Month: August 2026

【Library Orientation】 Elder Academy 

We were pleased to welcome students from the Elder Academy to the library last Thursday. During their visit, they explored our collections, facilities, and services, discovering how the library can support lifelong learning and personal enrichment.  Look forward to seeing you at the Library, dear seniors!

【圖書館迎新】長者學苑

上星期四，長者學苑的學員來到圖書館參觀，深入了解館藏資源、閱讀設施及各項服務，體驗終身學習的樂趣。期待與各位老友記再次到訪圖書館！

【New Student Orientation Days】Campus Life Carnival – Library booth 圖書館迎新日攤位

Welcome, new students!

To help you get familiar with the library’s resources and services, the Library set up interactive booths over three consecutive days. Remember to stop by and pick up the brochure and a tote bag!

Booth Venue: Mrs. Dorothy Koo and Dr Ti Hua Koo Plaza

Dates: 26 – 28 Aug 2026 (Wed – Fri)

Time: 1:30 pm – 6 pm

Learn more: https://library.hksyu.edu/lib/orientation-for-undergraduates/

各位新生，歡迎來到樹仁！

爲了讓大家熟悉圖書館的資源和服務，圖書館一連三日設置了互動攤位。記得過來拿小冊子和環保袋﹗

地點: 顧鐵華費肇芬伉儷廣場

日期: 2026年8月26 – 28日 (星期三 – 五)

時間: 下午1時30分 – 6 時

詳情：https://library.hksyu.edu/lib/orientation-for-undergraduates/

【Trial Database】Warfare in China, 1839–1945: British Perspectives 

The Library is pleased to offer trial access to Warfare in China, 1839–1945: British Perspectives, a valuable primary source collection featuring rare historical documents from The National Archives, London.

Explore British perspectives on major conflicts in modern Chinese history, including the Opium Wars, Taiping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, Chinese Civil War, Shanghai Crisis, and Second Sino-Japanese War.

Highlights include:
• Thousands of historical documents across nearly 120,000 digitised images
• Correspondence, reports, diaries, newspaper extracts, photographs, maps, and more
• OCR-enabled full-text search and extensive indexing
• Academic introduction, timeline, further reading list, and maps
• Citation export and PDF print/download functions

 Trial period: Until 15 September 2026

 View details:
https://library.hksyu.edu/lib/SubjectsPlus/subjects/databases.php?letter=bytype&type=Trial_Database

Access the database: https://bit.ly/4630cpB

A valuable resource for History, China Studies, Asian Studies, East Asian Studies, and Military History research. Explore it now and share your feedback with the Library!

【User Services Team】Recruitment for Part-time Student Assistants

The Library is inviting applications for Part-time Student Assistants to provide operational and user service support. Under the supervision of the User Services Team, successful candidates will assist in maintaining high-quality library services and supporting various library activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with shelving, shelf-reading, and bookshelf management to ensure library collections are accurately organized and accessible.
  • Support daily user services operations, including service counter duties, handling user enquiries, and conducting library patrols to maintain a comfortable and conducive study environment.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support for the section’s daily operations.
  • Assist in library projects and service initiatives as assigned.
  • Support the promotion of library services and resources through the creation of publicity materials, including leaflets, posters, videos, and social media content.
  • Assist in organizing and supporting library events and outreach activities, including Library Tours, Information Day, and other promotional programmes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the User Services Team.

Requirements

Applicants should:

  • Be punctual, responsible, and self-disciplined.
  • Demonstrate a positive customer service attitude and enjoy working in a team environment.
  • Be able to balance work and academic commitments, and commit at least 10 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays.
  • Possess good written and spoken Chinese and English skills.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Have knowledge of graphic design and video editing software. Experience with Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop will be an advantage.
  • Be undergraduate students in Years 1 to 3 (preferred).

Remuneration

Remuneration will be based on the hourly rate approved by the University.

Application

Interested students should send their resume to libcirc@hksyu.edu with the subject line:
Application for Student Assistant (User Services, Library)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until the position is filled.

For enquiries, please contact the User Services Team at libcirc@hksyu.edu.