News & Events

[LER] Kick-off of Library Extension and Revitalisation Project & Suspension of 4/F and 5/F Toilets at Back Staircases (late Jul - late Nov 2020)

Notice Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 09:00
The Library Extension and Revitalisation (LER) Project will kick start by renovating the toilets at the back staircases on all floors. To improve and upgrade the toilet facilities, the 5/F Female Student Toilet and 4/F Male Student Toilet will be temporarily closed for renovation from late Jul to end of Nov 2020. During this period, Library users may use the toilets at front staircases as follows: 
LER Project

 

Front Staircases of the Library: G/F 1/F P/F 3/F 4/F 5/F
Female Student Toilet ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦  
Male Student Toilet ♦ ♦ ♦     ♦
Accessible Toilet     ♦      


Visit and bookmark this webpage for the latest news on LER Project!

The renovation works will involve some noise and disruption. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding. 

Revision of Library Opening hours from 27 July 2020

Notice Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 13:48

Due to the resurgence of coronavirus infections in the community, effective 27 July 2020, the Library’s opening hours will be as follows until further notice: 

Mondays to Fridays:  10 am to 7pm 
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays:  Closed 

For more information on current Library opening arrangements, please refer to this notice.  

Before your visit to the Library, please refer to the Library Homepage for the latest service updates and opening hours. 

Enquiries  
Please contact us via the following channels:  

Read@PolyU commonbook annoucement

News Friday, July 24, 2020 - 10:52

Announcing the common book for READ@PolyU 2020! Exhalation is the acclaimed collection of short stories by science fiction writer Ted Chiang. Now you can enjoy reading the e-version at https://polyu.hk/OdLUe, which is best viewed in PC or laptop. Stay tuned for announcements on the full program, including how to join a Book Chat Group, get a complimentary copy of the book, and attend the exciting webinars we have planned.

From 21 July, only Library P/F opens to PolyU students and staff with Physical Resources Retrieval Service

Notice Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 12:12

Due to the resurgence of coronavirus infections in the community, effective Tuesday 21 July, the P/F study area will be open to PolyU/CPCE students and staff only until further notice. The rest of the Library and the 24-Hour Study Centre will be closed. 

 

Opening hours are: 

 

Effective 27 July 2020

Mondays to Fridays:  10am - 7pm 
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed 

 

All users are required to wear a mask properly when in the Library. Please do not move the tables and chairs around so as to keep a safe social distance.  

 

Computers, printers and photocopying services on the P/F are available to users on a first-come, first served basis. Two Bloomberg workstations located on the P/F can be booked by PolyU students and staff using the Library iBooking System. 

 

PolyU/CPCE students and staff can use the Physical Resources Retrieval Service to request for print books and physical AV resources during this period.  

 

All users who want to return Library items, please do so via the Book Drop located outside the campus turnstiles on Podium Level (near public footbridge towards Exit A Hung Hom MTR Station) when the Library is closed. 

 

For Graduate Library and Special Borrower card holders, all borrowed items can be returned within 1 week after access to Library has been resumed again. No fines will be incurred for items borrowed whose original due dates fall within the period of no access to the Library. Please ignore automatically generated overdue notices sent out during this period. 

 

 

Before your visit to the Library, please refer to the Library Homepage for the latest service updates and opening hours. 

 
Enquiries 

Please contact us via the following channels: 

Library Opening Arrangements from 15 July 2020

Notice Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 14:44

Due to the resurgence of coronavirus infections in the community, effective 15 July 2020, the Library’s opening hours will be as follows until further notice:

Mondays to Fridays:  8:30am - 7pm
Saturdays: 9am – 6pm
Sundays/Public Holidays: Closed

During this period, the seating spaces at 4/F North Wing will be closed. The 24-Hour Study Centre and all group rooms remain closed. Printing and computer services remain as usual.

Users who want to return Library items, please do so via the Book Drop located outside the campus turnstiles on Podium Level (near public footbridge towards Exit A Hung Hom MTR Station) when the Library is closed.

