• The valid Institutional Card must be produced when checking out library materials.
  • All library items should be checked out at the Service Counter or self-checkout stations. Borrowers should, before leaving the Library, ensure that loan procedures are properly completed and any library material issued to them is in good condition.
  • Any damage and loss of library materials must be reported to the Service Counter immediately. Borrowers are liable for the cost of replacement, an additional processing fee and the accumulated overdue fine.
  • Borrowers should be held responsible for any loss or damage of the library materials while in their charge.
  • Borrowing privileges will be suspended if a borrower has overdue item(s), outstanding fines, or is in some other way in breach of the library regulations.
Loan Quota

Collection Loan Quota Loan Period Maximum Renewal Period Reloan Limit Request Quota Overdue Fines
(per item per day*)
Normal Recalled
General 30 items 28 days 120 days / 10 HK$ 1.5 HK$ 3
Multimedia 3 items 7 days / 1 day / HK$ 3 /
Course Reserves 3 items 3 days

*Note: Due date will not fall on the days the Library is closed. For these days, no overdue fines will be imposed.

Collection Loan Quota Loan Period Maximum Renewal Period Reloan Limit Request Quota Overdue Fines
(per item per day*)
Normal Recalled
General 20 items 28 days 120 days / 10 HK$ 1.5 HK$ 3
Multimedia 3 items 7 days / 1 day / HK$ 3 /
Course Reserves 3 items 3 days
*Note: Due date will not fall on the days the Library is closed. For these days, no overdue fines will be imposed.

Collection Loan Quota Loan Period Maximum Renewal Period Reloan Limit Request Quota Overdue Fines
(per item per day*)
Normal Recalled
General 60 items 90 days 360 days / 20 HK$ 1 HK$ 3
Multimedia 6 items 7 days / 1 day / HK$ 3 /
Course Reserves 6 items 3 days
*Note: Due date will not fall on the days the Library is closed. For these days, no overdue fines will be imposed.

Collection Loan Quota Loan Period Maximum Renewal Period Reloan Limit Request Quota Overdue Fines
(per item per day*)
Normal Recalled
General 15 items 30 days 120 days / 5 HK$ 1 HK$ 3
Multimedia 3 items 7 days / 1 day / HK$ 3 /
Course Reserves 3 items 3 days
*Note: Due date will not fall on the days the Library is closed. For these days, no overdue fines will be imposed.

Collection Loan Quota Loan Period Maximum Renewal Period Reloan Limit Request Quota Overdue Fines
(per item per day*)
Normal Recalled
General 15 items 30 days 120 days / 5 HK$ 1 HK$ 3
Multimedia 3 items 7 days / 1 day / HK$ 3 /
Course Reserves 3 items 3 days
*Note: Due date will not fall on the days the Library is closed. For these days, no overdue fines will be imposed.

Collection Loan Quota Loan Period Maximum Renewal Period Reloan Limit Request Quota Overdue Fines
(per item per day*)
Normal Recalled
General 6 items 14 days 60 days / / HK$ 2 HK$ 3
Multimedia 3 items 7 days / 1 day HK$ 3 /
*Note: Due date will not fall on the days the Library is closed. For these days, no overdue fines will be imposed.

Collection Loan Quota Loan Period Maximum Renewal Period Reloan Limit Request Quota Overdue Fines
(per item per day*)
Normal Recalled
General 3 items 14 days 60 days / / HK$ 1.5 HK$ 3
Multimedia 3 items 7 days / 1 day HK$ 3 /
*Note: Due date will not fall on the days the Library is closed. For these days, no overdue fines will be imposed.