions for a particular subject area. Please contact Learning Support for details.