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.
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Need Help? WhatsApp a Librarian
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
Library Opening Hours 2014/15
Term Time |
Revision & Examination Period |
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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) |
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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 |
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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)
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.
Waterproofing work at 5/F Room L505 (16 - 27 Aug 2014)
Waterproofing work will be carried out on 5/F in Room L505 near the entrance. We apologize for any inconvenience and noise that may cause. For silent study areas, please proceed to other floors.