Learning Commons
Located on the 6/F of Library, the visible and accessible space recognizes the
role of the Library as the gathering place for students to study,
engage in writing and research, and learn in collaborative settings.
The mission of Learning Commons is:
A defining characteristic of the Learning Commons is its ability to
apply the combined expertise from librarians and teaching staff to
meet the learning, writing, and research needs of students. By
working in collaboration, Learning Commons partners are able to offer
students a more coherent and integrated approach to support services.
Learning Commons is able to provide not only the tools, but also the
skills, to support students in the effective use of learning
technologies in their academic studies.
Facilities in the Learning Commons:
- Language learning and library information
- Laboratory with 25 PC workstations
- 2 Multimedia stations
- 2 iMacs
- 2 Discussion Rooms (6/F)
- 1 Presentation Room (5/F)
- 1 Activity Room (2/F)
- Leisure reading area
- AV collection
- Magazine corner
- TV corner
- Multifunction printer
Room Booking
Please place
booking in person at the 6/F Information Counter or via online Room
Booking System. Please view the booking status and regulations
before registration.
Facilities
|
Location
|
Equipment
|
Privilege
|
Learning Laboratory
|
6/F
|
- 25
Computers
- Seats
- Projector
- Whiteboard
Microphone
|
STAFF ONLY
|
2
Discussion Rooms
|
6/F
|
- 1
Computer
- 6
Seats
- Whiteboard
|
ALL
(Accommodate
3-6 people)
|
Presentation Room
|
5/F
|
- 1
Computer
- 10
Seats
- Projector
- Whiteboard
- Microphone
|
ALL
(Accommodate
7-10 people)
|
Activity Room
|
2/F
|
- 1
Computer
- 15-26
Seats
- Projector
- Whiteboard
- Microphone
|
ALL
*need approval
by Librarian
|
*Please
download the Activity
Room Booking From or via online Activity
Room Booking Service for registration.
Language Learning Online (LLO)
Language
Learning Online provides an integrated language learning platform
on the Internet.
Multimedia Collection
Multimedia
collection includes CDs, DVDs, VCDs and CD-ROMs, etc. All AV
materials should be check-in or check-out at 6/F Information Counter.
The
following prefixes on spine labels and catalogue entries stand for
different types of materials:
- AVC –
Audio CDs, VCDs and CD-ROMs
- AVD –
DVDs and DVD-ROMs
- AVK –
Kits
- AVR –
Reference AV materials
- LTV
– Local TV programmes
- MC –
Language learning kits
For the
borrowing privilege of AV materials, please refer to Loan
Quota and Period.
Reviewed on 26 August 2017