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

 

 

Complete Classics Collection of Ancient China (Gu Jin Tu Shu Ji Cheng)

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.

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

Tag: Arts  , Astronomy  , Classics Collection of Ancient China  , Culture  , Dance  , Economy  , Education  , Encyclopedia  , Ethics  , Geography  , History  , Medicine  , Military Affairs  , Music  , Philosophy  , Politics  , Qing Dynasty

 

 

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

 

 

Gale In Context: Environmental Studies

It offers reference content in the area of the environment, energy and natural resources. The database combines news, unique commentary, audio, video, primary source documents, and case studies into a web-like experience. It also offers interactive maps, opportunities for forums, customizable journals and news, and statistics of various areas such as energy systems, health care, food, climate change, population and economic development etc.

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

Tag: Agriculture  , Climate  , Coal  , Earthquake  , Economy  , Energy  , Environment  , Environmental Protection  , Environmental Science  , Flood  , Food Security  , Forests and Deforestation  , Geography  , Globalization  , Journal  , Magazine  , Natural Disaster  , News  , Nuclear Energy  , Nuclear Waste  , Organic Food  , Pollution  , Statistics  , Trade  , Video  , Wind

 

 

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