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Shek Mun Campus Library (SMCL)

The Shek Mun Campus Library (SMCL) is a branch of the Hong Kong Baptist University Library. It is established to provide quality information resources and services in support of the College of International Education's teaching and learning activities. This library aims to meet the growing information demand in the development of the CIE managed by the School of Continuing Education of HKBU on Shek Mun Campus.

C O L L E C T I O N S

The SMCL collection includes general books, serials and multimedia materials. All English items are classified by the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme. Chinese books are classified by the Chinese Library Classification (中國圖書館分類法). All books in the General Collection can be checked out of the Library for a specified loan period, except for those which are designated as “Non-Circulating”.

S E R V I C E S

Users may consult the duty libarian who will assist you with reference information and services. Active user education programmes are also offered to Shek Mun Campus staff and students to facilitate the effective use of library information resources and services.

L O C A T I O N

The Shek Mun Campus Library, which has a floor area of approximately 2,500 square meters, is located on Level 4 of HKBU Shek Mun Campus Building.

S E R V I C E H O U R S

Monday - Friday

Saturday

Sunday & Public Holiday

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Closed

Reference and User Education

Staff at Circulation Counter will help you complete check-in and check-out of Library materials, the Group Viewing Rooms and Multi-Purpose Room. Students can pick up HOLD books, borrow course reserve materials that are recommended by lecturers for course reading or assignments at the counter.

Circulation Counter

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石門火車站

Shek Mun Statio

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安明街

On Ming Stre

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插桅杆街

安群街

On Kwan Street

安心街

On Sum Street 安麗街 On Lai Street

安睦街 On Muk Street

小瀝源路 Siu Lek Yuen Road

中華電力CLP

Hong Kong Ltd匯貿中心New Commerce

Centre

達利中心Technology

Park 香港浸會大學附屬學校

王錦輝中小學

HKBU A�liated SchoolWong Kam Fai

Sec. & Pri. School

（中學部）(Secondary School)

（小學部）(Primary School)

永得利中心Ever Gain

Centre

小瀝源路遊樂場

Siu Lek Yuen Rd.

Playground

沙田第一城City One Shatin

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持續教育學院石門校園中心

School of Continuing EducationShek Mun Campus

香港浸會大學HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

石門校園圖書館Shek Mun Campus Library

安睦街 On Muk Street

安睦街 On Muk Street 安興里

(For special hours during exam periods and term breaks, please refer to the library webpage for the latest information.)

Currently, there are about 50,000 volumes of books, 100 print journal subscriptions and over 3,000 multimedia materials in a variety of formats including CD-ROMs, videocassettes, VCDs, and DVDs.

Book DropA 24-hour book drop is provided near the main entrance of the SMCL. Non-overdue general books from SMCL or the Main Library can be returned to this book drop. Please return audio-visual materials at the SMCL counter because they are easily damaged in the book drop.

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S E R V I C E S F A C I L I T I E S F A C I L I T I E S

C O N T A C T U S

Two height-adjustable tables with special equipment for the visually or physically impaired are available in the Library. In addition to a multimedia PC, a CCTV magnifying device, a scanner, a Braille, and a Braille printer are provided. Users with special needs are welcome to enquire at the counter for assistance.

By Post:4/F, College of International EducationHKBU Shek Mun Campus8 On Muk StreetShatin, N.T.,Hong Kong.

Tel: 3411 3172 (Circulation Counter)Fax: 3411 3352Email: libsmc@hkbu.edu.hk

There are AV carrels equipped with a full set of AV equipment for viewing and listening to multimedia materials. Users must register at the counter for using the carrels. They should obtain approval from Library staff in advance if they want to use their personal materials for studying purposes.

For further assistance, please visit the Shek Mun Campus Library or call at 3411-3172. You are also welcome to visit the SMCL homepage at <http://library.hkbu.edu.hk/smcl/index.html>

Last updated: August 2013

To further enhance the computing facilities to users, SMCL has a laptop loaning service. The laptops are equipped with wireless cards allowing users to access the Wi-Fi in the Library.

SMCL has a reader capacity of about 350 seats, including those in AV carrels, Group Viewing Rooms, Multi-Purpose Room, newspaper and journal reading area.

Seating Area

Special Needs / Scanning Workstation

AV Carrels

The Multi-Purpose Room that accomodates up to 15 persons is equipped with audio-visual equipment and an LCD projector with an electronic screen for instruction use. Online reservation is availble; walk-in users may register at the Circulation Counter provided that the room is available.

Multi-Purpose Room

Octopus card photocopying machines are available in the Library. Please be reminded to observe the Copyright Ordinance pertaining to photocopying practices.

Photocopying

Students with an Office of Information Technology (ITO) account can simply log on with the assigned ID and password. Library users without an ITO account can purchase the Library Printing Card at the Circulation Counter for access to networked printing.

Network Printing

Group Viewing Rooms

F A C I L I T I E SLeisure Reading Corner

Laptop Loaning

Learning Support ServicesAs a continuous effort to support teaching and learning, the following fee-basis services are available to users:- Networked Colour Laser Printing/Copying- Lamination- Thermo Binding

Library users can submit print jobs of A4 size document to the designated printer/copier in SMCL as long as the personal laptop is connected to Wi-Fi network in the Library or on Campus.

Wi-Fi Printing

The Leisure Reading Corner is an area with books donated by staff and students. It is intended to promote recreational and reading interest of users. Fiction and non-fiction for popular reading are collected through donation.

The ESS Corner aims to provide students with one-to-one assistance in any aspect of English learning. Please make an appointment with English lecturers directly at least 2 days in advance.

English Support Service (ESS) Corner

that a room is available. Users must obtain approval from library staff in advance if they want to use their personal AV materials for studying purposes.

There are six Group Viewing Rooms with cutting-edge equipment for group study and viewing or listening to AV materials and web surfing. Interested staff and students should make reservation online. Walk-in users may register at the Circulation Counter provided