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PolyU Library

Library Guide for Academic and Research Staff

Top things every academic, research and teaching staff should know about the Library.

Video tutorial - iBooking



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WhatsApp 2766-6863 (service hours)
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Spaces & Facilities


Go on a virtual tour and explore the wide variety of spaces we have in the Library! You can also request for a Library tour through your Faculty Librarian.


Below are some of the spaces and facilities we would like to highlight to you:

Digital Makerspaces @ i-Space


Digital Makerspace on 4/F provides hands-on workshops, technical support, and consultation services to encourage users from all disciplines to learn and operate the easy-to-use digital and fabrication tools. Explore the resources that tickle your imaginations below:

24-Hour Study Centre


Inside the LibCafe@PolyU

The 24-Hour Study Centre located on 1/F North Wing provides group study and quiet study spaces in separate areas. The spaces are also equipped with multi-purpose PC workstations (with Microsoft Office applications), photocopiers, printers, and scanners. Toilets, including accessible toilets, are available inside the Centre.

 

Video Conference Camera


A set of all-in-one video conference camera is provided for short-term loan to PolyU students and staff in order to support users’ needs in video conferencing.  

You can find the equipment in our self-service kiosk on 4/F South Wing, near the lift lobby area.

Computers & Rooms


Computers and Group Rooms are bookable in advance online through the iBooking system.  

We provide a variety of software in our PCs in order to support your teaching and learning needs.

You can also borrow a notebook PC, Macbook Air, iPad and iPad Pro with Apple Pencil from our self-service kiosk on 4/F.

Printing, Scanning & Copying


Device for printing, photocopying, and scanning are available on nearly all floors in the Library. You can even print directly using your notebook and mobile devices.  

Visit here for the price list and more information.

Current Awareness Centre


A lounge-feel area near the Library entrance on P/F for you to find the new arrivals, popular journals, current newspapers, and the boutique PolyU Reads collection.

It is a relaxing spot for users; conveniently get items from the collections nearly and enjoy leisurely on the circular orange sofa.

LibCafe@PolyU


Inside the LibCafe@PolyU

Located inside the Library, the LibCafe provides a lively and stimulating atmosphere for social interaction and idea exchange with food, beverages and snacks served.