📋 1. General Rule [↑]

All users of the Library shall observe and comply with this set of rules.

🤫 2. Public Order & Environment [↑]

Public order shall be observed at all times in the library to keep a comfortable environment for reading and study.

  • Cleanliness: Users must keep the library clean at all times.

  • No Smoking or Food: Smoking, eating and drinking are strictly prohibited. No beverages or food, aside from water in sealed bottles, are allowed in the Library.

  • Silence Required: No user may talk aloud or roar in the Library. Mobile phones or other communication devices must be muted or switched off. Headsets must be used when listening to or watching audio-visual materials. Pets should not be brought to the Library.

  • No Seat Reservation or Sleeping: Illegal reservation of reading space or sleeping is prohibited in the Library.

💻 3. Care of Items & Facilities [↑]

Care must be taken of all library items and facilities in the Library.

  • Protect Library Items: Users must not mark, annotate, deface, mutilate or damage any library items. Offenders are required to pay for the cost of replacing the items.

  • Electronic Devices: Except for laptops, no plug-in electronic device is allowed in the library. Unauthorized use of electrical or network cables is strictly prohibited.

  • Computer Usage: Computers equipped in the Library or personal laptops are ONLY for learning purposes, and should not be used to play games or browse websites with violent, indecent or pornographic contents.

  • Checkout Required: Users must not take out any library item from the Library without having it checked out.

⏰ 4. Returns & Overdue Fines [↑]

⏱️ Overdue Fine: The loan item should be returned to the Library before it is overdue, otherwise an accumulated fine will be calculated on a daily basis of MOP 2.00.

📚 Before Graduation: All items must be returned and overdue fines must be paid before graduation, or else the fines will be directly deducted from the caution fee without further notice.

⚠️ Serious Consequences: If the amount of fines exceeds the caution fees, students would be considered as failing to pay outstanding fees. It may affect the student's status or the issuance of degree/diploma certificate will be delayed.

5. 60-Day Overdue Assumed Lost [↑]

If the item is overdue for 60 days, it will be assumed to be lost. The user shall pay for a replacement cost, as stipulated in Article 6.

💰 6. Damage or Loss Replacement [↑]

If a loan item is damaged or lost, the user must pay for a replacement cost which will be calculated as follows:

📖 Through the Library

The user shall pay for all the replacement costs incurred (including the shipment fee) and a processing cost of MOP 50 for each item.

🛒 By the User

The user shall purchase the library item in an identical version and return it within one month with a valid invoice. The replacement cost will be waived when accepted, but MOP 50 processing cost per item applies.

Additional Replacement Provisions:

  • Multi-volume Works: When the damaged or lost item is a part of a multi-volume work, the user shall pay for the cost of replacing the whole set. Both the replaced and original set will remain the property of the Library.

  • Irreplaceable Items: When the library item cannot be replaced, the user shall be liable to fines that are at least 2 times the original price (evaluated by the Library) or at least 3 times when the item is a course reserve or non-circulation material.

  • Minimum Fee: A minimum fee of MOP 50 will be charged for any replacement cost.

  • Late Reporting: When loss or damage is reported by the user after the due date, the overdue fine will be calculated as stipulated in Article 4.

  • Found Items: If the lost library item is found later, the user shall return it to the Library because the item continues to remain the property of the Library even if replacement costs have been paid. All sums paid are non-refundable.

7. Suspension of Borrowing Privileges [↑]

In order to protect the rights and interests of all users, the borrowing privileges of the user whose fine(s) is/are not cleared will be suspended.

⚖️ 8. Compliance & Misconduct [↑]

All library users should follow the instructions on the proper use of the Library as displayed in the Library or given verbally by the Library staff or security guards. The Library is empowered to record the violator's name and relevant information.

⚠️ Suspension of Privileges: The Library may suspend the violator's borrowing privileges for 30 days or more according to the gravity of the offence.

🚨 Serious Misconduct: In cases of serious misconduct, the library will refer to the supervision division(s) of the University, and refer to the police if the library user is involving in criminal responsibility.

Legal Statement: The Library reserves the right to interpret the above regulations.

Issued by: University Library

Revised on: May 17, 2019