News & Events

Temporary Closure of Quiet Study Zone (L003) on 5 Jan 2017

News Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - 16:20

Quiet Study Zone (Room L003) will be temporarily closed for public address system maintenance on 5 Jan 2017 (Thu).

Please use other areas of the Library. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Temporary Closure of 24-hour Study Centre (8:30am-3:00pm on 29 Dec)

News Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 14:02

24-hour Study Centre (Room L001) will be temporarily closed for carpet cleaning from 8:30am-3:00pm on 29 Dec 2016 (Thu).

Please use other areas of the Library. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Temporary Closure of Reading Rooms on 1/F for Wall Painting Work (24 Dec 2016 – 3 Jan 2017)

News Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 15:23

Reading Rooms on 1/F (Room L114 & L115) will be temporarily closed for re-painting work from 24 Dec 2016 to 3 Jan 2017. For book retrieval service (Class no.: L-P and Q-S), please approach P/F Loan & Return Counter.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

iBooking System Regulations Updates

Notice Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 11:32

With effect from 1 January 2017, the below iBooking regulations will be revised to increase student access to the Library’s facilities:

  1. MC Group Viewing Rooms - Booking session duration shortened to 2 hours

    The duration of each session will be shortened to 2 hours. Updated booking times are as follows:

    Term Time Mon-Sat
    • Session 1:  8:30:00 – 10:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 2:  10:30:01 – 12:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 3:  12:30:01 – 14:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 4:  14:30:01 – 16:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 5:  16:30:01 – 18:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 6:  18:30:01 – 20:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 7:  20:30:01 – 22:30:00 (2 hours)
      Sundays
    • Session 1:  12:00:00 – 14:00:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 2:  14:00:01 – 16:00:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 3:  16:00:01 – 18:00:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 4:  18:00:01 – 20:00:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 5:  20:00:01 – 21:30:00 (1.5 hours)
    Revision & Examination Period Mon-Sun
    • Session 1:  8:30:00 – 10:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 2:  10:30:01 – 12:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 3:  12:30:01 – 14:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 4:  14:30:01 – 16:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 5:  16:30:01 – 18:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 6:  18:30:01 – 20:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 7:  20:30:01 – 22:30:00 (2 hours)
    Summer Hours Mon-Fri
    • Session 1:  8:30:00 – 10:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 2:  10:30:01 – 12:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 3:  12:30:01 – 14:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 4:  14:30:01 – 16:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 5:  16:30:01 – 18:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 6:  18:30:01 – 20:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 7:  20:30:01 – 21:30:00 (1 hour)
      Saturdays
    • Session 1:  8:30:00 – 10:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 2:  10:30:01 – 12:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 3:  12:30:01 – 14:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 4:  14:30:01 – 16:30:00 (2 hours)
    • Session 5:  16:30:01 – 18:30:00 (2 hours)
  2. Re-booking - No same facility re-booking after checkout or booking cancellation/expiration

    Re-booking the same facility within the same booking session is not possible after checkout, cancellation or expiration.

EndNote X8 is now available!

News Saturday, December 17, 2016 - 11:01

EndNote X8 is now available for PolyU users!  
Download now !

 

What’s New
Support for the latest OS
EndNote X8 is fully compatible with the latest operating system including Windows 10 and Macintosh OS Sierra.

​Enhanced library sharing function
Full library sharing with up to 100 EndNote users.  You can also keep track of changes made to the shared library from the new built-in activity log.

EndNote X8 logo
EndNote is a powerful reference management tool to help you collect, organize and share your references, thus improving your efficiency in academic paper writing.  Explore how EndNote can help you from our webpage or contact any of our helpful librarians.  

Special Library Opening Hours - Winter Solstice, Christmas & New Year Holidays

News Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 09:38
Date   LIB Opening Hours
21 Dec 2016 (Wed) Winter Solstice 8:30am - 11:00pm
24 Dec 2016 (Sat) Christmas Eve 8:30am - 6:00pm
25 Dec 2016 (Sun) Christmas Day Closed
26 Dec 2016 (Mon) The first weekday after Christmas Day Closed
27 Dec 2016 (Tue) The second weekday after Christmas Day 12noon - 10:00pm
31 Dec 2016 (Sat) New Year's Eve 8:30am - 6:00pm
1 Jan 2017 (Sun) The first day of January Closed
2 Jan 2017 (Mon) The day following the first day of January 12noon - 10:00pm
     

The 24-Hour Study Centre (G/F) 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.

Library Special Arrangement During Revision & Examination Period (26 Nov - 23 Dec 2016)

News Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 09:22
PolyU Library
LIBRARY SPECIAL
ARRANGEMENTS DURING
REVISION &
EXAMINATION
PERIOD
(26 Nov – 23 Dec 2016)

Need Past Papers to prepare for your Exam?
NO SEAT
Reservation
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.
MORE 24-hour
Study Areas
In addition to the 24-hour Study Centre in Room L001, the Quiet Study Zone in L003 on G/F is also open 24 hours until 23 Dec. PolyU staff and students may access the area via Core E entrance after Library closes.
QUIET Study
Environment
SILENCE must be observed in the Library. Noisy users may be asked to leave the Library.
BOOKING of
REC Research Carrels
There will be five sessions per day. Eligible users can reserve a session one day in advance via PolyU iBooking System.
CHECK OUT 
Facilities After Use
Tap your PolyU ID Card on the check-out reader nearby to release your booked group rooms on G/F and 3/F, and carrels in 3/F Research Enhancement Centre (REC) after use.

IHS Standards Expert : Personal account registration using PolyU email domains

News Monday, November 21, 2016 - 09:33

With immediate effect, users accessing IHS Standards Expert are required to create and login to personal account using PolyU email domains (i.e. @polyu.edu.hk and @connect.polyu.hk) in the platform.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the Research Help Desk at lbinf@polyu.edu.hk or by phone at 2766-6863.

 

Noisy Work on 3/F External Wall Facing the Clock-tower (18- 24 Nov)

News Friday, November 18, 2016 - 10:44

Urgent repair work on 3/F external wall facing the clock-tower will be carried out on 18-24 Nov 2016. Noise is unavoidable during the work period.

Please proceed to other floors for quiet study. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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