Hong kong public libraries following is a question by the hon michael tien and a written reply by the secretary for home affairs, mr lau kongwah, in the legislative council today april. The ask a librarian service is offered by the librarians of reference and information enquiry centre and reference libraries of the hong kong public libraries. On monday, february 3, when chinese markets reopened following the lunar new year holiday, the shanghai stock exchange composite index lost 7. Lethbridge, 1 book jonathan chamberlain, 1 book hong kong. Hong kong poison information centre department of health. The collection of the library contains 14,350,000 volumes. After considering the location, passenger flow, logistic arrangements of the returned books and availability of lifts of each interchange station. Hong kong august 1997 library of congress information. Chinese university of hong kong library chinese university. Hong kong public libraries how to renew borrowed library. Hong kong is a world destination, with an estimated 54 million tourists visiting annually. Unions across the political spectrum expressed dissatisfaction.
Receive the latest trends and research from haworth. In 1997, the british handed hong kong back to china, the end of a 99yearlong lease and an. It aims to provide guidance to library users on locating authoritative and reliable library resources or other external sources for their questions. Hong kong public libraries book drop service at 3 major. The bank will continue to expand its branch network to serve the customers and public at large wholeheartedly with high quality services. Enter your library card number or hong kong id card number. Hong konglisted stocks have not seen as dramatic a selloff in response to the coronavirus as those listed in mainland china, specifically in shanghai and shenzhen. The transfer of sovereignty over hong kong, commonly known as the handover of hong kong or simply the handover, also the return in mainland china and hong kong, occurred at midnight on 1 july 1997, when the united kingdom ended administration for the colony of hong kong and returned control of the territory to china. Hong kong has not exported any new sars case via air travel since april 2003. When the library is closed, books can be returned to book drop outside gf of the library.
Hong kong police force hong kong hong kong professional golfers association tai po, hong kong hong kong packaging institute. City university of hong kong the education university of hong kong the hong kong academy for performing arts hong kong baptist university. Hong kong is not short of libraries, with over 60 public libraries not including those in universities. East asiasoutheast asia hong kong the world factbook. Digital collection mmis hong kong public libraries. Other facilities resumed earlier include the book drop service of the hong kong public libraries including service at mtr central, kowloon tong and nam. Renewal of library materials hong kong public libraries. Internet reference enquiry service hong kong public. Using their library card or hong kong identity card, registered users of the hong kong public libraries can borrow and return library materials, pick up reserved library materials and pay library fees and charges with octopus at the library station on their own by following simple onscreen instructions. Hong kong public libraries smart rfid selfcheckout youtube. Jun 18, 20 hong kong public libraries smart return station rfid. At least two hong kong universities and many public schools are asking teachers and other staff to return to work on monday although all classes remain suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak, sparking discontent and worry in the education sector unions across the political spectrum expressed dissatisfaction on sunday with the education bureau and schools. Sars and its effect on medical education in hong kong.
Readers can use their library or hong kong identity cards to borrow and return books, pick up reserved materials and pay library fees with octopus at the station. Request books from other local university libraries online watch a video borrow them at hkust library s circulation counter borrow and return when the book arrives at hkust library, you will receive a. However, today we want to talk to you about the coolest and the best public libraries in hong kong. The hong kong public libraries provides book drop service at three major mtr interchange stations, namely central, kowloon tong and nam. Facing an uncertain killer disease, public fear is understandable and one should not label it as irrational. Hong kong government to provide wage subsidies to employers. Hong kong public libraries smart rfid selfcheckout. Nov 14, 2003 hong kong has not exported any new sars case via air travel since april 2003. Online resources hong kong research guides at university.
