News & Events

READ@PolyU: Book Pick-Up and Discussion Sessions

Event Monday, September 1, 2014 - 14:01

Book Pick-Up*

Get your must-read novel “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” free-of-charge at the Library.

Date : 1 – 12 Sep 2014
Time : 11am – 6pm (Mon – Fri)
Venue: Loan & Return Counter, P/F, Library


Discussion Sessions*

Join 3 discussion sessions in Sep and Oct 2014 to share your reading experience with staff members and fellow students. Your accomplishments will be recognized in the Co-curricular Achievement Transcript (CAT).

Registration

Date:          1 – 12 Sep 2014
In-person:   Loan & Return Counter during Book Pick-up Period
Online:     /read/discussion.php

*For full-time first-year undergraduate students only

 

 

Self-checkout service in the Reserve Collection

News Monday, September 1, 2014 - 11:36

The Library is pleased to introduce the Self-checkout service in the Reserve Collection. Users can now check out reserve books on hourly and 7-day loan on their own. Just swipe your Student/Staff/Library card, put the books on the workstations and you are done. Don’t forget to collect your loan receipts for record and return the reserve books to the Loan & Return Counter on time.

Need Help? WhatsApp a Librarian

News Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 12:14
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Users now could send us enquiries using WhatsApp. Our professional librarians will respond to the enquiry 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (Mon - Sat) and 12:00 nn - 7:00 pm (Sun/public holidays when Library opens). Enquiry received after 7:00 pm will be responded next service day. For details, please click here.

Virtual Orientation

News Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 18:10

Start now! Join a virtual tour of the Library anytime anywhere! You will discover creditable information sources for your projects and assignments, know where to find the facilities that allow you to study privately, collaborate with classmates, or enjoy a cup of coffee etc. And of course, you will get to know the key services that the Library provides!

Library Orientation

News Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 18:02

 Join a Library Orientation session to explore and make effective use of information sources and service. Please register here.

Library Service Hours during Mid-Autumn Festival & the Following Holiday

News Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 16:39

 The Library will have special service hours during Mid-Autumn Festival and the following holiday as below:

Date Service Hours Remarks
 8 Sep 2014 (Mon)  8:30am - 7pm* After Library closes, Rm L003 (G/F) will open as the 24-hour study room. User are required to present their valid PolyU staff / student ID cards to the security guard before entering the room via Core E.
 
 9 Sep 2014 (Tue) Closed* 

 * Users can return books borrowed from the Loan & Return Counter through the 24-hour Book Drop.

The Library will resume normal operating hours on 10 Sep 2014.

Ventilation Enhancement in 3/F Research Enhancement Centre (Extended to 30 Aug 2014)

News Friday, August 22, 2014 - 13:54

Please be informed that ventilation enhancement work in 3/F Research Enhancement Centre will be tentatively extended to 30 Aug. Some research carrels will be affected and fenced off during the work period.

Noise may be generated during the work period and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please approach the nearest counter if you need help.

Temporary Closure of Front Staircase from 1/F to 3/F (22 – 31 Aug 2014)

News Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 17:39

The front staircase from 1/F to 3/F will be temporarily closed from 22-31 Aug 2014 for flooring upgrade. Please use the back staircase or elevators for going to 1/F or 3/F during the period. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Library Opening Hours 2014/15

News Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 09:24

Library Opening Hours 2014/15

 

Term Time
1 Sep 2014 - 21 Nov 2014
21 Dec 2014 - 10 Apr 2015
10 May 2015 - 10 Jul 2015

Revision & Examination Period 
22 Nov 2014 - 20 Dec 2014
11 Apr 2015 - 9 May 2015
11 Jul 2015 - 20 Jul 2015 
[Limited Access Arrangement for
JULAC Student Card Holders]
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 11:00 pm 8:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sat 8:30 am - 11:00 pm 8:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sun 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 8:30 am - 11:00 pm
Public Holidays Please refer to the table of
Library Hours of General Holidays		 8:30 am - 11:00 pm

  

  Summer
21 Jul - 30 Aug 2015 (tentative)
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sun/Public Holidays Closed

 

Library Hours of General Holidays 2014/15

Date General Holiday LIB Hours
September 8, 2014 (Mon) Mid-Autumn Festival 8:30am - 7pm
September 9, 2014 (Tue) The day following Mid-Autumn Festival Closed
October 1, 2014 (Wed) National Day Closed
October 2, 2014 (Thu) Chung Yeung Festival Closed
December 24, 2014 (Wed) Christmas Eve 8:30am - 7pm
December 25, 2014 (Thu) Christmas Day Closed
December 26, 2014 (Fri) The first weekday after Christmas Day Closed
December 31, 2014 (Wed) New Year's Eve 8:30am - 7pm
January 1, 2015 (Thu) The first day of January Closed
February 18, 2015 (Wed) The day preceding Lunar New Year 8:30am - 7pm
February 19, 2015 (Thu) Lunar New Year's Day Closed
February 20, 2015 (Fri) The second day of the Lunar New Year Closed
February 21, 2015 (Sat) The third day of the Lunar New Year Closed
April 3, 2015 (Fri) Good Friday Closed
April 4, 2015 (Sat) The day following Good Friday 12noon - 10pm
April 5, 2015 (Sun) Easter Sunday 12noon - 10pm
April 6, 2015 (Mon) Easter Monday 12noon - 10pm
April 7, 2015 (Tue) The second day following Ching Ming Festival Closed
May 1, 2015 (Fri) Labour Day 8:30am - 11pm
May 25, 2015 (Mon) The Buddha's Birthday Closed
June 20, 2015 (Sat) Tuen Ng Festival Closed
July 1, 2015 (Wed) HKSAR Establishment Day Closed

Partial Suspension of Air-Conditioning in Room L003 (18 - 22 Aug 2014)

News Friday, August 15, 2014 - 17:53

Due to renovation work, air-conditioning will be partly suspended from 18 August 2014 at 9:00 am to 22 August 2014 at 5:00 pm. Room temperature may be slightly higher during this period.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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