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Reference Library

The Reference Library is situated at the G/F of the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre. It provides reference materials on Hong Kong history, archaeology, heritage conservation, museology, architecture and other heritage-related subjects for public (local and overseas students, scholars and researchers) for academic research purposes.

The Reference Library utilizes the multi-media library system. The public can access our Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) through the Internet or the workstations at the library.

Reference Materials

Publications
Periodicals
Research archives of monuments
Photo archives of monuments
Record drawings of historical buildings
The winning entries of the Hong Kong Heritage Awards

Services provided

The Reference Library is not a lending library. All materials must be used and read in the library only and not available for loan. Details please refer to library regulations.

Appointment in advance by calling 2208 4428 and /or in writing (Fax no.: 2377 9792) before visiting is preferable.

Appointment at least two working days in advance will be necessary for viewing closed stack library collection, research and photos archives. Some of the research and photo archives may not be available due to copyright and other concerns.

Opening Hours

Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Thursdays): 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sundays and Public Holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Closed at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve
Closed on Thursdays (except Public Holidays) and on the first two days of the Chinese New Year.

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