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(1) Charges
There is no charge for using the collections and making general
enquiries at the InfoCentre.
Charges for photocopying is HK$1 per page (A4 size).
Charges for making computer printout is HK$3 per page (A4 size).
Fax service is offered free of charge, but is limited to local dialing
only.
(2) Search strategy
All collections in the InfoCentre are classified based on the Dewey
Decimal Classification Scheme. Each item is assigned a call number
and subject heading(s), based on the Library of Congress Subject
Headings. Thus, there are four ways to retrieve items relevant to
your interest:
Title Search
A Title Search will search the titles of publications. Type as
many words as you can in the EXACT ORDER as they appear in the
TITLE of the publication you would like to find. For English language
publications, omit initial articles, "a", "an"
or "the" and punctuation. If you are unsure of the EXACT
TITLE or your search retrieves no record or the wrong record,
go back to the search menu and try the Keywords Search.
Subject Search
A Subject Search will retrieve materials about a specific topic.
The subject headings used are chosen from a controlled vocabulary,
based on the Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Due to general unfamiliarity of the Library of Congress Subject
Headings, readers are recommended to first make a search using
Keywords Search, then check out what subject heading(s) are being
used for the search topic by viewing relevant record(s) retrieved.
Call Number Search
A Call Number Search will help you to locate a specific item.
It can also help to retrieve materials of similar categories.
Type as much of the call number as you know. If you are not sure
of the complete call number or your search does not retrieve the
record(s) you want, try again typing only the beginning portion
of the call number.
Again, since you may not be familiar with the Dewey Decimal Classification
Scheme, it would be wise for you to first make a search using
Keywords Search, then check out what call number is being used
to represent your search topic by viewing relevant record(s) retrieved.
Keywords Search
Keywords Search allows searches in the publication title and subject
area when you do not know the complete or exact title or what
subject heading(s) are being used. The words you type may come
from the author, title, subject, content notes, organization name
or conference name. Multiple words are searched as a phrase.
If your search results in too many records, you may want to:
i. Think of some synonyms or alternative concepts of your search
topic;
ii. Use word(s) of more specific or narrower concept;
iii. Limit your result by selecting an appropriate collection
(e.g. Trade Directories, Multimedia Collection, etc);
iv. Combine search words using AND or AND NOT to make your search
more focused.
If your search results in too few records or zero record, you
may want to:
i. Think of some synonyms or alternative concepts of your search
topic;
ii. Use word(s) of broader concept;
iii. Broaden your search area by using the word OR;
iv. Check for typing errors or misspelling.
(3) Status and Holdings
- Location, Status & Library Has
When a record is retrieved, a status box would appear, such as this
one:
| LOCATION |
CALL NUMBER |
STATUS |
| SME Collection |
SME 658.8 PMM 2003 |
AVAILABLE |
LOCATION represents which collection this item belongs to in the
InfoCentre. For the location of each collection, please refer to
the Floor Plan.
STATUS tells whether the item is available to readers or not. If
it says "AVAILABLE", it means that the item is on the
shelf and is ready for readers' use.
Also, records of journals and periodicals usually have "Holdings"
and "Library Has" information. They tell the readers how
many and what issues of a periodical are in the InfoCentre.
(4) Telephone enquiry
and reservation
Users can call the InfoCentre for simple enquiry, e.g. the date
of an exhibition to be held this year in Hong Kong. Users can also
call to check the availability of an item and reserve it before
coming to the InfoCentre. Our telephone number is (852) 2248-4000.
(5) Laptop plug-in
station and word processing workstations
The InfoCentre has workstations with electricity socket for visitor's
own laptop or notebook computer. It is on a first come, first served
basis.
The InfoCentre has word processing workstations, each equipped
with a laser printer. Since the word processing workstations are
very popular in the InfoCentre, it is on a first come, first served
basis.
(6) Access to InfoCentre
electronic resources from home
Due to licence restrictions, most of the electronic databases in
the InfoCentre are not available outside the InfoCentre.
HKTDC trade portal, http://
info.hktdc.com, offers a lot of useful business information,
such as market information, information on exhibitions and fairs
in Hong Kong and overseas, business news, etc. There are a lot of
useful links inside the web directory in the hktdc.com.
Moreover, the HKTDC hkenterprise provides a one-stop marketing /
sourcing platform useful to Hong Kong SMEs and overseas buyers,
with over 3000 highly refined product and service categories. For
more details, please go to http://www.hkenterprise.com
or call HKTDC service hotline 1830668.
(7) Benefits of becoming
a member
Becoming a member of the InfoCentre is free of charge. By presenting
the membership card, members may:
- enjoy the convenience of making enquiries at our Enquiry Counter;
- enjoy a discount when they purchase certain publications at our
HKTDC Bookshop;
- receive HKTDC InfoCentre souvenirs (for new members).
(8) Recommendations
on books and journals
All are welcomed to make suggestions and recommendations on business
and trade related books and journals by either sending us an email
at infocentre@tdc.org.hk
or sending us a fax at (852) 2248-4111.
