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Library Training Workshop

Schedule of training workshops

Free classes for students, researchers and staff.

If you would like to arrange a workshop at a different time, please contact your Library Staff

Sessions in the following modules can be booked on request by email or come to the Reference & Education Services Unit in Building B to make a registration.

Duration Training Period: Session available upon request.

Location: Meet at the Electronic Resources Training Room (ERT)

* Subject to change based on user flexibility
* User are only require to attend ONCE per module

Description of modules:

Module 1 Basic Library Skills

  • Brief introduction about library services and facilities
  • Register library membership (LibraryNet account)
  • Search the library for textbooks and recommended reading (OPAC)
  • Finding books (textbooks and recommended reading and materials
  • How to place holds (reservation)

Module 2 Library Searching Skills

  • Introduction to the electronic resources
  • Find the right database for your subject area
  • Find articles in ‘Library Go!’ search engine
  • Tips and techniques for better search results
  • How to get the full text

Module 3 Learn About e-book

  • A digital version of a print book
  • Step by step guideline using e-book
  • Search the e-book based on its discipline
  • E-books support full-text searching
  • Advances search add digital bookmark
  • Get immediate delivery and no reservation needed

Module 4 Guide to Harvard Style Referencing

  • Why you write references for your assignment
  • Avoid plagiarism and produce professional assignment
  • Cite books, journals articles, web pages and other material in the correct format
  • Practice in class with real example

Module 5 End Note
*Recommended for final year students, researcher, teaching assistant and academic staff.

  • See a demonstration of how End Note can help organize your reference
  • How to create an End Note Web account
  • Find out how End Note can help you share references with you friends
  • Exporting references from Library database to End Note Web and Desktop
  • Cited while you write; auto-hyperlink between Endnote and Microsoft Word.