Services suspension, databases maintenance, facilities closed and etc.
Notice
Resumption of access to PolyU Library for Graduate and Special Borrower Library Card holders
Special Arrangements for Library Closure
In view of the special circumstances, the Library has introduced the following measures and services to support your research, learning and teaching needs:
Proquest Platform (search.proquest.com) – Service temporarily unavailable (11:00 a.m. on 14 Feb 2016 - 5:00 p.m. on 14 Feb 2016)
Proquest Platform (search.proquest.com) – Service temporarily unavailable (11:00 a.m. on 14 Feb 2016 - 5:00 p.m. on 14 Feb 2016)
OneSearch - Updates on Email export
Please be informed that with effective from 7 June 2026, the Email function in the OneSearch system will be updated to improve security and reduce the risk of phishing.
With this change, when you use the Email action to export record(s), the system will open your device’s default email client, such as Outlook or Gmail. If you wish to use the Email function, please ensure that your device has a default email client configured.
New 3D Printer Booking Arrangement (Effective 1 June 2026)

Effective 1 June 2026, the 3D printers at the Library’s Digital Makerspace Plus must be pre-booked through the iBooking system. Please note that booking duration is limited and subject to daily and weekly quotas, and all 3D printing jobs must be completed within the booked session.
Installation and Improvement Works (20 Jul - 22 Aug 2025)
Installation and improvement works will be carried out in the Library during the Summer period as scheduled below.
New Library Service Arrangements Effective July 2025
Starting in July 2025, the Library will introduce new service arrangements aimed at optimising the allocation and utilisation of manpower and resources.
Repair Work at G/F North Wing (16 May - 31 Aug)
The Campus Facilities & Sustainability Office (CFSO) will conduct safety inspection and repair work to the ceiling above the compact shelves from 16 May to 31 Aug, 2025. The work will be carried out above different sections of the compact shelves in phases. The retrieval of books with Call No. T - Z will be affected during the course of work. Please approach the P/F Service Counter for assistance.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
READ@PolyU Challenge – Design Your AI Companion!
Dear PolyU Readers,
We are excited to announce a special contest as part of our READ@PolyU reading programme, centred around our common book 2024/25, Klara and the Sun. We invite you to explore the themes of artificial intelligence and companionship that lie at the heart of the novel.
PolyU Library AI Chatbot