Library Service Updates (Sep 2019)

Issue No. 56 (Sep 2019)

New Facilities – Library Learning Commons (Ho Sik Yee Library)

At the start of a new semester, the Library is proud to present you our new Learning Commons located inside the Ho Sik Yee Library (Jockey Club Campus). It is a place where students can come together, collaborate and participate in various innovative and dynamic learning activities.

What’s new then?

Dynamic Learning Spaces

Group study rooms

Tables and chairs in the two Group Study Rooms inside the Learning Commons have been replaced with a brand new look. What's more, each of the rooms is now equipped with an interactive whiteboard to facilitate your group discussion and collaborative learning.

Individual and collaborative study

Booth seats? Window seats? Or high tables? Don't be mistaken! We are not talking about table reservation in a restaurant but different styles of seats we offer in the Learning Commons that serve different needs! Curious to know more? Just come and explore which types of seats best suit your study needs!

Flexible activity zone

Would you like to join a book talk or other events inside the Library? Our new flexible activity zone is a space that can be arranged flexibly for subject talks, workshops or other events. Watch out for our news on the Library website for future activities.

When not in use for specific activities, this area is open for all users for individual or collaborative study.

New Facilities

Internet workstations

There are additional internet workstations to facilitate your study and use of resources available in the E-Library. Alternatively, you can bring along your own laptops or tablets to work here as wireless internet access is available throughout the Learning Commons.

Printing stations

Two printers, one black & white and one colour, are provided next to the drinking fountain. Colour photocopying is also supported by the colour printer.

When you need a break…

Tired after long hours of study? How about taking a break at our cozy Refreshment Corner and have some light snacks? Yes, you read it right! Our Refreshment Corner is the ONLY place inside the Library where you can eat and drink. We have vending machines here for your convenience, outside food is not allowed except non-alcoholic drinks.

Be considerate

No eating or drinking while using library materials and equipment;
Keep the Refreshment Corner clean and pleasant for everyone using this area;
Make use of the self-service cleaning station next to the vending machine to clean up spills and crumbs immediately.

For details, please read the Food and Drink Policy here.

Is the Library still a quiet place for study?

Definitely yes! If you are looking for a place to work and study quietly, please come to Block D of the Ho Sik Yee Library which will remain a Quiet Study Zone for individual study.

Stanley Ho Library:
Financial Databases and Internet Workstations Area welcome you with a new look • A new Collaboration Zone freshly comes into service

New and modern furniture at the Financial Databases and Internet Workstations area on 2/F is ready to welcome you. The newly refurbished area not only encourages collaborative learning but also provides you with more desk space for your works!

The Collaboration Zone on 1/F is a redesigned area with the aim of providing students with a place for collaborative learning and group work in the Main Campus Library.

Express Printing @Library

Hurry for class and want to print out lecture notes? The new Express Printing service in the campus libraries is ready to help. Simply go to the designated Octopus Card-operated printer and plug in your storage device to the PC on the top of the printer, logging in is not required. Come and try out this convenient and fast service!

Library Orientation for New Students

“Where are the libraries?”

“How many books can I borrow?”

“E-Library? What can I find in it? Can it help with my homework?”

If you also have such questions in your mind, don't worry! We have the answers for you! Join our orientation tours and we will show you around the two campus libraries, introduce our services and facilities to you, and show you how to find resources in our E-Library.

You can register for the tour here. Act fast! Places are limited!

30th Anniversary Book Display

The OUHK is celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year. As one of the anniversary activities, the Library proudly presents “The Treasure of OUHK People over the Thirty Years” book display from now till the end of November 2019 at the Ho Sik Yee Library.

The book display will bring you biographies, interviews, individual works and staff publications written by or related to our Council Members, Presidents, Honorary Graduates and Fellows, Staff and Graduates. Please come and share the success stories of OUHK people!

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