Library Workshops for Undergraduate Students 2023/24 Term One

The Library workshops will help you get started and support your ongoing information finding needs. Attending these workshops can help you explore and learn how to use the vast variety of resources for your academic studies and assessments. You will develop the skills and knowledge in finding, evaluating and managing relevant high level information which would be useful for your studies.

All CUHK undergraduate students are welcome to attend the following library workshops. Postgraduate students are also welcome to attend if they wish. Students, in groups of ten or more, can request library courses to suit their information needs and schedules.

Early Bird Series (Aug 2023)

Title Date & Time Venue Registration
Program 1: LibrarySearch Basics: A Search Engine for Your Assignments and Research

The default search engine on the Library Homepage, LibrarySearch, is a one-stop search and discovery tool which allows you to search for library materials and millions of scholarly e-resources, such as journal articles, e-books, reviews, theses and dissertations, etc. This workshop shows you how to use LibrarySearch effectively for your academic studies and assessments.

Topics covered:

  • Overview of LibrarySearch
  • Using LibrarySearch to find
    • Books and journal articles
    • Relevant materials on a topic
    • Other functions on LibrarySearch e.g. finding books on course reserves
28 Aug 2023 (Mon)
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Online Completed
Program 2: Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism — The Basics

This workshop introduces the concept of plagiarism with real world examples and explains what should and should not be done when citing references in academic writing.

29 Aug 2023 (Tue)
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
User Education Room,
G/F, University Library
Completed

Searching Skills Series (Sep-Oct 2023)

Title Date & Time Venue Registration
Program 1: LibrarySearch Basics: A Search Engine for Your Assignments and Research

The default search engine on the Library Homepage, LibrarySearch, is a one-stop search and discovery tool which allows you to search for library materials and millions of scholarly e-resources, such as journal articles, e-books, reviews, theses and dissertations, etc. This workshop shows you how to use LibrarySearch effectively for your academic studies and assessments.

Topics covered:

  • Overview of LibrarySearch
  • Using LibrarySearch to find
    • Books and journal articles
    • Relevant materials on a topic
    • Other functions on LibrarySearch e.g. finding books on course reserves
14 Sep 2023 (Thu)
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Online Completed
Program 2: Using Effective Search Strategy to Find Credible Academic Sources for Your Assignment

This workshop covers the following to help you to:

  • Understand your Reading Lists
  • Expand the range of your search terms by using similar concepts and synonyms
  • Use advanced search techniques such as Boolean Operators, truncation, etc.
  • Identify good academic sources and evaluate journal articles
20 Sep 2023 (Wed)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Online Completed
Program 3: Chinese Resources: Searching Library Materials Published in Chinese

Introduces finding Chinese materials on LibrarySearch, major Chinese databases, and relevant searching techniques.

Topics covered:

  • Searching Chinese materials on LibrarySearch
  • How to find suitable databases by subject and by material types for your research
  • How to develop search strategies according to your research topic
25 Sep 2023 (Mon)
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Online Completed
Program 4: Searching Data and Statistics Databases for Your Studies and Research

CUHK Library has subscribed to a number of data and statistics databases. This workshop provides an overview of these databases which will assist your academic studies and assessments.

Topics covered:

  • Introduce major data and statistics databases in the Library Collection
  • Demonstrate searching techniques to find suitable data for your topic
  • How to cite data
10 Oct 2023 (Tue)
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Online Register

Academic Honesty Series (Oct 2023)

Title Date & Time Venue Registration
Program 1: Demonstrating Academic Honesty in University Writing Assignments

Two essential academic skills in university writing are quoting and paraphrasing. In this in depth workshop, you will first see examples of texts and discuss what constitutes plagiarism, if any, in each case. The respective advantages of quoting and paraphrasing will be looked into. Direct quoting and paraphrasing skills which help you demonstrate academic honesty will be discussed and practised. Finally, RefWorks, a web-based bibliography management tool, will be introduced and you will know the way which helps you manage the citations easily.

Speakers:

Dr. Yvonne LOONG, Senior Lecturer and Acting Director, Independent Learning Centre
Ms. Lily KO, Head, Research and Learning Support, CUHK Library

Language: English

11 Oct 2023 (Wed)
2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
User Education Room,
G/F, University Library
Register
Program 2: Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism — The Basics

This workshop introduces the concept of plagiarism with real world examples and explains what should and should not be done when citing references in academic writing.

26 Oct 2023 (Thu)
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
User Education Room,
G/F, University Library
Register

Reference Management Tools Series (Oct 2023)

Title Date & Time Venue Registration
Program 1: Acknowledging the Sources – RefWorks Hands-on Experience

This workshop demonstrates how to use RefWorks, a web-based bibliography management tool, to produce bibliographies and in-text references in a variety of citation styles (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).

19 Oct 2023 (Thu)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
User Education Room,
G/F, University Library
Register
Program 2: Managing Reference Citations with EndNote 20

Demonstrates how to use EndNote 20, a tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations and references.

