Choi Kai Yau College Teachers and Students Visit the UM Library to Explore a Treasure Trove of Knowledge and the Charm of Rare Books (2026-10-20)
To strengthen the collaborative partnership between the college and the library and to help new students make more effective use of academic resources, Choi Kai Yau College organized a two-day event to visit the University of Macau (UM) Library on September 21 and 22, bringing classroom learning into the library environment. During the event, approximately 120 students participated each day, gaining a deeper understanding of the library’s facilities, services, and valuable collections through on-site tours and thematic presentations.
The activity was held daily from
5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. It began with a gathering in the library auditorium,
where professional librarians introduced students to the library’s collections,
electronic resources, digital services, and various facilities. The session was
designed to help new students acquire practical skills for effectively
utilizing library resources in their academic pursuits.
Library Orientation Session
Following the presentation,
students were divided into four groups and guided on a library tour by
reference librarians and college liaison staff. In addition to visiting the
general lending areas and study spaces, students were given the opportunity to explore
the Rare Books Room, where they learned about the origins, preservation
practices, and academic significance of the library’s collection of rare books.
Through close interaction with these valuable historical materials, students
not only marveled at the richness of their cultural heritage but also gained a
deeper appreciation of the preservation and transmission of traditional Chinese
culture.
Chinese Rare Books Session
Western Rare Books Session
The collaboration between Choi
Kai Yau College and the UM Library has been ongoing for many years and has
become one of the exemplary models of cooperation between academic colleges and
the library. The atmosphere throughout the event was lively and engaging, with
students actively participating and enthusiastically asking questions. The
college expressed its hope that this type of “mobile classroom” initiative will
help students become more familiar with the library, develop independent
learning habits, enhance their information literacy, and build a solid
foundation for future academic research and lifelong learning.