How can users access the library and borrow library materials?

the identity card issued by City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) to staff and students, which can be used for accessing the library and borrowing library materials. Users should carry their cards with them when entering the library, use them according to library regulations, and cooperate with librarians for inspections.

Can library cards be lent to others?

The library card is strictly for the exclusive use of the cardholder and must not be lent to others. Upon discovery, any borrowing or impersonation of another person's library card will result in the immediate detention of the card, and the user will face the consequences as stipulated by the relevant regulations.

What should I do if my University Identity Card is lost?

  • If the campus card is lost, it should be reported and replaced according to the relevant regulations at the designated campus department.
  • Upon losing the Library Reading Card or Library Borrowing Card issued by the library, the user must call the library as soon as possible and apply for a replacement card at the library services counter.
  • The library is not responsible for any books borrowed using the lost card before it was reported lost.

What should I do if my University Identity Card is lost?

  • If the campus card is lost, it should be reported and replaced according to the relevant regulations at the designated campus department.
  • Upon losing the Library Reading Card or Library Borrowing Card issued by the library, the user must call the library as soon as possible and apply for a replacement card at the library services counter.
  • The library is not responsible for any books borrowed using the lost card before it was reported lost.

What procedures must University Identity Card holders complete before leaving the university?

Before leaving the university (including graduation, suspension, dropout, resignation, job transfer, etc.), the University Identity Card holder must return all borrowed books and settle all outstanding bills and fines to complete the leaving procedure.

Do students and staff of our campus have an account of the CityUHK library, and can they access the CityUHK Library’s e-resources?

No. Due to the license agreements with the e-resource providers, access to the CityUHK Library’s online resources is currently restricted to officially enrolled students and employed staff of CityUHK.