In line with the extension of the special work arrangement announced by the Government yesterday (July 23), the Government Records Service (GRS) today (July 24) announced that during the period between July 27 and August 2, the Search Room of the Public Records Office (PRO) will only open on Wednesday (July 29) for users who have made a reservation for holdings through the online catalogue. The quota is seven users, which will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Public services to be provided will be limited to:
1. Loan and circulation service for reserved holdings; and
2. Self-service reproduction of holdings.
The above services will be suspended for those who have not made an online reservation for holdings. Meanwhile, users should wear surgical masks at all times when they are entering or are present in the Hong Kong Public Records Building, and comply with the infection control measures implemented by the GRS including temperature checks and use of hand sanitiser arrangements.
The Exhibition Hall in the Hong Kong Public Records Building will also be closed. Visits and public education programmes will continue to be suspended until further notice.
The above measures will be implemented until August 2 and will be reviewed. Members of the public may visit the GRS website (www.grs.gov.hk) and PRO Facebook (www.facebook.com/grs.publicrecordsoffice) for updates. For enquiries, please email proinfo@grs.gov.hk.
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