The University of Hong Kong Libraries is an integral part of the University's educational facilities, supporting its vision for Teaching and Learning, Research, and Knowledge Exchange through its exceptional resources, people-centered services, and innovative and collaborative approaches.
The Libraries consists of the Main Library, Dental Library, Fung Ping Shan Library, Lui Che Woo Law Library, Music Library, Tin Ka Ping Education Library, and Yu Chun Keung Medical Library. Of scholarly interest is Special Collections which houses a unique collection of Hong Kong materials, rare books, pamphlets, and microforms.
Your Student Registration Card (SRC), grants you access to the Libraries during the opening hours. The Main Library’s Overnight Open Area (Library Corner), the Music Library, and the Yu Chun Keung Medical Library’s 24-hour Study Room provide study spaces to students beyond regular opening hours. Please consult the webpage for the opening hours of these facilities.
You can access library electronic resources and online services anytime and anywhere through authenticated access using your HKU Portal UID and PIN, via FIND@HKUL on the website and the Mobile@HKUL app.
You are also eligible to apply for a JULAC borrower card, which will enable you to access other UGC-funded libraries and borrow books after registering the card at the host libraries. Application for the JULAC borrower card can be made online.
The Libraries provide a diverse range of information resources, including a comprehensive collection of print materials and an ever-growing assortment of electronic resources. Postgraduates are entitled to borrow books for up to 180 days. You can conveniently access and manage your Library account online at MyAccount@HKUL on the website or by using the Mobile@HKUL app.
In addition, the Libraries offer a conducive environment for study, research, and knowledge exchange, with diverse spaces suitable for different learning styles, such as the Ingenium, Think Tank, and Level 3. Discover more about the resources, services, and facilities available for postgraduate students at https://lib.hku.hk/userinfo/student.html#2.
Library Essentials for Postgraduate Students (https://learning.hku.hk/catalog/course/ilt03/) is a self-paced online course aiming to familiarise new postgraduate students with the information resources and the library facilities and services in support of their research and learning. Manage Citation with EndNote (https://learning.hku.hk/catalog/course/ilt02/) is another one to help postgraduate students organize bibliographic references and create bibliographies. Upon completion of each course, students are able to win a free certificate. Synchronous library workshops are also be offered to complement students’ self-learning. Research seminars are organised all year round to facilitate the research career development of early career researchers. Registration is available 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. Appointments can be made at https://lib.hku.hk/mainlib/reference/research_consult.html.
Please be reminded that your Student Registration Card (SRC) is vital for you to gain access to the Libraries and Library Services. The Library Regulations (http://lib.hku.hk/general/services/regulations.html) governs the use of the Libraries.
- Phone: https://lib.hku.hk/general/contactus_staff.html#SCP
- E-mail: https://lib.hku.hk/check_form/ask_a_librarian-form/
- WhatsApp: 5441-5441
- Website: https://lib.hku.hk/
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