Access Policy

Card Access

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the University must use their university or library card or QR code for entry. Access to the Learning Commons after the Library closes is restricted to current HKUST students and staff only, using their own university cards or QR codes. Children of faculty and staff under the age of eleven must be accompanied by parents or other responsible adults.

Visitors to the Library

Term Time

Non-HKUST visitors with genuine academic research needs may apply for a Reader Card or a Borrower Card, subject to approval by the Library.

Break Time

During the following periods, non-HKUST visitors may enter the Library after completing an online registration form in advance.

• Summer: June to mid-August

• Winter Break: January

   

Enquiries

Call 2358-6772 or email lbcirc@ust.hk

Guided Tours

Visits of unscheduled groups are limited to the Gallery area and should not go beyond the access gate.

In exceptional cases, tours conducted by library staff can be arranged through the Library Administration Office (library@ust.hk).

Help for Visitors