Extraordinary Encounters: Malou Hung’s Bookplates exhibition

The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) and the Libraries of The University of Hong Kong will present Extraordinary Encounters: Malou Hung’s Bookplates from May 18 to June 6, 2021. Curated by Sarah Ng, the exhibition employs a cross-cultural perspective for visualising Chinese material culture through the bookplates (ex libris) of celebrated Hong Kong artist Malou Oi Yee Hung.

A bookplate is generally a small print placed on the inside front cover or free endpaper of a book to show ownership. In an era in which the popularity of print media continues to decline, the practice of including bookplates is fast becoming a dying art. Extraordinary Encounters refers to the surprising ways in which we still encounter bookplates during the act of reading. Alternatively, it stands for the remarkable encounters possible when viewing Hung’s images, which go well beyond the general expectations of standard bookplates. These encounters have the ability to transport audiences across time and space, allowing for the appreciation of ancient artworks and diverse Hong Kong neighbourhoods as viewed from the artist’s extraordinary perspective.

Bookplates have been appreciated for centuries as technically refined and beautiful artworks, as well as critical materials for learning about the history of art, printing, books and design. Many of the works on display here pay homage to everyday life in Hong Kong’s bygone eras—informed by elements of traditional Chinese culture—which forms an invaluable resource for the study of Chinese art and Hong Kong heritage.

The exhibition also highlights historical objects from UMAG’s collection, and items displayed online as part of a complementary virtual exhibition. The exhibition’s five sections range from daily life in bygone eras to the material culture and craftsmanship of Imperial China: Rituals and Daily Life, Collected, Superfluous Things, Revisiting and Craftsmanship. The bookplates are juxtaposed with items from UMAG’s permanent collection and printmaking tools.

Details of the Exhibition (Main Library)
Period: May 18, 2021 (Tuesday) to June 6, 2021 (Sunday)
Opening Hours:
8:30am–11:00pm (Monday to Friday)
8:30am–7:00pm (Saturday)
10:00am–7:00pm (Sunday)
Please refer to the HKU Libraries website for public holidays’ opening hours: https://lib.hku.hk/general/hours/index.html
Venue: Atrium, 2/F, Main Library, HKU, Pokfulam
Tel/Email: (852) 3917 2203 (General Enquiry) / libis@hku.hk
Admission: Free
Website: https://lib.hku.hk

Other enquiries (UMAG)
Tel: (852) 2241 5500
Email: museum@hku.hk
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.umag.hku.hk/en/

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Please submit your request to us by completing the Interlibrary Loan form with necessary information. http://lib.hku.hk/cgi-bin/illiad/hua/sso_oclc

To learn more about Interlibrary Loan and Article Delivery Services go to https://lib.hku.hk/mainlib/ill.html

For enquiries, please contact our Lending Service Counter (email: libcir@hku.hk / tel: 3917-2202) for assistances.

Sustainable Development Goals Exhibition

In support of Earth Day 2021 and in collaboration with The University of Hong Kong Common Core and Women’s Research Studies Centre, the Main Library is pleased to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by coordinating the Sustainable Development Goals exhibition at the 2^nd Floor Atrium/Exhibition Area of the Main Library from 21 April – 9 May 2021.

The Member States of the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by General Assembly resolution A/RES/70/1 of 25 September 2015. The resolution aims to achieve these seventeen goals by 2030 to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change while ensuring that no one is left behind.

Each of the seventeen goals are highlighted at the Global Level, in Hong Kong, Actions at HKU and most importantly What You Can Do.

To complement the exhibition and signify the Libraries’ collaboration with the HKU Edible Spaces in the Library Bird and Butterfly Garden near the main entrance, a selection of library books will be on display and compiled into an electronic ReadingList providing information on gardening, birds and butterflies in the garden and permaculture. A label can be found on most the plants in the Garden with its name and a QR code which leads visitors to a relevant website for educational information.

The SDG exhibition banners, ReadingLists, Workshops and Actions at HKU are also available on the dedicated website HKU Libraries and SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals. https://www.hkulsdg.hku.hk

Details of the Exhibition

Date: 21 April – 9 May 2021

Venue: Atrium/Exhibition Area, 2/F Main Library, The University of Hong Kong
Time: During Main Library Opening Hours
Closed on Public Holidays [http://lib.hku.hk/general/hours.html]

For enquiries, please contact:  Ms Charis Lai, Tel 2859 8903 / Mr Gary Chin, Tel: 2859 2211

Library Opening Hours during Labour Day

1 May 2021 (Labour Day)

Main Library, Media Services, Fung Ping Shan Library, and Special Collections: 10 am – 7 pm

Main Library Level 3 Collaboration Zone & Study Zone: 10 am – 6:30 pm

Borrowing service available until 6:30 pm.

Main Library will be fully closed for cleaning between 9 am and 10 am.

Law Library: 10 am – 5 pm

Borrowing service available until 4:30 pm.

Medical Library: 10 am – 5 pm

The 24-hour Study Room will close at 5 pm.

Borrowing service available until 4:45 pm.

Dental Library, Education Library, and Music Library: Closed.

Main Library G/F (except e-learning lab & Joseph Needham Room) remains open for use by CURRENT STAFF and CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY.

For enquiries, please call 3917-2203 or 3917-2202.

Best wishes
Peter Sidorko
University Librarian

Library Opening Hours

19 Apr 2021 to 2 May 2021 (Except 1 May & 19 May)

1 May 2021 (Labour Day)

19 May 2021 (Buddha’s Birthday)

24 May 2021 – 28 May 2021

Dear Class of 2021,

Although graduation is some way off, I am glad to let you know that the University is extending your access to the following facilities until next summer, August 31, 2022:

University Libraries, Chi Wah Learning Commons and the Sports Centre.

You only need to present your HKU Student Card for access after completion of your studies. We hope this will enhance your campus experience.

More details: www.newgrads.alumni.hku.hk/facility-access-2021

The Development & Alumni Affairs Office (DAAO) will be your point of contact with your alma mater.

In the meantime, I wish you all the best for your finals and for the next chapter in your life.

With warmest wishes,
Professor Ian Holliday

Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)

Notes:

• The above shall be eligible for access by graduands of the Class of 2021 with their HKU Student Cards until August 31, 2022.
• The access is eligible to the Year 2021 graduands of the following HKU programmes: Undergraduate, Taught Postgraduate, Research Postgraduate, Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma. The list does not include HKU SPACE.
• For those graduands who have lost their HKU Student Cards, they can apply for the Facility Access Card by filling in this form.
• For graduands who will be admitted to the HKU postgraduate programmes, when issued with a new HKU Student Card, their level of facility access as postgraduates will override their “Class of 2021” status.

Introducing SCAN2EMAIL service at the Libraries

The University Libraries is pleased to announce the implementation of SCAN2EMAIL service, a free go-green service.

The SCAN2EMAIL service is now available in the Main Library and all Branch Libraries.

Benefits of SCAN2EMAIL at the Libraries:

• Free Service
• Saves paper and printing
• Flexible and easy to use
• High speed
• Single point for printing, photocopying and scanning at uPrint printers.

For more details and technical support, go to https://lib.hku.hk/techsupport/photocopy.html#Scan or feel free to email us or visit any library counter.