HKU Freshmen Orientation

Before we begin, think about…

Wh isitWh isitWhy visit Why visit thethethe the

Library?Library?

Library Freshmen Orientation

Library Orientation: Library Orientation: HKU FreshmenHKU Freshmen

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YYour nameJob titleJob titleLA’s nameIS Staff


We will coverWe will cover…

• Part 1: Library services and facilities(1 hour)(1 hour)

P t 2 W lki T• Part 2: Walking Tour(1 hour)


Part 1: Library Services and FacilitiesFacilities


What happened in…

1912 1995 2013

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1912 1995 2013Establishment of theEstablishment of the HKU Libraries


What happened in…

1912 1995 2013

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1912 1995 2013

HKU Lib i HKU Libraries Homepage launchedHomepage launched


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1912 1995 2013

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1912 1995 2013

W l t th HKU f il !Welcome to the HKU family!


The Main Library & 6 Branch LibrariesThe Main Library & 6 Branch LibrariesLui Che Woo Law LibraryEducation

LibraryLaw Library

Music Libraryy

Fung Ping Shan

Main

Fung Ping Shan Library

Dental Library(Prince Philip Yu Chun Keung

Library(Prince Philip

Dental Hospital) Medical Library(Sassoon Road)


Did you knowDid you know…

No. of printed books No. of e-books(A) 1 2 mil (A) 1 9 mil(A) 1.2 mil (A) 1.9 mil(B) 2.0 mil (B) 2.5 mil(C) Approaching 3.0 mil (C) 3.5 mil


BorrowBorrow books

StudyRelaxWhy go to the Library?

Do a Work on an essay

Do a group project


HOW TO Borrow/ Return books?

… is your HKU Library Cardy y


HOW MANYHOW MANYitems can I borrow?items can I borrow?

Material Loan Period60 books 60 days

6 AV items 14 days (2 hours to 7 days for movies)(2 hours to 7 days for movies)


WHERE TO borrow / return books?

Circulation Counter Cl 30 i t b f l i

Self-check station

Closes 30 minutes before closing


Book Drop ServiceMain Library and branch libraries


Can I renew books?Sure! Up to 5 times


Renewals are accepted…• EXCEPT for items that are:

Requested by another user– Requested by another user– On 2-hour loan– Renewed too soon (Renewal is only

accepted within the 14 days prior to the dueaccepted within the 14 days prior to the due date.)R d more than 5 times– Renewed more than 5 times


What if the book has beenWhat if the book has been borrowed by another user?Place an online request(Maximum: 8 requests)(Maximum: 8 requests)

See how this worksSee how this works…


Today is 15 September 2013…(Less than 10 days from due date)

Due 18-09-13 + 1 Hold


Today is 15 September 2013…(More than 10 days from due date)

Due 25-09-13 + 1 Recalled


What if…What if… I fail to return books on time?


What if…The book is in Medical Library?

Inter-branch Delivery ServiceInter-branch Delivery Service

Main LibraryLui Che Woo

Education Library

Yu ChunD t l yFung Ping

Shan LibraryLaw Library

Music Library

Yu Chun Keung Medical

Library

Dental Library

Library


What if…What if…The book is in Storage?

Storage Collection Request FormStorage Collection Request Form


What if…What if…The book is available in CUHK?

HKALL…CUHK

HKIEd

LingnanBook delivery service among the

Baptist U

HKUSTHKPolyUCityU

g8 HK academic libraries

HKU


…and proceed to place the request


What if..I’d like to visit another HK academic library? Apply for a Reader’s CardApply for a Reader’s Card

James Williams衛沾士衛

University of Hong Kong

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31 July 2014

Note:V lid till 31 J l f h t d i• Valid till 31 July for each current academic year

• A charge of $50 will be collected at each host library


Apply when yyou’ve got your HKU Student Card!


BorrowBorrow books



Do a group project


A variety of study places…A variety of study places…• Private studyy

• Free seating• Reserved seating (4 to 5 hours per session)• Open almost 24 hours: Level 3 Study Zone


• Single study roomsg yBy reservation (One day booking)


Q i Time!Quiz Time!


What is the loan period for books?

(A) 60 days(A) 60 days(B) 120 days(B) 120 days(C) 180 days( ) y


How many audio-visual items can you borrow?

