Category: Using the Library

PolyU Library Mobile App Honoured with Award

The Library Mobile App has received the Certificate of Merit at the Asia Smart App Awards 2024, recognising its excellence and innovation. Download the App to experience the convenient Library services now!

Meet “LiBot” – Our 24/7 Library AI Chatbot!

This innovative AI-powered chatbot helps you find information and answer your queries about our library services, anytime and anywhere. It provides instant answers based on the published Library content from website and guides, with source links for your easy verification.

MakerMindset@i-Space Activities

Embark on a journey into emerging technologies at the Library’s i-Space! We are excited to offer a series of workshops, seminars, and contests through the MakerMindset@i-Space Programme, generously funded by the Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund. This programme provides hands-on experience in creating digital content and prototypes, perfect for diving deep into the world of innovation and technology.

New Well-Being Corner – Move Your Body, Refresh Your Mind

Look out for the newly launched Well-Being Corner at the Library, with resources like an exercise bike desk, fitness balls, a featured book display on wellness topics, and a colouring station to foster a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Amidst your studies, take a moment to unwind your mind and rejuvenate your body.

Rapido – Enhancement of HKALL and Interlibrary Loan Services

Embedded in the Library’s discovery tool (OneSearch), the new Rapido resource sharing system expands the access to books, book chapters and articles beyond the PolyU collection. It simplifies the process of HKALL and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services, enables PolyU students and staff to track delivery status of their requests and submit renewal requests easily.

Digital Scholarship Services – Embracing Digital Transformation of Learning and Scholarly Research

The Library’s Digital scholarship services provide digital tools, support and resources for researchers and students to engage in innovative digital projects and to embrace digital transformation in their learning and scholarly research. These services are made possible through specialised software, high-performance PCs, equipment for digitisation service, self-service studios and Digital Visualisation Room at i-Space (4/F North Wing) and 3/F (North Wing), as well as collaboration in digital humanities projects.

Larger External Monitors Available for Your Laptop Computers

Want to have bigger screen for better visibility and more desktop space for multitasking? Try out the latest laptop-to-monitor connection service available at i-Space, 4/F North Wing of the Library now.

Introducing the PolyU Library Mobile App – Your Smart Library Companion

The PolyU Library Mobile App combines library services, facility booking, Indoor Positioning System (IPS) and mobile technologies to offer you a range of features that make your library visit, locating availability of seats and facilities, and room booking more convenient, productive, and enjoyable.

Expanding User-friendly Self-service Library Facilities

The Library has introduced different self-service facilities to enhance user experience, such as self-check stations/kiosks for borrowing and returning of books, AV materials, notebooks, tablets and other digital equipment, round-the clock automated book return station, laptop lockers and sterilisers for books and digital equipment, etc. With these self-service facilities, you can enjoy greater convenience and easier access to library collections and services.

MakerMindset@i-Space Workshops – Join Now!

Get ready to dive into the world of emerging technologies at the i-Space of the Library! The Library offers a series of workshops for MakerMindset@i-Space Programme, which provides hands-on experience in creating digital content and prototypes.

Self-service Studios for Video/Sound Recording and Multimedia Production

With simplified and user-friendly setup, five new studios at 3/F North Wing including two One Button Studios, two Sound Recording Studios and one Multimedia Production Studio enable students and staff to produce video contents quickly and easily regardless of technological proficiency. These self-service studios have come into service since February 2023 and marked another milestone for the Library Extension and Revitalisation Project (LER).

Express Book Checkout Kiosk at 4/F South Wing

In an attempt to incorporate emerging technologies into the borrowing service, the Library has recently built an Express Book Checkout Kiosk with IoT to improve user experience during checkout. Come and try the Express Book Checkout Kiosk near the lift lobby area at 4/F South Wing! 

Survey Results: Mini-Survey on Library’s New 6/F

Let’s explore how our users perceived the new Library extension on 6/F!