Visiting and International Scholars / Higher Degree Students | Alumni | Spouses of CUHK Staff | Retired Members & Spouses | Non-CUHK JULAC Card holders | Students of Sub-degree, Professional and Continuing Education Programmes (SPCEP) | Fee-based Library Membership
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While the primary mission of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library is to serve the academic and research needs of the faculty, students and staff of the University, individuals who have research needs but not currently members of the CUHK may apply for the use of the Library with charges.

Library privileges are granted on a personal basis only and may not be used by or on behalf of anyone else. Users are responsible for complying with Library regulations and for all fees and losses incurred. The Library reserves the right to deny use to individuals that abuse library privileges or in any way infringe on the priority rights of CUHK staff or students. Also, please note that remote or off-campus access to library electronic resources is not applicable to fee-based library membership users. However, fee-based library membership users can enjoy onsite access to most library e-resources using library computer terminals.

Please note that all Library Card holders must abide by any CUHK campus access measures/restrictions, including any infection control measures, when using the Library Card. Please also note that once a Library Card is issued, the Library may share the personal data of the library card holder with the University when and as requested.

To apply, please fill in the application form attaching the supporting documents and send by email to ulcir@lib.cuhk.edu.hk or by post to:

User Services
University Library
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
New Territories
Hong Kong
(Application for Library card)

Charges

Category A: Teaching/administrative/professional staff and students of tertiary educational/academic institutions, staff of the Hong Kong government bodies, and researchers in non-profit organizations who have research needs

Borrower’s Card:

 HK$1,200 per person per annum
Borrowing privilege: 10 vols. for 30 days

Reader’s Card:
(On-site reading privilege)

 HK$700 per person per annum or
HK$450 per person for 3 months

Category B: Independent Researchers

Borrower’s Card:

 HK$4,500 per person per annum
Borrowing privilege: 10 vols. for 30 days

Reader’s Card:
(On-site reading privilege)

 HK$2,300 per person per annum or
HK$950 per person for 3 months

Important Notes

  1. All Library Card holders must abide by any CUHK campus access measures/restrictions, including any infection control measures, when using the Library Card.
  2. Please note that once a Library Card is issued, the Library may share the personal data of the library card holder with the University when and as requested.
  3. Library staff will contact you upon receipt of your application form.
  4. Request will be considered on an individual basis, the Library reserves the right to reject any request.
  5. Please have your recent passport photo ready before making the application.