Latest Updates to New Library System
As announced earlier on 21 April and 2 June 2017, INNOPAC Millennium, the current library system which has been in operation for over 20 years since 1995 will be replaced by Ex Libris’ Alma, a new library system, and Primo, a new library resources discovery tool, in July. The new library system will be shared by all eight UGC-funded university libraries including CityU, CUHK, EdUHK, HKBU, HKU, HKUST, LU and PolyU.
Due to underestimated complexity of the project, the 8 libraries have agreed to revise the new system launching schedule to allow for additional testing to ensure a successful implementation. Below please find the updated important dates:
| Important dates | What will happen |
| 19 May 2017 (Friday) |
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| 5 June 2017 (Monday) |
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| 15 June 2017 (Thursday) |
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| 4 July 2017 (Tuesday) (Revised) |
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| 11 July 2017 (Tuesday) (Revised) |
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| 12 July 2017 (Wednesday) to 17 July 2017 (Monday) (Revised) |
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| 17 July 2017 (Monday) (Tentative) |
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* Certain online library services, e.g. MyLibrary, library material recommendation, Library SMS Alert, request to place library materials on reserve, Library facilities booking system, JULAC Card registration, etc. may be affected and not immediately available after the new library system is in operation.
For further information, please contact the Information Counter at 2948 6653 or Circulation Counter at 2948 6658.
21 June 2017
Circular No. 8/2017
