Located in the CollabTech Commons on Level 4 of the Main Library, the 9 Tech Stations are designed to facilitate data analysis, data presentation, prototyping, and design.
Click here for the full software list.
- MetaQuest 3 are installed at Stations 2-3.
- Ultra Sharp Curved ThunderboltTM Hub Monitors are installed at Stations 6-7.
Booking
The Stations can be reserved:
- By eligible Library users
- For using specific software
- Only for educational and non-commercial purposes
- For no more than 3 hours per session
- A maximum of 2 bookings per day per user
General Notes:
- Bookings must be made online here.
- There is no need to inform staff upon arrival, but staff may check your identity at any time to ensure the stations are used only by booked users.
- We reserve the right to reassign the Station to walk-in users if you do not arrive within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time.
- Walk-in users are welcome to check Station availability at the counter.
- When walk-in users are waiting, current users must vacate the Stations at the end of their booked period.
User Conduct
- Take good care of all equipment.
- No eating or drinking.
- Keep the Stations neat and tidy.
- Valuables should not be left unattended in any Station. Under no circumstances shall the Library be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal items.
- Unattended items left after your reservation period may be removed by Library staff without prior notice.
- Use all equipment responsibly and only for lawful purposes. The following are strictly prohibited:
- Developing or viewing discriminatory, offensive, harmful, or illegal content
- Producing items that infringe intellectual property rights
- Creating weapons or objects that pose safety risks
- Generating content unsuitable for a shared environment
- Observe the Library’s Conduct of Users policy.
The Library reserves the right to refuse or terminate any session and to require you to leave the Library immediately.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the CollabTech Commons (of the Digital Initiatives and Research Cluster) at lib-ctc@hkbu.edu.hk or 3411-5239. Thank you for your cooperation!
Last updated: 23 February 2026