User Information

HKU and HKU SPACE graduates may become an HKU Libraries member with different library privileges. Details of card application procedures can be found at Circle of Friends Application Form or HKU Graduate Borrower’s card or Reader’s card Application Form.

HKU Graduates may apply for (i) Circle of Friends (Platinum), (ii) Borrower or (iii) Reader membership 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. 

Graduate of HKU SPACE / Centennial College 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. Application can be made online or at Enquiries Counter on the 2/F of the Main Library (New Wing).

HKU Graduates and HKU SPACE / Centennial College Graduates

• Borrowing & Returns
  • Borrowing Privileges
    • HKU Graduate (Platinum)
    • HKU Graduate (Borrowers)
    • HKU SPACE Graduate (Gold/Platinum)
    • Centennial College Graduate (Gold)
  • Online Renewal
  • Holds and Recalls
  • Overdue
  • Returns
  • Searching for a Missing Item (On-campus only)
  • Library Notification Services
    • Email Alert Services
    • SMS@HKUL
  • 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
    • for HKU Graduates
    • for 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) (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
    • HKUL Login & PIN
    • Self-service Photocopying and Printing: Provides photocopying, laser printing and wireless printing
    • Wireless Access (Wi-Fi)
    • Laptop/Tablet Loaning Program