Xiamen University offers a rich academic atmosphere supported by modern libraries and learning commons at all its campuses. Whether you are engaging in research, preparing for exams, or looking for a quiet spot to concentrate, you will find plenty of resources and spaces to support your educational pursuits.

A student in the Xiamen University Library. [Photo/en.xmu.edu.cn]

Library Services

Siming Campus

Main Library:

Self-study areas open daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm

(Please note: walk-in services are unavailable on Wednesday afternoons.)

Branch Libraries: Law Branch, Art Branch, Haiyun Student Dormitory Branch

Self-study areas are open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. (Closed only on national public holidays. Please refer to the library homepage or WeChat official account for any schedule changes.)

Xiang'an Campus

Dewang Library:

Open daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm (except holidays and semester breaks)

Main Service Desk:

Mon–Fri: 8:00 am–10:00 pm

Sat-Sun: 9:00 am–12:00 pm, 2:30 pm–10:00 pm

No services on Wednesday from 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

Zhangzhou Campus

Library Hours:

Daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm

Main Service Desk:

Open from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm

(No borrowing or returning services on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm–5:00 pm)

How to Reserve a Seat

On-Site Reservation: Swipe your campus card (physical or digital) at a seat management terminal inside the library to select and confirm a seat.

Online Reservation:

Bind your student account with the "XMULibrary" WeChat service account, reserve a seat for today or tomorrow, and head directly to the selected seat. Each user can make up to three reservations daily through WeChat. Only after reaching the limit is on-site selection available.

Zhangzhou Campus: Visit http://xyfw.xujc.com/zwyy/. Username: your student ID. Default password: last eight digits of your ID number.

Leaving Your Seat? Be Mindful of Time Limits!

Standard temporary leave time: 30 minutes

Lunch break (11:00 am–12:30 pm): up to 90 minutes

Dinner break (5:00 pm–6:30 pm): up to 60 minutes

Note: Accumulating three violations will result in a five-day suspension from the seat reservation system

How to Borrow Books

Method 1: Follow the "XMULibrary" WeChat account, then access "My Library" to search for book titles. Check each item's location, call number, and availability status.

Method 2: Use the main site: https://library.xmu.edu.cn

Forgot your campus card? No worries! The library supports borrowing via UnionPay through the XMU digital campus card—bring your phone and use the self-checkout machines.

XMU Learning Commons

Looking for a more collaborative or relaxed environment to study in groups? XMU's learning commons provide flexible spaces across campuses.

Siming Campus

Located in:

-Haiyun Buildings 14, 9, and 6

-Furong Buildings 2 and 13

-Shijing Area

-Nanguang 5

Reservation:

Search the WeChat Mini Program “学习共享空间预约系统” (Shared Learning Space Reservation System)

Xiang'an Campus

Located in:

-Nan'an Student Area

-Yingxue Area

-Dormitory Area Phase V

Reservation:

Same WeChat Mini Program as above. Some areas are college-managed—students may also book directly via the activity room managers.

Zhangzhou Campus

Located in:

-Boxue Area

-Qinye Area

Reservation:

Boxue: Email the following info one day in advance to xmusude@163.com: event topic, number of participants, time, contact name, and phone number.

Qinye: Follow weekly booking announcements and submit a form. Staff will confirm via phone or message.