The Library is here to support your additional studying needs during the Revision & Examination Period from 13 April  to 9 May 2026.
 

Extended Opening Hours to 24:00  

The Library will be open daily from 08:30 to 24:00, Monday through Sunday, including public holidays. The Podium Service Counter operates on weekdays from 09:00 to 21:00, and on weekends from 09:00 to 19:00. Technical support at the 4/F i-Space and WhatsApp Enquiry Service are available during office hours, Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00, excluding public holidays.

24-Hour Study Centre  

To make necessary arrangement for after-hour access, all users will be required to leave the 24-Hour Study Centre 15 minutes before the Library Counter closes. Once the clearance procedure is complete, only current PolyU/CPCE staff and students enrolled in programmes leading to PolyU/PolyU-SPEED/PolyU-HKCC awards will be permitted to re-enter the Centre via the entrance at 1/F North Wing, located opposite the Campus Control Centre (P111). 
 

Individual Study Carrels for Quiet Study

Study carrels for individual quiet study are available at G/F South Wing, 3/F South Wing, 4/F South Wing and 5/F.
 

Freeing up Seats with Unattended Personal Belongings

Please be considerate to the needs of fellow students who are also studying for examinations. Do not reserve seats with personal belongings. When seat occupancy is high during peak hours, Library staff will place a reminder on desks where belongings have been left unattended. If these desks remain unoccupied after a specified period, Library staff will remove the items to free up the desk for other users. Personal belongings removed by Library staff can be claimed at the Podium Service Counter.

Examination Paper Database for Your Revision

Reviewing past papers enables students to familiarise themselves with various question formats and time management strategies. The PolyU Examination Paper Database collects digital copies of examination papers from academic departments, with availability depending on departmental submissions.

Priority for PolyU Students in Using Library Study Space
The Library will implement the Limited Access Arrangement for JULAC Student Card Holders to restrict access for students from other universities before 19:00.  Other local university libraries may have similar arrangement,  please check their webpages before visiting.

Help with Finding Library Resources
If you need help finding print or electronic resources for examinations or assignments, please approach our Library staff or send your enquiries via online form.

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Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026

In view of the very high demand for study space, the Library will implement the Limited Access Arrangement for JULAC Borrower/Reader Card Holders (students only) during the Revision and Examination Period from 13 Apr - 9 May 2026. Access to the Library by students of other UGC institutions will be limited to non-peak hours (7:01pm - Library closing time) of the day only.

Please refer to the Limited Access Arrangement for Student JULAC Card Holders webpage for details.

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