A. External Reader Cards

HKSYU staff and students can obtain external reader cards for access to eighteen partner academic libraries. While the cards permit entry to these libraries, they do not include borrowing rights. On-site access to selected e-resources may be available.

External Reader Cards Availability 

Library No. of
Cards		 Privilege / Loan Period Fines
The Chinese University of Hong Kong* 3 14 days (staff) /
7 days (postgraduate, research assistant, undergraduate & IFYP student)
 
* The external reader cards of these institutions are available for loan at the self-service 24/7 Smart Locker.  Loan period for these cards is calculated by calendar days including days the library is closed.  You may return the card to the External Reader Card Return Box at the library entrance.		 $5/day
Gratia Christian College 3
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong 3
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 3
Hong Kong Baptist University* 2
Hong Kong Chu Hai College 3
Hong Kong Metropolitan University 3
Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education 3
HKSKH Ming Hua Theological College 3
Lingnan University* 2
Macao University of Tourism 3
Saint Francis University (formerly Caritas Institute of Higher Education) / Caritas Bianchi College of Careers 2
Tung Wah College 3
The University of Hong Kong* 6
UOW College Hong Kong 3
Vocational Training Council Libraries 4
Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education 3
Education University of Hong Kong 3 14 days (staff) /
7 days (postgraduate & research assistant)

Remarks:

  • Each user may borrow only one card at a time, and no renewal is allowed.
  • Reader cards overdue for more than 35 days will be considered lost. The borrower will be required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of $100, as well as the full replacement cost for the card.