Category: Using the Library

More Self-check Services and Facilities

PolyU/CPCE students and staff can now enjoy the flexibility to check out and check in digital equipment and AV accessories via the Self-service Kiosks at i-Space and Multimedia Commons respectively. To streamline the process of loan and return of books and audio-visual (AV) items, more self-checkout stations are now available on the Library Podium Floor.

Safety Precautions During COVID-19 Pandemic

To mitigate the risk of spreading coronavirus, the Library has put in place a series of measures to protect Library users. Let's do our best to protect oneself and others, and ride out the COVID-19 challenge.

Join us – Virtual Library Orientation for Freshmen!

Kickstart your journey in PolyU by joining the library’s virtual orientation to get acquainted with the wide range of Library resources, facilities and services in support of your learning and research.

New Sound Recording and Multimedia Production Studios

Two new self-service studios will be available in September 2020 to facilitate the production of online teaching and learning materials by staff and students. To adapt to a new stage of learning and teaching, these studios will also be equipped with video conferencing facility for staff and students to conduct online interviews and presentations.

Changes of Physical Library Spaces amid COVID-19 Pandemic

As affected by the pandemic, the Library has temporarily rearranged its physical space for individual study only. All group rooms and 24-Hour Study Area remain closed. As a precautionary measure, it has reduced its seating capacity and all seats are spaced out for social distancing. Barriers are installed for seats opposing one another.

Physical Resources Retrieval Service and RFID Tagging Exercise

The Library introduced a special Physical Resources Retrieval Service for students and staff in Feb 2020, enabling the continual access to the Library’s extensive physical collections during the Library’s temporary closure. A full self-service model of picking up and checkout of books on Hold Shelf was implemented as facilitated by the Library’s RFID Tagging Exercise. This convenient self-service model continues after the Library reopened on 4 May 2020, while RFID tagging on all printed books goes on.

Explore PolyU Library via Virtual Orientation

We are excited to welcome new / returning students and staff to PolyU Library! View our 3-minute video and you will learn the essential tips on Library resources and services that are critical to your academic success. Explore PolyU Library via Virtual Orientation now!

How to: Find Course Readings

The Library has recently launched a new platform – Resource List, to let students access course readings and resources prescribed by their instructors directly from Learn@PolyU. See how it works!

Know your Faculty Librarians!

Did you know that each department has its own Faculty Librarian? Faculty Librarians assist staff and students in their respective departments in a bevy of different ways.

Got Questions? Ask us!

Help is always available at the Library. We’ll help you get started or connect you to staff with right expertise. Find out more about the channels here!

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