Library guide for new postgraduate students: Home

Hello and welcome!

The University Library provides quality resources and services to support our postgraduate students in their learning journey at HKBU.

This guide provides a brief overview of essential information about the Library.

We know that all of our students need extra support during the period of online teaching and learning, we are still here to support you! Our e-resources are available 24 hours a day, and our librarians are skilled in providing online research help.

Don't hesitate to ask a librarian if you have any questions!

Important Library Links  

Using the Library

• Opening Hours
  Regular Service Hours | Public Holiday Arrangements | Typhoon and Rainstorm Arrangements
   
• Borrowing and Returning
  My Library Account | Borrowing | Renewals & Requests | Returns & Recalls | Payments
   
• Printing, Photocopying, & Scanning Services
  Printing (Follow-U-Print) | Printing (Octopus Card for Colour & Black & White) | Scanning | 3D Printing Service
   

Finding the Library Resources

• OneSearch
  HKBU Library's main search engine | Find electronic and print e-resources
   
• E-Resources Survival Guide
  Searching for e-resources | Quick Video Tips | Getting full text when using non-Library search tools
   
• Subject Guides
  Authored by librarians | Recommended e-resources | High-quality free Web resources
   

Access Resources Beyond HKBU Collections

• Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL)
  Request print books from other Hong Kong university libraries for delivery to HKBU.
   
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
  Obtain articles/books not held by HKBU Library from our partners in Hong Kong and overseas.
   
• JULAC Cards
  Physical access to other UGC libraries to enjoy their facilities and e-resources onsite.

Get help from the Library

• Ask a Librarian
  Chat via WhatsApp/Facebook | In-person at the User Services Counter | Send us an e-mail 
   
• Research Consultation Service
  Our librarians offer one-on-one research consultation services in support of your research needs. Make a reservation today!

Stay connected to HKBU Library!