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.
Due to very high demand for study space during revision and examination period, the Library will implement Limited Access Arrangement for JULAC Student Borrower/Reader Card Holders from 9-23 Dec 2013.
During this period, access to the PolyU Library by students of other UGC institutions will be limited to non-peak hours (6:01-11:00pm) of the day only. Normal access will resume after the examination period. We apologize for any inconvenience that may cause.
As part of the READ@PolyU programme, you are cordially invited to the Book Talk "CROSSOVER STORIES: The Hunger Games, Harry Potter and Twilight".
Date: 15 November 2013 (Friday)
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Venue: Seminar Room, Research Enhancement Centre, 3/F, Library
About the talk
Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Twilight are among the top franchises in the entertainment industry today. Yet they all started as stories designed for young people. In an exclusive presentation, three top authors working in this sector reveal why youth stories are taking the world by storm. Don't miss a chance to meet Mio Debnam, Kathleen Ahrens and Nury Vittachi.
Admission is free of charge but prior registration is required. Please access this online form to register. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us by email at lbread@polyu.edu.hk or by phone at 2766-6873.
With best regards,
READ@PolyU 2013
The Pao Yue-kong Library
Entrances of the Library will be fenced off during the maintenance periods:
- Side Entrance: 30Oct (9am-2pm)
- Main Entrance: 6 Nov (9:30am - 5pm) & 13 Nov 2013 (10am-5pm)
There may be some noise in areas near the main entrance or areas facing the courtyard on upper floors when the side entrance is fenced off. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.