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 2022 (5 to 14 Sep)
The Library Orientation for new undergraduate students will be held from 5 to 14 September, 2022 at the University Library. In the 30-minute session, you will get to know:
- Access to electronic and print resources;
- Borrowing privileges and self-service borrow and return;
- Computing facilities and printing services;
- Facilities for study and discussion.
| Date | Time | Language | Format | Registration |
| 5 Sep (Mon) | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | Register |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Putonghua | Face to Face | Register | |
| 6 Sep (Tue) | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | English | Face to Face | Register |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | Register | |
| 7 Sep (Wed) | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | Register |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | English | Face to Face | Register | |
| 8 Sep (Thu) | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Putonghua | Face to Face | Register |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | Register | |
| 9 Sep (Fri) | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Putonghua | Online | Register |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face | Register | |
| 13 Sep (Tue) | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | English | Online | Register |
| 14 Sep (Wed) | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Online | Register |
Venue: Main Entrance, G/F, University Library
Enquiries: Email to eref@cuhk.edu.hk
Library Orientation for Postgraduate Students 2022 (30 Aug to 3 Sep)
The Library Orientation for new postgraduate students will be held from 30 Aug to 3 Sep 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 |
| 30 Aug (Tue) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. FULL | Cantonese | Face to Face | Register |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Putonghua | Online | ||
| 31 Aug (Wed) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. FULL | Putonghua | Face to Face | |
| 2 Sep (Fri) | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | English | Online | |
| 3 Sep (Sat) | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. FULL | Putonghua | Face to Face | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | English | Online |
Venue: Digital Scholarship Lab, 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.
- InfoLit for U: A new Information Literacy MOOC
- Research Smart
- Information Literacy Online Courses
- “How-to” Video
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.