OneSearch Discovery Platform

As part of the implementation of the JULAC Shared Integrated Library System, OneSearch is hosted in a single cloud-based system adopted by all eight UGC-funded university libraries in managing their print and electronic resources. The System will bring up new collaborative opportunities across the eight libraries to optimize user experience and to enhance workflow efficiencies. The key features as below:

• Embedded HKALL and Interlibrary Loan – Allow you to seamlessly search and request print and shared electronic resources from all eight UGC-funded university libraries in one-go.
• Single Sign-On – Simply use your NetID and NetPassword to login whenever authentication is needed.
• Enhanced MyRecord – View all your checked out items, including those borrowed using your JULAC Borrower’s Card. You no longer need to manage different library accounts and passwords for each JULAC library. If you borrow books from other UGC-funded libraries in person, all your loan status will appear on your PolyU Library account.
• Intuitive search interface – You can easily navigate through search results on the "bento-box" style display grouped by major resource types, and further narrow down results using the “Refine my results” tab.
• Responsive web design – Optimized for browsing and reading on mobile devices - be it a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.

• You will be able to view the complete search results as some databases opt to display their records to eligible PolyU Library users only.
• Also, you will find additional options to save your search query and search results, create favourite lists, request checked out items, and submit requests via HKALL and Interlibrary Loan, etc.

For eligible PolyU Library users who have not registered for a NetID yet, please refer to this page for the set-up procedures.

No, the classic catalogue has been retired since the launch of the new OneSearch discovery platform on 17 July 2017.

Yes, you may check your Reading History by clicking on "MyRecord" -> "Loans" -> "Reading History".

No. OneSearch provides a single access point to find articles in many, but not all of the library subscribed e-resources and research databases. The content of specialized databases, such as digital images from Image Databases, newspaper articles from Newspapers Databases, and legal information from Law Databases, is not included in OneSearch. To find these specialized information, you are suggested directly accessing the Library Databases.

To make room for more study space, the Library has relocated low used books, journals and audio-visual materials to a Remote Store. You may request them in OneSearch.

You may click on  in the item record to view the item location in the library.

(i) When a call number and subjects are assigned in the bibliographic record and
(ii) When the status is shown as “IN PROCESS”

For “IN PROCESS” materials, a user may make a request through the help of Duty Librarian at the Service Counter.

(i) You may renew an item, if it is not requested by another user.
(ii) Overdue books may also be renewed and fines still need to be paid when books are returned.

You will not be able to renew your books online if:

1. The due date of the item reaches the limit of the Maximum renewal period
2. The item had been requested by other users
3. The due date of the item reaches the expiry date of your library card
4. The item belongs to Reserve books / Closed Reserve items / AV collections

You may come to our Service Counter at P/F to pick up your requested items after you have received our email notification. Please check your registered email account regularly.