Smart Start to Your Academic Journey: Library Orientation Activates 2025 (2025-08-13)
1. Library Booths
Prize-winning Q&A games, e-resource trials, and training registration.
(1) Library Booth @ “First Step to UM” Orientation Event
• Location: Student Activity Centre (E31-1002)
• Time: August 18–19, 12:00–18:00
(2) Library Booth (E2)
• Location: Library Lobby
• Time: August 13–15 and 18–20, 10:00–12:30; 14:00–16:30
2. Library Tour & Orientation
Explore the largest university library in Macao with the most extensive collection and learn about its key resources and services. There will be sessions in Mandarin or in English. Scan the QR code on the poster for more details and registration!
(1) Library Tour – Introduction to library resources, services, and facilities.
• Time: August 14–17
• Meeting Point: Library Lobby
(2) Library Research Resources Guide – Practical guide to library resources to support your studies and research.
• Time: August 18–31
• Venue: Information Literacy Room (G019), Library Ground Floor
3. Library Survival Challenge: Explore 12 library secrets and become a knowledge master!
New students, your library adventure begins! Ready to take on the challenge? Grab your adventure map and explore 12 mysterious locations in the library! (1) Unlock Locations: Follow clues to find 12 designated spots in the library. (2) Solve Puzzles: Scan QR codes at each location to answer fun questions about library resources or services. (3) Find Answers: Use the library website or explore on-site to discover the correct answers.
• Starting Point: Library Lobby
• Event Period: August 13–31, 2025
• Rewards: (A) Completion Prize: Complete all challenges to receive a special souvenir based on your score! (B) Grand Prize: The student with the highest score and fastest completion time by the end of event will win a mysterious grand prize!
4. Reading Master Challenge
Track your borrowing volume during the event period. The top 10 borrowers will receive a gift package, book vouchers, and a “Reading Master” certificate. Scan the QR code on the poster to register!
• Registration Period: Now until November 30, 2025
• Tracking Period: August 18, 2025 – January 7, 2026
5. Information Literacy Workshop Series: Start Your Academic Journey
Unlock Your Academic Potential – UM Library Resources, Services, and AI Workshop Series. Scan the QR code on the poster for more details and registration!
• Time: September to October 2025
• Venue: Online or On-site at Information Literacy Room (G019), Library Ground Floor
6. Textbook and Academic Book Fair
To make it easier for you to find and order your textbooks, reference books, and other academic resources, the library has invited more than ten publishers to showcase their materials. Enjoy an 88% discount on on-site purchases and orders during the book fair.
• Location: Library Lobby
• Time: August 18–20, 10:00–18:00
7. Library Welcome Thematic Books Exhibition
During the opening period of the semester, the library will host the following thematic book exhibitions on the ground floor. You are welcome to borrow the books.
