Law Library 101

ReadingList@HKUL is an online list of required reading materials* for your course. To search for your reading list, follow these steps:

1. Click on "Reading List" on the HKUL homepage.
2. Enter the course code or keywords from the course title for searching.
3. Log in with your HKU Portal UID and PIN.  
4. Select the course to view the reading list. You will see "View online" for e-materials and locations** for printed materials.

You can also access your course reading list through HKU Moodle.  For detailed instructions, please refer to this video tutorial from 0:45.

* Not all courses have reading lists available through ReadingLists@HKUL. If you cannot find a list, please check with your instructor.
**Printed course materials can be found in our Reserve Collection, located behind the Information Counter near the entrance of the Law Library.

If you need books or other items from the Main Library or other branches, you can request them using our Inter-branch Delivery Service to save on travel.

Follow these steps:

1. Locate the book using Find@HKUL.
2. "Sign in" with your HKU Portal UID and PIN.
3. Click on "Request".
4. Select "Law Library" as your pickup location, then press the "Send" button to complete the process. 

You will receive an email notification when the book is ready to pick up at the Law Library, which typically takes 2-4 working days. You can also check the status of your book request through MyAccount@HKUL.

You can request books, book chapters, journal articles, and other resources not currently available in HKU Libraries from other UGC-funded libraries or institutions worldwide.  Follow these steps to search using Beyond HKU (HKALL+ Interlibrary Loan):

1. Visit the Libraries homepage and select "Beyond HKU (HKALL + Interlibrary Loan)" while searching.
2. Sign in with your HKU Portal UID and PIN.
3. Choose whether to request a physical copy of the book or get an e-copy of a chapter for faster delivery.
4. Complete the relevant request form. 

You will receive an email notification when the requested item is ready. You can also track the progress of your request through MyAccount@HKUL.

You can recall a print book currently on loan by  following these steps:

1. Sign in with your HKU Portal UID and PIN.
2. Click on the "Request" button.
3. Select a pickup location and click on "Send".

Once you submit your recall request, the loan period for the current borrower will be shortened, and they will not be able to renew the item. You will receive an email notification when the book is ready for pickup.

If your borrowed item is recalled by another user, you will receive a notice with the new due date, and renewal will not be permitted. Please note that overdue fines for recalled items are $5 per day, and your library account may be blocked from further borrowing, renewing, or requesting items.

Apply for a JULAC Card to visit* other UGC-funded libraries,

Undergraduate students can apply for a JULAC Card (Reader) for HK$50 per host library per year. This card allows you to visit these libraries and use their materials on-site, but does not grant borrowing privileges.

Postgraduate students are eligible for a JULAC Card (Borrower) at no cost.

Applications take 7 working days. No email notification will be sent when your card is ready. Please pick it up in person at the Enquiries Counter (2/F, Main Library) with your HKU student card.

* UGC-funded libraries may implement blackout periods for JULAC Library Card holders. Please check with the specific libraries for details.