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CIS Secondary Library: Research Databases

Main database portals

JSTOR - Click hereAvailable on campus via school WIFI. Available off campus via login. Database password found here. JSTOR Support page

EBSCO - Click here: Available on campus via school WIFI. Available off campus via login. Database password found here.

GALE - Click hereAvailable on campus via school WIFI. Available off campus via login. Database password found here.

Philosophy Now - Click hereAvailable on campus via school WIFI. 

WiseSearch  - Click hereAvailable on campus via school WIFI by clicking this button on the WiseSearch homepage: 

Statista - Click hereAvailable on campus via school WIFI. 

Newspapers & Magazines

South China Morning Post - Available on campus via school WIFI.

New York Times - Available on campus via school WIFI. Available off campus via login. Database password found here.

Financial Times - Available on campus via school WIFI. Available off campus via login. Account registration required on school WIFI. Registration instructions here.

The Economist - Email Ms. Smith or Ms. Wong with the title and author of the article you would like from the Economist. They will send you a copy of the article. Or, visit Economist via Gale for articles from 1988 to current.

HKU & Hong Kong Public Library

The University of Hong Kong - Libraries

HKU has an extensive ebook and print collection that is accessible to CIS students. 
Visit the online catalog first to determine if HKU has the resources you need: 
URL: lib.hku.hk/

All ebooks must be accessed on the HKU campus using their WIFI. 
All print books must be checked out by visiting the HKU campus. 

To gain access to HKU, please visit the Secondary Library to check out an HKU Library card.

HKU Library is located in Pok Fu Lam. See location here. 


The Hong Kong Public Library

URL: Click here.
You will need a HK Public Library card to check out books. You may apply for a card by visiting the HK Public Library. The process is easy and quick. 

Speak with your Librarians

Ms Smith 
Available in-person on L3 of the Secondary Library 
Available in-person on Wednesday and Friday during Extended Learning (10:35-11:45am), L3 of the Secondary Library 
Email: asmith@cis.edu.hk
Schedule a meeting via Google calendar

Ms. Wong
Available in-person on L4 of the Secondary Library 
Email: scwong@cis.edu.hk
Schedule a meeting via Google calendar

Library Catalog – Destiny

Search our print and ebook collection of 29,000+ titles using our online catalog. 
URL : library.cis.edu.hk 
Login: Use your school-issued username and password 

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