From 1 Sept 2026, overnight access (11:00 p.m.–7:59 a.m.) to HKBU Main Library’s Academic Commons will be limited to current HKBU students and staff only. Read more.
External users and corporations may apply for a Library borrower card.
Applications should be made in the form of a letter detailing the genuine research need of the user/corporation to use the resources of HKBU Library. This should be sent to the User Services team by e-mail (libcir@hkbu.edu.hk) or by fax (3411-7372).
Service Package Details
| External User | Corporation* | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | HK$ 3000 (1 year) / HK$ 1500 (6 months) | HK$ 5000 (1 year) |
| Loan quota | 100 books | 100 books |
| Loan period | 20 weeks | 20 weeks |
| Overnight access to Au Shue Hung Memorial Library (Main Library) (11:00 p.m. – 7:59 a.m.) | No | No |
| Access to Chinese Medicine Library? | Yes | Yes |
| Access to Shek Mun Campus Library? | Yes | Yes |
| Check-out multimedia items? | Yes (Loan quota: 5 items; Loan period: 14 days; Max. loan length: 28 days) | No |
| Remote access to electronic resources? | No | No |
*Please note that only one borrower card will be issued to each corporation.
Submission of the completed application form and required supporting documents should be made within 3 months of receipt of the application by the Library. After that, any incomplete application will be discarded accordingly while the payment shall be forfeited to the University. To protect the personal data of applicants, the Library shall also dispose of the application record.
Last updated: 03 June 2026