By Subject:
Readers may use the e-databases via the following means:
.access via Internet with the library account.
.use the workstations inside the Hong Kong Public Libraries via Multimedia Information System (MMIS) & this webpage
Result list of e-databases available at Hong Kong Public Libraries.
The availability of e-databases is subject to change without prior notice.
e-Databases
BookData Online
BookData Online is an online bibliographic search database which contains English-language titles published in the U.K., the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, including in-print and forthcoming titles as well as out-of-print records for access by users. Full bibliographic data is provided, and some records even contain descriptive contents and book cover images.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Bibliographical Description , Book Searching , ISBN , Library Science , Publisher , Reference Tools , Supplier
China Academic Journals Full-text Database (CJFD)
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.
Available at: Hong Kong Central Library , City Hall Public Library , Kowloon Public Library , Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library , Sha Tin Public Library , Tsuen Wan Public Library , Tuen Mun Public Library , Remote Access
Tag: Agriculture , Economy , Education , Electronics Technology , Engineering , Health , History , Information Science , Journal , Law , Literature , Management , Medicine , Military Affairs , News , Philosophy , Physical Fitness , Politics , Science , Social Science , Sports
Global Books In Print
Global Books In Print is an online database that contains records of bibliographic descriptions and ordering information. These records contain in-print, out-of-print and forthcoming titles, which include books, e-books, audio books and videos. Also included in this database is valuable information such as professional reviews, tables of contents, full-text previews, cover images, author biographies, award information, abstracts and annotations.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Bibliographical Description , Book Searching , ISBN , Library Science , Physical Fitness , Publisher , Reference Tools , Sports , Supplier
NoveList Plus

It provides read-alikes and recommendations for fiction, nonfiction and audiobooks, including lists of award-winning books, expert recommendations, reviews and articles in various genres for readers of all ages.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Adventure , Audiobooks , Bibliography , Book Searching , Comics , Dictionary , Fantasy , Fiction , Graphic Novels , History , Horror Fiction , Inspirational Fiction , Nonfiction , Reviews , Science Fiction , Stories
ProQuest Databases Services
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.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries)
Tag: Arts , Business , Career , Computing , Conference Proceedings , Food and Nutrition , Health , History , Humanities , Journals , Magazines , Management , Medicine , Music , News , Public Policy , Religion , Research , Science , Social Science , Student Resources , Theses , Videos
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: Addiction , Anthropology , Archaeology , Criminal Justice , Criminal Law , Criminology , Demography , Economics , Education , Electoral Systems , Family Law , Industrial Safety , Information Management , International Relations , Learning Disabilities , Library Science , Linguistics , Non-verbal Communication , Phonetics , Political Science , Psychology , Public Policy , Rehabilitation , Religious Studies , Social Welfare , Social Work , Sociology , Terrorism
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: Journal , Library Science , Periodicals Directory , Physical Fitness , Reference Tools , Sports
The following e-databases are available for access via Internet with the library account.
The availability of e-databases is subject to change without prior notice.
e-Databases
The following e-databases are available for access via Multimedia Information System (MMIS) & this webpage only.
The availability of e-databases is subject to change without prior notice.
e-Databases