Library Special Service Arrangements Before Classes Resume on Campus

Due to the latest development of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCo V) situation, the Library is making special arrangements of loan services as follows:

1. Return of Library Items, Pick-Up of Requested Items and Waive of Fines

All borrowed library items (including HKALL materials) can be returned one week after classes resume on campus. All overdue fines incurred during this period will be waived. Overdue fines will be incurred if borrowers fail to return their loans by the date specified above (i.e. one week after classes resume on campus).

Users can continue requesting for EdUHK Library items borrowed by other users. However, they should note that some items may not be returned until the date specified above. Items in the Self Pick-Up Stations will be returned to the book shelf or released to the next user in line, if any, on the dates specified in the pick-up notifications.

For further assistance in relation to loans, returns and requests, as well as special requests such as extension of pick-up date or borrowers who cannot return items which have been requested by other users and therefore have their library privileges blocked automatically by system, please contact the Library by phone at 2948-6658 (Mon-Fri: 08:30-17:00; Sat: 10:30-17:00) or by email to libcir@eduhk.hk.

2. HKALL, Inter-Library Loan and JULAC Library Card Access

HKALL service is subject to availability of individual UGC-funded institution libraries. As noted in Section 1, all HKALL items should be returned one week after classes resume on campus. Since HKALL items cannot be auto-renewed by system, they should be manually renewed before their due dates.

For inter-library loans, although requests for articles and book chapters in general will remain normal, requests for book items will probably be affected.

EdUHK staff and students holding JULAC Library Cards should check with other UGC-funded institution libraries on any special arrangements for items borrowed with their JULAC Library Cards. They should also check for latest updates beforehand if they plan to visit other UGC-funded institution libraries in person.

Please check the Library Website (https://www.lib.eduhk.hk/) for our latest updates. Library services and operating schedule may be affected without prior notice due to unpredictable circumstances.

Should you need any further assistance, please contact us via the Ask a Librarian service (https://www.lib.eduhk.hk/askalib/) or email to libinfo@eduhk.hk. Thank you for your attention and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.