Library Impact Report 25/26
Capacity
Building the necessary capacity in talent, governance, and facilities to support the university’s ambitions.
Multi-campus Library System
Space Satisfaction
Main Library
98.07%
vs last year
+0.77pp
Chinese Medicine Library
88.24%
vs last year
-5.76pp
Shek Mun Campus Library
96.69%
vs last year
+0.42pp
Inter- and Transdisciplinary Support Satisfaction
Spaces facilitate collaboration across disciplines
92.47%
Services help integrate knowledge from multiple fields
92.00%
Resources support interdisciplinary research approaches
91.31%
Platforms help users find materials across subject areas
93.15%
User Entrances
Kowloon Tong Campus
449,558
vs last year
-11.37%
Chinese Medicine Library
* The Library Closed Between (Jul 2025 – Apr 2026) for Renovation
1,899
vs last year
-95.08%
Shek Mun Campus
102,527
vs last year
+71.55%
Total User Entrances
553,984
vs last year
-8.52%
Average Daily Library Users (Weekdays)
2,100+
Technology-rich Learning Facilities
Facility Type
Study Places
1,873
Computer Workstations
182
Study Rooms
10+
Room Booking
Bookings
15,192
Users
34,055
Learning Spaces
Trans-disciplinary discovery common (Tddc)
Collaborative innovation space
Group Study Rooms
Group collaboration space
Research Data Room
Secure data analysis environment
Specialized Facilities
CollabTech Common
Inclusive innovation hub
Postgraduate Study Rooms
Dedicated research space
Group Viewing Rooms
Collaborative viewing spaces
Overarching AI Strategy
AI-powered Research Tools Usage
Consensus
(Searches)
131,475
Consensus
(Fulltext & Result Click)
237,561
LeapSpace
(Prompts)
(* Feb – Jun 2026)
958
LeapSpace
(References Opened)
(* Feb – Jun 2026)
525
Scite
(Searches)
690
Scite
(Papers Accessed)
838
AI Literacy Integration
Library instruction integrated with AI Literacy components
85%
Advancing Library Workflows Through AI
Engaging Exhibition Audiences with AI-Animated Historical Photos
The “Footprints of the China Inland Mission” exhibition uses Runway AI to animate historical photos and posters. Bringing these images to life helps visitors connect with the past, enhancing their experience and improving the collection’s accessibility.
Library Data Tool – An AI App Experiment
Built with Poe’s AI App-Creator, this pilot tool automates routine library tasks. By merging Excel files, formatting data (like standardizing ISBNs), and generating barcodes, it streamlines complex workflows, improves data usability, and reduces manual errors.
Library Staff Development & Expertise Alignment
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
491 hours
Training Areas Highlight
Last updated: 18 September 2026