User Information

HKU and HKU SPACE graduates may apply for an alumni library card to join the Libraries as a member of the HKUL. Details of card application and procedures can be found at e-form (for Circle of Friends members only).

HKU Graduates

HKU Graduates may apply for (i) Circle of Friends (Platinum), (ii) Borrower or (iii) Reader with different library privileges (including on-site reading privilege, borrowing privilege and/or remote access at Electronic Resources Alumni e-Library). More information can be found at card application or you may wish to call 3917-2202. 

HKU SPACE Graduates

Graduate of HKU SPACE programmes can join the Libraries as a member of the HKUL Circle of Friends. More information can be found at Circle of Friends or you may wish to call 2859-8903.

• Borrowing & Returns
  • Borrowing Privileges
    • HKU Graduate (Platinum)
    • HKU Graduate (Borrowers)
    • SPACE Graduate (Gold/Platinum)
  • Online Renewal
  • Holds and Recalls
  • Overdue
  • Returns
  • Searching for a Missing Item (On-campus only)
  • Library Notification Services
    • Email Alert Services
    • SMS@HKUL (For Alumni, Circle of Friends and SPACE staff/students without HKU Portal Account)
  • Facilities: Find out more about the facilities available and book a space via Facilities Booking System 
    • AV Group Viewing Rooms
    • Computers
    • Study Places: Provides study tables.
    • Library Corner
  • Library Card Application
    • HKU Graduates
    • HKU SPACE Graduates
  • Reference
    • Information Counter (3/F, Main Library)
    • Electronic Reference Service
    • WhatsApp-a-Librarian
    • Telephone Reference Service
  • Teaching, Learning and Research Support
    • Off-campus Access to Libraries Electronic Resources (Alumni e-library): How to connect to e-library (Circle of Friends Platinum Members Only)
  • Collection Development
    • Subject Specialists
    • Recommend a purchase: Borrowers can fill out Book Recommendation Online e-form for your recommendation
  • Document Delivery Service
    • Inter-branch Delivery Service (Borrowers only)
    • Storage Collection Request: Borrowers can send online request to retrieve items with the location “Storage” in the Library catalogue. Readers may request at the Main Library or any branch library circulation counter for retrieval of physical volumes only.
  • Technical Support
    • Set PIN
    • Self-service Photocopying and Printing Services: Provides photocopying, laser printing and wireless printing
    • Wireless Access (Wi-Fi)
    • Laptop/Tablet Loaning Program