Page 87 of 201
132
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
CHAIRMAN (in English): It is a question. It sounds like a question and I can hear it clearly at the end. I think he is asking you to ensure the department to inspect the roller-shutters. I think the answer will be yes.
(Messrs. Hilton Cheong-LEEN and LAM Chak-piu arrived at this point—2.40 p.m.)
DR. RONALD D. B. LEUNG (in English):—Yes, Mr. Chairman, I will convey this message to the department to keep a vigilant eye on all the RCPs especially the roller-shutters. Thank you.
2. MR. MAN SAI-CHEONG asked the following question (in Cantonese):-- What is the role played by the public libraries in promoting civic education in Hong Kong, such as actively organizing relevant talks, exhibitions and seminars as library extension activities or passively stocking collections of district newspapers, survey reports, minutes of councils and district board meetings? In view of the escalating demand for reference materials on Hong Kong studies, especially subject of topical and public interest, could I be informed of the effort of the Urban Council reference libraries in building up an information system on Hong Kong?
MR. JOSEPH Y. S. Chan, CHAIRMAN OF THE LIBRARIES SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese):-This question is in two parts. The first concerns the role of public libraries in promoting civic education in Hong Kong and the second, the provision of information on Hong Kong for general reference.
Concerning the first aspect, the Council's libraries provide a comprehensive collection of library materials to satisfy the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community. This includes material on civic education to help people form their own opinions, to stimulate their interest in local issues and to develop their social awareness, critical capacities and powers of appreciation. Through the provision of information and ideas in various forms e.g. books, reports, periodicals, newspapers, records of meetings, audio-visual material--the Council's libraries offer opportunities for Hong Kong citizens to be better informed, keep abreast of Hong Kong's progress and social development, and use their leisure time productively, thereby helping them to take their rightful place as citizens, and contribute towards the well-being of the community as a whole.
To publicize the role of public libraries as information centres and as a resource for self-education and to highlight the range of material available, some 3,946 events of library extension activities were organized in 1985/86. These activities covered a wide range of subjects, and attracted over 1.2 million participants.
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
Page 87 of 201
133
The Council's libraries strive constantly to cater for new interests and needs. In view of the community's interest in civic education, a booklist on the subject was recently compiled and distributed during the Library Week Exhibition at the City Hall Exhibition Hall. A slide presentation on the role and function of the Urban Council was also shown to highlight the work of the Council and the library materials available. Meanwhile, plans are in hand to present a series of talks on civic education and to organize a book exhibition on the subject to mark the opening of the new Lockhart Road Public Library in early 1987.
Regarding the second part of the question, it has been the Council's long-standing policy to build up a special collection of materials relating to Hong Kong, as part of the reference service. The libraries provide back files of local newspapers, the Hong Kong Hansard, Urban Council Proceedings, special reports, government publications and other materials on and about Hong Kong. Arrangement has also been made to make available the Royal Asiatic Society Collection of materials on China and Hong Kong for general reference at the Kowloon Central Library.
The Hong Kong Collection has been put to good use, particularly by students in connection with projects and school assignments. In view of the increasing interest on local history and development, this collection is being further strengthened, to cover survey reports, district newspapers, and minutes of District Board meetings. I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to the community for donations of relevant suitable material such as books, articles, pictures and accounts on old and contemporary Hong Kong for general reference by members of the public.
3.
MRS. CHOW CHEUNG WAI-PING asked the following question (in English):— To my knowledge, in 1977 a Working Group had recommended to the Council that a Civic (Cultural) Centre should be constructed in Chai Wan, and that was accepted by the Council. But some time in the year 1984-85, the Council had decided to defer the project. The public would like to know the causes behind. I believe the following factors should have justified the feasibility and the worth of such project:
(a) the availability of land;
(b) an increase in population in the Eastern District especially so in Chai Wan;
(c) sign of betterment in general living standard in the area; and
(d) great improvement in means of transportation e.g. MTR etc.
Could the Council have an early review on the issue?
MR. LAWRENCE H. L. FUNG, CHAIRMAN OF THE CULTURE SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in English):—This question concerns the proposal to provide a cultural centre in Chai Wan.
