Welcome Back Week Live Quiz_24 Jan 2025 (Set 1)

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Which service allows HKU Libraries users to borrow books from other branch libraries?

• Interlibrary Loan

• Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL)

• Book Swap

• Inter-branch Delivery Services

Answer explanation

All library borrowers can request delivery of books between the Main Library and other Branch Libraries using this free service. For more information, you can refer to: https://lib.hku.hk/cdd/ibs_books.html

Which platform in HKU Libraries provides access to past exam papers?

• ExamBase

• Past Exam Papers Collection

• Exam Repository

• Past paper Archive

Answer explanation

ExamBase gives easy access to past examination papers of the University of Hong Kong, which contains examination papers from faculty of Architecture, Arts, Education, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, and School of Business. For more information, you can refer to: https://eproxy.lib.hku.hk/login?url=http://exambase.lib.hku.hk/

Which type of materials can be found in HKUL Special Collections?

• Latest newspaper

• General textbooks

• Rare books, Hong Kong materials and microforms

Answer explanation

To know more about HKUL Special Collections, you can refer to: https://lib.hku.hk/hkspc/index.html

Which year was the University of Hong Kong Libraries established?

• 1989

• 1910

• 1912

• 1913

Answer explanation

To know more about the history of HKU Libraries, you can refer to: https://lib.hku.hk/general/abouthkul/index.html

Which licensed bibliographic management software is available at HKU Libraries to help current HKU students organize their references and create bibliographies?

• EndNote

• Zotero

• RefWorks

• Mendeley

Answer explanation

HKU has signed a site licence agreement with EndNote, which permits all current HKU staff and students to use the software both on campus and at home. For more information, you can refer to: https://lib.hku.hk/endnote/index.html

Which of the following statements about the Mobile@HKUL app are correct?

[Select more than one answer]

• It offers quick mobile access to HKU Libraries information and services.

• Library users can receive the latest news and events from the HKUL.

• Library users can search the Library Catalogue.

• Library users can manage their HKUL account, like view loans and fine and more.

Answer explanation

To know more about the Mobile@HKUL App features, you can refer to: https://libguides.lib.hku.hk/mobilehkul

What do the HKU Library Guides (https://libguides.lib.hku.hk/) primarily offer?

• A collection of library maps

• Subject-related resources and information

• Library rules and regulations

• Lists of new books

After graduation, how can I gain access to HKU libraries?

• Using a JULAC card

• Apply for the HKU Graduate Membership

• Apply for Circle of Friends Membership

• All of the above

Answer explanation

HKU Graduates are welcome to join the HKU Graduate membership scheme to enjoy library privileges, including borrowing privileges and off-campus/onsite access to selected electronic resources. Applications can be made via https://lib.hku.hk/fac_grad/

Select all the service counters located on the 2/F of the Main Library.

[Select more than one answer]

• Lending Services Counter

• Enquiries Counter

• Special Collections Counter

• Virtual Information Counter