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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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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