Hong Kong Central Library
Characteristic
The 12-storey Hong Kong Central Library is located in the heart of Causeway Bay overlooking Victoria Harbour. With a site area of 9,400 sq m and a gross floor area of 33,800 sq m, the library is the core of the public library service network of the Hong Kong Public Libraries System since its commission in May 2001. Its design conceived as an intelligent building representing the state-of-the-art technology. The library is planned on a grid system to allow changes in layout and built on a network flooring accommodating power and datalines for future expansion. The library not only provides a full range of library facilities on a larger scale, but also provides comprehensive reference and information services to a fuller extent, not to mention the extensive application of computer technology.
Facilities
Library service facilities, multimedia information system, newspapers and periodicals, self-charging terminals, 24-hour book drop service, multi-purpose exhibition gallery, lecture theatre, activity rooms, discussion rooms, music practice rooms, etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Contact
Assistant Manager (Hong Kong Central Library) Booking Services (Hong Kong Central Library)
Senior Clerical Officer (Libraries) Adm Support (Other public libraries)
How to Apply
Call before sending in the application form with information on the location, date, time, nature of activities, synopsis of the film, description of the scenes, props set to be used, size of the crew and cast, equipment list and a copy of the public liability insurance cover.
Processing time : 7 working days for simple/straightforward cases and payment by cash. 10 or more working days for complicated cases such as those involving consultation with relevant government departments/ property owners etc., and/or payment by cheque.
Fees
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours, $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable.
If extra government personnel is required to assist in the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
Fees are to be paid before filming.
PLI cover
Applicants shall effect a public liability insurance in the sum of $6.5 million to $30 million (depending on the risk level) in the joint names of the Government of the HKSAR and the company at their own expense, with terms and conditions to be approved by the Department.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.