Overnight Library Access Policy Update

Effective 1 September 2026, access to the Academic Commons at the Main Library from 11:00 p.m. to 7:59 a.m. will be restricted to current HKBU students and staff only. 

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Notice of Level 2 Washroom Renovation (16 May – 31 August 2026)

Please be informed that the noisy work for Main Library Level 2 washrooms renovation will take place on 23 May 2026 (Sat) - 25 May 2026 (Mon). Please note that all washrooms on Level 2 of the Main Library including the female, male, and disabled washrooms are scheduled for renovation.

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Notice of Noisy Works in the Library (May–Aug 2026)

To maintain and improve our facilities, the following works are scheduled and may generate noise in nearby areas.

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Special Collections and Archives Reopens – Normal Services Resumed (27 April 2026)

Important Updates on CollabTech Commons (formerly Multimedia Learning Centre)

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Database of Chinese Classic Ancient Books 中國基本古籍庫

A. Campus access

  1. On-campus access only.
  2. Main Library: Client program installed on all workstations.
  3. Campus access outside the Main Library: Install the client program and then login.

B. To install client program

  1. Please download the client program at http://lib.hku.hk/database/accd/client.html, click on the “下載 (download)” link to download the client program for HKBU or http://lib.hku.hk/files/database/accd/ClientSetuphkbu.exe
  2. Install the client program “ClientSetuphkbu.exe” into your computer.
  3. Restart the PC.

C. To login

  1. Click on “中國基本古籍庫” under programs, and then click on “客戶端應用程序”.
  2. Server IP 伺服器地址 (IP): 147.8.31.103
  3. Login name 用戶名稱 (ID): jhdx
  4. Password 密碼 (PW): 90704
  5. Click “進入”

    Note: No need to enter the login information for future access. Click “進入” directly.

Last updated: 16 August 2019