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HKALL

You can initiate your search in HKALL by using one of the following methods:

  • Limit the searching scope to “HKALL + Interlibrary Loan” on LibrarySearch;
  • Visit directly to the Homepage of HKALL to initiate searching.

 
Make a request

  1. Search via the CUHK LibrarySearch;
  2. If you initiate your search using the searching scope “CUHK”, you may click “Check availability in HKALL + Interlibrary Loan” under “Links” when the item is not available in CUHK Library;
  3. You can only see the request options after authentication through CUHK Login. Click on “Get a physical copy via HKALL / ILL” to request your desired item. Please note that request options may not be available sometimes. Please refer to the FAQ: Why can’t I place a request via HKALL / ILL?;
  4. Specify the volume number (if applicable), select your pickup location and submit your request;
  5. Requests placed will be directed to a lending library after submission and be routed to another library in line if the initial library is not able to fulfill the requests.