Carousources – Academic Advising and Scholarships Office

Have you ever thought about how your used learning materials can turn into someone else’s treasure? Join us now to swap study resources with your peers and get yourselves ready for academic success!

All undergraduate students are welcome to join the campaign by giving away used learning resources (as hard copy and/or e-copy), including textbooks, reference books, lecture handouts, or even self-written notes and summaries! Each student can collect up to three useful materials!

Give-away Period

Date:	Nov 25, 2024 to Feb 4, 2025
Time:	9:30-13:00 and 14:30-17:00
Venue:	(e-copy) Online (hard copy) The Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO), Room 212, 2/F, Knowles Building, HKU

Pick-up Period

Date:	1) Feb 12 to 18, 2025 (Donors exclusive) 2) Feb 19 to 25, 2025 (Open to all UG students)
Time:	14:30-17:00
Venue:	The Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO), Room 212, 2/F, Knowles Building, HKU

How to participate?

To give away:

Simply fill in the Submission Form (one course per form).
For e-copy: Include the URL of the course materials hosted on cloud service (Inaccessible URLs will disqualify your participation in the donor exclusive pick-up period).
For hard copy: Drop it off at our office in Room 212, Knowles Building.

Fill in the Submission Form NOW!

Closing at 17:00 on February 4, 2025 (Tuesday)To pick up:

Visit our office during the designated pick-up period. (To make sure you get your most wanted materials, consider donating your own resources so that you can join the donor exclusive pick-up session!)
Remember to bring your student card for verifying your eligibility.

*Please read the following information BEFORE participating in the campaign:

Rules and Regulations

The following study resources will NOT be accepted:
a. Materials, especially textbooks or references books, that violate copyright law.
b. Lecture handouts from more than 3 years ago.
c. Self-written notes containing inappropriate content or fraudulent information.
d. Past papers on quizzes or tests that might raise concerns over academic integrity.
Students are responsible for checking their materials to ensure that any valuables or personal information (such as names or UIDs) are removed before they are given away.
Each student is allowed to pick up a maximum of 3 pieces of learning materials, regardless of the number of learning resources they have given out. Students are required to show their valid student cards for the collection.
[For e-copy] Each e-copy can be picked up by a maximum of 3 students. The donor’s email will be shared with the receiver(s) for purpose of material collection only.
Once resources are given away or picked up, there are no returns or exchanges.
Resources that remain after the pick-up period might be distributed to other students via the Moodle forum or in the subsequent Carousources campaigns.
The Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO) will take photos and/or video footage during the campaign for potential future publicity purposes. By participating in the campaign, students grant AASO their consent for the use of these photos and footage.

Important Points to Note

The Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO) merely serves as a platform for learning resource exchange among students through Carousources.
Please note that the campaign operates on an honour system. AASO does not review or guarantee the quality and validity of the resources collected and distributed.
By giving study resources to AASO, students consent to AASO retaining, using and disposing of such materials.
AASO might intervene at a minimal level in disputes or issues that arise during the source exchange process. However, feedback received will be taken into account for future reference regarding participation eligibility.
Participation in Carousources implies acknowledgement and acceptance of the above rules and regulations. Your understanding is appreciated.

Frequently-asked Questions

I am not a UG student, can I still join this campaign?
All HKU students are invited to join this campaign. However, it is primarily intended for undergraduate students. While postgraduate students are welcome to give away resources, only undergraduate students can collect them.
What procedure should I follow if I want to give away/pick up learning resources? Is there anything I need to pay attention to?
Please refer to our campaign page and make sure to check the “Rules and Regulations” before participating in the campaign.
Is it possible to give away both printed and digital materials?
If you have a mix of printed and digital materials to give away, here are your options:
a) Print all materials and physically drop them off at our office;
b) Scan the printed materials to create digital copies and share the URL of the course materials hosted on a cloud service in the submission form;
c) Submit separate forms for printed and digital materials.
How many materials can I get in exchange for those I give away?
Each student is allowed to pick up a maximum of 3 pieces of learning materials, regardless of the number of learning resources they have given out.
How can I check the resources available for picking up?
You can access this link (to be provided after the give-away period) to view the list of all giveaway materials. For the latest availability of resources, we recommend visiting our office in person within the pick-up period.
What should I do if the study resources I receive are not up to my expectations? Or if the resources for my upcoming courses are not listed for distribution?
Given the voluntary nature of this campaign, we cannot guarantee the quality of or availability of all courses. Once resources are collected or distributed, there are no returns or exchanges. We appreciate your understanding and participation in this campaign.
What should I do if the donors don’t respond to my emails when I try to get the e-copy from them?
Please inform AASO if you encounter such issue. While AASO might only intervene at a minimal level in disputes or issues that arise during the source exchange process, we may place unresponsive students on a “watch list” for future campaigns if there are repeated, verified complaints.

Fill in the Submission Form NOW!

Closing at 17:00 on February 4, 2025 (Tuesday)We look forward to your participation in making this a collaborative and enriching experience!

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