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Circle of Friends
HKU Retired Staff & Spouse
Non-HKU JULAC Card Holders
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 of the Main Library and six specialist branch libraries and they are located in buildings in around the campus with varying opening hours.
- Is HKUL open to the public?
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 2859-8903.
- 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 student 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 3 consecutive months 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.
- Members of the public in Hong Kong
- Members of the public in Hong Kong who can demonstrate a bona fide research need to use the library's academic resources may be given on-site access privileges to the library for up to 3 consecutive days within an academic year. Access is granted for research requiring unique Library materials that are not available elsewhere. This access does not include borrowing privileges. To apply for access to the Libraries, please send a request addressed to the Lending Services Librarian at libcir@hku.hk in advance.
- Who can have remote access to online resources available through HKUL website?
HKUL is contractually obligated to limit remote access to most HKUL e-resources to current HKU students, faculty, staff, and researchers who hold HKU IDs and PINs. - How can I find out if HKUL has a particular book or journal?
Visit Find@HKUL to search HKUL’s holdings of books, journals, e-resources, and more. For more information, consult Find@HKUL Quick Guide. - Does HKUL participate in Interlibrary Loans?
Yes. To obtain HKUL material through Interlibrary Loans (ILL), consult the ILL librarian in your home library or institution. Note that charges may apply for interlibrary loans.
Visitors / Public / Circle of Friends
Lending Services
- Borrowing
- Borrowing Privileges: HKU Graduate (Platinum), HKU SPACE Graduate (Gold/Platinum)
- Equipment for Loan (Gold or Platinum members only)
- 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)
- Returning
- Recalls, Renewals
- Library Notification Services: Email Alert Services
Facilities: Find out more about the facilities available and book a space via Facilities Booking System
Library Card Application
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
Technical Support
- HKUL Login & PIN
- Copy, Print, Scan: Provides photocopying, printing and scanning
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Wireless Access (Wi-Fi)
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Laptop/Tablet Loaning Program (Gold or Platinum members only)
HKU Retired Staff & Spouse
Retired members of HKU staff and spouse of a 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
- Borrowing Privileges: Retired TOS I Staff, Retired TOS II & III Staff, Retired Technician, Retired Staff Spouse
- Equipment for Loan
- Inter-Branch Delivery Service: Request delivery of items among HKU Libraries
- Storage Collection Request: Borrow items from storage
- Returning
- Recalls, Renewals
- Library Notification Services: Email Alert Services
Facilities: Find out more about the facilities available and book a space via Facilities Booking System
Library Card Application
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: How to connect to e-library
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: Provides photocopying, printing and scanning
- 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
- Borrowing Privileges for JULAC Staff and Postgraduate Students
- Equipment for Loan
- 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).
- Returning
- Recalls, Renewals
- Library Notification Services: Email Alert Services
Facilities: Find out more about the facilities available and book a space via Facilities Booking System
Reference
- Information Counter (3/F, Main Library)
- Electronic Reference Service
- WhatsApp-a-Librarian
- Telephone Reference Service
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: Provides photocopying, printing and scanning
- Wireless Access (Wi-Fi)
- Laptop/Tablet Loaning Program (JULAC staff and postgraduate students only)