Since September 2025, our library entrance gates have featured Smart Door Panels, designed to support e-Identity access using the HKUST QR Code or HKUST Staff App.
But how widely are they being used? Let's look at the numbers.
A Growing Trend
In the first six months (September 2025–February 2026), we recorded a total of 142,177 entries via Smart Door Panels. Although the traditional card reader on the entrance gates remains the primary entry method, the adoption of e-Identity access is climbing. On average, 13% of library entries now occur via the Smart Door Panels.
Who is Leading the Change?
Which user group is leading the cardless trend?
The answer is our Taught Postgraduate (TPG) students. This group has a 27% usage rate for the Smart Door Panels.
Final Thoughts
The Smart Door Panels offer a convenient, alternative way to access the library, and we hope you find them useful. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please send your feedback to lbsystem@ust.hk.
Terry Yip
Librarian (Systems & Digital Services)
lbterry@ust.hk
Sam Chu
Officer (Systems & Digital Services)
lbshing@ust.hk