Q. Can I go to other academic libraries in Hong Kong? If so, is there any fee?

Libraries of other UGC-funded institutions

The libraries of the eight UGC-funded institutions collaboratively offer the JULAC (Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee) Card to eligible users. The JULAC card allows the holder to enter the libraries of the participating institutions.

Faculty and postgraduate students

The JULAC Card offered to eligible faculty and postgraduates also allows the holder to borrow items from the circulating collections of other JULAC libraries.

JULAC Card applications are free of charge for HKBU teaching faculty, administrative-equivalent staff, and eligible postgraduate students. The card will expire at the end of your contract / expected period of study.

Undergraduate Students

UGC-funded undergraduates are eligible to apply for a JULAC Reader Card that allows access but not borrowing. Please note that a HK$50 administrative charge is applicable annually for EACH library that you visit.

Application

Eligible users may apply for a JULAC card online.

E-Resources

Please note that the JULAC Card only allows physical access to other UGC libraries. While you can use their public workstations to access their e-resources on-site, you will not be able to remotely access their e-resources.

Non-UGC Libraries

Some Reader cards allowing access to certain non-UGC libraries are available on request. Restrictions may apply. Please visit User Services Counter of Main Library (Level 3) for details.