Complete tasks, Tag us & Win prizes!

Thank you for your participation &

Congratulations to the prize winners!

New to the Libraries?

Learn about library services and essential information skills by completing different tasks. Win an attractive prize!

Who can join

Current HKU Undergraduate Students

When to join

1 September – 30 November 2022

How to join

1.Simply complete at least 2 tasks

2.Capture your results

3.Post on your social media and tag us (hashtag #hkulibexpertug and #hkulibrary and @hkulib (Facebook) / @hkulibrary (Instagram)

4.Get the prize!

  • Go to the Virtual Information Counter (2/F, Main Library), 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri (except Library Holidays) &
  • Show us the proofs!
  • Each eligible participant is entitled to one prize only.


Task List

  • Stage 1
Take a selfie / photo in the Libraries

Take a selfie in the libraries

Be considerate. Do not disturb others or use flashlight

Take a photo of an art piece in Main Library

Be considerate. Do not disturb others or use flashlight

Read a book

Book Face Challenge

1) Find a book cover with a face or some other portion of a body

2) Use the book cover you select to create a striking photo that will blur the lines between reality by replacing the book’s cover with parts of yourself

3) Take a photo (see examples  #bookfacechallenge)

Read a book / an article online

1) Search an e-book / an article on Find@HKUL

2) Take a screenshot

Need tips on searching Find@HKUL?

https://libguides.lib.hku.hk/FindatHKUL

Borrow a book

Capture your loan record on MyAccount@HKUL

Remember to hide your personal information

Explore library e-resources

View a course reading list

Take a screenshot

Access one Subject Guide

Take a screenshot

Access ExamBase

Take a screenshot

Participate in Virtual Tours & Quiz Competition

Participate in First Step to Know Your Libraries – Virtual Tours & Quiz Competition

Date: 22 August – 12 September 2022

Take a screenshot when you complete the quiz

Like HKU Libraries

Like/follow one of our social media accounts

1) Instagram ( @hkulibrary)

2) Facebook ( @HKU Libraries)

3)  HKUL MicroLearning Youtube Channel

Take a screenshot

  • Stage 2
Attend Undergraduate Library Workshop

Complete Undergraduate Library Workshop

Take a screenshot during the workshop

Remember to hide your personal information

Complete library online course(s)

Complete ILT04 eLearning@HKUL: Library Essentials for Undergraduate Students

Take a screenshot

Remember to hide your personal information

Complete ILT01 Information Literacy Training: Academic Honesty

Take a screenshot

Remember to hide your personal information

Complete ILT02 eLearning@HKUL: Manage Citation with EndNote

Take a screenshot

Remember to hide your personal information

Become a SEN PIN member

Become a SEN PIN member

Capture your proof e.g. Confirmation email

Remember to hide your personal information

Prize

Novice

  • TWO Stage-1 tasks
  • 1 plastic folder + 1 pen

Intermediate

  • ONE Stage-1 task AND
  • ONE Stage-2 task
  • 1 plastic folder + 1 pen
  • 1 other selected stationery item*

*e.g. Memo pad/ Mouse pad/ Cell phone sticky stand

Expert

  • TWO Stage-2 tasks
  • 1 plastic folder + 1 pen
  • 1 other selected stationery item
  • 1 bag + 1 surprise gift*

*e.g. Doll/ Figure/ Cushion

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NOTE: All gifts are available until stocks last.

Terms and Conditions

1. You must read, understand and agree to accept all the terms and conditions before participating in the Library Expert Challenge (“The Campaign”).

2. The Campaign is organized by the University of Hong Kong Libraries (“Organizer”), for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 November 2022 at 17:00 (Hong Kong Time) (“Campaign Period”).

3. The Campaign is exclusive to current HKU undergraduates (“Eligible Participants”).

4. The prize is available on a first-come-first-served basis, while stocks last.

5. Each eligible participant meeting the following requirements (“Winner”) is entitled to one prize only:

  • Novice prize: Complete at least TWO Stage-1 tasks
  • Intermediate prize: Complete at least ONE Stage-1 task AND ONE Stage-2 task
  • Expert prize: Complete at least TWO Stage-2 tasks

6. Prize collection is only available at the following location, date and time:

  • Location: Virtual Information Counter (2/F, Main Library)
  • Date: During campaign period, Mondays to Fridays, except Library Holidays
  • Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

7. Prizes are not transferable, redeemable for cash and cannot be exchanged. The Organizer reserves the right at any time to replace the prize with other products of equal value without prior notice.

8. Photos are for reference only.

9. The Organizer reserves the right to interpret these Terms and Conditions. For any dispute arising from this campaign, the decision of the Organizer shall be final and conclusive.