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The University of Hong Kong Libraries is an important part of the educational facilities provided to you by the University. The Libraries advances the teaching, learning, research, and knowledge exchange pursuits of the University through its outstanding resources, people-centred services as well as its innovative and collaborative approaches.

The Libraries consists of the Main Library and six branch libraries, namely the Fung Ping Shan Library, Yu Chun Keung Medical Library, Dental Library, Tin Ka Ping Education Library, Lui Che Woo Law Library and the Music Library. Of scholarly interest is Special Collections which houses a unique collection of Hong Kong materials, rare books, pamphlets, and microforms.

The Main Library and the six branches are located across the University, lib.hku.hk/general/location/index.html.

Access

With your Student Registration Card, postgraduate students may access the Libraries during opening hours, lib.hku.hk/general/hours/index.html. Level 3 Study Zone and G/F Library Corner in the Main Library are available when the Main Library is closed. During the revision and examination period, the Main Library and Medical Library extend opening hours.

The library homepage http://lib.hku.hk provides a central resource for you to access the Libraries electronic resources and services anywhere, anytime. You are also eligible to apply for a JULAC (Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee) Card which will enable you to access and borrow from the libraries of local UGC-funded tertiary institutions. Application for the JULAC Cards can be made online at http://lib.hku.hk >e-forms> Library Cards Application.

Facilities

The Libraries offers a congenial environment for study, research, and knowledge exchange. HKU Campus WiFi services are available throughout the Libraries connecting patrons to the HKU network and to a number of printers throughout the Libraries. Scanners are also available and payment for the peripheral usage can easily be made by using an Octopus card.

Of special mention is the learning commons style facility on the 3rd floor of the Main Library. Opened in January 2012, Level 3 provides a variety of spaces suitable for different learning styles including reflective self-study as well as collaborative study. Similar facilities are available at a number of branch libraries.

Booking a study space can be arranged at lib.hku.hk/general/e-form/book-a-space.html and higher degree students are eligible to apply for research carrels or single study rooms for half monthly use at lib.hku.hk/mainlib/studyplace.html.

Resources

The Libraries provides a wide range of information resources including a comprehensive collection of books, journals, audio-visual materials and a rapidly expanding collection of article databases, e-books, e-journals, e-news. Many of these electronic resources are available on the web by authenticated access.

You are also entitled to request books from other local academic libraries through the Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL). The Interlibrary Loan service allows you to obtain resources not available at the Libraries from other local and overseas libraries, lib.hku.hk/mainlib/ill.html.

Borrowing

The Libraries’ Inter-branch Delivery service provides the convenience of requesting library material be delivered to any of the 6 libraries. Returning of library material can be done at any of the 6 libraries or at one of two 24/7 Automated Book Returns located at the Main Library and Law Library.

Library material can be renewed and requested online, http://lib.hku.hk/cdd.html. You can also view and manage your Library account online at MyAccount@HKUL.

Library Skills Training

Postgraduate Library Workshops aims to familiarise new postgraduate students with the information resources and the library facilities and services in support of their research and learning. Offer of these workshops starts in mid-August and they usually fill up very quickly. Registration is available online at http://lib.hku.hk/general/instruction/.

Research Consultation Service is a personalised service offered by our librarians for researchers working on specific research projects. The service is provided via appointment during office hours. Visit http://lib.hku.hk/mainlib/reference/research_consult.html for more information.

Library Regulations

Please be reminded that your Student Registration Card (SRC) is important for you to gain access to the Libraries and Library services. Use of the Library is governed by the Library Regulations: lib.hku.hk/general/services/regulations.html.

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