1. Admission to the use of the University Library is conditional upon the observance of these regulations made by or with the authority of the Library Committee. Anyone who is believed to violate the library regulations, disturb readers or mutilate the library materials may be excluded from the library and all privileges of using the library services may be suspended. All users of the Library are presumed to know its regulations and rules before using the Library services and facilities.

  2. All members of the Library staff are empowered to enforce Library regulations.

  1. All readers using the library must produce their valid Library membership card before entering the Library building.

  2. The librarian has discretion to restrict certain categories of material held by the Library from being borrowed.

  3. Food and drinks must not be brought into the library.

  4. Smoking is not permitted in the library.

  5. No games of any form are allowed in the library.

  6. No umbrellas or raincoats may be brought into the library.

  7. Reproduction or duplication of audio visual materials or computer software without permission from the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.

  8. Photocopying of library materials should be made in compliance with the Copyright Ordinance. Library users are fully responsible for any legal consequences arising from infringement of applicable copyright laws.

  9. Please keep quiet in the Library. If you have group project work to do, please use the discussion areas/rooms in the library.

  10. Readers must not change the disposition of any Library furniture or equipment.

  11. Please report lost books or damaged Library facilities to Library staff.

  12. Please keep your valuables with you at all times. The Library assumes no responsibility for personal belongings left in the Library.

  13. Do not take out any library items which have not been properly checked out at the circulation counter or other information counters. If readers found leaving the Library with materials that have not been properly checked out and intentional violation is proved, a report will be submitted to the Student Disciplinary Committee for necessary disciplinary action.

  14. Please return all loaned materials upon graduation, withdrawal or cessation of employment from the University.

  15. Please treat Library staff and fellow users with respect and courtesy.

  16. Do not reserve or hide the Library materials intentionally so that other readers cannot use or find the materials.

  17. Please take good care of all the Library materials, as users are responsible for their checked out items.

  18. Do not use your belongings, textbooks or notebooks to occupy a reading seat. Items left unattended on desk more than half hour will be cleared away.

  19. Lockers are provided at the 2/F entrance.

  20. Readers are not permitted to use mobile phones or any apparatus production of sound. Mobile phones, pagers or the apparatus must be switched off in the Library. A public telephone is located near the Library entrance on ground floor. Photograph or video shooting in the library should be applied beforehand.

  21. Notices must not be displayed or distributed by readers in any part of the Library.

  22. Do not sleep in the library.

  23. Users may be referred to the University Authority if they are found guilty of infringement of the Library regulations.