Library Impact Report 24/25
Capacity
Building the necessary capacity in talent, governance, and facilities to support the university’s ambitions.
Multi-campus Library System
Aligned with Library Strategic Priorities:
Space Satisfaction
Main Library
97.3%
Chinese Medicine Library
94.0%
Shek Mun Campus Library
96.3%
User Entrances
Kowloon Tong Campus
545,811
Shek Mun Campus
59,765
Total User Entrances
605,576
Average Daily Library Users
(Weekdays During Term Time)
2,300+
Room Booking
Bookings
17,161
Users
42,288
Technology-rich Learning Facilities
Aligned with Library Strategic Priorities:
Facility Type
Study Places
2,134
Computer Workstations
170
Group Study/Viewing Rooms
10+
Room Booking
Booking Sessions
17,161
Users
42,288
Learning Spaces
Trans-disciplinary discovery common (Tddc)
Collaborative innovation space
Group Study Rooms
Group collaboration space
Data Analysis Room
Secure data analysis environment
Specialized Facilities
Multimedia Learning Centre
Audio-visual resources
Postgraduate Study Rooms
Dedicated research space
Group Viewing Rooms
Collaborative viewing spaces
Overarching AI Strategy
Aligned with Library Strategic Priorities:
AI-powered Research Tools Usage
145,785
2,342
1,935
(*Oct 2024 – Jun 2025)
AI Literacy Integration
Library instruction integrated with AI Literacy components
83%
Advancing Library Workflows Through AI
Digitisation and OCR Enhancement
Employs large language models to significantly improve OCR accuracy for archaic Chinese materials. Character error rate dropped from 10% to under 3.5% using AI tools like Google Gemini and Document AI.
SDG Mapping Tool
Interactive AI-powered platform using pre-trained transformer-based NLP models (XLNet and RoBERTa) to map academic publications to UN SDGs. Improves discoverability with 85%+ confidence level.
Library Staff Development & Expertise Alignment
Aligned with Library Strategic Priorities:
LibStaff GPT AI Training Course
A strategic training initiative designed to equip library staff with essential generative AI skills. Through a curated LinkedIn Learning path, staff explore AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, and practical solutions for workplace efficiency.
Total Library Staff Training Hours
1,325 hours
Training Areas Highlight
Library Skills
AI Literacy
Leadership
Communication
Health & Safety
Last updated: 18 May 2026