Safety Precautions During COVID-19 Pandemic
January 18, 2021
Your safety is our top priority. The Library has put in place a series of measures during COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of all library users when using library spaces and borrowing our print resources.
- Library furniture is spaced out with lower seating capacity. Dividers are installed between seats.
- Transparent protective shields are installed at all service counters.
- Additional self-service kiosks for checking out loanable digital devices and AV accessories are provided at i-Space and Multimedia Commons.
- Books received from other libraries via HKALL or Interlibrary Loan Services are first set aside for a minimum of 48 hours then put into the UV book sterilizer before re-shelving or passing on to users. Books returned by users or used inside the Library will also be disinfected with the UV sterilizer.
- A self-service UV book sterilizer is provided on Library Podium Floor for users to sterilize books.
- Cleaning in high traffic areas and high-touch surfaces are strengthened. Hand sanitizers are provided at the Library entrance, service counters, and near self-check stations.
We ask that you do your part to keep the Library a safe place for everyone.
- Wear a face mask properly at all times in the Library.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and faces. Practise hand hygiene especially after using public facilities or materials.
- Bring your own computing devices.
- Practise social distancing. Do not move Library furniture. Remain behind the protective shields at the service counters.
- Use self-service stations or kiosks to check out Library materials as far as possible.
- Observe the Library’s food and drink policy. Put your mask on immediately after consuming drinks when seated. Do not eat in the Library except inside the LibCafe.
Please do your part and join us to fight against COVID-19. Details of the precautionary measures are also available in the Library Guides.