Returning

Most library materials can be returned at the G/F Service Counter during the library opening hours. 

The Library sends a variety of library notices as a courtesy reminder only. Non-receipt of such notices will not be accepted as a reason for waiving or reducing fines. Please regularly check your email accounts and “My Circulation Record”.

A. Book Drop Service

  1. Users are welcome to use the Book Drop, which is located near the Library entrance, to return Library books.
  2. Books in the Book Drop will be checked-in during the library opening hours as below schedule:

    Book Collection Time  

    4 Jan 2025 – 14 May 2025

    Monday to Friday
    9:00 am*, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

    Saturday
    9:00 am* 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm

    15 May 2025 – 5 Jul 2025

    Monday to Friday
    9:00 am*, 2:00 pm & 5:15 pm

    Saturday
    2:00* pm

    7 Jul 2025 – 16 Aug 2025

    Monday to Friday
    9:00 am*, 2:00 pm & 5:15 pm
  1. The date of return will be back-dated to the previous working day for books from the first collected batch*.
  2. Users are encouraged to check their updated circulation records one hour after the collection time.
  3. The following materials cannot be placed in the Book Drop and must be returned to the G/F Service Counter during opening hours:
    • Multimedia materials
    • Technology items (e.g. notebook computers, tablets)
    • External Reader Cards
    • Course Reserve items
    • Books with accompany materials
  1. Do not force books into or leave them outside the Book Drop. Please do not use the service if it is full.
  2. The Library will not be responsible for damages or loss of materials in the Book Drop.

B. Fines & Fees and Payment Methods

Overdue fines may be charged according to different items. The borrowing privileges may be suspended if the items are overdue for 30 days from the due date and not returned.

Material Loan Period Fines Maximum Fines
Books 180/120/90/30 days $1/day
$3/day (recalled)		 $90
Accompanying Materials
Multimedia 21/14/7 days $1/day
Bound Serials (Prefix) 7 days $1/day
External Reader Cards 14/5/3 days $5/day
Course Reserve 3 hours $2/hour
Rare Materials Collection
(2/F and 5/F)		 Same day loan $30/day
Special Collection (Library Storage)
Reference Book  (6/F Closed-stack)
Notebook Computers & Tablets


Payment Methods

  • Online Payment
    • Mobile payment (FPS, Alipay內地版, WeChat Pay, and PPS )
  • Payment at Library G/F Service Counter 
    • Mobile payment (FPS, Alipay內地版, WeChat Pay, and PPS )
    • Octopus Card
  • How to use online payment?
    1. Login My Circulation Record
    2. Click “FINE + FEES” on top bar menu
    3. Click “PAY FINES”
    4. You will be redirected to the payment gateway, where you can choose the payment method (FPS, Alipay內地版, WeChat Pay, or PPS)

 

 
 

C. Loss or Damaged Items

Users are responsible for taking care of the borrowed materials. Books should never be written on, marked or damaged. The user will be charged the full replacement cost at a current market price plus a HK$50 processing fee per item for lost or damaged items. If a full replacement cost cannot be verified, users will be charged an estimated replacement cost.  The Library does not accept physical copy of the lost or damaged title provided by users as replacement.  If the title is found and returned before the payment is made, replacement cost will be waived.  Nevertheless, users are still required to pay the processing fees and the overdue fines.  All fines and payment once made, are not refundable.