Due to the periodic safety test and examination, two Passenger Lifts will be suspended alternatively as per the following schedule:
Date: 19 Sep 2013 (Thursday)
Time: 09:00am - 12:30pm
Affected Lifts: No. 3 & No. 4
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Please note that the PolyU eLinks server will be under regular maintenance on 23 Aug 2013 at 0700 - 0800. PolyU eLinks and Extended Search services will be unavailable during this period.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
For further enquiries, please call 2766-6864 or 2766-6909
To facilitate use of AV materials, the loan quota of AV items for students and staff is now increased to 5 and 8 respectively. All users can also enjoy extended loan period (7 days) for most AV items, while popular movies remain on 3-day loan. In addition, the hold (request) quota of students and staff is increased to 10 and 15 respectively. Please refer to the following link for your loan privileges
/services/borrowing/loan-privileges
Now all types of users can add their personal email address in their Library accounts. They can do so after entering myRecord.
With the addition, Library circulation notices and reminders will be sent not only to their PolyU official email address but also to their personal email account. For those users without PolyU official email accounts, the Library will only send notices and reminders to their personal email accounts that they have indicated. Users can also update or remove their personal email addresses from their Library accounts.
System upgrade for OneSearch will be taking place on 4 Aug 2013, from 9am to 12pm noon. During the period, there will be limited service and occasional service disruptions for OneSearch service. Other Library services will not be affected. Library users may use Library Classic Catalogue to locate library materials during the time. Please refer to the following link for Library Classic Catalogue:
Library Opening Hours 2013/2014
|
Term Time |
Revision & Examination Period |
|
| 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 20 Jul - 31 Aug 2014 |
|
| Mon - Fri | 8:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Sat | 8:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| Sun/Public Holidays | Closed |
Library Hours for General Holidays, 2013/2014
| Date | General Holiday | LIB Hours |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2013 (Thu) | Mid-Autumn Festival | 8:30am - 7:00pm |
| September 20, 2013 (Fri) | The day following Mid-Autumn Festival | Closed |
| October 1, 2013 (Tue) | National Day | Closed |
| October 14, 2013 (Mon) | The day following Chung Yeung Festival | Closed |
| December 24, 2013+(Tue) | Christmas Eve | 8:30am - 7:00pm |
| December 25, 2013 (Wed) | Christmas Day | Closed |
| December 26, 2013 (Thu) | The first weekday after Christmas Day | Closed |
| December 31, 2013 (Tue) | New Year's Eve | 8:30am - 7:00pm |
| January 1, 2014 (Wed) | The first day of January | Closed |
| January 30, 2014 (Thu) | The day preceding Lunar New Year | 8:30am - 7:00pm |
| January 31, 2014 (Fri) | Lunar New Year's Day | Closed |
| February 1, 2014 (Sat) | The second day of the Lunar New Year | Closed |
| February 2, 2014 (Sun) | The third day of the Lunar New Year | Closed |
| February 3, 2014 (Mon) | The fourth day of the Lunar New Year | Closed |
| April 5, 2014 (Sat) | Ching Ming Festival | Closed |
| April 18, 2014 (Fri) | Good Friday | Closed |
| April 19, 2014 (Sat) | The day following Good Friday | 8:30am - 11:00pm |
| April 20, 2014 (Sun) | Easter Sunday | 8:30am - 11:00pm |
| April 21, 2014 (Mon) | Easter Monday | 8:30am - 11:00pm |
| May 1, 2014 (Thu) | Labour Day | 8:30am - 11:00pm |
| May 6, 2014 (Tue) | The Buddha's Birthday | 8:30am - 11:00pm |
| June 2, 2014 (Mon) | Tuen Ng Festival | Closed |
| July 1, 2014 (Tue) | HKSAR Establishment Day | Closed |
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to invite academic and equivalent administrative staff members to take part in READ@PolyU 2013, the campus-wide common reading programme which is to be kicked off in September this year.
• The Common Book
Following campus-wide consultation, we are pleased to announce that The Hunger Games (Book 1) by Suzanne Collins has been selected as the common book for 2013/14, to be read by all new full-time undergraduate students. A free copy of this book will be distributed to all freshmen in September 2013.
• Recruitment of Facilitators
We would like to invite staff members to take up the role of facilitators who would run discussion sessions to encourage students in reading the common book.
