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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, 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. You are also eligible to apply for a reader card which will enable you to access the libraries of local UGC-funded tertiary institutions and use their collections in-house. Application for the reader cards can be made online at http://lib.hku.hk>e-forms>Library Cards Application> JULAC Card Application Form. The library homepage http://lib.hku.hk also provides a central resource for you to access our electronic resources and services anywhere, anytime. 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. You can book a study space at lib.hku.hk/general/e-form/book-a-space.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 on and off campus. 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 Orientation Mastering the necessary research skills is crucial to your learning process. You are therefore strongly encouraged to join the Library Orientation specially organized for freshmen (see Diary of Events for details, or visit our training website at http://tinyurl.com/libraryug2018). Through the orientation, you will be able to gain a general background as to the facilities and services provided to you. In addition, you may attend the library courses offered throughout the year through which you will learn more about specific information resources. Our staff will be happy to help you familiarize with the relevant resources and learn the necessary research skills. 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. Contacts
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