Library cardholders can download digital content any time, to a computer or a mobile device. The causeway bay books disappearances are a series of international disappearances concerning five staff members of causeway bay books, a former bookstore located in causeway bay, hong kong. When the library is closed, books can be returned to book drop outside gf of the library. If you do not borrow the book within 5 days, it will be returned to the lending library. Gui, a chineseborn swedish citizen, ran a hong kong publishing house that acquired the independent bookstore causeway books, popular for. Hong kong central library is the largest library in hong kong, flagship library of hong kong public libraries hkpl and used as hong kong public library headquarters, functioning as the territorys national library. Hong kong public libraries following is a question by the hon michael tien and a written reply by the secretary for home affairs, mr lau kongwah, in the legislative council today april. You cannot place a hold on books in other libraries through hkall. It commits to empower the university community with deep expertise and high aspirations. Run run shaw library, city university of hong kong posts. Hong kongs public libraries should be open until midnight to encourage the population to read, a member of an advisory committee said, a day after operations were slammed by the ombudsman. As revealed by the outcome of a survey conducted last year, only 5. Pao yuekong library, the hong kong polytechnic university.
Hong kong public libraries book drop service at 3 major. The network of libraries are interconnected by a digitalised library management system, one of the largest bilingual. All performance venues, museums, public libraries and their study rooms, mobile libraries, and music centres of the music office will be temporarily closed. Return procedure all borrowers must return all loans to the appropriate counter or designated places. Why is a 102yearold influenza pandemic on peoples minds. A new loan period of 14 days applies and will not be extended even if the item is renewed earlier. Support from library hang seng university of hong kong. Hong kongs public housing ban on gay couples unconstitutional, court rules. Our film production, television production, sound recording production, publications, fashion, jewellery and graphical design are known worldwide and enjoy a ready market overseas. Loan records of readers will be updated within 48 hours after books are returned. At midnight on june 30july 1, 1997, the crown colony of hong kong see map officially reverted to chinese sovereignty, ending 156 years of british rule. Hong kong public libraries introduction to library. While our locations are closed, we are offering oneonone assistance remotely. He filmed himself walking into a library in the citys residential ho man tin district and throwing out nine books written in simplified chinese characters.
Echoes of the 1894 plague still reverberate in hong kong. Read on to discover what lessons and perspective denvers response to past flu outbreaks can provide in 2020. Newspapers and periodicals reading area, 5f, hong kong central library. To reduce the risk from covid19, cuhk libraries are temporarily closed. An activist in hong kong has been convicted of throwing. Hong kong public libraries how to renew borrowed library. The hong kong public libraries provides book drop service at three major mtr interchange stations, namely central, kowloon tong and nam. Lethbridge, 1 book jonathan chamberlain, 1 book hong kong. Items on short loans 14 days or less such as av materials, journals, and course reserves have to be returned to the service point from which they were checked out. Circulation and document delivery university of hong kong. Hong kong bookseller gui minhai jailed for 10 years in.
All loan items which cannot be renewed should be returned to the hong kong public libraries by the due date. Between october and december 2015, five staff of causeway bay books went missing. Each registered reader may reserve a maximum of eight items of library materials. A cultural history, explains in an email, the hospital provided free coffins to plague victims and helped facilitate the return of their bodies to. Other facilities resumed earlier include the book drop service of the hong kong public libraries including service at mtr central, kowloon tong and nam. Through the application of radio frequency identification rfid technology, readers can now enjoy more userfriendly and efficient selfcharging and selfreturn services. Book drops and automated book returns are available at the entrance of selected libraries. Book drop service at 3 major mtr interchange stations. The library was awarded the medal of the year in hkia annual awards 2011, with its environmentalfriendly. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. Digital collection mmis hong kong public libraries. For large library systems that span across multiple floors and buildings, transportation systems allow for library materials to make it back to the correct location with ease. Late return of a book is an inconvenience to other users and is subject to a fine as specified in the library regulations.
After a formal handover ceremony on july 1, the colony became the hong kong special administrative region hksar of the peoples republic of china. Book retrieval service starting 27 april 2020 chinese. How to renew library booksmaterials borrowed from the public. Checked out books must be returned on or before the due date. Retrospective registration is accepted upon appropriate. Library materials must not be removed from hong kong without the permission of the librarian because all. At least two of them disappeared in mainland china, one in thailand. To find the closest library that supports overdrive, go to and click find.
