(Graphic Version) Main | Back to LCSD Leisure Services Cultural Services Citizens can borrow books conveniently by using self-charging terminals. The Multimedia Information System is one of the world's largest bilingual digital library systems. Hiring of leisure facilities generates recurrent revenue for the department. The cleansing of swimming pools has been outsourced. The management and support services of the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre have been contracted out. The heritage trail visitors centre converted from the Old Ping Shan Police Station in Yuen Long. Staff participating in team building training programmes. Field coaching in the Customer Service Enhancement Project for Sports Centres. Staff visiting the Island Resort club house to experience the management modes in the private sector. The web-based learning portal of CSTDI allows self-learning at the student's own pace. As part of the mid-career training programme, staff of the Central Conservation Section attended a painting conservation workshop held at the Queensland Art Gallery in Brisbane, Australia. A staff member from the Tree and Landscape Section of New Territories West (right) pictured with his classmates after the final project presentation of a 10-month garden design course at Inchbald School of Design in the United Kingdom. Participants lending support to each other in the 14-km mountaineering expedition that was part of the Swimming Pool Trainee Scheme. Moment of satisfaction — Swimming Pool and Beach trainees successfully passed the assessment for the Beach Lifeguard Award. Karaoke contest winners showing victory signs. A guest speaker sharing skin care and image building tips with our staff members. A medical professional speaking on the importance of a healthy diet in preventing heart disease. The Departmental Volunteer Team on a visit to the Impressionism: Treasures from the National Collection of France exhibition with underprivileged families. Staff receiving commendations for their contribution in supporting the World Trade Organisation Hong Kong Ministerial Conference. The Multimedia Information System of the public libraries won a Merit Award in the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme 2005. Visit to the CLP Delight Club at CLP Power. Slope Beautification Programme at Nam Cheong Park. The Book Donation and Sale Campaign attracts tens of thousands of people every year. The leisure pool in the Tai Kok Tsui Municipal Services Building has a tropical setting. The Stanley Municipal Services Building, comprising a community hall, a sports centre and a library, provides an alternative recreation site for Southern District residents. The Computer and Information Area of Tai Kok Tsui Public Library provides Internet access for readers. The Hong Kong Public Libraries web site was named one of the ten '2005 Meritorious Websites'. A staff member of the Hong Kong Museum of Art operating the collections search system. The Geographical Information System on Hong Kong Heritage enhances the public understanding of historical relics in Hong Kong. e-Magazine registration cards are available at public libraries. The Pearl River Delta Cultural Information web site provides one-stop information on cultural activities in Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau. The photographic team of the IPRS plays an important role in the production of publicity materials. Staff of the IPRS helping at an interview on the Impressionism: Treasures from the National Collection of France exhibition. Staff Newsletters and Community Sports Club Bulletins published by the IPRS. IPRS staff were assigned to the round-the-clock Departmental Coordination Centre during the World Trade Organisation Hong Kong Ministerial Conference.