(A) 3 items(A) 3 items(B) 5 items(B) 5 items(C) 6 items( )


What is the maximum number of renewals for a HKUL book?

(A) Once(A) Once(B) 2 times(B) 2 times(C) 5 times( )


To get this book I can place:To get this book, I can place:

(A) Online request( ) q(B) HKALL(C) I t b h d li(C) Interbranch delivery


BorrowBorrow books



Do a group project


Assignment timeg… where to find information?

Privileged accessPrivileged access by HKU students only!only!


Access to these resources …

AuthenticationAuthentication with your HKU Portal ID & PINHKU Portal ID & PIN


Assignment timeg… where to work?

Technology ZoneTechnology Zone(Level 3)

• Over 80 computers some with• Over 80 computers, some with scanners

• Software: MS Office 2010, Endnote and othersEndnote and others

• Reservation: 30 minutes/ session


Laptop/Tablet Loaning ProgramLaptop/Tablet Loaning Program

• Laptops iPad2s for short loanLaptops, iPad2s for short loan• Check it out at Circulation Counter

of Main or Branch libraries


WiFi connectionConfigure your notebook PC / mobile devices for Universities WiFi connection


Networked PrintersNetworked Printers• Available in Main

Library and all branch libraries


WiFi PrintingWiFi Printing• Available for selected printers

HKUL > Services > Technical Support > Photocopying and Printing > Laser Printing (from portable computers via WiFi)

L3-4

L3-3

L3-2

L3-1


PhotocopierspEach floor of Main Library and all branch libraries


BorrowBorrow books



Do a group project


Group projectp p j… Need a place for discussion…

Collaboration Zone, Level 3• 19 discussion rooms• Laptop + Smart Board / LCD monitor• Reservation: 30 minutes / session• Reservation: 30 minutes / session


G Vi i RGroup Viewing Rooms1/F, New Wing, Main Library

• 6 Group Viewing Rooms• AV viewing facilities & computer

R ti 30 i t / i• Reservation: 30 minutes / session


BorrowBorrow books



Do a group project


Relax, relax,… Need a place to chillout…

Breakout Zone, Level 3


AV & Reserve CollectionAV & Reserve Collection1/F, New Wing, Main Library

Watch a movie!


Leisure ReadinggG/F, Main Library

• Best sellers• Best sellers• Leisure reading materials in

English & Chinese


Need assistance?Need assistance?Telephone | Email | SMS | In Person


In personIn person…Information Counter (Level 3)


In personChi Wah Learning Commons

In person…


Subject SpecialistSubject Specialist


Library CoursesyHKUL Homepage > Training


Learn OnlineDOW: The Library Skills Tutorial


Types of trainingTypes of training

Discover Write & CiteOrganizeInformation resources and

h kill

EndnoteTurnitin

gEndnote

search skills


Stay Connected!Library notices

Stay Connected!Library notices

Email | SMS | Facebook …


Q i Time!Quiz Time!


Got an assignment! Where to find information?

(A) HKUL Electronic Resources(B) G l(B) Google


To access the HKUL E-resources, you need to authenticate with your:

(A) HKU Portal ID and PIN(B) HK ID Card and PIN(B) HK ID Card and PIN


How to go online in the Libraries?

(A) PCs in the Main Library or any branch library(B) B l / iP d(B) Borrow a laptop / iPad(C) Your mobile device with Universities WiFi

connection(D) All of the above( )


Can’t find good info for your essay? Seek help via:

(A) Telephone: 2859 2203(A) Telephone: 2859-2203(B) Email(C) Face to face at the Information Counter(D) All of the above( )


Y t ith bYou can connect with us by:(A) Facebook(A) Facebook(B) Email(C) Telephone(D) SMS(D) SMS(E) Face to Face(F) All of the above


As a member of the University, y,

you have the

responsibilityp yto keep the library a

clean, quiet and safeplace.


Proper use of No food / drinks in most areas of the

library

Use mobile phones

computers library

pin lift lobby or stairwells only.


In case of fire alarm, leave the library via the emergency exit

Take good care of your belongings

the emergency exit.

Return all materialsReturn all materials to the library

promptly, otherwise you need to pay

overdue fines.


ALL THE BEST AT HKU!

學業進步!


Time for the Library Tour!Time for the Library Tour!


HKU Freshmen Orientation

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