The Library’s Academic Commons (學研匯) includes all of the public spaces on Levels 2 and 3 of the Au Shue Hung Memorial Library Building (Main Library). It is designed to be a welcoming space suitable for collaborative learning that can be reconfigured for a variety of events and purposes.
Trans-disciplinary discovery commons (Tddc)
At a glance
- Located on Level 2 and forming the dynamic core of the Academic Commons (public spaces on Levels 2 and 3).
- A welcoming, reconfigurable collaborative space showcasing selected physical and online resources related to the United Nations Sustainable-Development Goals (SDGs) and displaying student and faculty projects.
- Supports transdisciplinary learning events – often in partnership with teaching programmes – and accommodates individual and group study, project work and exhibitions; the space is accessible and supports hybrid participation.
- On-site guidance and training are available for event and learning technologies; librarians offer course integrated information literacy workshops and curation/coordination support for exhibitions and events.
Six group study rooms are located on Level 2 
Around 20 public PCs are provided on Level 2 
Drink vending machine is available on Level 2 
Trans-disciplinary discovery commons (Tddc)
Furniture and Equipment
- A wide variety of flexible furniture is available and can be easily rearranged to create different layouts for collaborative and group-based learning.
- Event and AV equipment includes:
- Projector and TV screen
- PCs
- Wireless microphone systems
- Webcam for hybrid events (Zoom and other platforms)
24-Hour Opening
- To provide maximum flexibility and convenience for study needs, the Library may keep the Academic Commons (including the Tddc) open 24 hours during the semester (including public holidays).
Detailed arrangements for the extended opening period
- Access to the 24-hour area is through the Library main entrance on Level 3.
- At the Library closing time, users on Levels 4 through 7 are required to come downstairs to Levels 2 or 3.
- After the closing time, the gate on the staircase between Levels 3 and 4 will be closed, and the lift will only provide access to Levels 2 and 3.
- For the safety of users, a security guard will be stationed at the main entrance throughout the extended opening period. Security guards will also periodically patrol the study areas.
The Library’s User Behaviour Policy remains in effect during extended opening times. Please respect other Library users and refrain from engaging in undesirable behaviour.
Learning Events
The Academic Commons also hosts many of the Learning Events organized jointly by the Library and the Language Centre. These CCL-credit bearing activities provide students with further opportunities to broaden their horizons and enhance their skills.
Bookings, support and contact
For Tddc’s bookings, technical support or workshop enquiries, please contact us.
Last updated: 06 March 2026