The mobile library service of the department is to supplement services provided by district libraries in densely populated areas and to extend library services to newly developed and remote areas without static libraries of their own.

The Lecture Series on Humanities, Science and Technology by Contemporary Distinguished Scholars at the Hong Kong Central Library were well received by the public.

In order to encourage reading and recycle of used books, the department jointly organised a Book Donation and Sale Campaign with various organisations.

The library provides a comprehensive collection of electronic materials.

Members of the public use computers at a library.

Readers enjoy more convenient services after the public library system becomes fully computerized.

Readers can borrow and return library materials in any one of the branch libraries.

The MMIS won a number of awards, including the Best award in the E-Government and Service Category of the Asia Pacific Information and Communication Technology Awards 2002.