The following areas will be temporarily closed as below:
| Floor | Affected Area | Period |
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| P/F | First module of the exhibition area will be temporarily closed | 8 Mar – 18 Mar 2014 |
| Study table area near LibCafe will be fenced off | 14 Mar 2014 | |
| 3/F REC | Study table area near Counter will be fenced off | 14 Mar 2014 |
Noise may be generated during the work period and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please approach the nearest counter if you need help.
Due to maintenance work for the air-conditioning system, the 24-hour Study Centre (L001) will be temporary closed during the following period:
| From | To |
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| 15 Feb 2014 (Sat) 10:30 pm |
16 Feb 2014 (Sun) 2:30 am |
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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READ@PolyU is a campus-wide common reading programme designed to help foster a reading culture across the University. A free copy of the common book will be distributed to all PolyU full-time first-year undergraduate students. To create a sense of community for freshman, a series of activities such as discussion sessions, book talks and an essay contest will also be organized to enhance the reading experience. All PolyU staff and students are now invited to make suggestions for the common book in 2014. The Programme Committee will review each submission prior to making a final selection. To encourage participation, 50 copies of the selected common book will be given out in a lucky draw. PolyU students and staff who have submitted a book title will be automatically enrolled into the lucky draw. Winners will be notified by email in May. Below please find the criteria for the selection of the common book which guide the Programme Committee in making their choice, as well as several sample titles recommended by PolyU staff and students in 2013. Please submit your favourite book titles with author to lbele@polyu.edu.hk by 28 February 2014 (Friday). There is no limit to the number of book titles you can submit. Submit now and win a book! READ@PolyU 2014: Recommendation on the common book:
B. Sample titles suggested by staff and students in 2013:
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Small scale repainting work will be carried from 6 Jan – 8 Jan 2014 at the following locations:
Paint smell may be emitted during the work period and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please approach the nearest counter if you need help.
Part of the following areas will be temporarily closed during the winter break as specified below:
| Location | Description | Schedule |
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| P/F (Former Exhibition Hall and area near printer) | Electrical Work | 27 Dec 2013 – 8 Jan 2014 |
| 3/F REC Room(Between the study tables and Reference Book Shelves) | ||
| L401 & L501 | ||
| 3/F REC REF Collection Area | Reference Book Shelves Relocation | 27 Dec 2013 |
| L401 & L501 | Study tables rearrangement | 2 Jan 2014 |
Noise may be generated during the work period and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please approach the nearest counter if you need help.
| 24 Dec 2013 (Tue) | Christmas Eve | 8:30am - 7:00pm |
| 25 Dec 2013 (Wed) | Christmas Day | Closed |
| 26 Dec 2013 (Thu) | The day following Christmas Day | Closed |
| 31 Dec 2013 (Tue) | New Year's Eve | 8:30am - 7:00pm |
| 1 Jan 2014 (Wed) | The first day of January | Closed |
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Please note that the Library also operates a 24-hour Study Centre (Rm. L001) on the G/F. The Centre is accessible via the Core E entrance after Library closes, and users are required to present their valid PolyU staff / student ID cards to the security guard before entering. |
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This message is a gentle reminder to all academic, administrative equivalent staff and postgraduate students that all library books on loan to them are due on 6 January 2014. To avoid a last minute rush, please return books before the last day. Overdue books returned after 6 January 2014 will be subject to a fine of $2.00 (1 - 6 days) and $3.00 (7 - 42 days) per book per calendar day.
Books borrowed or renewed on or after 9 December 2013 will be due for return on 19 May 2014.
A loan may be recalled once the item has been on loan to you for four weeks if required by another user. Recall notices will be emailed to you. Please remember to check your PolyU email account –
| User Type | PolyU Official Email Account |
| PolyU staff | Outlook |
| PolyU students | PolyU Connect |
| CPCE staff/students | Outlook/LIVE@Edu |
Please return all loans before leaving Hong Kong on long leave so that other users can have access to the books. To view your borrowing record or to renew your loans online, please visit https://library.polyu.edu.hk/patroninfo/ . Thank you.
Best wishes for your success in the New Year.
Dr Shirley Chiu-wing Wong
University Librarian
9 December 2013
The Distinguished Chinese Visiting Scholars Scheme Book Exhibition will be held in the Library with the following details:
Date: 28 November – 14 December 2013
Time: Library opening hours
Venue: P/F, Library
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 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.