How to Request Materials beyond the CUHK Library via ‘HKALL + Interlibrary Loan’ in LibrarySearch?

1. Search:
   Log into LibrarySearch and search our collections. If the item you need is not available, simply switch the search scope to ‘HKALL + Interlibrary Loan’ to explore collections from other institutions.
   
2. Place a request
   Once you find the item you need, check the request options under ‘Get it from other institutions’. You may request to borrow a physical copy, a photocopy of a book chapter, or an article. A confirmation message, ‘The request was successfully submitted’, will appear if your request is successful.
   
   
3. Track request statuses
   Keep track of your requests by visiting ‘My Library Record’ in your account. The statuses of your requests can be viewed under the ‘REQUEST’ tab.
   
   
4. Collect/Download
   You will receive an email notification when your requested materials are ready. Physical copies will be delivered to your chosen CUHK library location for pickup, and photocopies will be sent to you electronically (except in special cases).
   

For more information about requesting materials through ‘HKALL + Interlibrary Loan’, please visit  www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/use/interlibrary-loan/

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Library Essentials for All Disciplines (LEAD) Online Course is Newly Launched?

CUHK Library is excited to announce the launch of a new online course, LEAD, co-developed by the Library and the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research. This comprehensive self-learning course is designed to enhance the general and subject-specific research information skills of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

By offering a unified course, LEAD aims to support students in acquiring the knowledge required to excel in their academic pursuits. The course features interactive exercises, quizzes, and multimedia content to engage participants at different stages of learning. Students are awarded digital badges for completing a module and an e-certificate after collecting badges from at least three different modules.

The Library invites you to explore the LEAD Course here. Faculty members who are interested in integrating any modules of this course into their curricula are welcome to contact the Library for further collaboration.