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
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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
AccessScience
Features the McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology and weekly late-breaking news articles. Covers all areas of science and technology plus full-text features of biographies, news, learning resources, study guides and many other related sites.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Agriculture , Astronomy , Biography , Biology , Chemistry , Earth Science , Encyclopedia , Engineering , Food Science , Mathematics , Medicine , News , Nobel Prize , Physics , Science , Study Guide , Technology , Video
Books & Authors
This English database includes 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors and thousands of read-a-likes, award winner and librarian’s favorite lists. It provides innovative aspects for users to explore their beloved readings by combinations of books, authors, genres and topics.
Available at: City Hall Public Library , Hong Kong Central 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: Adventure , Bibliography , Comics , Dictionary , Fiction , History , Horror Fiction , Inspirational Fiction , Stories , Technology
Grolier Online
Grolier Online comprises of 5 databases: Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, The New Book of Knowledge, The New Book of Popular Science, and Lands and Peoples. It includes the fields of 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 , Dictionary , Encyclopedia , Entertainment , Geography , History , Land , Map , News , Philosophy , Physical Fitness , Religion , Science , Social Science , Sports , Technology , Thesaurus , Timeline
HyRead e-Magazine
More than 100 Chinese e-magazine titles are subscribed through "HyRead ebook" with wide subject coverage in arts and literature, business and management, computer and information science, entertainment, home economics, language learning, modern trends, parenting, science and technology, sports, travelling as well as news reports. They are accessible to the library card holders of the Hong Kong Public Libraries for online reading or downloading to personal computers and mobile devices.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Arts , Business , Entertainment , Environment , Family , Full-text Magazine , History , Magazine , News , Politics , Science , Social Issues , Sports , Technology , Trade , War
New York Times (ProQuest 5000)
It provides information of New York Times in full-text from 1980 to present.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries)
Tag: Advertisement , Economy , Editorial , Education , Finance , Government , Letter to the Editor , News , Public Administration , Science , Social Science , Society , Technology
OECD iLibrary
OECD iLibrary is the online library of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It contains all books and papers published by the OECD since 1998, the vast collection of statistics, with data going back to the 1960's and the content published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), the OECD Development Centre, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), and the International Transport Forum (ITF). The database covers wide range of themes including Agriculture and Food, Development, Economics, Education, Employment, Energy, Environment, Finance and Investment, Governance, Industry and Services, Social Issues, Migration and Health, Nuclear Energy, Urban, Rural and Regional Development, Science and Technology, Taxation, and Trade.For more details, please view the tutorials.
Available at: Hong Kong Central Library
Tag: Agriculture , Development , Economics , Education , Employment , Environment , Finance , Food , Health , Industry , Investment , Journal , Migration , Nuclear Energy , Physical Fitness , Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) , Science , Social Issues , Sports , Statistics , Technology , Trade , Transportation , Urban
OmniFile Full Text Mega
OmniFile Full Text, Mega Edition provides a wide range of research resources. It contains full text of articles from over 3,100 publications dating back to 1994. It also contains abstracts and indexing from nearly 5,100 publications as far back as 1982. The subjects covered include applied sciences, art, education, humanities, law, social sciences, technology, etc.
Available at: All Hong Kong Public Libraries (excluding mobile libraries) , Remote Access
Tag: Applied Science , Arts , Conference Proceeding , Education , Humanities , Journal , Law , Review , Social Science , SWOT Analysis , Technology , Theses
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context provides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues: the facts as well as the arguments of each topic's proponents and detractors. Unique features include Viewpoint articles — frameworks that allow students to explore each topic's many facets — and exclusive electronic access to Thomson Gale's Information Plus series featuring statistics and government data placed in context.
Available at: City Hall Public Library , Hong Kong Central 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: Business , Debate , Diplomacy , Economics , Energy , Environment , Ethics , Full-text Magazine , Health , Journal , Law , Medicine , News , Politics , Primary Document , Science , Social Issues , Statistics , Technology , War , Website
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post (1903-1996)
Provides searchable, full-text and full-image articles of back issues of South China Morning Post from 1903 to 1996. User can search the entirety of the newspaper not only the news article, but also advertisements, editorials, cartoons, and photographs.Available at: City Hall Public Library , Hong Kong Central Library , Kowloon Public Library , Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library , Sha Tin Public Library , Tsuen Wan Public Library , Tuen Mun Public Library
Tag: Arts , Business , Entertainment , History , News , Politics , Science , SCMP , Social Issues , Sports , Technology
ProQuest International Newsstand
Provides information of the world's top newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, trade journals, wire feeds and more in 17 different languages. Each issue of every newspaper is indexed thoroughly and full text searchable, users can access to not only top news stories but also detailed information on sports, business, and the arts around the world. Major newspapers include the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, the Bangkok Post, El Norte, Financial Times, The Guardian, Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post, the Daily Telegraph, Asian Wall Street Journal, and the BBC Monitoring series of publications.Available at: City Hall Public Library , Hong Kong Central Library , Kowloon Public Library , Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library , Sha Tin Public Library , Tsuen Wan Public Library , Tuen Mun Public Library
Tag: Arts , Business , Entertainment , History , Magazine , News , Politics , Science , Social Issues , Sports , Technology , Trade
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
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