Computing Facilities
Knowledge Navigation Centre (KNC)
What is KNC?
The Knowledge Navigation Centre (KNC) is the campus gateway to the global information network. It is a
making in response to the emerging information technologies and the University's vision for a digital
campus . It is the hub where students and faculty can integrate learning, research, printing, and digital
publishing in one convenient place. Users can take advantage of the latest hardware and software to explore
the world of information and create their presentations.
Where is KNC?
The KNC is located on the G/F of
the Main Library on the HKU Main Campus. It is also available in
Yu Chun Keung Medical Library or
Dental Library.
What kinds of facilities are available?
KNC provides PCs for searching for information
and the production of assignments, as well as scanning and printing
facilities. Generally, KNC provides three different types of PCs:
Navigation PCs
Navigation PCs are available in the Main Library and all branch libraries. These PCs provide gateway to
the library catalogues, electronic indexes and abstracts, full text databases, electronic journals and
Internet resources. No reservation is required for the Navigation PCs.
Project PCs
Project PCs are installed with various software programmes, such as Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Flash,
for the production of assignments and presentations. Some of the Project PCs are equipped with scanners for
digitisation purposes. Check the facilities available in the
Main Library, the
Dental Library and the
Medical Library.
Reservation is required for the Project PCs in the Main Library.
Video Digitisation PCs
There are two VD PCs available in the Main Library KNC. Users can digitise their videos on either the
MAC or Windows platform. Reservation is required for these PCs.
Printing
Generally, all PCs in the KNC can be connected to Octopus-operated black and white and colour all-in-one network printers. Printing charge per page is 30 cents for black and white; and $3.30 for colour. Please find out more about network printing.
KNC Policy
To facilitate the smooth running of the Centre, users must observe the
KNC Policy in using the equipment of
the Centre.
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