Library Orientation

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.

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.