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e-Databases - Hong Kong Public Libraries
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1. OmniFile Full Text Mega (Ebsco)
OmniFile Full Text, Mega Edition provides a wide range of research resources. It contains full text of articles from over 3,100 publications dating back to 1994. It also contains abstracts and indexing from nearly 5,100 publications as far back as 1982. The subjects covered include applied sciences, art, education, humanities, law, social sciences, technology, etc.
2. ProQuest Databases Services (In- public library access only)
It is an integrated collection of databases covering arts, business, health and medicine, history, language and literature, science and technology, social sciences, etc. It provides access to current and historical information from all kinds of reference resources such as newspapers, journals, theses, reports, charts and tables, photographs and statistics.
3. ProQuest Research Library (In- public library access only)
Users can search various highly-respected scholarly journals, business publications, magazines and newspapers covering over a hundred academic disciplines. It provides one-stop access to a wide range of general reference materials.
Science Online offers a comprehensive overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines. It covers areas of biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science, forensic science, marine science, mathematics, physics, space and astronomy, as well as weather and climate. Users can learn science topics through "Topic Centres", "eLearning Modules", "Interactive Experiments", "Featured People", "Science in the News", over several thousand video clips with subtitles as well as rich images and diagrams.
5. eLibrary
eLibrary is a collection of periodicals and digital media contents designed to support a wide range of users, including secondary and university students as well as professional educators. It provides essential information on a vast array of persons, places, historical events and eras, literary genres, current events and so on. The "Editor's Picks" and "Trending Topics" are effective guides for users to select research topics and locate authoritative information to support the claims made in their research.
It covers the subjects of biomechanics, pharmacology, sports training, kinesiology, sports science, nutrition, occupational health and therapy, physical fitness, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, sports psychology, coaching and education and sports medicine.
7. 中國期刊全文數據庫
It offers access to thousands of full-text journals published in the Mainland dating back to 1994. The subjects covered include literature, history, philosophy, politics, military affairs, law, education and sociology, economics and management, basic sciences, engineering and technology, agriculture, medicine and hygiene, electronics and information science.
It offers access to full-text doctoral dissertations from hundreds of academic institutions in the Mainland dating back to 1984. The subjects covered include literature, history, philosophy, politics, military affairs, law, education and sociology, economics and management.
9. 中國優秀碩士學位論文
It offers access to full-text masters' theses from hundreds of academic institutions in the Mainland dating back to 1984. The subjects covered include literature, history, philosophy, politics, military affairs, law, education and sociology, economics and management.
Art & Architecture Source is a full-text art research database covering information on fine art, decorative art, commercial art, architecture and architectural design, etc. The database comprises academic journals, magazines, books, trade publications and images with the earliest content dating back to 1914.
11. 古今圖書集成全文資料庫
It is an online collection of classics of Chinese literature and culture, from ancient China through the Qing Dynasty. It covers works on astronomy, geography, history, philosophy, literature, politics, economics, art, education, agriculture, medicine, and more. The Online Database includes full-text and images of Chinese classics and it is searchable by keywords and subjects.
e-Books - Hong Kong Public Libraries
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English e-books
OverDrive provides access to different varieties of English e-books, which include leisure reading materials, children’s & young adult collections, fiction and biography, covering literature, science and technology, business and economics, social sciences and more. Patrons can read e-books online or download them to mobile devices or personal computers anywhere, anytime.
Chinese e-books
本電子書館藏主要提供台灣出版的中文圖書，種類包括親子童書、文學小說、商業經濟、生活百科、社會科學、科技醫藥、語言學習、教育、傳記等，可供網上閱讀或下載到個人電腦及流動裝置。
本資料庫收錄本地出版的中文電子書，包括受歡迎的作家及作品，涵蓋文學小說、投資理財、金融經濟、心理勵志、醫療保健、漫畫及兒童圖書等類別。讀者可以使用個人電腦或流動裝置，經圖書館帳戶在網上閱覽電子書。
IELTS Resources - Hong Kong Public Libraries
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📖Road to IELTS - Academic Module
Road to IELTS - Academic Module is an online preparation and practice resource for IELTS candidates who would like to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level or join a professional organisation in an English-speaking country. It covers 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and contains over 120 hours of interactive activities, advice videos from British Council experts, hints and tips on question types as well as downloadable practice tests. It is a valuable resource for those who would like to acquire more in learning English at intermediate level or above. With comprehensive content, this resource is also suitable for those who wish to improve their English standard.
📖Road to IELTS - General Training Module
Road to IELTS - General Training Module is an online preparation and practice resource for IELTS candidates who would like to acquire below degree qualifications or work in or emigrate to an English-speaking country. It covers 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and contains over 120 hours of interactive activities, advice videos from British Council experts, hints and tips on question types as well as downloadable practice tests. With comprehensive content, this resource is also suitable for those who wish to improve their English standard.