FAQ - Access to Collections and Services

Who may use the CityU Library?

• Students and staff of the CityU, Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC) Card holders, Friends of the Library Card holders, spouses of full-time staff members as well as other persons approved by the Librarian for a specified period or purpose.
• Alumni members who subscribe to Library Alumni Services, either as a Borrower or a Reader. Borrowers are able to charge books out while readers cannot.
• For further details, please refer to the Library Regulations on Admission to the Library

I am not affiliated with the CityU, can I come in to use the Library?

As a university library our primary focus has always been on closely supporting the teaching and learning activities of the City University of Hong Kong. However, non-CityU members who meet the application requirements may consider applying for a “Friends of the Library” membership. For details, please refer to the Friends of the Library web page (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/service/fol/)

I am a graduate of the CityU, can I use the Library?

Yes, the Library has provided a series of Alumni Library Services for you to choose. Please visit our Alumni Library Services web page for details.

Can I access other UGC Libraries?

• The following categories of users can apply for the Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC) Library Cards to use the facilities of libraries of the other participating UGC institutions:
  • Full-time academic and equivalent administrative staff as well as research assistants
  • Postgraduate students of programmes leading to CityU awards*
  • UGC-funded undergraduate degree students*

  * Excluding outside HK or visiting students

• With the exception of undergraduate degree students, borrowing privileges are provided.