Electronic Resources
E-books
E-books、Chinese
Lendebook, an e-book platform, prioritizes user experience by offering a user-friendly interface for real-time online reading, covering genres such as literary fiction, language learning, parenting education, leisure travel, science popularization, business management, design, art, and medicine.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration.
This resource integrates the Macau Public Library reader account. If you use Lendebook, you need to log in with the Macau Public Library reader account and password. When logging in using non-private devices, Please ensure to logout from your account upon finishing usage.
E-books、Audiobooks、Portuguese、English
OverDrive offers various types of Portuguese and English e-books and audiobooks, covering different fields such as science, literature, social sciences, business management, self-help, and children's reading materials. Readers can read online through the OverDrive website or read e-books through the mobile app .
This resource integrates the Macau Public Library reader account. If you use OverDrive eBooks, you need to log in with the Macau Public Library reader account and password. When logging in using non-private devices, Please ensure to logout from your account upon finishing usage.
E-books、Chinese
It offers literature, life and leisure, inspiration, humanities, commerce and finance, information and computer, nature, applied science, language learning, animation and graphics, as well as arts and design books.
This resource integrates the Macau Public Library reader account. If you use udn Library, you need to log in with the Macau Public Library reader account and password. When logging in using non-private devices, Please ensure to logout from your account upon finishing usage.
Audiobooks、Chinese
The mobile knowledge audio application service launched by the UDN Group covers multiple topics including literature, history, philosophy, business management, health and wellness, etc. The platform includes a variety of audiobooks and audio courses re-recorded by cross-disciplinary experts. Focusing on mobile learning scenarios and considering the need for fragmented absorption, it provides a multi-faceted knowledge content auditory experience in about 15 minutes per episode.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration (except for some internal networks of colleges and government institutions).
This resource integrates the Macau Public Library reader account. Readers can log in to the dedicated mobile device application through the Macau Public Library reader account. When logging in using non-private devices, Please ensure to logout from your account upon finishing usage.
If you use the Jinfm mobile device application, please select "借聽 (Borrow to Listen)" from the menu at the bottom of the application, find the Macau Public Library in the list of cooperating units and select "進入 (Enter)". After verification by account or IP address, you can use the resources provided by the Macau Public Library.
E-books、Chinese
One of the largest Chinese e-book databases, China Digital Library collects books published by over 500 publishers, covering social science, humanities, economics and business management, literature and technology. The database provides a layout identical to the print copies with illustrations to promote the reading experience.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration (except for some internal networks of colleges and government institutions).
E-books、Chinese
It includes more than 3,000 Chinese e-books mainly published in Taiwan. The types cover business management, finance, literature, novels, design, art, life, comics, popular science, humanities, social sciences, children's books, language, computers, reference books, science and engineering, agriculture, medicine, academic books, etc. They can be read online and downloaded to personal computers or mobile devices for use.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration (except for some internal networks of colleges and government institutions).
This resource integrates the Macau Public Library reader account. If you use iRead eBook, you need to log in with the Macau Public Library reader account and password. When logging in using non-private devices, Please ensure to logout from your account upon finishing usage.
Electronic Magazines & Newspapers
Flipster offers a wide range of English e-magazines covering various topics such as business, sports, modern trends, automobiles, news, science and technology, health as well as leisure and hobbies. Both current and back issues are available for online reading or for downloading to mobile devices for access at any time.
It embraces the 1,100 most popular periodicals published in Mainland China, updated simultaneously with print copies. Interfaces in traditional and simplified Chinese are available. It also features advanced technologies like ‘original layout’, ‘speech synthesis’ and full text search functions.
It comprises Common Health Magazine, Cheers, Common Wealth Parenting, and other featured databases, covering information in various fields like healthy life, career development, humanities and education, etc. All are available in original layout.
National Geographic is famed for its in-depth reports on culture, nature, ecology, natural science, science, technology and environment. The database provides a comprehensive search engine of all articles, images and maps since the starting publication, including National Geographic Magazine, e-books and videos that have been published.
It collects articles from leading international news publications such as The Times, Le Monde, etc. It also provides transcripts of news highlights of crucial TV and radio news throughout the world.
WiseNews is available at branches of Macao Public Library (except Wong Ieng Kuan Children's Library in Areia Preta Urban Park).
The service offers numerous e-newspapers from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, America and other countries in Asia-Pacific region and Europe covering information in hundreds of categories. Among them are finance, real estate, current affairs, education, transportation, telecommunication and technology, sports and entertainment. Users have access to both the latest daily news and stored retrospective information.
Searches can be conducted in Chinese or English on WiseNews’ user-friendly interface. Users can find the materials by entering the keywords or selecting the region, type of mass media, name of publication, or type of information.
It has collected academic and informative documents from leading newspapers in China since 2000, which have been updated continuously. It has also collected more than 6.47 million full-text newspaper articles from 1st November 2009.
