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
Newtonkids Digital Museum
It is an online collection of video materials from Taiwan for students and people who are interested to learn more about our Earth from various aspects, including animals, plants, ecology protection, weather and climate, natural landscapes, and earth science, etc. It provides about 300 video clips with Chinese narration and text description.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Animal , Bird , Climatology , Earth Science , Earthquake , Ecology Protection , Fish , Forest , Insect , Landscape , Mountain , Park , Plant , Pollution , Video
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
PKUlaw
PKUlaw is a collection of bilingual databases of legal information of Mainland China. It provides information on laws and regulations, cases heard and adjudication documents officially released by different levels of courts, as well as law journals of Mainland China.
Available at: Hong Kong Central Library , City Hall Public Library
Tag: Judgments , International Treaties , Journal , Judicial Cases , Jurisprudence , Law , Legal Proceedings , Regulation
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
Scholastic GO!
Scholastic GO! is an English e-database of encyclopedias. It covers a wide range of subjects including arts, social sciences, geography, history, philosophy, religion, sports and entertainment, science and technology, etc.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Almanac , Arts , Atlas , Debate , Encyclopedia , Geography , History , Land , Map , News , Philosophy , Religion , Science , Social Science , Technology , Thesaurus , Timeline
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 , Forensic Science , Marine Science , Mathematics , Physics , Weather
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
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