It has a barrierfree design to create a comfortable reading environment for the public. Selfservice library station hong kong public libraries faqs. It is located at the intersection of moreton terrace and causeway road in causeway bay. Other library websites chinese university of hong kong. Readers are welcome to deposit books before due date into the book drops and. An overdue fine is imposed on each and every loan item and accompanying library material returned late. The hong kong central library provides three book drops for readers to return books after library. Investment return calculation excludes the holdings in the strategic portfolio. Hong kong public libraries smart return station rfid. Hong kong harbor, taken sometime between 1900 and 1923, during british control of the island. Library cardholders can download digital content any time, to a computer or a mobile device. If you need to return a book to hong kong public libraries, simply drop the book in a conveniently located book drop at any of these three mtr stations.
From 21 may, following the earlier opening of the hong kong central library and the six major libraries namely city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library, other 12 district libraries namely aberdeen, chai wan, lockhart road, lai chi kok, lam tin, ngau chi wan, yau ma tei, fanling, tai po, tiu keng leng, tsing yi and tung chung. Select the checkbox es under select for renewal for the item s. The 1950s also saw a worsening of hong kongs most serious social problem, a severe housing shortage caused by the influx of refugees fleeing the mainland. Hong kong central library is the largest library in hong kong, flagship library of hong kong public libraries hkpl and used as hong kong public library headquarters, functioning as the territorys national library. Oct 30, 2003 sars affected medical education in hong kong physically yes, physically when 17 medical students at the faculty of medicine at the chinese university of hong kong came down with the virus after a visit to a ward with an index patient who was not known to be suffering from sars at the time. After a formal handover ceremony on july 1, the colony became the hong kong special administrative region hksar of the peoples republic of china. The compounded annual investment return of the exchange fund since 1994 is 4. The 1950s also saw a worsening of hong kong s most serious social problem, a severe housing shortage caused by the influx of refugees fleeing the mainland. Hkall hong kong academic library link is a joint project of the eight university libraries in hong kong, through which you can. At midnight on june 30july 1, 1997, the crown colony of hong kong see map officially reverted to chinese sovereignty, ending 156 years of british rule. Its also a financial powerhouse, with a fastgrowing economy and a freewheeling entrepreneurial spirit.
A bibliophile who worked in a hong kong public library has been arrested for using the personal information of about customers without their permission so she could quickly borrow their loaned. The sars outbreak emphasised the utmost importance of open and transparent communication with the public. Impatient former hong kong library worker arrested after. The development of public housing has been one of the hong kong governments major programs since that period, and today the squatter areas have largely disappeared. Sars and its effect on medical education in hong kong patil. Hong kong has experienced its highest daily number of coronavirus cases as thousands of people flew in to avoid selfisolation just as it was starting to return.
The oakland public library offers a variety of ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. Hong kong hawaii kai public library honolulu, hi helen keller public library tuscumbia, al hong kong poker league. Due to the high risk of covid19 infection, with effect from wednesday, 25 march 2020 and until further notice, eduhk library will be open to staff and students of the university only. Hong kong public libraries book drop service at 3 major mtr. Hong kong public libraries internet reference enquiry service. The library serves a population of 7,346,000 residents. Hong kong monetary authority investment performance. Feb 05, 2020 hong kong bomb disposal officers were called in after an explosion in a public toilet on tuesday night, while in a separate incident police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters.
Bomb disposal team called after explosion in hong kong. Additional certification statements in the remarks section of fsis form 90605 and 92971 are prohibited. As revealed by the outcome of a survey conducted last year, only 5. Run run shaw library, city university of hong kong posts. Jun 07, 2018 a bibliophile who worked in a hong kong public library has been arrested for using the personal information of about customers without their permission so she could quickly borrow their loaned. This library is affiliated with hong kong public libraries. Hong kong central library frequently asked questions. Services and opening hours of mmw library and tkosc learning commons will resume normal when classes resume on campus. Topics international affairs exporting products export library requirements by country hong kong.