Before your visit to the Library, please refer to the Library Homepage for the latest service updates and opening hours.


Enquiries

Please contact us via the following channels:

    Call 2766-6863 (During Library Opening Hours)

    WhatsApp 6423-0820 (Mon-Fri: 9am – 7pm, Sat: 9am – 6pm)  

    Write to us

READ@PolyU: Meet Renowned Authors and Get Your Free Hong Kong Book Fair Ticket

Event Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 18:35

[Update] In views of the latest pandemic situation, HKTDC has decided to reschedule the Hong Kong Book Fair 2020. Our Library will be in touch with the Organizer to see whether the free tickets will be offered again. Please stay tuned to our announcement.

You will now have a chance to get a free admission ticket of the Hong Kong Book Fair! A total of 40 free admission tickets will be given to PolyU students by attending a selected event in the English Reading series or 「名作家講座系列」 seminars at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) between 17 to 20 Jul 2020. Meet with renowned authors and explore new literary worlds, and engage yourself in your next great read.

To redeem your FREE Hong Kong Book Fair ticket:

  1. Register here. Seats are limited. First come, first served!
  2. Upon successful registration, collect the Ticket Redemption Letter at the Library by 13-15 July, 9am – 5pm.
  3. Sign up for one of the seminars below.
  4. After attending the seminar, redeem the free Hong Kong Book Fair ticket with your student card and the original copy of Ticket Redemption Letter.

Join one of the English Reading series or 「名作家講座系列」 seminars below:

English Reading series

Painter and Patron:

Illustrations of the Maritime Silk Road in 16th Century Códice Casanatense

17 Jul, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Speaker: Peter Gordon, Juan José Morales

“Keeping the Record”:

Journeys with a Mission and Over the Years

18 Jul, 3pm-4:30pm

Speaker: Dr. Gillian Bickley

China’s Russian Princess:

The Silent Wife of Chiang Ching-kuo

20 Jul, 3pm-4:30pm

Speaker: Mark O’Neill   Moderator: Chip Tsao

 

名作家講座系列

「匱乏」時代的文學

17 Jul, 4:00pm-5:30pm
講者: 梁鴻    
主持: 邢舟

以我之名的中年旅程

18 Jul, 2:30pm-3:30pm
講者:    張曼娟
 

小說家的工作

19 Jul, 11:30am-1:00pm
講者: 雙雪濤    
主持: 劉辰子

我心歸處是敦煌

19 Jul, 5:00pm-6:30pm
講者: 樊錦詩、顧春芳   
主持: 吳建芳

 

Should you have further enquiries, please contact us by email at lbueo@polyu.edu.hk.

These tickets are sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Self-checkout stations – Enhancing your borrowing experience!

News Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 09:19
With the full implementation of RFID technology on our book collection, users can now conveniently check out books without waiting in queue by using the new Self-checkout station placed near the exit of the Library Podium Floor. Experience for yourself how easy and fast it is to borrow books at the new station.

For Reserve Books and AV materials, please continue to use the designated Self-checkout stations in the respective areas to borrow the items.

This short video clip shows how easy it is to check out books.
Self Checkout Station

Westlaw Asia: Service temporarily unavailable from 1:00am – 7:00am on 5 July 2020.

News Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 12:35

Book Exhibition on Job Hunting and Further Studies

News Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 10:31

Date: 2 July – 28 August 2020
Venue: Podium Floor of the Library

Get a head start on job hunting, build a solid foundation for job interview success, and explore opportunities in further education and continuing studies!

Please borrow the books through the RFID Self-check station or at the Loan & Return Counter (P/F).  You may click here to access to the related e-books.

Closing of the Library on HKSAR Establishment Day

Notice Friday, June 26, 2020 - 12:55

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, 1 July 2020 (HKSAR Establishment Day).  Details of Library opening hours are available on the Library homepage. 

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