Friends of 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 following application requirements may consider applying for a “Friends of the Library” membership.

(1) Secondary School Members
Requirements:	The applying school must be a non-profit making educational institution (supporting document(s) must be provided). Only teachers of the secondary school can avail this service.
Fees:	HK$1,000 per annum (No borrowing privilege)
(2) Ordinary Members
Requirements:	Applicant shall demonstrate that he or she has genuine academic research needs to use CityU Library. Supporting documents, including a written description of the research and a recommendation letter (with signature and official stamp) issued by the affiliating university, are required. The applicant shall also specify the kind(s) of information/resources that he or she wishes to use at CityU library and that he or she must demonstrate that such information/resources are unique to CityU Library and cannot be obtained elsewhere.
Fees:	HK$3,000 per annum (No borrowing privilege)
	HK$5,000 per annum Borrowing privilege: 10 items for 30 days
(3) Corporate Members
Requirements:	The applying organization must specify the kind(s) of information/resources that it wishes to use at CityU library.
Fees:	HK$10,000 per annum (For organization with 10 or less employees) Borrowing privilege: 20 items for 30 days
	HK$20,000 per annum (For organization with more than 10 employees) Borrowing privilege: 40 items for 30 days
(4) Senior Citizens (aged 60 or above)
Requirements:	Same as that of Ordinary Members (see above)
Fees:	HK$2,000 per annum Borrowing privilege: 10 items for 30 days

To apply and get an application form, please send an email (with full name and telephone number) to lbfriend@cityu.edu.hk.

For enquiries, please call 3442-8316 or email to lbfriend@cityu.edu.hk.