(9)
Use of InfoCentre collections and facilities
- Photocopies made should be used for private study or research
only and not for further reproduction.
All copyright works are protected by Hong Kong Copyright Ordinance
(Cap 528 HK). Some collections are not available for photocopying
due to copyright and other concerns unless permission is granted
by the InfoCentre beforehand. Users should follow Hong Kong's
copyright law when making photocopies at the InfoCentre. The InfoCentre
shall not be held responsible for any infringement of intellectual
property rights by users at the Centre. Users may check Hong Kong
Intellectual Property Department's website (http://www.ipd.gov.hk)
for details of Hong Kong Copyright Ordinance (Cap 528 HK), or
borrow a copy from the InfoCentre staff at counter.
The Council reserves the right to prohibit photocopying of certain
publications.
- Visitors are not allowed to download databases onto a disk or
export the database files by any means. However, printing of databases
is allowed.
- Fashion forecast materials, fashion photo albums, newspapers
and newspaper clippings are strictly prohibited from photocopying.
(10)
User guidelines of Business InfoCentre (BIC)
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Hours of Service: |
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Monday to Friday : 10am-7pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday and Public Holiday: closed |
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Admission |
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| 2.1 |
Children under 12 years old shall not enter
or use the InfoCentre unless with the permission of InfoCentre
staff or accompanied by an adult. |
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Proper attire including clean and tidy
clothing and shoes is required at all times. Animals are
restricted entry to the InfoCentre. |
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The InfoCentre staff reserve the right
of refrain any visitors from accessing the Centre, its
collection and facilities. |
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Use of the InfoCentre Collections and Facilities: |
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All collections, facilities and archive
materials of the InfoCentre are for onsite use only and
cannot be taken away from the InfoCentre unless permission
is granted beforehand. |
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Users may take reference materials from
open shelves and should help to preserve collections and
facilities with care. After-use materials should be returned
to book trucks or designated points. |
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Users may access any closed stack InfoCentre
collections or archive materials from the InfoCentre counter
by following the procedure requested by InfoCentre staff.
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Do not mark, write upon, fold, damage or
take away the InfoCentre collections and facilities. Users
are solely responsible for any damage they cause to the
InfoCentre collections and facilities like books, periodicals,
archive materials, computers, databases, printers, photocopiers,
fax machine, etc. Any person who intentionally destroys
the InfoCentre collections or facilities may be prosecuted
under laws of Hong Kong and the InfoCentre reserves the
right to claim loss from responsible user. |
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All copyright works are protected by Hong
Kong Copyright Ordinance (Cap528 HK). Some collections
are not available for photocopying due to copyright and
other concerns unless permission is granted by the InfoCentre
beforehand. Users should follow Hong Kong's copyright
law when making photocopies at the InfoCentre. The InfoCentre
shall not be held responsible for any infringement of
intellectual property rights by users at the Centre. Users
may check Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department's
website (http://www.ipd.gov.hk) for details of Hong Kong
Copyright Ordinance (Cap528 HK), or borrow a copy from
the InfoCentre staff at counter. |
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Users of computers at the InfoCentre are
required to register with InfoCentre staff beforehand.
Computers are configured for specific functions. Users
are not allowed to upload any unauthorised softwares,
websites and information, bypassing the InfoCentre computer
settings or changing the computers' configurations. Users
are restricted to browse any pornographic or unauthorised
websites at the InfoCentre's computers or personal computers
inside the Centre. |
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Users are not allowed to use hand-held
copiers, scanners, cameras, recording devices or similar
equipments to the InfoCentre collections or facilities
without permission from the InfoCentre staff |
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All InfoCentre materials are for reference
only. HKTDC Business InfoCentre cannot control, nor is
responsible for the accuracy or content of the information
gathered from the InfoCentre, either in printed or electronic
format. |
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Personal Belongings |
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Users are solely responsible of taking
care his/her own personal belongings and properties at
InfoCentre and the InfoCentre will not be held liable
to any loss or damage incurred or left at the InfoCentre. |
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Conduct of Users |
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Users of the InfoCentre are required to
behave in an orderly manner and not affecting the proper
operation of the Centre and staff. Disruptive behaviour
like sleeping, smoking, eating, disturbing others, speaking
loudly, engaging in harassing or threatening behaviour
is prohibited at the InfoCentre and InfoCentre staff reserve
the right to request user to leave the centre immediately.
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Others |
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The InfoCentre is under security camera
surveillance and recording. |
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Photo taking or video recording is not allowed
in InfoCentre unless permission is granted beforehand.
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For security reasons, InfoCentre staff reserve
the right to request visitors to show their belongings
for inspection and to record their identity and contacts
as appropriate. |
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User Compliance to User Guidelines of BIC |
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Users are requested to comply the user guidelines
of InfoCentre and the InfoCentre has sole discretion to
restrict access of any users violating the rules and regulations
of BIC. |
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| 7.2 |
The InfoCentre reserves the right and is
entitled to revise the InfoCentre user guidelines at any
times at its absolute discretion without giving any reasons
and prior notice. |
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