FSD Testing of Fire Alarm System at Shaw Campus (AML & SWT) on 17 April 2026

Fire alarm system test on 17 April (Friday), from 10 am to 11 am at Main Library (AML) & Shaw Tower (SWT), Shaw Campus.

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Noisy Works and Service Suspensions (16 March to 19 April 2026)

Please note that window replacement work will be conducted on Levels 4 & 5 of the Main Library from 16 March - 19 April 2026.

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Temporary Closure: Windows and Air-Conditioner Replacement at SCA

2 March to 24 April 2026

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Partial Closure of Library Level 7 Study Area from 24 February 2026 to 27 April 2026

The Library study area on Level 7 upper wing facing Renfrew Road will be temporarily closed from 24 February 2026 (Tue) to 27 April 2026 (Mon) due to repair work.

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Important Updates on CollabTech Commons (formerly Multimedia Learning Centre)

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Support for Users with Special Needs (SMCL)

The Library is committed to providing facilities and services to accommodate the needs of users with disabilities. Users may enquire at our User Services Counter for assistance. 

Special Needs User Room

The Special Needs User Room is reserved for the use by users with specific needs. It is available upon check-in at the User Services Counter during Library service hours. 

Special Needs User Room
Special Needs User Room

The following specialized facilities are provided: 

Adjustable Furniture
  • Height adjustable tables and chairs
Braille System
  • Focus 40 Blue Braille Display
  • Juliet 120 Braille embosser
Computing, Scanning & Printing
  • Desktop computer
  • Flatbed scanner
  • B/W Printer
Magnifying Devices
  • Merlin Ultra HD22″ desktop video magnifier
Software
  • NVDA Screen Reading Software
  • JAWS Screen Reading Software
  • MAGic Magnification Software with Speech
  • BRITE (亮點) Braille Translation Software
  • EasyDots 點寫易輸入法2.0

Priority Service

Users with disabilities will be given priority at the User Services Counters in the Shek Mun Campus Library. 

Academic Support

Appointments can be arranged to assist users with special needs in utilizing Library resources and services. Please approach User Services Counter, or contact duty staff at 3411-3172 or at libsmc@hkbu.edu.hk for arrangement. 

Provision of other barrier-free physical facilities

  • Accessible lifts providing direct access to the Library
  • Accessible washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible entry

For enquiries or special arrangement, please contact duty staff at 3411-3172 or at libsmc@hkbu.edu.hk

For the details of the relevant facilities available in the Main Library and Chinese Medicine Library, please click on this link

Last updated: 24 February 2026