Research Commons

Eligibility of Booking

EdUHK Students and Academic Staff

Length of Booking Session

2 hours

Compulsory Check In Time

Check in on-site within 15 minutes after the start of each session

Booking Quota

• No more than 18 active or booked sessions of any library facilities at the same time for EdUHK Research Postgraduate Students (including PhD, EdD and MPhil students) and Post-doctoral Fellows.
• No more than 6 active or booked sessions of any library facilities at the same time for all other EdUHK Students and Academic Staff.

Period of Advance Booking

Zone A

• EdUHK Research Postgraduate Students and Post-doctoral Fellows: 28 days in advance
• EdUHK Taught Postgraduate Students: 14 days in advance
• All other EdUHK Students and Academic Staff: 7 days in advance

Zone B
All EdUHK students and academic staff: 7 days in advance

Equipment Provided

• Individual lighting and power outlets are provided in all Study Booths and Study Carrels
• Notebook computers and headphones are provided in Study Booths and Study Carrels

Hours of Availability

All study carrels are available for use when the MMW Library is open. Please visit library opening hours.

Study Booths for Users with SENs

Two Study Booths (S401 and S402) are designated for users with special educational needs. Booking of S401 and S402 can be cancelled at any time by the Library if they are needed by eligible users with SENs. Users with SENs can contact Circulation Counter at 29486658, email libcir@eduhk.hk or contact the Circulation Counter on G/F in person for assistance.

Rules for Using Research Commons

1. Absolute silence must be observed at any time within Research Commons. Activities which may generate noises, including but not limited to discussions and conversations, are not allowed.
2. Mobile phones must be set to silent mode at all times.
3. Mobile phones, tablets and notebook computers can be used inside Study Booths for Zoom or teleconferences, but must not generate noises which will disturb other users. Headphones must be used and speakers must be muted.
4. No food is allowed in all areas of Research Commons.
5. All Study Booths and Study Carrels are intended for private study only. Each Study Booth or Study Carrel should seat one user only.
6. Bookings cannot be transferred to other users.
7. All furniture and equipment such as chairs, notebook computers and headphones must not be taken away from Study Booths or Study Carrels, or removed from one place to another.
8. Users should keep Study Booths and Study Carrels clean and tidy, and clear Study Booths or Study Carrels before leaving.
9. Users shold turn off the provided notebook computers if they are not in use.
10. Users must not leave personal belongings in Study Booths or Study Carrels unattended. The Library will not be responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings

Enquiry and Assistance

Please contact Library Circulation Counter at 2948 6658 or email libcir@eduhk.hk for assistance.