F.1 Library Bridge Programme 2009-2010

MUNSANG COLLEGE (SECONDARY) LUK YAN KING LIBRARY Date : 21-24 July 2009 Speaker : Ms. Ho Lai Sheung (School Librarian)

General Information

Location : G303

Opening Hours:

School days (Mon – Fri) : 8:45am – 6:00pm

(Sat) : 9:00am – 1:00 pm (alternative)

School Holiday : 9:00 – 5:00 pm (1:00-2:00 close)

Public Holiday : Closed

Circulation services only available on school days (Mon – Fri)

Collections in Library Books : English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Magazines : English , e.g. Times Traditional Chinese, e.g. 野外動向 Simplified Chinese e.g. 人民畫報 Circulation regulation : Borrow days : 14 Days (1 times renewal)

Collections in Library Multimedia Collections : DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs Public Examination Paper: HKCEE HKALE Circulation regulation : Borrow days : 14 Days (1 times renewal) No Borrowing! No Copy! School Past Examination Papers

Collections in Library

Electronic Resources – WISENEWS

http://prd2-wisesearch.wisers.net:8000/ws5/index.do?new-login=true

ID and PASSWORD provided by IT Department

Searching Skills in WISENEWS

Keyword searching – one keyword or Boolean Logic (and, or , not)

one keyword: 金融 ( 所有有”金融”一詞的新聞都會被搜出 )

Boolean Logic : “AND” = 金融 and 香港 ( 同時搜索金融及香港 2 個 keyword)

“ OR” = 金融 or 香港 ( 代表搜索金融或香港 2 個 keyword)

“ NOT” = 金融 not 香港 ( 代表搜索非香港的金融新聞 )

Searching Skills in WISENEWS

Limit searching result by :

Date : can select searching date by day, weeks, month or custom searching date(maximum 3 years per search)

Scope : can search in Headline & content , Headline or Content (full text searching, within paragraph, etc)

Sources : by language, region, media types or search specific media only

Electronics resources : Public Library

Electronic resources in public library through internet

AccessScience

Features the McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology and weekly late-breaking news articles. Covers all areas of science and technology plus full-text features of biographies, news, learning resources, study guides and many other related sites.

Apabi eBook ( 方正 (Apabi) 數字圖書 )

large eBook library comprising book titles published in the Mainland. The eBook collection consists of two parts - "Sports & Fitness" and "Books on various subjects".

3. Biography Resource Center

It contains more than 427,000 biographies on more than 335,000 people gathered from more than 135 award-winning reference sources as well as full-text articles from nearly 300 magazines specifically chosen for their renowned biographical content in a broad range of subject areas.

4. e-Book Collection at netLibrary

more than 7,000 English electronic books is available for borrowing and online reading. The Collection, held at netLibrary (www.netlibrary.com) , comprises reference books and other information books on a wide range of subjects.

5. Naxos Spoken Word Library

is an online collection of classic audiobook materials, largely on literary classics and educational themes. The collection covers more than 410 titles on classic novels, plays and poetry from medieval times to the 20th century. The full text of many titles can be followed on screen as it is being read. Whilst listening, users can also access informative notes about the work and the recording.

6. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center provides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues: the facts as well as the arguments of each topic‘s proponents and detractors.

Other resources : Public Library

7. Vista E-Book in Traditional Chinese

The Collection comprises over 400 Chinese eBook titles published by the Taiwan Vista Publishing Co., Ltd. The database includes mainly the Chinese and Western literature. Some of the publications from contemporary prominent Chinese writers, such as Mr LAM Hang Tsz, Mr NGAI Hong, Mr LIN Yutang are included.

8. What Do I Read Next?

What Do I Read Next? includes over 122,300 recommended titles, more than 66,700 plot summaries, and awards information from 568 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles.

Facilities in Library

Study rooms (Welcome all students)

Computers (Login provided by IT Department)

Photocopies machines (SA Students)

Study Room

Information Common

Printing Machines

Career Dept’s collection

General Regulations

The Library is reserved for the use of Munsang staff and students only.

All students with valid Student ID cards may use the resources and services of the Libraries

Students must wear proper school uniforms.

Students must not bring drinks or food into the Library.

No games (including chess, playing cards or computer games), Phone and media player.

Respect Copyright Law.

Please keep quiet !

Borrowing Regulations

Borrowing Limits

Student : 5 volumes for 14 days , Renewal 1 times pre volume, Reserve 2 volumes

Overdue

who keep books/items beyond the loan period are subject to a fine of HK$1.00 per item per day up to a maximum of HK$50.00.

Borrowing Regulations

Losses

Borrowers who fail to return items or who return items damaged beyond repair will be charged the cost of replacement, i.e. the price of items , or buy the lost items and any accumulated fines .

Library Website

http://library.munsang.edu.hk/

Library Website : http://library.munsang.edu.hk/ Please click in.

Library Website : http://library.munsang.edu.hk/ Searching by Title, Title keyword, Title Stoke, Subject, Author name, ISBN, etc.

Searching by Title keyword Searching words in title field e.g. Global warming

Searching by Title keyword : global warming

Searching by Title keyword : global warming Status of item : Available : book in library On loan : book are borrowed +1hold : book are reserved for 1 users

Location of items:

Call Number of subject: Subject Chinese Book English Book Subject Chinese Book English Book Chinese Language 780,810-899 N/A Account 560 657 English Language F, 420, Easy Reader, Junior Fiction Chemistry 340 540,572 Mathematics 310 510 Physics 330 530 Liberal Studies Liberal studies collections Biology 360-399 570 Chinese History 600-690 950 Integrated Science 300 500-590 History 710-770 900 Arts 900,920-980 700-770 Geography 328,430,660, 716,720 910,710,550 , 560,577 Music 910 780 Economics 550 330 P.E. 990 790

Reservation in library web site

Items renewal in library web site