Facilities & Services
- Circulation Services
- Learning and Research Services
Borrowing and Returns
Open Stack Collections
| Location symbol | Availability | Loan period | Services Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中, 大A, 大C, BC | All users | 60-180 days | 2/F Lending Services Counter |
| R, 大R | Library use only | - | - |
| 期, 大期 | Senior teaching staff, postgraduates and undergraduates can borrow. Library use only for others. | 3-14 days (bound) | 2/F Lending Services Counter |
| Senior teaching staff and postgraduates can borrow. Library use only for others. | 1 day (unbound) | ||
| CMF, CMPT | Library use only | - | - |
| av, avs | All users | 7-14 days | 2/F Lending Services Counter |
Closed stack collections
| Location symbol | Availability | Loan period | Services Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 山, 山大, 民, 民期 | Library use only | Library use only | Request at 2/F Lending Services Counter or Submit an online request at Find@HKUL |
| X期, X大期 | Senior teaching staff and postgraduates can borrow. Library use only for others. | 14 days | |
| 平, 平大, X中, X山, X杜*, X大A, 山A, 山P, 地圖 | All users | 60-180 days | |
| XR, X大R | 14 days | ||
| 善, 羅, 特, 特C, 特期, 杜, 大, 特山 | Library use at Special Collections Reading Room only. No photocopying allowed | - | Request at 1/F Special Collections Counter or Submit an online request at Find@HKUL |
| RD | Library use only | - | Request at 2/F Service Counter |
| Newspaper | Library use at specified locations in Main Library. Maximum 4 items per request. No photocopying allowed. | - | Request at 1/F Special Collections Counter |
* 杜 is used in the library catalogue for identification only and will not be shown on the label of an item.
Loans can be renewed via MyAccount@HKUL.
Requests
All loan items are subject to recall if the item is requested by another user. The loan period will be shortened once another user places a hold on an item. Users are advised to check your circulation record in MyAccount@HKUL regularly and return the recalled item within 14 days from the date of recall to avoid overdue fines incurred or suspension of borrowing privilege. Please visit Holds and Recalls for more details.
If you are unable to find an item on the shelf and the item status shows "Available", please complete and submit Search for a Missing Item form.
Learning and Research Services
Staff members at the Virtual Information Counter provide general reference and guidance in the effective use of online catalogues, reference materials as well as electronic resources in the Library. Enquiries may be made to Learning and Research Services by phone or email. In-depth research services and consultations on a particular subject can also be arranged.
Library orientation and user education programmes are organized for new staff and students at the beginning of an academic year. Special orientation and training on databases for individuals or groups may also be scheduled on request.