Page 87 of 201
Page 87 of 201
132
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
CHAIRMAN (in English): It is a question. It sounds like a question and I can hear it clearly at the end. I think he is asking you to ensure the department to inspect the roller-shutters. I think the answer will be yes.
(Messrs. Hilton Cheong-LEEN and LAM Chak-piu arrived at this point-2.40 p.m.)
DR. RONALD D. B. LEUNG (in English):—Yes, Mr. Chairman, I will convey this message to the department to keep a vigilant eye on all the RCPs especially the roller-shutters. Thank you.
2. MR. MAN SAI-CHEONG asked the following question (in Cantonese):-- What is the role played by the public libraries in promoting civic education in Hong Kong, such as actively organizing relevant talks, exhibitions and seminars as library extension activities or passively stocking collections of district newspapers, survey reports, minutes of councils and district board meetings? In view of the escalating demand for reference materials on Hong Kong studies, especially subject of topical and public interest, could I be informed of the effort of the Urban Council reference libraries in building up an information system on Hong Kong?
MR. JOSEPH Y. S. Chan, CHAIRMAN OF THE LIBRaries Select CoMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese):-This question is in two parts. The first concerns the role of public libraries in promoting civic education in Hong Kong and the second, the provision of information on Hong Kong for general reference.
Concerning the first aspect, the Council's libraries provide a comprehensive collection of library materials to satisfy the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community. This includes material on civic education to help people form their own opinions, to stimulate their interest in local issues and to develop their social awareness, critical capacities and powers of apprecia- tion. Through the provision of information and ideas in various forms e.g. books. reports, periodicals, newspapers, records of meetings, audio-visual material--the Council's libraries offer opportunities for Hong Kong citizens to be better informed, keep abreast of Hong Kong's progress and social develop- ment, and use their leisure time productively, thereby helping them to take their rightful place as citizens, and contribute towards the well being of the community as a whole.
To publicize the role of public libraries as information centres and as a resource for self-education and to highlight the range of material available, some 3 946 events of library extension activities were organized in 1985/86. These activities covered a wide range of subjects, and attracted over 1.2 million participants.
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
Page 87 of 201
133
The Council's libraries strive constantly to cater for new interests and needs. In view of the community's interest in civic education, a booklist on the subject was recently compiled and distributed during the Library Week Exhibition at the City Hall Exhibition Hall. A slide presentation on the role and function of the Urban Council was also shown to highlight the work of the Council and the library materials available. Meanwhile, plans are in hand to present a series of talks on civic education and to organize a book exhibition on the subject to mark the opening of the new Lockhart Road Public Library in early 1987.
Regarding the second part of the question, it has been the Council's long standing policy to build up a special collection of materials relating to Hong Kong, as part of the reference service. The libraries provide back files of local newspapers, the Hong Kong Hansard, Urban Council Proceedings, special reports, government publications and other materials on and about Hong Kong. Arrangement has also been made to make available the Royal Asiatic Society Collection of materials on China and Hong Kong for general reference at the Kowloon Central Library.
The Hong Kong Collection has been put to good use, particularly by students in connection with projects and school assignments. In view of the increasing interest on local history and development, this collection is being further strengthened, to cover survey reports, district newspapers, and minutes of District Board meetings. I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to the community for donations of relevant suitable material such as books, articles, pictures and accounts on old and contemporary Hong Kong for general reference by members of the public.
3.
MRS. CHOW CHEUNG WAI-PING asked the following question (in English):— To my knowledge, in 1977 a Working Group had recommended to the Council that a Civic (Cultural) Centre should be constructed in Chai Wan, and that was accepted by the Council. But some time in the year 1984-85, the Council had decided to defer the project. The public would like to know the causes behind. I believe the following factors should have justified the feasibility and the worth of such project:
(a) the availability of land;
(b) an increase in population in the Eastern District especially so in Chai Wan; (c) sign of betterment in general living standard in the area; and (d) great improvement in means of transportation e.g. MTR etc.
Could the Council have an early review on the issue?
MR. LAWRENCE H. L. FUNG, CHAIRMAN OF THE CULTURE SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in English):—This question concerns the proposal to provide a cultural centre in Chai Wan.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.