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Library Orientation for HKU SPACE International College & Community College Students

Getting Started Guide for HKU SPACE International College and Community College students

Where are the Libraries?

The HKU Libraries consists of the Main Library and six branch libraries, namely: Dental LibraryFung Ping Shan LibraryLui Che Woo Law LibraryMusic LibraryTin Ka Ping Education Library, and Yu Chun Keung Medical Library.


Need a space for discussion and collaboration?

Discussion rooms, Concept and Creation rooms, AV group viewing rooms, and other collaboration areas are available in the Main Library and branch libraries.

In the Main Library, the Tin Ka Ping Education Library at Level 3 provides an environment that fosters group discussions and learning. The central area of the zone is a collaboration space designed for discussions or individual studying.  It has 18 discussion rooms, each equipped with state-of-the-art technology.  You can reserve these rooms for a maximum of 2 hours per day.

Check-out the details and make a booking here.

Book a Space page

Tin Ka Ping Education Library with students studying


Need to use a computer?

Computers are available in the Main Library Level 3 as well as branch libraries. There are over 100 computers with Internet connections and software applications in support of study and research. Some popular software applications include Microsoft Office, EndNote, SPSS, and NVivo.

Check-out the details and make a booking here.

Book A Space page

virtual tour for technology zone


Need to scan, print or photocopy?

You can find photocopiers, printers, and scanners in the Libraries.

They operate in the uPrint system, a quota-based system using the facilities access card for printing and photocopying on campus. It supports both networked and wireless printing. 

uPrint

Click here to learn about the locations of printers, photocopiers, and scanners, the charges, and usage guidelines.


When do the Libraries open?

Opening hoursCheck our opening hours and holiday hours here.