The book drop is for returning books from the hong kong public libraries only. Holders of valid library cards issued by the hong kong public libraries, identity. The library serves a population of 7,346,000 residents. Opening hours of the hong kong university libraries. From 21 may, following the earlier opening of the hong kong central library and the six major libraries namely city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library, other 12 district libraries namely aberdeen, chai wan, lockhart road, lai chi kok, lam tin, ngau chi wan, yau ma tei, fanling, tai po, tiu keng leng, tsing yi and tung chung. Region district name chinese name address hong kong island. Book drops are located near the circulation counter, the library exit and at the student residence outside sir gordon and lady ivy wu hall for users to return circulation books. On the logistics of book transfer, the spokesman said the lcsd had hired a contractor to collect the returned books from the book drops at the three mtr stations three times daily. The new due date is calculated from the day the item is renewed irrespective of the original due date. More loan services pao yuekong library, the hong kong. An hkall book may be recalled by a patron at the lending library. Readers may check the updated borrower records through the following 24hour enquiry services of the hong kong public libraries.
The collection provides digitized images of old hong kong newspapers from the library, which are accessible through the multimedia information system of hong kong public libraries. Acceptance of samesex relationship in 1930s hong kong. For overdue books and fragile nonbook materials such as audio cassette, cds, etc. An overdue charge will be made for items returned late. Yet a hk helpers campaign investigation found that they have only 60 books available to share in their respective languages across the entire library system. The oakland public library offers a variety of ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. The donated paperbacks and hardbacks are then sold back to the public. Hong kong government libraries ignore citys biggest. For example a medical library book on 30day loan can be returned via the main library. Hong kong public libraries smart return station rfid. Borrowing of library materials city university of hong kong. Return to an address of the honourable the house of commons, dated february 1866. During this period, a book retrieval service is available for cuhk students and staff to support their learning and teaching.
The hong kong central library provides three book drops for readers to return books after library. Keep hong kong libraries open until late night like in. The library actively supports the universitys mission by providing integrated and timely access to high quality scholarly resources, an inspiring environment for intellectual growth and discovery, with responsive and outreaching services delivered by knowledgeable and innovative staff. This library is affiliated with hong kong public libraries. It is located at the intersection of moreton terrace and causeway road in causeway bay facing victoria harbour, the 12storey high building occupies a gross area of. From 6 may, the hong kong central library and the six major libraries namely city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library will be reopened with limited services. With recent developments concerning the novel coronavirus covid19, the 1918 flu pandemic has popped up in articles and conversations. Browse, borrow, and place holds on library books directly from your ereader. It is currently the second largest public library in the territory, with a floor area of 6 100 square metres. A return to germany became impossible after hitler assumed power in.
The hong kong public libraries provides book drop service at three major mtr interchange stations, namely central, kowloon tong and nam cheong stations to make it more convenient for people to return borrowed library books. Hkall books should be returned to the hkust library. Services and opening hours of mmw library and tkosc learning commons will resume normal when classes resume on campus. Media resource items can also be returned via the media return drop. Holders of valid library cards issued by the hong kong public. Other facilities resumed earlier include the book drop service of the hong kong public libraries including service at mtr central, kowloon tong and nam cheong stations and the selfservice library stations located at island east sports centre sittingout area, the hong kong cultural centre and tsuen nam road, tai wai. Information about plans for public libraries is available on the hong kong public library website. Hca 20072019 promotion, encouragement and incitement of the use or threat of violence via internetbased platform or medium. The oped below responds to an scmp story and reports on efforts by domestic workers to set up their own libraries. Renewal of library materials hong kong public libraries. The hong kong central library has three book drops for readers to return books outside library opening hours.
An international city, hong kong is the highlight of any asian journey, with a killer restaurant scene. All materials with loan periods of 15 days or more can be returned to any of the hku libraries. Public libraries may borrow and return library materials at any public. With overdrive on your kobo ereader, all you need is a library card and a wi fi connection to borrow ebooks from your public library. The hang seng university of hong kong is incorporated in hong kong with limited liability by guarantee. After considering the location, passenger flow, logistic arrangements of the returned books and availability of lifts of each interchange station. Hong kong central library frequently asked questions. If you need to return a book to hong kong public libraries, simply drop the book in a conveniently located book drop at any of these three mtr stations. Council public libraries may borrow and return library bookmaterials at any. Run run shaw library, city university of hong kong october 21, 2019 please note that the library opening hours will be extended to 1 a. The librarian, a 25yearold contract employee at the tseung kwan o public library between 2015 and 2018, reported their cards as lost and changed their account passwords so they had to return their books immediately, according to the report. The collection of the library contains 14,350,000 volumes. Library facilities to be reopened include adult library, young adult library and childrens library.
For example, if an item due for return on the 8th day of the month is renewed on the 6th day, the new due date will be the 20th day instead of the 22nd day. Hong kongs return to china encyclopedia britannica. The loan period may be shortened and the minimum use period is 15 days. Hong kong journal of occupational therapy conforms to the icmje requirement that clinical trials are registered in a whoapproved public trials registry at or before the time of first patient enrolment as a condition of consideration for publication. Borrow ebooks from the public library using your kobo ereader. In addition, the selfservice library stations at island east sports centre sittingout area, the cultural centre and tsuen nam road, tai wai, will resume services on march 3. Public libraries launch book drop service at three major. The ceremony culminated a year transition that had been initiated by the.
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