Seating System

　　To ensure equal access to reading room seats for all readers, the library uses a computer system to manage seating. There are two methods for selecting seats: via WeChat and by swiping a card. The relevant regulations and usage instructions are as follows:

Method 1: Select Seats via WeChat

　　Follow the "Shenzhen University Library" WeChat service account, bind the campus card in "My Library," and select "WeChat Seat Selection."

WeChat Seat Selection System Management Area and Time

WeChat seat selection, seat renewal, and seat cancellation processes

1. Sign in

   At the entrance of the reading room, use WeChat to "scan" the "check-in code" on the screen of the seat selection machine.

2. Seat Selection

   After checking in, within the valid period (10 minutes), directly scan the "seat code" on the seat to select a seat. Alternatively, use the "shake to select" feature, where the system randomly assigns a seat. If the seat selection exceeds the valid period, a new check-in is required.

3. Temporary Leave

   When temporarily leaving the seat, scan the "check-in code" at the entrance of the reading room. During meal times (11:00-13:00, 16:30-18:30), seats are reserved for 1 hour; during other times, seats are reserved for 30 minutes. Upon returning to the reading room within the reserved time, refer to "4. Extend Seat"; if unable to return in time, refer to "5. Release Seat." Failure to handle "Extend Seat" or "Release Seat" within the reserved time will result in one violation.

4. Renewal
   The readers who leave temporarily and return to the entrance of Reading Room on time to scan the "Sign in Code" can continue to use seats.
5. Sign Out
   If the reader is sure to end the use of the seat, he / she needs to scan the "Sign in Code" or enter the WeChat Seat Selection System for seat sign out processing, and release the seat actively, otherwise, he / she will be recorded as one violation.

• Supervision Seat Occupying

  If readers find that a seat has been selected in the system, but no one is seated at the scene, the "Supervision Seat Occupying" function can be used to improve the seat utilization rate.
  When the reader scans the "Seat Code" to start the supervision function, the seat user will receive a WeChat message indicating "supervised", he/she need to return and scan the "Sign in Code" within 30 minutes. If he/she fails to return on time, he/she will be recorded as one violation, the supervisor will receive the WeChat message and choose whether to take the seat or not.

• Violation Handling

  When the number of violations of WeChat Seat Selection System reached 3 times, the reader will be automatically blacklisted by the system, and not allowed to use WeChat Seat Selection function for 7 days (since the last violation).

• Supplementary Provisions

  The staff on duty are responsible for the adjustment of seat disputes and have the final decision on the use of seats.
  Using WeChat Seat Selection System means that the rules above can be recognized.

Method 2: Campus Card Seat Selection

Campus Card Seat Selection System Management Area and Time

       Note: The time is subject to Campus Card Seat Selection System.

Campus card seat selection, seat renewal, and seat cancellation processes

1. Seat Selection 

   There are two ways of computer seat selection: automatic seat selection and manual seat selection. Readers can choose either way. During the term examination period (based on the time announced by the library, generally one month before the examination), only automatic seat selection is adopted.

   The reader must hold his / her own campus card and swipe it on the seat management machine to select the seat and remember the seat number.

   Readers can reselect seats according to their own needs, and the system allows three times of selection within 10 minutes.

   Readers who use the seat without being assigned by the system should give up the seat to the readers who use the system to obtain the right to use the seat.

2. Temporary Departure 

   When leaving the reading room temporarily, please swipe the card on the machine and select "temporary leave". The system will reserve the seat according to the specified time. The specified time is set as follows:

   During the dining period (11:00-13:00, 16:30-18:30), swipe the campus card and select "temporary leave" and keep the seat for 1 hour;

   For other periods, swipe the campus card and select "temporary leave" to keep the seat for 30 minutes.

       Leaving the seat temporarily without verification is regarded as "occupying seat" violation.

3. Return

   If you return to your seat within the specified time, please swipe your campus card on the machine to confirm the restoration of your original seat. If you return to your seat without swiping the campus card, the seat will be released as an empty seat by the system after exceeding the specified time and reentered into the assignment.

4. Leave the Reading Room

   When the reader no longer uses the seat in the reading room, please swipe the card on the machine and select "leave". The seat will be released and reenters the assignment.

   No more use of the seat without verification is deemed as "seat occupation" violation.