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. Do keep a lookout for our emails and website announcements on upcoming workshops!
Workshops are available for you to explore on this page, organised by research cycle.
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.
Ideate, Search, and Discover with Library Resources
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
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| 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
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| 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 | Available | |
| 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 | Available | |
| 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 | Available | |
| 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 | Available |
Data Collection, Analysis and Management
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
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| LS087 | Writing Data Management Plans with DMPTool |
6 Feb 2026 (Fri)
10.30 am – 11.20 am
Zoom
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10.30 am – 11.20 am | Zoom | Wendy Wong | Available |
Use and Cite
(Registration starts 4 Feb 2026)
| 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 | Coming Soon |
Smart Publishing
| Code | Topic | Date, Time & Venue / Platform | Date | Time | Venue / Platform | Instructor | Status |
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| 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 | Available | |
| 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 | Available |
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 DMPTool
Use and Cite
(Registration starts 4 Feb 2026)
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
Workshop / Webinar Synopses
LST-33 - Facilitate Your Research with AI-Powered Tool ─ Consensus
Consensus is an AI-powered academic search engine that synthesises findings from over 200 million peer-reviewed papers and offers user-friendly, AI-enhanced features such as the Consensus Meter.
Through the demonstration in the workshop, participants will learn how to enhance their literature review process by exploring the following aspects of Consensus:
- Content coverage
- Types of search queries supported
- Key components and layout of the Consensus interface
- Core AI-powered features
LS088 - Discovering Library Resources for Computer and Mathematical Sciences
This workshop will demonstrate how to locate critical information to support research in Computer and Mathematical Sciences and introduce the AI tools available in these resources.
Databases covered in this workshop include:
- ScienceDirect
- IEEE Xplore
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Journals Online
- Statista
- Dissertations and Theses
- Others
LST-08 - Bloomberg Workshop II: Bloomberg Equity Analysis Tools
This workshop will help you learn how to use Bloomberg tools to gain insight into global equity markets. It will cover:
- Global Market Overview – Security Information, Equities & Index Prices
- Equity Analysis Basics – News, Charting, Financials, Major Shareholders
- Equity Comparison – Estimates, Analyst Recommendation, Relative Valuation
- Current Awareness – News functions for real time updates
LST-32 - Using LSEG Workspace II: Equity Research and Market Analysis with Excel Add-in
This workshop will help you learn how to use LSEG tools for equity research and market analysis. It will cover:
- Global Market Overview – Real-time and historical data on securities, indices, and asset classes
- Equity Analysis Basics – Company financials, charts, major shareholders
- Equity Comparison & Valuation – Analyst estimates, recommendations, and relative valuation tools
- Current Awareness – News and alerts for timely market updates
- Excel Add-in – For downloading financial data in large batches
LS087 - Writing Data Management Plans with DMPTool
Data Management Plan (DMP) is a written document which outlines how research data are managed throughout the research life cycle. It saves researchers’ time in managing data and prepare for possible risks. The University Library has recently launched the DMP service with DMP Tool, an online DMP writing platform. This workshop will introduce the following aspects of DMP writing and the use of DMP Tool:
- What a DMP is and its components
- Rationales of writing DMPs
- Characteristics of effective DMPs
- Using DMP Tool to write DMPs
LS056 - Using EndNote (Part I: Essential and AI-Enhanced Features)
This workshop will cover the basic features and new AI enhancements of EndNote 2025.
In this highly interactive workshop, the instructor will demonstrate how the AI Research Assistant can facilitate the research process and will use the Library EndNote Guide to lead you through several EndNote tasks, such as creating an EndNote library, adding, editing and managing references, and making bibliographies, etc.
Please note that this workshop will mainly cover Modules 1 to 5 of the EndNote Online Course.
PS03 - Tips and Best Practices to Get Published with IEEE
The session will cover the following topics:
- Preparing your manuscript
- Selecting the right publication
- Writing and submitting your paper
- The peer review process
- Publication ethics and the use of AI
- Promoting your research – creating an impact
LS045 - Using Essential Science Indicators to Analyse Research Performance
InCites Essential Science Indicators (ESI) is a research performance analytical tool based on Web of Science Core Collection data.
It compiles statistical information (publication, citation, and cites-per-paper counts) for scientists, institutions, countries, and journals.
This workshop will show participants how to use this valuable tool to:
- Reveal trends and emerging areas of research
- Identify influential individuals, institutions, papers, journals and countries by research field
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 2025 [NEW]
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.