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【Library Workshops AY25/26】Semester 2: AI-Powered Research & Writing Series –  Register Now!

Master AI-assisted research and writing skills! This workshop series is designed to help you integrate tools like Scite (subscribed to by the Library) and Aybo (developed by the Language Center) across different genres in your academic workflow. From brainstorming initial ideas and locating scholarly sources to polishing your final draft, these hands-on sessions provide the strategies you need to enhance your work.

Learn more on the workshop page (https://bit.ly/libws2526) or on the Linktree (https://linktr.ee/HKSYU_LC_English)

• 10 Mar 2026 (Tue), 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Enhancing Expository Writing with AI Chatbots
• 17 Mar 2026 (Tue), 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Research Writing with AI: From Sources to Synthesis
• 24 Mar 2026 (Tue), 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Human-AI Collaborative Writing: Discovering and Developing Your Unique Voice

【Database on Trial】Informe Académico (Gale OneFile)

Informe Académico (Gale OneFile) features a collection of full-text academic journals and magazines in Spanish and Portuguese, focusing on Latin America and related fields. It offers quality references and a user-friendly interface for Spanish speakers, facilitating topic analysis and research.

For the details, please refer to our database list in the library webpage:
https://library.hksyu.edu/lib//SubjectsPlus/subjects/databases.php?letter=I

Use it to enhance your research now!

Informe Académico (Gale OneFile) database is now available for a trial period until 31 March 2026.

Database access link: https://bit.ly/gale-informeacademico

【Database on Trial】El País Historical Archive, 1976–2023 (Gale Primary Sources)

El País was the first newspaper in Spain to promote social liberalism and democracy and continues to be the leading daily and newspaper of record in the country.

This database includes Spanish-language reporting from 1976 to 2023, offering insights into European historical events, culture, society, politics, and sports.

For the details, please refer to our database list in the library webpage:
https://www.hksyu.edu.hk/lib/SubjectsPlus/subjects/databases.php?letter=E

Use it to enhance your research now

【Newly Subscribed Database】EBSCO: Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text

Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text is a full-text database for criminal justice and criminology research. It provides full-text access to many of the most important journals (including open access (OA) journals) and magazines, covering all relevant topics, including forensic sciences, corrections, policing, criminal law and investigation.

For the details, please refer to our database list in the library webpage: 
https://library.hksyu.edu/lib/SubjectsPlus/subjects/databases.php?letter=E

Use it to enhance your research now!

Database access link: https://bit.ly/ebsco-criminaljustice

【Happy Graduation】Class of 2025

Postcard Giving & Prompts Borrowing, and Alumni Library Card Info

Congrats! Every year, the Library Complex is a popular photo spot for graduate photos. To celebrate this special milestone, the Library has prepared fun props like dolls and signboards for your pictures. Simply choose your favorite and snap a photo with our beautiful rhododendron bush out front! Don’t forget to grab a free postcard and stamp it, too!

Friendly reminder: Dolls and signboards are available for borrowing from 31 Jan 2026 (Sat) to 1 Feb 2026 (Sun). Please remember to put them back after taking photos.

Want to keep using library resources? Apply for an alumni library card! https://bit.ly/4aLzpBW

Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!