HKUST Library Collections

• Collection Description
• Location and Hours
• Access and Use

Access and Use

Access Policy for Antique Maps and Rare Books

• Antique maps and rare books of the History of Science Collection are not available for check-out.
• Faculty from our University and other academic institutes may use these items in the Special Collections Room or the Reading Room.
• PG students will be asked to provide letters of reference from their respective advisors to support their needs to use the rare items.
• University staff and outside visitors wanting to use the collections may be asked to furnish a letter of reference/recommendation/verbal reference from an individual who is familiar with our collection.

Access Policy for Recently Published Supporting Materials

• HKUST faculty, students, and staff may borrow these items for 7 days with one renewal.
• Users outside the HKUST community including individual/institutional card holders, JULAC card holders, and alumni may use the materials in the Reading Room.

Access Policy for Other Materials

• This policy applies to the reproductions of Chinese calligraphy and paintings, books published before the 20th century, Chinese thread-bound books, loose leaf publications and others.
• These materials are not available for check-out. Users may use the materials in the Reading Room.