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Library Notice

Special Note: As revision week and examinations are approaching, the Library anticipates a high demand for study areas in the coming weeks. The Postgraduate Research Carrels will be available for booking during the overnight study period from 25 Nov to 29 Dec 2024. For more details about Special Arrangement for Examination Period, please click here.

In addition to the Postgraduate Lounge on M/F Library, 14 Postgraduate Research Carrels are designated to meet the research needs of postgraduate students. Eligible users (Research Postgraduates and Taught Postgraduates) can book the carrels via the Rooms / Facilities Booking System.

Postgraduate Research Carrels

Carrel No. Location Eligible Users Capacity Quota Booking & Rules

Carrels 1-14

Computer Room 2, 
1/F Library

Research Postgraduates and Taught Postgraduates  1 person / carrel
  • 2 sessions per day
    (maximum 4 hours per session)
  • 4 sessions per week
  • Reset on Sunday

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Rules for booking the carrels

Carrel Booking Rules:

  • Bookings will be served by a "First Come First Served" basis.
  • Bookings of 2 consecutive sessions can be made, but have to tap card to claim for each session.
  • Concurrent bookings of 2 rooms / carrels are NOT allowed.
  • To claim the carrels, users are required to tap their LU Cards on the reader outside.
  • The bookings are not transferable. The carrels are reserved for those who booked them only.
  • The carrel will be released to others if the user does not show up after 15 minutes.
  • No-show without making any cancellation will count against the quota limit.
  • Users are responsible for the loss and damage of equipment used.
  • Reservation rules and regulations will be subject to change without prior notice.
  • The library reserves the right to cancel any booking without prior notice.