華藝電子書 iRead eBooks

Available at : Online Access
Off-campus Access Rights : P - PolyU Staff/Students only
User Guide (for PC and mobile version; the Reader App is not supported on MacBooks)
Terms and Conditions

Formerly Airiti Books (華藝中文電子書), iRead is the largest Traditional-Chinese e-book database in the world, containing over 60,000 e-books.

Note for New Users for offline reading:

  • After installing the app on your mobile device, choose "個人會員" and register a personal account. You need to verify the email address before you proceed. 
  • Then move to "圖書館賬號" tab to connect with PolyU. Note that for the first time, you need to connect to a campus WiFi network (e.g. PolyUWLAN or Eduroam) to authenticate yourself as a PolyU user. 
  • Find "香港理工大學 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University" from the list, then confirm to complete the authentication ("單位權限綁定"). 

Download Apps:  

 


Important Notes:

  • Users should not use Virtual Private Network (VPN) service when accessing e-resources from off campus. This may trigger suspension of user's account.
  • For security reason, you are advised to change NetPassword regularly via IdPortal and follow the password rules. Please visit the ITS website for details.