The Library arranges interactive workshops, both online and/or face-to-face, throughout the year for students and staff to sharpen their information and research skills. Check out our workshop details below!
Do keep a lookout for our emails and website announcements on upcoming workshops!
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.
Essential Skills for Academic and Research Success
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS083 | AI Essentials for Students: From Basics to Responsible Use |
18 Sept 2025 (Thurs)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
Zoom
|
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm | Zoom | Katie Cheng | Completed |
Ideate, Search, and Discover with Library Resources
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS060 | Specialised Workshop for Health Science Subjects |
3 Oct 2025 (Fri)
2.30 pm – 3.45 pm
Zoom
|
2.30 pm – 3.45 pm | Zoom | Emily Wu | Completed | |
| LS042 | Mastering Techniques in Searching Business and Financial Databases |
6 Oct 2025 (Mon)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
Zoom
|
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm | Zoom | William Ho | Completed | |
| LST-29 | Effective Use of Bloomsbury Visual Arts for Literature Searches |
9 Oct 2025 (Thurs)
11.30 am – 12.20 pm
Zoom
|
11.30 am – 12.20 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed | |
| LST-07 | Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started |
9 Oct 2025 (Thurs)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
Zoom
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed | |
| LST-30 | 近現代史文獻檢索 ─ 中國歷史文獻總庫 |
13 Oct 2025 (Mon)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
Zoom
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed | |
| LST-31 | Using LSEG Workspace I: Getting Started |
15 Oct 2025 (Wed)
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm
Zoom
|
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed |
Data collection, Analysis and Management
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS085 | Essentials for Research Data Management |
22 Oct 2025 (Wed)
11.30 am – 12.20 pm
Zoom
|
11.30 am – 12.20 pm | Zoom | Wendy Wong | Completed | |
| LS089 | Data Cleaning with OpenRefine and AI Tools |
25 Nov 2025 (Tue)
11 am – 12.20 pm
Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library
|
11 am – 12.20 pm | Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library | Wendy Wong | Completed |
Use and cite
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS039 | Avoiding Plagiarism: Citing References and AI Content Effectively |
16 Sept 2025 (Tue)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library / Zoom
|
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm | Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library / Zoom | Emily Wu and Queennie Ip | Completed | |
| LS056 | Using EndNote (Part I: Essential and AI-Enhanced Features) |
30 Sept 2025 (Tue)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS074C | Publishing 101: Sharing your Publications and Managing Author Profiles |
23 Oct 2025 (Thurs)
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm
Zoom
|
2.30 pm – 3.50 pm | Zoom | Agnes Cheung | Completed | |
| PS01 | Avoiding Predatory Publishing: Choosing Quality Journals with Cambridge University Press |
28 Oct 2025 (Tue)
3.30 pm – 4.20 pm
Zoom
|
3.30 pm – 4.20 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed | |
| PS02 | Publishing for Impact: How Open Research Practices Elevate Your Work |
13 Nov 2025 (Thurs)
3 pm – 3.50 pm
Zoom
|
3 pm – 3.50 pm | Zoom | Guest Speaker | Completed |
Essential Skills for Academic and Research Success
AI Essentials for Students: From Basics to Responsible Use
Ideate, Search, and Discover with Library Resources
Specialised Workshop for Health Science Subjects
Mastering Techniques in Searching Business and Financial Databases
Effective Use of Bloomsbury Visual Arts for Literature Searches
Bloomberg Workshop I: Getting Started
Using LSEG Workspace I: Getting Started
Data collection, Analysis and Management
Essentials for Research Data Management
Data Cleaning with OpenRefine and AI Tools
Use and cite
Avoiding Plagiarism: Citing References and AI Content Effectively
Learning Lab 1, 3/F, Library
Using EndNote (Part I: Essential and AI-Enhanced Features)
Smart Publishing
Publishing 101: Sharing your Publications and Managing Author Profiles
Avoiding Predatory Publishing: Choosing Quality Journals with Cambridge University Press
Publishing for Impact: How Open Research Practices Elevate Your Work
Workshops Handouts and Recordings from Previous Semesters
Wish to review workshops and webinars offered in the past? Check out the Handouts and Recordings page. Contents are available for all 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" tab on top
E-certificates will be issued in late December and June after all workshops of the semester are completed.
Library Online Courses
Library online courses provide 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 21
Request a Library Workshop / Webinar
The Library can arrange custom workshops/webinars for classes with course-specific research needs. Please contact your Faculty Librarian or submit a Workshop Request From.