Role of Facilitators
• read the designated book and identify areas of interest / issues for possible discussion
• initiate and facilitate discussions, and
• encourage participation from all group members during the discussion sessions
Schedule and venue for Discussion Sessions
Discussion sessions will be run from 23 September – 25 October 2013. During this period, each facilitator will run three discussion sessions (1-hour each) for a group of around 10 to 15 students. These sessions can take place in the collaborative learning space in the Library, the Centre for Independent Language Learning (A305), or any other suitable venue. Facilitators are free to determine the format of discussion sessions in accordance with their individual preferred approach and style.
Training for Facilitators
There will be a one-hour training session for facilitators in September 2013, during which a resource guide will be given to each facilitator.
Appreciation
Staff facilitators will be presented with small souvenirs in appreciation of their support.
In this regard, we would like to ask for your help in the following:
• Participation
Please complete the REPLY FORM and let us know your preferred schedule for the discussion sessions.
• ACT Now
We look forward to hearing from you by 27 August 2013. Upon confirmation of the discussion sessions, we shall send each facilitator a complimentary copy of The Hunger Games (Book 1) as well as a confirmation letter in August, with details of the training sessions.
Your support and participation in this campus-wide initiative are very much appreciated.
With best wishes,
Dr Shirley Chiu-wing Wong
University Librarian
Co-Chair of the READ@PolyU Programme Committee
Dr Bruce Morrison
Director of English Language Centre
Co-Chair of the READ@PolyU Programme Committee
30 Jul 2013
(rev 20 Aug 2013)
Dear Students,
It is our pleasure to invite our students to take part in READ@PolyU 2013, the campus-wide common reading programme which is to be kicked off in September this year.
• The Common Book
Following campus-wide consultation, we are pleased to announce that The Hunger Games (Book 1) by Suzanne Collins has been selected as the common book for 2013/14, to be read by all new full-time undergraduate students. A free copy of this book will be distributed to all freshmen in September 2013.
• Recruitment of Facilitators
We would like to invite our students to take up the role of facilitators who would run discussion sessions to encourage our fellow students in reading the common book.
Role of Facilitators
• read the designated book and identify areas of interest / issues for possible discussion
• initiate and facilitate discussions, and
• encourage participation from all group members during the discussion sessions
Schedule and venue for Discussion Sessions
Discussion sessions will be run from 23 September – 25 October 2013. During this period, each student facilitator will work with staff facilitator to run three discussion sessions (1-hour each) for a group of around 10 to 15 students. These sessions can take place in the collaborative learning space in the Library, the Centre for Independent Language Learning (A305), or any other suitable venue. Facilitators are free to determine the format of discussion sessions in accordance with their individual preferred approach and style.
Training for Facilitators
There will be a one-hour training session for facilitators in September 2013, during which a resource guide will be given to each facilitator.
Appreciation
Student facilitators will work in partnership with staff facilitators and will be issued Co-Curricular Achievement Transcript (CAT) upon completion of the discussion sessions.
In this regard, we would like to ask for your help in the following:
• Participation
Please complete the REPLY FORM and let us know your preferred schedule for the discussion sessions.
• ACT Now
We look forward to hearing from you by 27 August 2013. Upon confirmation of the discussion sessions, we shall send each facilitator a complimentary copy of The Hunger Games (Book 1) as well as a confirmation letter in August, with details of the training sessions.
Your support and participation in this campus-wide initiative are very much appreciated.
With best wishes,
Dr Shirley Chiu-wing Wong
University Librarian
Co-Chair of the READ@PolyU Programme Committee
Dr Bruce Morrison
Director of English Language Centre
Co-Chair of the READ@PolyU Programme Committee
30 Jul 2013
(rev 20 Aug 2013)
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 26 August 2013. To avoid a last minute rush, please return books before the last day. Overdue books returned after 26 August 2013 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 29 July 2013 will be due for return on 6 January 2014.
| User Type | PolyU Official Email Account |
|---|---|
| PolyU staff | Outlook |
| PolyU students | PolyU Connect |
| CPCE staff/students | Outlook / LIVE@Edu |
Best wishes for your success in the coming academic year.
Dr Shirley Chiu-wing Wong
University Librarian
29 Jul 2013
Books borrowed or renewed on or after 29 July 2013 will be due for return on 6 January 2014.
| 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 coming academic year.
Dr Shirley Chiu-wing Wong
University Librarian
29 Jul 2013