ProQuest Research Library

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.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries)

Tag: Business  , Education  , Journal  , Literature  , Magazine  , News  , Politics  , Psychology  , Research

 

 

ProQuest Social Science Premium Collection

It comprises 17 databases, which contain abstracts, indexes and full text of journal articles, as well as books, book chapters, dissertations and working papers. With high quality resources from around the world, it facilitates social science research across different regions, markets and disciplines.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries)

Tag: Anthropology  , Criminal Justice  , Demography  , Economics  , Education  , Information Management  , International Relations  , Political Science  , Rehabilitation  , Social Work

 

 

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.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access

Tag: Course  , Education  , English  , IELTS  , Language

 

 

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.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access

Tag: Course  , Education  , English  , IELTS  , Language

 

 

Science Online

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.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access

Tag: Astronomy  , Biology  , Chemistry  , Climate  , Computer Science  , Earth Science  , Environmental Science  , Mathematics  , Physics  , Science

 

 

SPORTDiscus with Full Text

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.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access

Tag: Biomechanics  , Drug  , Exercise  , Kinesiology  , Nutrition  , Physical Therapy  , Psychology  , Rehabilitation

 

 

Tense Buster

Tense Buster is a self-learning practice resource which covers 33 key areas of English grammar at five levels from Elementary to Advanced. The learning areas at each level include grammar rules, pronunciation, vocabulary and listening. Interactive exercises with explanatory notes are available for self-learners to learn English grammar in a systematic manner.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access

Tag: Course  , Education  , English  , Grammar  , Language

 

 

TumbleBookLibrary

TumbleBookLibrary is an interactive English database of animated e-Books selected from well-established publishers of children books around the world.  It includes animated talking storybooks, graphic novels, non-fiction books, math stories, audio books in other foreign languages and videos , supplemented with puzzles and games, which are suitable for children of all ages.  It contains rich resources which help support paired reading in English and enhance children's language skills.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access

Tag: Games  , Nonfiction  , Stories  , Teaching  , Video

 

 

Ulrichsweb

Ulrichsweb provides subject classification, bibliographic and ordering information for over 300 000 selected periodicals and serials published in the United States and other countries.

Available at: Hong Kong Central Library

Tag: Bibliographical Description  , Journal  , Library Science  , Periodicals Directory  , Publisher  , Reference Tools

 

 

WiseNews

WiseNews is an electronic database daily updated with articles of newspapers, periodicals and electronic media from such regions as the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan for online reading and search of information by readers.

Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries)

Tag: China  , Culture  , Economics  , Education  , Government  , Magazines  , News  , Newspaper Clipping  , Public Policy  , Social Issues