Dear Readers, Our library is excited to announce the launch of the Chinese Learning Bookshelf, designed to provide you with richer and more convenient learning resources for your Chinese language studies. This thematic bookshelf is categorized into three levels—Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced—based on Chinese language proficiency, to meet the needs of learners at different stages. In addition, we offer Chinese language learning references, books on Chinese culture, and teaching reference & developmental books. The thematic bookshelf is located on the east side of 2nd floor, library, and all books are available for borrowing. We hope that these carefully selected thematic books will make your journey of learning Chinese more enjoyable and efficient. Learn more, fun more! Welcome to the Chinese Learning Bookshelf at the library to embark on your Chinese learning adventure! Library Dec. 24th, 2024

Dear Readers, In order to enhance the quality of teaching support services and facilitate access to textbooks & references, the library is pleased to introduce a short-term loan service for the textbook shelf. The specific details of the short-term loan service are hereby notified as follows: I. Borrowing Service The library has set up a textbook shelf on the first floor's west side, specifically for housing textbooks & references assigned to institute courses across various fields, including biomedical sciences, engineering, and languages. The textbook shelf provides indoor reading and short-term loan services. The short-term loan period is 1 day, with a limit of 1 item per person and no renewals are allowed. II. Borrowing Rules 1. To expedite the circulation of books, please return books on time. The borrowing privileges will be suspended for at least 30 days when an item is overdue; if readers do not return the books within 3 days after receiving the reminder, the short-term loan service will be suspended for 180 days. 2. Compensation for damage, loss, etc. of books will follow the relevant rules and regulations of the library. III. Book Borrowing and Return 1. Readers can use valid identification documents, such as your campus card or Passport, to borrow books. Please note that borrowing books with someone else's documents is not permitted. 2. Conduct all borrowing and returning at the Library Information Desk, 1st floor. IV. Borrowing Privileges 1. First-time borrowers from the textbook shelf need to activate their short-term loan privileges at the Library Information Desk, 1st floor using a valid ID. The activation is for readers who have already activated the library borrowing privileges. 2. Readers are required to return all borrowed materials and deactivate borrowing privileges upon leaving the campus for any reason, including but not limited to graduation, suspension, withdrawal, transfer, or resignation. We look forward to your visit and to experiencing our textbook borrowing service! Library Dec. 24th, 2024

Dear Readers, To further provide precise and convenient book search services and enhance reader service experience, following construction and optimization, the library will officially launch the trial operation of its book location navigation service on December 22nd. The book location and navigation service are based on AI intelligent visual recognition technology, which collects real-time bookshelf information and accurately locates book positions, providing readers with a brand-new book search experience. You can input relevant information such as the title and author, select the book you wish to borrow, and the system will instantly generate an optimal route to guide you to quickly locate the book on the shelf, which will significantly improve book-finding efficiency. Currently, the book location navigation service is only applicable to books in this library and does not support other branches. For details, please refer to the User Instructions: User Instructions.pdf During the trial operation, you can access this function through the library website (lib.intl.zju.edu.cn): The trial operation period will last for one month. We sincerely invite every reader to use the service and submit your valuable opinions and suggestions by clicking the link or scanning the QR code. 1. Feedback link：https://forms.office.com/r/ZxKfdLC3Uy 2. QR Code： Every piece of feedback is a driving force for our improvement, and we look forward to working together with you to create a more convenient and efficient library search experience. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Library December 21, 2024

With the end of the semester, tasks piling up, and time running out, it's time to call in AI tools for assistance! This lecture introduces the functional features of AI tools such as Baidu Wenxin Yige, Kimi, and ChatGLM, and combines case studies to show how to use AI tools for image editing, document organization, data analysis, and literature review, to help you improve your work and study efficiency and expand your horizons. Let's explore the boundless possibilities of AI creating everything together! Speaker: Yue Bingqing Introduction: Assistant Librarian, M.A. in Library Intelligence, engaged in building library resources. Time: Dec. 20th. 2024, 15:30~16:30, Friday Location: Library Multi-function Room, 1st Floor Mode: Online live

