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
Art & Architecture Source
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.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Architectural History , Architecture , Art History , Arts , Craft , Design , Journals , Landscape Architecture , Painting , Photography , Review , Sculpture , Theses
Britannica Library
Britannica Library is an online database that provides current trusted information on a range of topics for learners of all ages and abilities. You can find a wealth of content in the database, such as articles, images and videos on history, literature, science, geography, arts and more. You can also view daily news headlines from around the world.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Arts , Geography , History , Literature , Science
Business Book Summaries
Business Book Summaries provides concise summaries of leading business books from prominent publishers. Various topics are covered, such as business biographies, change management, communication, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, personal growth, productivity and technology, with new topics being added regularly. Most of the book summaries are available in audio form.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Bibliography , Book Summaries , Business , Enterprise , Management
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
China Doctoral Dissertations Full-text Database
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.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: Economy , Education , History , Literature , Management , Military Affairs , Philosophy , Physical Fitness , Politics , Social Science , Sports , Theses
China Masters' Theses Full-text Database
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.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: Economy , Education , History , Literature , Management , Military Affairs , Philosophy , Physical Fitness , Politics , Social Science , Sports , Theses
Dragonsource Qikan Reading Service
Dragonsource Qikan Reading Service offers a wide variety of Chinese e-magazines from Mainland China and supports reading in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters. Readers can read both current and back issues of the e-magazines and use multiple search fields such as name of the magazine, article title, keywords and publication year to search for information.Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Arts , Business , Culture , Economy , Education , Entertainment , Finance , Full-text Magazine , Health , History , Humanities , Law , Literature , Military Affairs , Politics , Science , Sports , Technology
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.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Arts , Biography , History , Journal , Language , Literature , Magazine , Mathematics , News , Physical Fitness , Science , Social Science , Sports , Website , World History
Flipster
Flipster offers a wide range of English e-magazines covering various topics such as business, sports, modern trends, automobiles, news, science and technology, health as well as leisure and hobbies. Both current and back issues are available for online reading or for downloading to mobile devices for access at any time. Title list is available at here.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Business , Entertainment , Environment , Full-text Magazine , News , Politics , Science , Sports , Technology
Gale In Context: Elementary
It is a database on liberal studies for children aged between 4 and 11, covering various topics in arts, people, sports, science, etc., and pairing with kid-friendly magazines and news articles, images and educational videos. Its read along function facilitates English learning for early readers.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Animals , Arts , Geography , Health , Literature , Music , Nonfiction , People , Science , Social Studies , Sports , Teaching , Technology , Video
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