Including electronic collection of Va Kio Daily from its establishment in 1937 (to recent years).
*Readers are required to go Macao Central Library, Sir Robert Ho Tung Library or Taipa Library in person to request for an access to the above mentioned database from the librarian. The librarian will assist the reader to log in the database with the computer in the library.
PressReader provides different types of electronic magazines and newspapers.
It can be used without logging in on the computers in branches of the Macao Public Library.
This resource integrates the Macau Public Library reader account. If you use PressReader, you need to log in with the Macau Public Library reader account and password. When logging in using non-private devices, Please ensure to logout from your account upon finishing usage.
Electronic Databases
Examinations and study guides、English
Peterson's Test and Career Prep is a digital resource designed for students, job seekers, and those interested in lifelong education. It provides a range of tools such as mock tests, e-books, and online courses for exams like GRE, IELTS, SAT, TOEFL, and TOEIC, as well as other standardised exams. <<Table of Contents>>
Furthermore, Peterson's Test and Career Prep offers career planning tools, including resume and cover letter creation, as well as advice for interviews and building professional networks.
Access through the website of Public Library of the Cultural Affairs Bureau in the Macao region and register a personal account on Peterson's Test and Career Prep to access the resources.
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It incorporates China Online Journals Database, China Dissertation Database, China Conference Paper Database, China Technology Information System and China Commercial Information System. Most materials are accessible in full-text.
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It presents a diversity of full-text documents and collects academic journals, dissertations and conference papers of all fields. It collects more than 2 million articles from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao.
The AccessScience features the McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology and weekly articles on the latest breaking news. It covers all areas of science and technology plus full-text features of biographies, news, learning resources, study guides and many other related sites.
For researchers, students, professionals and others interested in environmental and sustainability topics, GALE IN CONTEXT │ Environmental Studies is an authoritative, intuitive resource that combines news, unique commentary, audio, video, primary source documents, case study statistics and more into a Web-like experience.
The database consists of documents on Western missionaries’ quest in China. Through recovery and digital technology, it allows academics and researchers to trace records through these time-honoured or even unpublished documents.
Hands Publishers Chinese Academic Journals covers content from various fields including mathematics and physics, biological science, chemistry and material science, ecology, medicine and health, engineering and technology, information and communication, humanities and social science, and economics and management. Its articles have been collected for reputed open access academic databases DOAJ and others such as CNKI Scholar, Wanfang Data (China), CQVIP. All journals are available on an open access basis.
Children's Learning
Children's Learning、English
Miss Humblebee's Academy offers a comprehensive pre-school education programme, covering areas such as mathematics, science, social studies, language and literature, art, music and more. The content is specially designed with a focus on interactive and fun learning, with games and activities that promote children's self-learning abilities and, with the guidance of parents and teachers, prepare them for kindergarten and future studies.
In addition, Miss Humblebee's Academy offers a variety of offline resources, including printable learning calendars, age-appropriate task lists, colouring sheets, worksheets, and STEAM activity guides. In this way, parents can transition online activities to offline, integrating them into social and home contexts.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration. However, for a personalised experience, such as progress tracking and learning history, you will need to create a personal account on Miss Humblebee's Academy.
Children's Learning、Audiobooks、Chinese
Children's Learning、E-books、E-Magazine、English
In vivid colour and an interesting style, ‘National Geographic Kids’ themed around nature and science, introduces nature and children’s films to kids. The database also comprises children’s eBooks published by National Geographic.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration (except for some internal networks of colleges and government institutions).
Children's Learning、Audiobooks、Chinese、English
Real-life stories for children aged above three. They cover natural science and humanities in everyday life. Videos and audios in the book allow children to understand nature and learn English.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration (except for some internal networks of colleges and government institutions).
Children's Learning、English
This children’s database fosters infants and primary students’ elementary self-learning ability. It provides access to English articles about science, history, geography, biography, literature, health and sports etc. with text at the appropriate level along with resplendent images .The database has a simple user interface.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration.
Children's Learning、E-books、English
This is a database for teenagers English from primary level. It includes nearly 200 illustrated electronic books in English relating to literature, biography, science, arts and reference materials.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration (except for some internal networks of colleges and government institutions).
Children's Learning、Audiobooks、Chinese
This is a delightful children’s story series created collaboratively by renowned illustrators and professional wildlife photographers. It combines picture book narratives, natural science facts, and catchy children’s songs. The series, perfect for young readers, features 42 carefully selected story theaters related to ecological themes. Through lively dialogues, it vividly presents story scenarios, inspiring children’s imagination and expressive abilities. Additionally, each story is accompanied by theme-based songs and a natural magnifying glass, providing a diverse approach to engage children in meaningful learning. The series also includes 8 mini-games that extend from the stories, adding an element of fun to encourage a love for reading.
Available online in the Macao region without the need for any registration (except for some internal networks of colleges and government institutions).