Hk public libraries launches first selfservice library. Hong kong government bond 10y 19962020 data 20212022. Details of other library special service arrangement before classes resume on campus, please refer to our announcement on march 2020 for further information or assistance, please please contact our information counter by phone 29486653. Hong kong bomb disposal officers were called in after an explosion in a public toilet on tuesday night, while in a separate incident police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters. Using their library card or hong kong identity card, registered users of the hong kong public libraries can borrow and return library materials, pick up reserved library materials and pay library fees and charges with octopus at the library station. It now comprises of the main library and six specialist branch libraries and they are located in buildings in around the campus with varying opening hours. Historically, the hong kong government bond 10y reached an all time high of 10. The hong kong public libraries provides book drop service at three major mtr interchange stations, namely central, kowloon tong and nam cheong stations to make it more convenient for people to return borrowed library books. Other library websites the chinese university of hong kong. Business, international antiquities printer friendly 34,116,277 articles and books. Jun 18, 20 hong kong public libraries smart rfid selfcheckout. Enter your internet password or the last four digits of your registered telephone number.
Bomb disposal team called after explosion in hong kong public. From 6 may, the hong kong central library and the six major libraries namely city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library will be reopened with limited services. Library lobby lounge open office phone booth private office project space training reception touchdown. Hkul was established in 1912 and is the oldest academic library in hong kong with over two million volumes of collections. Sars affected medical education in hong kong physically yes, physically when 17 medical students at the faculty of medicine at the chinese university of hong kong came down with the virus after a visit to a ward with an index patient who was not known to be suffering from sars at the time. Moreover, the smart return station installed at sha tin public library is the first one providing 24hour return service with instant update of loan records. Hong kongs return to china encyclopedia britannica.
The tin ka ping education library provides a wide range of materials in support of teaching and learning, including preschool to secondary school textbooks, teachers manuals, childrens literature, hong kong examination papers and audiovisual materials. Hong kong listed stocks have not seen as dramatic a selloff in response to the coronavirus as those listed in mainland china, specifically in shanghai and shenzhen. Library facilities to be reopened include adult library, young adult library and childrens library. Return of library materials checked out from any public library, with instant updating of loan records pickup of reserved library materials. Other facilities resumed earlier include the book drop service of the hong kong public libraries including service at mtr central, kowloon.
After a formal handover ceremony on july 1, the colony became the hong kong special administrative region hksar of the peoples republic of. Region district name chinese name address hong kong island. At least two hong kong universities and many public schools are asking teachers and other staff to return to work on monday although all classes remain suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak, sparking discontent and worry in the education sector. Welcome to the university of hong kong libraries hkul. The ceremony culminated a year transition that had been initiated by the.
They are located at the car park entrance, side entrance to the exhibition gallery and under the footbridge to the victoria park. Run run shaw library, city university of hong kong october 21, 2019 please note that the library opening hours will be extended to 1 a. Public bank hong kong provides a comprehensive range of retail and commercial banking services and is committed to serve its customers in hong kong and greater china. The hang seng university of hong kong is incorporated in hong kong with limited liability by. A digital initiative by hku library, this collection is made up of documents arising from the issue of new shares, derivative warrants and debt securities, mergers and takeovers, repurchase of shares, company reorganization, etc. All branches of hong kong public libraries will close at 5 p.
The network of libraries are interconnected by a digitalised library management system, one of the largest bilingual. Central, the district where gia is located, is the hub of the bustling metropolis. The government of hong kong is checking accompanying export certificates very closely and errors of this nature may result in delayed or denied entry. Library lobby lounge open office phone booth private office project space training reception touchdown on the go. From 21 may, following the earlier opening of the hong kong central library and the six major libraries namely city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library, other 12 district libraries namely aberdeen, chai wan, lockhart road, lai chi kok, lam tin, ngau chi wan, yau ma tei, fanling, tai po, tiu keng leng, tsing yi and tung chung public library. Books and journals on education theory are housed in the main library. Support from library hang seng university of hong kong. Public bank hong kong limited the bank announces that in view of the latest condition of novel coronavirus infection and the protection of the health of its customers and staff, the bank will adjust the office hours of all of its branches in hong kong with effect from 11 may 2020 until further notice. The hong kong city hall is a historical building that can be traced all the way back to the colonial times. Heritage vogue hollywood road street carnival to return on november 4. While our locations are closed, we are offering oneonone assistance remotely.