Most of the materials in the Multimedia Collection are for in-house use in the Library. To facilitate teaching preparation, teaching staff could borrow these materials for use outside the Library.

The Multimedia Library is equipped with audiovisual carrels on G/F, 1/F and 2/F for individuals to use different kinds of the library materials such as DVD, VCD, CD, audiocassettes and videocassettes etc. Standalone PCs are available on 1/F for self-installing the library's CDROM collection.

At the plasma TV area on G/F, selected Cable TV channels will be broadcasted daily.  Details of the programmes broadcasted can be found next to the plasma TV.

The information board was installed in the Lobby in 2002 and is for the use of University Library's news broadcast. Officially named "Holographic Screen" or "Holoscreen" in Asia (United States Patent and Trademark Office Patent Number: 6924912), the board is a kind of projection screens which displays images sourced from a projector. Holographic Screen is different from common projection screen in many ways. Operationally, images can be displayed on the screen in bright environment. Besides, the screen is semi-transparent by which the impact on spacing sensibility is lesser. Technically, the board is made of special holographic materials by which images can be captured and shown on the screen. Images are projected from the back of the screen where the projector is installed that preserves the harmonious environment. If you want to know more technical information about Holographic Screen, you may search over United States Patent and Trademark Office's website (http://www.uspto.gov)

Last updated: May 2010

Group Viewing Room

4 group-viewing rooms located on the 2/F are available for booking for a minimum of 3 users. They are equipped with LCD TV and PC. Booking could be made online via the Library Room Booking System.  Users can make up to 2 bookings for 7 days ahead. 

For more details about the booking system, please refer to the FAQs page.  Further information is available at the circulation counter or by phone 3943 7564, by email erchelp@lib.cuhk.edu.hk.

Seminar Rooms & Hands-on Area

Seminar rooms are located on the 1/F of the United College Wu Chung Multimedia Library. They are equipped with LCD projector, VHS players, DVD players and PCs for teaching purpose. In addition, a hands-on area consisting of 21 PCs on the 1/F can be booked for computer-related training. These room facilities are suitable to large group presentations, workshops and seminars. The seminar rooms and the hands-on area could be booked by teaching staff through the Library Room Booking System. Other users can book the two Seminar Rooms in non-teaching hours (Mon - Fri 7:00pm - 10:00pm, all Sat, Sun and public holiday when the Library is open).

For more details about the room booking system, please refer to the FAQs page.  Further information is available at the circulation counter or by phone 3943 7564, by email erchelp@lib.cuhk.edu.hk.

Late Reading Room

A late reading room is located on the LG/F of the United College Wu Chung Multimedia Library. It opens half an hour before the Library closes and closes half an hour after the Library opens. The room opens 24 hours during examination period.

Last updated: January 2013

Most computers in the Information Commons and Hands-on Area on the 1/F are connected to networked laser jet printers or multifunction photocopier (MFP).

For further information, please refer to the Network Printing of University Library System.

Last updated: July 2012

Information Commons

The Information Commons is located on the 1/F. There are computers for general use and also for self-installation of the library's CDROM. Scanners and CD writers are available.

Standalone Computers for Self-installation of Library CDROM

• Operating Systems in Computer UCL 114:
  • Windows XP Professional (English)
  • Windows 2000 Professional (English)
  • Windows 98 (English)
  • Windows 98 (Traditional Chinese)
    
• Operating Systems in Computer UCL 115:
  • Windows XP (English)
  • Windows 2000 (Traditional Chinese)
    

Multifunction Computers for General Use

Operating System and software:
Please refer to the Information Commons of University Library System.

ClassNet Connection

Users can connect their own notebook PC with a VPN Client to the network outlets at the Reading area on all floors. Campus-wide E-mail System (Mailserv) computing id and password are required for authentication.

For further information, please refer to the Computing Facilities of University Library System.

Wireless LAN

Wi-Fi Area posters are available in the University Library System to identify the wireless LAN cover areas. For connecting the Wi-Fi devices with SSID=cuhk, computing ID and CWEM password supplied by ITSC will be required for authentication.

For further information, please refer to the Computing Facilities of University Library System.

Last updated: August 2012

Black & white and Color self-service photocopiers are available on the G/F and 1/F for the convenience of library user. Please note that photocopying of the library materials is governed by current Copyright Regulations in Hong Kong.

For further details on photocopying, please refer to the Photocopying of the University Library System.

Last updated: November 2011

There are four microform readers (2 Kodak-2400DSV-E, 1 Minolta-MS6000 and 1 Scanpro 2000) available on the 2/F of the library, near the open stack microform collection. They can read microfilms in 35mm/16mm wide roll / and microfiches. Users are advised to register both microform reader and microform material before using the readers at the circulation counter on the G/F.
In addition, by connecting to the printers and computers, the microform readers can produce black and white photocopies or digital scans. For Kodak and Minolta microform readers, the charge of each A3/A4 hardcopy is $1.0. For Scanpro, the charge of each A4 hardcopy is $0.35. The digital copy is in PDF file format.

Last updated: January 2013

Wu Chung Multimedia Library has two sets of computer and one reading edge machine, with associated software and scanner for low vision students. They are:

Located on the 1/F balcony of the United College Multimedia Library, the lovely outdoor Court Garden is landscaped with a lush curving lawn bordered by ornamental pebbles, enclosed by seasonal flower beds and decorated with a plant-filled lattice wall. Comfortable outdoor furniture is provided. Overlooking the tranquil view of the United College waterfall and the University campus, it is an ideal place for Library users to relax from their daily worries.

Rules for Use

• The normal opening hours of the Court Garden:

• During public holidays, the Court Garden will open when the library opens and will close 30 minutes before library closes.
• The Court Garden will be closed in poor weather without prior notice.
• Please respect the environment and flowers and plants of the Court Garden.
• Please observe these simple rules and enjoy the Court Garden.

Last updated: November 2011