Library Orientation
To ensure a good start to your academic journey, participate in orientation sessions and activities designed to familiarize you with CUHK library resources that support your academic success on and off campus.
- Library Orientation for Undergraduate Students
- Library Orientation for Postgraduate Students
- CUHK Library Stamp Rally: Explore and Win a Prize!
- Introduction Video to CUHK Library
- Virtual Orientation Tour of the University Library
Library Orientation for Undergraduate Students 2026 (3 – 15 Sep)
The Library Orientation for new undergraduate students is scheduled from 3 to 15 September, Monday to Friday, at the University Library. Come and explore both physical and electronic library that can support your academic success!
Library Tours – Get to Know Your Library
Date: 3, 7 – 11 and 15 Sep 2026
Time: 11: 30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. (20 minutes)
What you will discover:
- Computer and printing facilities
- Learning space, including group study rooms, 24-hour study area and quiet study zones
And much more…
Students who attend library tour will receive a welcome gift. Be sure to sign up!
Library Tours & Briefing – Level Up Your Learning Journey
Date: 7 – 11 Sep 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. (50 minutes)
What you will discover:
- Study spaces and room booking services
- Computers, printing, and other facilities
- How to find books, e-books, journals, and databases
- Course readings and past exam papers
- Using AI Responsibly at University
And much more…
Students who attend this session will receive a welcome gift and have a chance to win a coupon on the spot. Be sure to sign up!
| Registration | Date | Time | Language | Format |
| Register for a Tour | 3 Sep 2026 (Thu) | 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour | 3 Sep 2026 (Thu) | 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. | English | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour | 7 Sep 2026 (Mon) | 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour & Briefing | 7 Sep 2026 (Mon)* | 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Cantonese / English | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour | 8 Sep 2026 (Tue) | 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour & Briefing | 8 Sep 2026 (Tue)* | 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Cantonese / Putonghua | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour | 9 Sep 2026 (Wed) | 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Putonghua | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour & Briefing | 9 Sep 2026 (Wed)* | 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Putonghua / English | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour | 10 Sep 2026 (Thu) | 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour & Briefing | 10 Sep 2026 (Thu)* | 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Cantonese / English | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour | 11 Sep 2026 (Fri) | 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour & Briefing | 11 Sep 2026 (Fri)* | 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Cantonese / English | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour | 15 Sep 2026 (Tue) | 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Putonghua | Face to Face |
| Register for a Tour | 15 Sep 2026 (Tue) | 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. | English | Face to Face |
| Register for an Online Briefing | 15 Sep 2026 (Tue) | 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | English | Online |
* Orientation sessions will be held on 7–11 Sep as part of the Learning SMART Hub: Academic Success Journey, in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA).
Venue: Main Entrance, G/F, University Library
Enquiries: Email to eref@cuhk.edu.hk
Library Orientation for Postgraduate Students 2026 (2 – 9 Sep)
The Library Orientation for new postgraduate students will be held from 2 to 9 September at the University Library. All postgraduates are welcome to join!
You will get to know:
- Access to electronic and print resources
- Borrowing services and interlibrary loan services
- Research support for postgraduates, e.g. research consultation services
- Library facilities for study and discussion
- Generic and subject-specific workshops on research and writing skills
You can join a guided tour (face-to-face session), or a virtual tour (online session) of the University Library to see our state of the art learning spaces and research support facilities.
| Registration | Date | Time | Language | Format |
| Register | 2 Sep 2026 (Wed) | 2:30 p.m. –4:00 p.m. | Cantonese | Face to Face |
| 4 Sep 2026 (Fri) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | English | Online | |
| 5 Sep 2026 (Sat) | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. *Full | Putonghua | Face to Face | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | English | Online | ||
| 8 Sep 2026 (Tue) | 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Putonghua | Face to Face | |
| 9 Sep 2026 (Wed) | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Putonghua | Online |
Venue: User Education Room, G/F, University Library
Enquiries: Email to eref@cuhk.edu.hk
Exclusive Back-to-School Activity for CUHK Students!
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Visit different library locations, collect stamps, explore the Library’s resources and services, and redeem a special gift when you complete the rally!
Please find the details here: https://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/stamprally
Introduction Video to CUHK Library
This video introduces the services, facilities and collections of CUHK Library. Watch the video to know more about your library and its services in 3 minutes.
Virtual Orientation Tour of the University Library
For more Information, please visit the following webpages:
The library has developed these self-learning tools to encourage and support students to learn research skills at their own pace.
- LEAD: Library Essentials for All Disciplines
- EndNote and RefWorks Online Courses
- “How-to” Video
- Active Reading | Critical Thinking | Academic Publication Skills
- InfoLit for U: Information Literacy MOOC
Request a Library Orientation Session
Faculty members, course instructors and students in groups may request orientation sessions for a particular subject area. Please contact Learning Support for details.