Keeping abreast of cutting-edge information in your research field can help identify new research directions and entry points and help increase the innovation and impact of your research. So how can we search for and analyze relevant information efficiently? This lecture will introduce how to use the Web of Science /ESI to find research frontiers in the field, and through the analysis of existing information, grasp the development direction of the topic. In addition, it will also introduce ways to improve the efficiency of paper writing, and how to use data resources such as Web of Science /JCR to select appropriate journals to publish research results. Come and join us! Speaker: Yang Shuhan Introduction: Senior trainer of Clarivate, Master of Science, University of Macau, has long focused on scientific research information retrieval, scientific paper writing and submission, intelligence analysis and information mining. Time: Dec. 13th. 2024, 15:30~16:30, Friday Location: Library Multi-function Room, 1st Floor Mode: Online live Scan with DingTalk to Watch Language: Chinese Participants: All For videos of past lectures and more lectures information, please visit the library’s website at the following link: https://lib.intl.zju.edu.cn/zh-hans/learning-research-support/information-literacy-training-schedule Library Dec. 11th, 2024

The 2024 Cultural Carnival is about to kick off, bringing a cultural journey through time, a feast of ancient books, and a touching dialogue with history. Here, we will encounter ancient books, not only tracing their historical threads but also feeling their warmth and vitality. Join us in exploring the wisdom and beauty carved by time. Event 1: "The Birth of a Book" - A Journey Through the Life of Ancient Books Date: December 9 - December 31 Location: Library Atrium Introduction: "All principles of things and phenomena lie within our hearts," and ancient books are no exception. This exhibition centers on the "birth" and "rebirth" of ancient books, presenting their life stages from production, binding, damage, to restoration through six dimensions: "Paper, Block, Binding, Condition, Restoration, and Tools." Event 2: The Artisan's Touch - Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Date & Time: December 12, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Multi-function Hall, 1st Floor, Library 1. Woodblock Printing Experience Introduction: Experience the art of woodblock printing, a treasure of Chinese culture, and take home a piece of this ink-scented heritage. 2. Thread-bound Book Making Introduction: Learn the traditional techniques of four-hole stitching and bookmark pasting, creating your own thread-bound book. 3. Stone Rubbing Experience Introduction: Discover the ancient art of stone rubbing, capturing inscriptions and patterns onto paper for a lasting memento. How to participate: Drop by anytime during the event. For thread-bound book making(limited 10 spots) and stone rubbing(limited 20 spots). Register via the provided link or QR code. Event 3: Journey Through Time - VR Experience "Ancient Books Quest" Date: December 12 Location: Library Atrium Introduction: Experience the mysteries of oracle bone inscriptions, the secrets of astronomical observations, the tension of border defense, and the depth of Buddhist art through four immersive stories: 1. Oracle Bones: Inscription No. 6006 from the Peking University Library Collection 2. Ming & Qing Dynasty Archives: The Observatory Ferdinand Verbiest’s Paperwork 3. Han Bamboo Slips: Border Defense Regulations 4. Dunhuang Manuscripts: Divination Session Schedule: 6 sessions available, each session limited to 3 participants, 30 minutes per person. Morning: 11:10, 11:50, 12:30; Afternoon: 15:00, 15:40, 16:20. Registration: Make an on-site reservation or call 0571-87572288 to reserve your spot. Note: Please arrive 10 minutes early to familiarize yourself with the VR equipment. Come and have fun with diverse cultures! Library Dec. 5th, 2024

After conducting arduous experiments or surveys, do you find yourself at a loss when faced with a pile of data? How can you carry out efficient and accurate data processing and analysis? This week, our Information Literacy course will focus on the theme of "data" with you. We will utilize powerful data processing tools such as Excel and Power BI to help you uncover the underlying patterns of things from the complex data. Don't miss this opportunity to master this crucial skill for academic research!

Literature review is the basic link of graduation thesis. What should we pay attention to when doing literature review and how to write a good literature review? Through this lecture, I hope you can solve the above doubts. Typesetting is the last step to complete the graduation thesis, how to use the powerful function of WORD, so that you can quickly complete the paper typesetting? The lecture will also introduce you to relevant typographic techniques that you need to know.