1. HKSYU Staff & Students

All staff and students are automatically entitled to use the services and facilities provided by the Library with your valid staff or student identity cards. Others need to register at the 2/F Information Counter.

HKSYU awarded local graduates are eligible to apply for Alumni Reader or Alumni Borrower Cards. Other joint courses graduates will be assessed individually. (Application form / Online Form)

Method of Application

Applicants should bring along the graduation certificate or other equivalent documents, one 1.5 x 2 inch recent photograph and the application fee (by Cash or Octopus card) to the 2/F Information Counter to apply for the Alumni Library Cards.

Applicants can also submit the Online Form with their e-photo, a copy of proof of graduation to libcirc@hksyu.edu in advance and pay the application fee in person.

Notes to Users

1. The Library reserves the right not to offer services to any individual based on his/her past conduct in the Library.
2. The Alumni Reader and Borrower Card are not transferable to another user.
3. Loss of the Card must be reported immediately to the Library Circulation Counter at 2806-5113.
4. A replacement Card for accessing the Library or borrowing before your current service valid period expires could be applied by submitting (i) a recent photo and (ii) a completed application form to the Circulation Counter of the Library. All replacements must be applied in person.

3. Staff Family Members

Family members, who are over 12 (Twelve) years old on the application date, (including spouses, children, parents and siblings) of the HKSYU staff can apply for the Card free of charge. The Card duration is the same as to the staff's employment period. However, a staff family member who stays in Hong Kong for less than 15 days is not eligible to apply for the Card (Online Form).

4. External Individual Readers

The Library may accept non-HKSYU members who need to locate our materials to conduct their research projects. The Library reserves the right to reject any application. The application of the External Individual Reader Card, Card duration and terms of usage are subject to the approval of the University Librarian.

Notes

1. Requests are considered on individual basis.
2. A written request, which includes a brief description of the research, may be submitted by person or mail to "The University Librarian, Hong Kong Shue Yan University Library Complex, 12 Wai Tsui Crescent, Braemar Hill Road, North Point, Hong Kong".
3. The request should be accompanied with supporting documents related to the research (e.g., a valid student card or tuition fee receipt); professional qualification (e.g., membership of professional associations); and/or recommendation letters from the academic supervisors.
4. The Library will reply within five working days upon receiving each request. For approved request, the applicant is required to bring a recent photo (1.5" x 2") and come to the Library to complete the application form. When the Card is ready, the Library will contact the applicant for collection at the Circulation Counter.
5. The Library will consider requests for Card renewal based on the same principles and arrangements listed above.
6. The Reader Card does not include any borrowing privilege.

5. VIP Members

The HKSYU Library accepts individuals who make contribution to the Library to become VIP members. The application and borrowing privilege are subject to the approval of the University Librarian.

• STAFF may borrow a maximum of 200 items, and the loan periods are listed below.
• POSTGRADUATES may borrow a maximum of 140 items the loan periods are listed below.
• UNDERGRADUATES may borrow a maximum of 100 items the loan periods are listed below.

* Academic staff can extend 180-day normal loan items to 365 days (with no renewal) for teaching purpose on up to 10 items.

The user also can hold the checked-out BOOKS through the WebOPAC

1. Photocopying, Printing, Scanning

Multifunction printers are located at 2/F to 6/F. You can pay by Octopus.

The charges for photocopying and printing are:

2. Current Awareness

The Library always provides the latest information on the related subject areas. New books are displayed on the 2/F to 4/F sloping shelves. Lists of new titles can be found on the Library web page. Content pages of the latest issues of serials publications are delivered upon requested by Faculty staff. Latest publication catalogues are regularly sent to Departments for reference.

3. Reference Service

If you have any problems or questions in using the Library services or facilities, please feel free to contact our Library staff. Information or instruction leaflets on the usage of Library materials are available at information counters.

4. Book Detective System

A book detective system is installed on the G/F. This system can detect Library materials of which have not been checked out properly.

6. Three Different Areas in the Library

The Library is divided into 3 areas designed to suit different needs of users:

a. Silent Zone: 2/F to 4/F (except discussion area on 2/F) for self-studying, no talking is allowed in these areas;
b. Quiet Zone: 2/F discussion area, 5/F and 6/F for group discussion;
c. Talking Zone: Quiet talking on mobile phones is allowed at the staircase area between 2/F and 6/F.

7. Study Facilities

a. Study Desks
The Library provides study carrels on the 2/F for private study as well as individual desks on 3/F and 4/F.

b. Discussion Areas
The discussion areas are located on 2/F, 5/F and 6/F. They are separate areas providing large tables for group discussions.
There are also two multi-purpose discussion rooms located at the 6/F Learning Commons. Please access Meeting Room Booking System to view the room booking status before you register at the 6/F Service Counter.

8. Drinking Fountains

Six drinking fountains are installed on G/F, and 2/F to 6/F.

9. Wireless LAN Area

The Library offers wireless Internet access to patrons with wireless-enabled devices. Patrons can access the Internet with their notebook computers on the G/F, and 2/F to 6/F. Our network supports both 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi devices. For details, please refer to the following instructions.

10. Book Sale

The Library selects carefully at least 120 items on sale monthly. The Library hope that all users can bring them home at friendly prices.

11. Magazines Back-issues Bookcrossing

The Library put all Library’s withdraw subscribed magazines on a bookcrossing shelf for all users free to take monthly.