Library Impact Report 25/26
Library Impact Report 2025-26
Contributing to the University’s strategy through integration into HKBU’s research, learning, and teaching pursuits.
Best Student Experience >
Delivering a transformative educational experience that nurtures students to become engaged citizens and leaders.
Aligned with Library Strategic Priorities:
Undergraduate Student Satisfaction
95.57%
Postgraduate Student Satisfaction
96.93%
Workshop Participants
9,309
Workshop Satisfaction
93.65%
Key Impact
- Sustained Student Satisfaction:
The Library maintains strong approval ratings across student demographics, with a notable increase in postgraduate satisfaction, contributing to a positive and supportive educational experience. - Increased Workshop Engagement:
Library workshop programmes demonstrate continued growth in both overall attendance and participant satisfaction, reflecting effective support for student learning and skill development.
Research Excellence >
Establishing HKBU as a global university of impact and significance by conducting world-leading research.
Aligned with Library Strategic Priorities:
Academic & Research Staff Satisfaction
93.88%
Total Downloads
E-Article (C5.1 TR_J3)
908,836
E-Book (C5.1 TR_B3)
1,020,270
OA Publishing Agreements
15
Articles Made Open Access
363
Key Impact
- Consistent Research Support:
The Library maintains high satisfaction levels among academic and research staff while facilitating extensive access to scholarly materials, as evidenced by sustained high usage of e-resources. - Expanding Open Access:
Through the addition of new publishing agreements, the Library has enabled a substantial increase in the volume of articles made open access, supporting the broader dissemination and visibility of HKBU research.
Capacity >
Building the necessary capacity in talent, governance, and facilities to support the University’s ambitions.
Aligned with Library Strategic Priorities:
Space Satisfaction
93%+
Entrances
553,984
AI-Powered Research Tools Usage
133,123
Searches
238,924
Fulltext & Result Clicks
Key Impact
- Highly Rated Physical Spaces:
Despite a moderation in physical foot traffic compared to the previous year, the Library’s facilities continue to achieve high user satisfaction rates, providing effective environments for learning and research. - Sustained Digital Capacity:
The Library continues to support HKBU’s ambitions by providing and facilitating robust, continued usage of advanced, AI-powered research tools.
Knowledge Transfer >
Building a vibrant ecosystem to translate research and innovation into impactful outcomes for society.
Aligned with Library Strategic Priorities:
Research Output Download
(HKBU Scholars & e-Journals platform)
454,318
Total Pageviews
(HKBU Scholars & Digital Projects)
2,976,254
Organisation and Participation
in Knowledge Sharing and Engagement Events
2,400+ (Participants)
Key Impact
- Increased Research Dissemination:
The Library effectively enhances the global reach of HKBU research, evidenced by a substantial growth in the download volume of scholarly outputs across its digital platforms. - Consistent Knowledge Exchange:
The Library maintains a steady level of active participation and organization in knowledge sharing events, continuing its contribution to local and international professional communities.
Last updated: 29 September 2026