The Library arranges interactive library workshops, both online and/or face-to-face, throughout the year for students and staff to sharpen their information and research skills.
Workshops are available for you to explore on this page, organised by research cycle.
JULAC Webinar Series
In addition to Library workshops, the Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC) Webinar Series is held regularly as a collaborative initiative by JULAC libraries to introduce Library resources that support learning, teaching, and research!
Bad/Extreme Weather Arrangements
In the event of bad/extreme weather, such as a typhoon, our workshops will follow the University's Class Arrangements During Bad Weather.
Affected workshops will be rescheduled, and the Library will notify all participants with the details of the new workshop arrangements.
Do keep a lookout for our emails and library website announcements on upcoming workshops!
Ideate, Search, and Discover with Library Resources
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LST-09 | Accelerating Research with Science-Smart AI in CAS SciFinder |
23 Jan 2026 (Fri)
10.30 am – 11.20 am
Zoom
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10.30 am – 11.20 am | Zoom | Wendy Wong | Completed | |
| LST-33 | Facilitate Your Research with AI-Powered Tool ─ Consensus |
28 Jan 2026 (Wed)
10.30 am – 11.20 am
Zoom
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10.30 am – 11.20 am | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed | |
| LS088 | Discovering Library Resources for Computer and Mathematical Sciences |
30 Jan 2026 (Fri)
11.30 am – 12.20 pm
Zoom
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11.30 am – 12.20 pm | Zoom | Wendy Wong | Completed | |
| LST-08 | Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools |
10 Feb 2026 (Tue)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
Zoom
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2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker |
Completed
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| LST-32 | Using LSEG Workspace II: Equity Research and Market Analysis with Excel Add-in |
27 Feb 2026 (Fri)
12.30 pm – 1.20 pm
Zoom
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12.30 pm – 1.20 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed |
Data Collection, Analysis and Management
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS087 | Writing Data Management Plans with DMP Tool |
6 Feb 2026 (Fri)
10.30 am – 11.20 am
Zoom
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10.30 am – 11.20 am | Zoom | Wendy Wong | Completed |
Use and Cite
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS056 | Using EndNote (Part I: Essential and AI-Enhanced Features) |
4 Mar 2026 (Wed)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library
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2.30 pm – 3.50 pm | Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library | Estee Kwan | Completed |
Smart Publishing
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS03 | Tips and Best Practices to Get Published with IEEE |
19 Mar 2026 (Thurs)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
Zoom
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2.30 pm – 3.50 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed | |
| LS045 | Using Essential Science Indicators to Analyse Research Performance |
24 Mar 2026 (Tue)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
Zoom
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2.30 pm – 3.50 pm | Zoom | Agnes Cheung | Completed |
Ideate, Search, and Discover with Library Resources
Accelerating Research with Science-Smart AI in CAS SciFinder
Facilitate Your Research with AI-Powered Tool ─ Consensus
Discovering Library Resources for Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools
Using LSEG Workspace II: Equity Research and Market Analysis with Excel Add-in
Data Collection, Analysis and Management
Writing Data Management Plans with DMP Tool
Use and Cite
Using EndNote (Part I: Essential and AI-Enhanced Features)
Smart Publishing
Tips and Best Practices to Get Published with IEEE
Using Essential Science Indicators to Analyse Research Performance
JULAC Webinar Series
Joint E-Resources Discovery Week 2026
Date: 9–13 March 2026 Platform: Zoom
The Joint E-Resources Discovery Week 2026 is a collaborative initiative by JULAC libraries to let you know more about the Library-subscribed e-resources available to you. JOIN our webinars from 9–13 March 2026!
Master the up-to-date research skills to utilise the diverse resources in your Libraries and power up your academic research.
All current staff and students from PolyU and other participating universities are welcome to join the webinars.
Eligible participants are invited to compete for exciting Quiz Master Prizes! Winners will also be announced on the event website.
Visit the JULAC event website for more details:
https://www.julac.org/events/joint-eresources-discovery-week-2026
| Date | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2026 (Mon) | 10 am – 11 am | WisersOne - Media Intelligence Platform |
| 9 Mar 2026 (Mon) | 3 pm – 4 pm | The JCR Essentials: Journal Metrics in Practice |
| 10 Mar 2026 (Tue) | 10 am – 11 am | The World's Scariest Airport? Kai Tak Airport (1925–1998) through Gale Primary Sources |
| 10 Mar 2026 (Tue) | 2 pm – 3 pm | From Search to Citation: Optimising your e-resource research workflow |
| 10 Mar 2026 (Tue) | 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm | Navigating Westlaw Classic: Research Essentials |
| 11 Mar 2026 (Wed) | 10 am – 11 am | Beyond the Digital Newsstand: Harnessing PressReader to Expand Worldviews |
| 11 Mar 2026 (Wed) | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm | Research Smarter, Not Harder: Maximising Statista's Potential |
| 11 Mar 2026 (Wed) | 2 pm – 3 pm | Confident discovery in an era of AI: Discover how Web of Science uses AI responsibly to power your search for critical content |
| 12 Mar 2026 (Thurs) | 10 am – 11 am | Scopus for Research Discovery: Trustworthy Content and Academic-Grade AI |
| 12 Mar 2026 (Thurs) | 3 pm – 4 pm | 智能驅動，研究加速：AI賦能下的中國知網高效學術攻略 |
| 13 Mar 2026 (Fri) | 10 am – 11 am | Getting Started with the ProQuest Platform and Its AI-Powered Features: ProQuest Research Assistant |
| 13 Mar 2026 (Fri) | 3 pm – 4 pm | Introduction and Practical Demonstration of Scite.ai for Academic Research |
Handouts and recordings from completed JULAC webinars are now available!
Past Handouts and Recordings from Previous Semesters
Wish to review workshops and webinars offered in the previous semester?
- Check out the Library Workshop Handouts and Recordings page to access materials from past Library workshops
- Handouts and recordings of the JULAC webinars are available on the JULAC Webinars page.
All content is accessible to PolyU students and staff.
Library e-Certificate
Participants can apply for an e-certificate for attending library workshops if proof of attendance is required. If you have attended multiple sessions, you can include all or a selection of them on your e-certificate.
To apply:
- Log in to the workshop page after the workshop day
- Click the "e-Certificate" button at the top
E-certificates will be issued in late December and in June, after all workshops of the semester are completed.
Library Online Courses
Library online courses provide a self-paced online learning environment via Learn@PolyU for students and staff to acquire knowledge for their learning and research. View details and register the available titles:
- Mastering Library Resources for Learning, Research, and Academic Success
- Ethical Use of Information in Thesis Writing & Journal Publication: Understanding Plagiarism, Proper Citation, and Copyright
- Fundamentals of Research Data Management
- Using EndNote 2025 [NEW]
Request a Library Workshop / Webinar
The Library can arrange custom workshops/webinars for classes with course-specific research needs. Please get in touch with your Faculty Librarian or submit a Workshop Request Form.