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Partial Access Arrangement - External Users
- Revision and Examination Period, 2026/27

During the Revision and Examination Period, demand for study space in the Library significantly increases. To ensure our facilities primarily support current students during this critical time, a Partial Access Arrangement will be implemented, temporarily restricting access for certain categories of external users. Access for these users will be limited to the following designated accessible hours:

📅 Partial Access Period đŸšĢ Non-accessible Time ✅ Accessible Time 🎉 Resume Normal Access
Semester A
(30 Nov – 19 Dec 2026)		 08:30 - 19:00 19:01 - 23:00 20 Dec 2026
Semester B
(19 Apr - 10 May 2027)		 11 May 2027

Affected External User Categories:

  • Eligible Alumni with a subscription to Alumni Library Services - Reader (reading privileges only)
  • JULAC Library Card Holders – Reader/Borrower (students only) from other UGC-funded institutions
  • Reader's Card Holders, including:
    • Retired staff and their spouses
    • CityUHK (Dongguan)
    • CityUHK Lodge residents

⚠ī¸ Important Notes for JULAC Library Card Holders – Borrower (Students Only) from other UGC Institutions:

During the Revision and Examination Period, access to the Library will be partially restricted. If you need to borrow or return books, or collect recalled items during this time, please follow the arrangements below:

  • 📚 Borrowing Books: Please use ILL, HKALL, or the interlibrary loan services provided by your home library instead of borrowing in person.
  • ↩ī¸ Returning Books: You may return books to your home library and utilize the JULAC Book Return Service.
  • đŸĸ In-Person Returns: If returning items in person:
    • Use the bookdrop located outside the Library.
    • For items with fragile accompanying materials (e.g. CD-ROMs), use the "MEDIA RETURN" slot of the same drop box.
  • đŸ“Ļ Collecting Recalled Items:
    • You may collect recalled items during accessible hours.
    • If visiting outside accessible hours, present your book pickup notice to the security guard for entry.

All restrictions will be lifted once the examination period ends and normal access will resume. For urgent academic or research needs during the restricted period, or for any enquiries, please contact us via email at: lbasprs@cityu.edu.hk.

Run Run Shaw Library
City University of Hong Kong
19 May 2026