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About Library eCards

There are two types of library cards you may apply for on the HKUST Alumni App. Once you have done this, you can simply present the Library eCard to access library services.

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Borrower’s Card

Apply for a Borrower's Card with an annual fee of HK$100 with borrowing privileges. The first year's fee of Borrower's Card will be waived for HKUST Alumni Association members (Full Members). 

Reader’s Card

Apply for a Reader's Card with an annual fee of HK$50. Holders of this card have no borrowing privileges.

* Please note applications are suspended every Thursday morning for the payment gateway because of regular weekly settlements. The suspension will take place on the next working day if Thursday is a public holiday. Please be reminded to apply the day before if you wish to access these services.

 

Please note:

  • If you have already got a valid physical Reader's Card or Borrower's Card, this printed card will be invalid once you have successfully logged in on the Alumni App.
  • You must show the eCard on your App to access the service. No screen caps will be accepted. Service details will be displayed after clicking each eCard and your photo can also be enlarged after clicking. You may be requested to enlarge the photo and show it on the App for identity verification.
  • The subscription fees for Reader's or Borrower's Card are not refundable or transferrable once paid.
  • All visitors are reminded to observe the rules below:
     

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Discover Alumni e-Resources

This service provides access to selected databases at a cost-recovery annual subscription fee. HKUST BOC Alumni Credit Card holders and HKUST Alumni Association Members (Full Members) enjoy a 20% discount off the subscription fee. Please click here for details.

 

The above-mentioned library services are available for HKUST degree graduates only. Graduate/Professional Diploma holders etc. are not eligible for these services.