News & Events

Library Special Arrangements during Revision & Examination period (30 Nov – 24 Dec 2013)

News Friday, November 22, 2013 - 14:39

During the Revision and Examination period, the following measures will be taken:

1. Reading areas in the Library will be patrolled at intervals and unattended belongings will be removed. Please be considerate, and vacate your seat once you have finished.

2. In addition to the 24-hour Study Centre in Room L001, the Quiet Study Room in L003 on G/F which provides over 320 seats will also be opened 24 hours during the period. Please access via the Core E entrance after Library closes.

3. Silence must be observed in the Library. Noisy users may be asked to leave the Library.

4. For the REC Research Carrels, the booking sessions will be increased to five per day. Eligible users can reserve a session one day in advance via PolyU iBooking System.

 

 

Fire Alarm Bell Test on 12 Nov 2013

News Monday, November 11, 2013 - 14:18

Fire alarm bell test will be carried out on 12 Nov 2013(Tue) from 7:45am to 8:30am and alarm bell will be activated during the test period.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Limited Access Arrangement for JULAC Student Card Holders during Exam Period (9-23 Dec)

News Friday, November 8, 2013 - 17:31

Due to very high demand for study space during revision and examination period, the Library will implement Limited Access Arrangement for JULAC Student Borrower/Reader Card Holders from 9-23 Dec 2013.

During this period, access to the PolyU Library by students of other UGC institutions will be limited to non-peak hours (6:01-11:00pm) of the day only. Normal access will resume after the examination period. We apologize for any inconvenience that may cause.

Book Talk - "CROSSOVER STORIES: The Hunger Games, Harry Potter and Twilight" (READ@PolyU)

News Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 16:05

As part of the READ@PolyU programme, you are cordially invited to the Book Talk "CROSSOVER STORIES: The Hunger Games, Harry Potter and Twilight". 

Date: 15 November 2013 (Friday)
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Venue: Seminar Room, Research Enhancement Centre, 3/F, Library

About the talk
Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Twilight are among the top franchises in the entertainment industry today. Yet they all started as stories designed for young people. In an exclusive presentation, three top authors working in this sector reveal why youth stories are taking the world by storm. Don't miss a chance to meet Mio Debnam, Kathleen Ahrens and Nury Vittachi.

Admission is free of charge but prior registration is required. Please access this online form to register. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us by email at lbread@polyu.edu.hk or by phone at 2766-6873.

With best regards,

READ@PolyU 2013
The Pao Yue-kong Library

Library Signboard Maintenance Works (30 Oct, 6 & 13 Nov 2013) - Revised

News Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 14:57

Entrances of the Library will be fenced off during the maintenance periods:

- Side Entrance: 30Oct (9am-2pm)
- Main Entrance: 6 Nov (9:30am - 5pm) & 13 Nov 2013 (10am-5pm)

There may be some noise in areas near the main entrance or areas facing the courtyard on upper floors when the side entrance is fenced off.  We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Waterproofing work at L501 (12 Oct - 17 Nov 2013)

News Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 14:05

Building works near 5/F Core E Exit will be extended to 17 Nov 2013. Noise may be generated. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. For quiet study, please proceed to other floors.

 

 

Building Work at Room L501 (12 Oct – 10 Nov 2013)

News Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 17:35

Building work will be carried out at Room L501 (5/F) near Core E Exit from 12 Oct to 10 Nov 2013.  We apologize for any inconvenience and noise that may cause. For silent study areas, please proceed to other floors.

 

Suspension of Flushing Water Supply

News Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 16:14

Due to urgent repair work of water pipes, supply of flushing water will be suspended on from 8-Oct-13 (4:00 p.m.) to 9-Oct-13 (9:30 a.m.). 

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

 

Book Talk - Science Fiction Novels: Entertainment, Education or Warning? (READ@PolyU)

News Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 14:48

Dear All,

As part of the READ@PolyU programme, you are cordially invited to a Book Talk by Mr Andrew Morrall, Senior Lecturer, English Language Centre, who will speak on "Science Fiction Novels: Entertainment, Education or Warning?"

Date :

15 October 2013 (Tuesday)

Time :

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Venue :

Seminar Room, Research Enhancement Centre, 3/F, Library


About the talk
Science fiction authors warn us of problems such as those in the Hunger Games, but do we learn from them? Without entertainment we would not read, but if entertainment means that heroes and heroines always win, are we just learning to be over-confident? Come to this talk to prepare for the future, because that's where you will spend the rest of your life.

Admission is free of charge but prior registration is required. Please access this online form to register. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us by email at lbread@polyu.edu.hk or by phone at 2766-6873.

With best regards,

READ@PolyU 2013
The Pao Yue-kong Library

Temporary Suspension of Some Online Library Services on 12 & 14 Oct 2013

News Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 14:21

Due to ITS Server Relocation and Business Continuity Drill, some online Library services including the off-campus access to the Library electronic resources, iBooking system, OneSearch and Classic Catalogue and myRecord will be affected or temporary suspended on Saturday, 12 Oct 2013 (7am to 8pm) and Monday, 14 Oct 2013 (8am to 4pm).

We are sorry for any inconvenience that may cause to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at lbsys@polyu.edu.hk or by phone at 2766-6863.

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