Topics covered:

  • How to import references into EndNote Desktop from LibrarySearch, databases and organize them
  • How to create an EndNote online account
  • How to produce bibliographies and in-text citations in a variety of styles (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) for your papers
5 Oct 2023 (Thu)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Online Register
24 Oct 2023 (Tue)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
User Education Room,
G/F, University Library
Register

Job Hunting & Further Studies Series (Oct 2023)

Title Date & Time Venue Registration
Program 1: All You Need to Know about Preparation for Further Studies – From Searching for Information to Writing Personal Statements

A “Personal Statement” is an important vehicle through which you introduce yourself to a third party for a specific purpose – enrolling in a graduate school, applying for a scholarship, etc. This workshop aims at introducing the skills to write good Personal Statements for academic purposes. It will also introduce how university rankings work and resources available at the Library to prepare for IELTS and other graduate school standardized tests.

Speakers:
Ms. Sharon Wong, Lecturer, Independent Learning Centre
Ms. Sue Fung, Faculty Liaison Librarian (Arts & General Education), CUHK Library

Language: English

4 Oct 2023 (Wed)
3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
User Education Room, G/F, University Library Register

E-Resources Series (Oct-Nov 2023)

Title Date & Time Venue Registration
Program 1: Cochrane Library: Searching Evidence-based Systematic Reviews

Cochrane Library is a collection of evidence-based medicine databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. Join the session to learn how to search for systematic reviews on Cochrane Library with ease and efficiency. The following content will be covered:

  • What’s in the Cochrane Library?
  • What is MeSH? How to combine a keyword search using MeSH terms?
  • PICO search feature
  • Setting up search alert

 

Speaker: Mr. Fabio Di Bello, Customer Success Manager of Wiley

Language: English

12 Oct 2023 (Thu)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online Register
Program 2: Introduction to Almetric Explorer

In this session you will learn about altmetrics, how research gains attention online, and how you can analyze the reach of, and engagement with, research outputs. You will learn:

  • What are altmetrics? What exactly are alternative metrics and why are they important?
  • What are attention sources? Where are conversations about research taking place?
  • How is research tracked for attention and what types of research are tracked? Are there important things to note when sharing outputs so they are trackable?
  • What is the attention score? What does the number in the donut mean?
  • How can mentions be exported and used over time? What data can be extracted from the Altmetric Explorer and is this data updated

Speaker: Liz Smee, Product Solution Specialist – Altmetric and Dimensions

Language: English

1 Nov 2023 (Wed)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Online Register

Maker Skills Series (Sep-Nov 2023)

Title Date & Time Venue Registration
Program A: DIY Wooden Rabbit Lightbox (Laser Cutting)

Would you like to make a hipster-style wooden lamp box for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival? Use free and user-friendly graphics software to design your rabbit wooden lightbox and cutting/engraving by the Laser Cutter in MakerSpace.

22 Sep 2023 (Fri)
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Learning Garden,
near the Fabrication Room
Register
Program B: Personalized Night Light (UV Printing)

Want to warm your room with a personalized glowing panel night light? In this workshop, you can use two simple parts, an acrylic glow panel and a wooden base, to design and print your own night light with UV printer.

6 Nov 2023 (Mon)
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register
Program  C: Unique Cake Topper for a Special Day (3D Printing)

Having a cake for a birthday or a special day is a pleasure. To make a special date more unique, why not design an exclusive cake topper and then print it on a 3D printer. After attending this workshop, you will find it’s a very simple job.

16 Nov 2023 (Thu)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register
Program  D: Christmas Ornament (Laser Cutting)

Create your own Christmas ornament can decorate your Christmas tree or as a gift to family and friends, both mindful and enhancing the festive atmosphere. This workshop will teach you how to make your own Christmas ornament with simple design software and the Laser Cutter in MakerSpace.

29 Nov 2023 (Wed)
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register

“MakerSpace-The Basics ”  Series (Sep-Nov 2023)

Title Date & Time Venue Registration

Program A: Virtual Reality (VR) Experience Sessions

Did you know that there is a VR Zone in the Learning Garden? Now you have the opportunity to experience L-shape immersive VR games and VR goggles. Register for a seat now. We are also welcome to walk in, but registered participants will have priority to play.

 

4 Oct 2023 (Wed)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
VR Zone,
Learning Garden and Markerspace,
LG/F,University Library
Register
30 Oct 2023 (Mon)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Register
9 Nov 2023 (Thu)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Register
22 Nov 2023 (Wed)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 Register
Program B: Introduction to Creative Media Studio

This workshop will introduce:

  • Basic features of the Creative Media Studio
  • How to use the equipment in the Creative Media Studio for video recording on a self-service basis
  • The High-Performance Multi-Media Workstations and the available video-editing software
25 Sep 2023 (Mon)
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Creative Media Studio,
Learning Garden and Markerspace,
LG/F,University Library
Register
24 Oct 2023 (Tue)
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Register

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese (English will be used if users require.)

Enquiries: Email to eref@cuhk.edu.hk