User PCs
Special Collections is well-equipped with three PCs across the counter in which library users may conduct online database searching (including HKU online public access catalogue and World Wide Web), of which two can be used for scanning as well.

Microform viewer/scanners
For viewing and scanning microform materials, the study area is equipped with four compact digital microform viewer/scanners.

Microform Scanner Help Guide is available.                                                                                                                                                                                          

Overhead scanner
An overhead scanner is available for documents up to A3 in size. Please observe the Copyright Ordinance (Cap. 528) when scanning or photographing any of our publications. Registration is required to use the scanner, with a usage limit of 30 minutes per user.                                                                                                                                                                             

Discussion Rooms 

Bookings can be made at the Special Collections Counter, only for small groups (max. 6 people) using Special Collections on-site materials.                                                                                                                                                                      

Chan Kwan Po Reading Room

The room is named after Mr. Chan Kwan Po, HKU Professor and our first Fung Ping Shan librarian. He risked his life during WWII to save over 30,000 rare books and government records. His diaries (1921-1982) are vital for understanding Hong Kong's history and cultural exchanges. Donated by his son-in-law, Dr. Tse Wing Kwon. The user can also use a computer in the room to see digital copies of his diaries.