Library Closed from 23 Mar while Physical Resources Retrieval Service Continues

As there is a resurgence of coronavirus infections in the community, our physical Library, including the 24-Hour Study Centre, will be closed until further notice. During this period, PolyU staff and students who require access to print books and physical AV resources of the Library can request for their retrieval using the Physical Resources Retrieval Service. After receiving the pick-up notice via email, please pick up and borrow the requested items by self-checkout stations at the Reserve Collection area, Podium Floor of the Library from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm on Monday to Friday. PolyU staff and students can continue to access all Library’s online resources anywhere 24/7, including e-books, e-journals, databases, etc. via the Library homepage.

Additional Library Support for Online Learning and Teaching 

To ensure that staff & students continue to have access to our collection, during this period, the Library will acquire for institutional access, an e-version of a book, where available,  even when a print copy is available in the Library. Staff and students can submit their recommendations here for acquisitions of specific book titles.  

  • Self-paced Library Online Courses on Learn@PolyU

Two online courses has been launched on so that students and staff can learn about Library Resources and tools in their own pace:

Research Consultations with Faculty Librarians will continue during the period.  Consultations can be done over the phone or even via Skype. Staff and students can make an appointment with your Faculty Librarian using the Research Consultation Appointment Form.

  • HKALL and Interlibrary Loan Services

HKALL and Interlibrary Loan Service will be temporarily suspended.

  • Interim Expanded Access to e-Resources for Online Learning and Teaching

To support students, faculties and researchers for their online learning, teaching and research activities during this period, a growing number of publishers/content providers are offering interim expanded access to part or all of their e-resources. The Library has consolidated a list of these resources  and will keep updating the information from time to time.

  • Return of Library Items and Waiving of Fines  
  • If needed, users can choose to return their borrowed items at a later date. Items returned within one week after face-to-face classes resume on campus will have their overdue fines waived. This applies to library materials with due dates previously extended up to 20 Jan 2020, or due on or after 29 Jan 2020. Please ignore the overdue notice automatically generated during this period.
  • Users may return Library items via the Library's 24-hour Book Drop located outside the campus turnstiles on the Podium Level near public footbridge towards Exit A Hung Hom MTR Station.


Please always refer to the Library homepage for latest service hours and arrangements before your visit.

Enquiries 
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