1. Eligible Users
- Individual Study Rooms and Group Discussion Rooms: Available only to University staff and full-time students.
2. Opening and Service Hours
- Room Opening Hours: Individual Study Rooms and Group Discussion Rooms are available from 09:00 – 24:00 on all library opening days.
- I.T. Service Counter Service Hours:
- Location: Located within the Information Commons on the Ground Floor of the Library.
- Hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 20:30; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 17:30.
- Note: Closed on public holidays and library closure days.
3. Room Types and Booking Regulations
Users can book online via MyUM, the UM App, and the Room Booking System, or in person at the counter during service hours.
Room Type | Eligible Users | Booking Method | Opening Hours | Minimum Applicants | Number of Users | Booking Window | Duration per Session | Check-in Method |
Individual Study Room | Staff & Full-time Students | Library Room Booking System (First-come, first-served) | Library opening days: 09:00 – 24:00 | 1 person | 1 person | Same day | 30 mins – 3 hours | Self-check-in |
Group Discussion Room (M) | 3 persons | 3 - 8 persons | Same day + next 3 days | |||||
Group Discussion Room (L) | 3 persons | 3 – 20 persons |
- System Update: The booking system opens for the new day’s quota daily at 00:00 AM.
- Quota Limit: Each user may only use one room or hold one active booking at a time. The system will release the booking quota for the user to apply for use again 30 minutes before the current session ends.
4. Check-in and Usage Procedures
- Check-in Timing: Users must arrive at the room and complete the check-in using their Campus Card on the card reader within 20 minutes of the reserved start time.
- Door Access: Use your Campus Card on the card reader outside the room to automatically unlock the door. The door locks automatically upon closing; re-entry requires swiping the card again.
- Early Return: For early departure, log in to the system and click the [End Early] button. The system automatically terminates the booking when the session ends.
5. Credit System and Penalties
- Credit Points: Each user is allocated 500 credit points per semester, which are reset at the start of each semester.
- No-show/Late Penalties: If a user is a "no-show" or fails to check in within 20 minutes, 100 points will be deducted and bookings will be banned for that day.
- Violation Monitoring: Unauthorized booking methods are prohibited. Staff may inspect rooms at any time and have the right to suspend access or ask violators to leave.
6. Usage Precautions
- Code of Conduct: Smoking, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shouting are strictly prohibited.
- Facilities: Handle all equipment with care. Report any pre-existing damage to the I.T. Service counter immediately.
- Electrical Safety: Private high-power electrical appliances are prohibited.
- Leaving: Ensure lights, air conditioning, and appliances are turned off; keep the room clean, take all personal items and restore furniture to its original position.
Help and Inquiries: For card reader malfunctions or other issues, please call 8822-8180 or contact library security personnel. The Library reserves the right to modify these rules at any time.