Service arrangements for Public Records Office of Government Records Service

     In line with the extension of the special work arrangements announced by the Government, the Government Records Service (GRS) today (August 7) announced that during the period from August 10 to 16, the Search Room of the Public Records Office (PRO) will only open on Wednesday (August 12) from 9am to 1pm for users who have made a reservation for holdings through the online catalogue. The quota is four users, and it will be allocated on a first-come, first-served 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 inside the Hong Kong Public Records Building, and follow the infection control measures implemented by the GRS including temperature checks upon entering the building and applying hand sanitiser.
 
     The Exhibition Hall in the Hong Kong Public Records Building will continue to be closed. Visits and public education programmes are suspended until further notice.
 
     The above measures will be implemented until August 16 and will be reviewed. Members of the public may visit the GRS website (www.grs.gov.hk) and the PRO Facebook page (www.facebook.com/grs.publicrecordsoffice) for updates. For enquiries, please email proinfo@grs.gov.hk.