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Welcome to the University of Hong Kong Libraries (HKUL). HKUL was established in 1912 and is the oldest academic library in Hong Kong with over two million volumes of collections. It now comprises the Main Library and six specialist branch libraries and they are located in buildings around the campus with varying opening hours.
HKUL serves current faculty, students, staff, and researchers who hold valid HKU IDs. However, the Libraries does serve people with specific research needs or an interest in supporting the Libraries:
HKUL Circle of Friends
- Join HKUL community as HKU Graduate / HKU SPACE Graduate / Centennial College Graduate / External Individual / Non-profit Institution / Corporation.
- Submit an e-form for card application or go to Enquiries Counter on the 2/F at Main Library (New Wing). More information can be found at Circle of Friends or you may wish to call 3917-5945.
Staff and Students at UGC-funded institutions
- Terms of Service I (or equivalent) staff and Postgraduates: You may obtain a JULAC (Joint University Libraries Advisory Committee) Card for access to HKU Libraries. The card will entitle you to take out a maximum of 12 items. Enquire at your institution's library for eligibility information and application details.
- Full-time undergraduates: You may get a Reader's Card which is valid till 31 July of each current academic year. Enquire at your institution's library for eligibility information and application details.
Scholars and full-time degree students of overseas universities
- Scholars and full-time students of overseas universities with a bona fide research need are in general given on-site access to the library without borrowing rights for a maximum of 1 week within one academic year. Access is granted for research requiring unique Library materials that are not available elsewhere. More information can be found at Library Card Applications.
Visit Find@HKUL to search HKUL’s holdings of books, journals, e-resources, and more. For more information, consult Find@HKUL Quick Guide.
Visitors / Public / Circle of Friends
Lending Services
- Borrowing, Returning, Recalls, and Renewals
- Borrowing Privileges: HKU Graduate (Platinum) || HKU SPACE Graduate (Gold/Platinum)
- Equipment for Loan (Gold or Platinum members only)
- Returns
- Overdue and fines
- Loss and damage
- Holds and Recalls
- Online Renewal
- Requesting
- Inter-Branch Delivery Service: Request delivery of items among HKU Libraries (Gold or Platinum members can send online request to retrieve items with the location “Storage” in the Library catalogue. Silver members may request at the Main Library or any branch library circulation counter for retrieval of physical volumes only).
- Storage Collection Request: Borrow items from storage (Gold or Platinum members only)
- Library Card Application
- Library Notification Services
Facilities
- Computers
- Study Places
- Find out more about the facilities available and book a space via Facilities Booking System
Reference
Teaching, Learning, and Research Support
- Off-campus/onsite access to the Libraries' selected Electronic Resources (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
Technical Support
- HKUL Login & PIN
- Copy, Print, Scan (uPrint)
- Wireless Access (Wi-Fi)
- Laptop/Tablet Loaning Program (Gold or Platinum members only)
HKU Retired Staff & Spouse
Retired members of HKU staff and spouses of valid retired staff may apply for a borrower/reader's card from the University Libraries. More information can be found at card application or you may wish to call 3917-5945.
Lending Services
- Borrowing, Returning, Recalls, and Renewals
- Requesting
- Inter-Branch Delivery Service: Request delivery of items among HKU Libraries
- Storage Collection Request: Borrow items from storage
- Library Card Application
- Library Notification Services
Facilities
- Computers
- Find out more about the facilities available and book a space via Facilities Booking System
Reference
Teaching, Learning, and Research Support
- Off-campus Access to Libraries Electronic Resources
Collection Development
- Subject Specialists
- Recommend a purchase: Fill out Book Recommendation Online e-form for your recommendation
Technical Support
- HKUL Login & PIN
- Copy, Print, Scan (uPrint)
- Wireless Access (Wi-Fi)
- Laptop/Tablet Loaning Program
Non-HKU JULAC Card Holders
Eligible users may apply for a JULAC card at your home library and register with The University of Hong Kong Libraries. Please come to Enquiries Counter on the 2/F of the Main Library for registration when you make your first visit of our libraries. All undergraduate students will be charged a cost-recovery notional charge of $50 for each registration and renewal.
- HKID card or Passport
- JULAC card
- Student card or staff card issued by your institution
Lending Services
- Borrowing, Returning, Recalls, and Renewals
- Requesting
- Inter-Branch Delivery Service: Request delivery of items among HKU Libraries (JULAC staff and postgraduate students only)
- Storage Collection Request: Borrow items from storage (JULAC staff and postgraduate students can send online request to retrieve items with the location “Storage” in the Library catalogue. JULAC undergraduate students may request at the Main Library or any branch library circulation counter for retrieval of physical volumes only).
- Library Notification Services
Facilities
- Computers
- Find out more about the facilities available and book a space via Facilities Booking System
Reference
Collection Development
- Subject Specialists
- Recommend a purchase: Fill out Book Recommendation Online e-form for your recommendation
Technical Support
- HKUL Login & PIN
- Copy, Print, Scan (uPrint)
- Wireless Access (Wi-Fi)
- Laptop/Tablet Loaning Program (JULAC staff and postgraduate students only)