Library Workshops: 19 Oct – 25 Oct

1. PowerSearch

PowerSearch is a new resource discovery tool which allows users to search multiple databases simultaneously. Currently, close to 100 resources are on PowerSearch, providing integrated access to e-journals, e-books, citations and abstracts. This workshop will show you how to:

  • Select the most appropriate databases
  • Perform simple and advanced search
  • Retrieve full-text

Two identical sessions will be held on:

19 October Tuesday 12:00 – 1:00 pm
20 October Wednesday 1:00 – 2:00 pm

2. SciFinder Scholar (Web Version)

SciFinder Scholar is the most comprehensive database of chemical literature, structures and reactions. It is an essential tool for researchers in chemistry, chemical engineering and biochemistry. The web version allows both on and off campus access and has a more user-friendly and advanced interface than the client version.

21 October Thursday 12:30 – 2:00 pm

3. RefWorks

RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic management tool you can use to support your research activities. This workshop will show you how to:

  • Import references from various databases
  • Create in-text references using Write-N-Cite
  • Format a bibliography or reference list in various citation styles

Two identical sessions will be held on:

22 October Friday 2:00 – 3:00 pm
25 October Monday 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Venue:Library Computer Laboratory on LG1 (Next to Media Resources)

Register: Library Class Registration (http://library.ust.hk/ce/)

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

HKUST Library

Be Sociable, Share!
Tags:
Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment. Login »