Collections

Collections

The collection currently consists of 343,000 volumes. It covers a wide range of subjects and various reference sources available on databases.

A. Book and Reference Collections

The Chinese collection is kept on the 2/F (class no. 000-899), the 5/F (class no. 000-999), and Library Storage. The English collection is on the 4/F (class no. 000-999), the 5/F (class no. 000-999), and Library Storage. The reference collection contains works such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, yearbooks, almanacs and bibliographies. The prefix of reference collection is shown as R. All reference materials (except Library Storage items) are to be used within the library only.

B. Serials Collection

The Serials Collection is kept on the 3/F and the 4/F. This collection includes a variety of print serial publications such as journals, newsletters, magazines, and newspapers. Current issues of journals are displayed on the front racks. Back issues are bound and the collection carries the prefix P or LP on spine-labels and catalogue entries. Unbound issues of periodicals are for use in the library only.

C. Newspapers

Around 19 current issues of local and overseas newspapers are on 3/F for browsing inside the library.  Besides these print newspapers, a database of full-text newspapers clippings with search capabilities Wisers One & WiseSearch is also available for users wanting a softcopy of the newspaper articles or archival newspapers.

D. Course Resources

Most of the course readings are available in the general collections that are on a normal loan period.  The closed-stack Course Reserve on the G/F are materials requested by instructors to be made available to students on a shorter loan period. You can borrow these materials for 7 days.  Here’s how to locate the course readings in various locations:

1. Go to the “Course Resources” tab on the Library homepage and enter the course code
2. For items with location marked “Course Reserve G/F”:
   1. Note down the call number and title of the items you want.
   2. Visit the G/F Service Counter during counter service hours and provide this information to the staff.
   3. The staff will retrieve the items and check them out for you.
3. For items with other locations:
   1. Note down the location and the call number.
   2. If the items’ status are available, you should be able to find them on the shelves.
   3. If the items have been checked out, you can request the items.
4. For items marked “Available online”, you can access the materials instantly and remotely.

E. Law Collection

Law Collection is kept separately in a special law library on the 4/F. Collections include English/Chinese monographs, bound and current issues of journals and reference materials. English collection carries the prefix L ; Chinese collection carries the prefix CL ; Journals carry the prefix LP. ; Reference materials carry the prefix RL.

Peking University (Law Theses)
Our Law Library has Peking University Theses. They are for use within the library only. Law theses carry the prefix CCB PKU (Bachelor Degree) and CC PKU (Master Degree).

F. Multimedia Collection

Multimedia Collection includes CDs, VCDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, USB drive, etc. It is located on the 3/F. Prefix on the spine labels and the catalogue entries carries capital letters are as follow:

• AVC for CD-ROMs, audio CDs and video CDs (in AVC cabinets),
• AVD for for DVDs, DVD-ROMs, Blu-Ray discs, USB drive,
• AVK for Kit set,
• AVR for reference set.

Accompanying materials in multimedia format are kept at G/F Service Counter.

Local TV Programmes (HKSYUTUBE)

To enhance the media collection, the HKSYU Library has accomplished agreements with TVB, ATV and ViuTV to record some TV programmes for academic and research use.

Students and staff can watch the programs via HKSYUTUBE.

ATV	TVB	ViuTV
Newsline (時事縱橫)*	Money Magazine*	玩具誌*
金錢世界*	Pearl Magazine#
時事追擊*	星期二檔案#
	星期五檔案#
	星期日檔案
	財經透視#
	新聞透視

* closed
# terminated

G. Library Storage and Closed Stack Collection