Temporary Closure: Windows and Air-Conditioner Replacement at SCA

2 March to 24 April 2026

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Partial Closure of Library Level 7 Study Area from 24 February 2026 to 27 April 2026

The Library study area on Level 7 upper right wing facing Renfrew Road will be temporarily closed from 24 February 2026 (Tue) to 27 April 2026 (Mon) due to repair work.

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Important Updates on CollabTech Commons (formerly Multimedia Learning Centre)

Microfilm Collection Service Update

Effective 23 January 2026 (Friday), all borrowing and access to the microfilm collection will be managed by the Special Collections & Archives (SCA) for enhanced service streamlining.

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New E-Resources: Hong Kong, Britain and China 1841–1951

Filed under: Collections, New E-resources

11 Nov 2019

New e-resources
China and the Modern World: Hong Kong, Britain and China 1841–1951

A collection of British government documents on colonial Hong Kong. Digitized from British Colonial Office records, the collection consists of despatches and correspondence between the governors of Hong Kong and the Colonial Office. It also includes letters and telegrams of other government departments and organizations such as the Foreign Office, Home Office, and War Offices.

This database features handwritten text recognition, allowing users to perform full text keyword searches of handwritten primary sources.

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