What We Learned from the “Library Hidden Gem” Campaign
This past November, you may have noticed some curious posters inside lifts or beside notice…
What We Learned from the “Library Hidden Gem” Campaign
This past November, you may have noticed some curious posters inside lifts or beside notice boards, inviting you to “discover a library hidden gem.” These posters were part of a quiet, experimental campaign by the Library to explore two key questions: Can we spark curiosity about lesser-known Library services through storytelling? Which physical spaces are…
Explore Korean and Japanese Cinema at Our Library!
This winter, dive into some of the finest Korean and Japanese films our Library! Experience the gripping suspense of thrillers like Parasite alongside the influential classic Rashomon, a landmark film of the 20th century. If you prefer animation, enjoy the enchanting stories of Japanese favourites such as Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops Winged…
Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday: Dive into Her Timeless World at the Library!
Today, December 16, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth (1775–1817). Despite her short life, Austen produced six novels that have become cornerstones of English literature: Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), Emma (1815), Northanger Abbey (1817), and Persuasion (1817). With sharp irony and keen psychological insight, her…
Exam Snack Breaks: a Sweet and Warm Tradition at the Library
If this is your first exam season at HKUST, here’s a little heads-up: the next three weeks come with plenty of support and cheer across campus for you. If you’ve been here before, you already know the drill: your schools and many offices will be out in full force with encouragement, activities, food and drinks…
Finally – Individual Study Carrels in the Learning Commons!
The 24/7 Learning Commons has been a great space since it opened in 2012. But in the recent Library survey you complained that it had no individual study options. We listened, and acted. Individual study carrels are now available 24/7 in the Learning Commons! These colorful carrels are built with sound-absorbent fabric panels, wooden study…
Journey Through Time and Space: Science Fiction Awaits You This Autumn
As autumn unfolds and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some fantastic science fiction. Sci-fi has gained immense popularity among recent generations, exploring themes like robotics, space exploration, time travel, and parallel universes—topics that resonate across various media. A new selection of best-selling sci-fi titles including eBooks and physical items is…
Where Stars Meet Thought: Liu Cixin at HKUST Library
As a staff member at the HKUST Library and a devoted fan of The Three-Body Problem since my student days, I never imagined that one day I would meet Liu Cixin (劉慈欣) in person, and right here at my workplace. From Ancient Maps to Galactic Orbits On October 18, HKUST held its Congregation 2025, awarding…
Halloween 2025 Reading
Here in the northern hemisphere, the nights are getting longer, and the weather becomes colder. As October draws to a close, the unofficial holiday, Halloween (October 31) approaches. Around this time of year, people often like to read or watch scary or ghostly things. Last month, the Library began its display of Horror Film Classics…
Visit to the Sikh Temple (Gurdwara Sahib)
Five of us, without realizing that others had also signed up, joined a tour on 1 August Friday organized by the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit and guided by WEDO Global Cultural Ambassadors. The destination was the Sikh Temple (Gurdwara Sahib). History of the Sikh Temple The Gurdwara Sahib is the only Sikh temple in…
New iMac Stations Now Available in the Library!
We are excited to announce that the upgraded iMac stations are now ready for use in the Library starting 29 August 2025, just in time for the new semester! More Than Just New Machines The new iMac stations deliver faster performance and enhanced security. To better accommodate diverse study preferences, we’ve refreshed the space with…