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Evaluating the July 5, 2025, Earthquake Prediction: A SciTech Librarian’s Perspective

2025-07-04 (1 week ago)05 mins

As a SciTech Librarian, I cannot predict earthquakes. However, the recent claim of a major earthquake set to strike Japan on July 5, 2025, offers an opportunity to discuss how we evaluate such predictions using the concept that “Authority Is Constructed and Contextual.” The Origin of the Prediction This prediction originates from the 1999 manga…

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Celebrating Excellence: Irene Lo’s Remarkable 30+ Years at HKUST Library

2025-06-30 (2 weeks ago)05 mins

As Irene Lo prepares to retire at the end of this month, I find myself reflecting on an extraordinary journey—one marked by quiet dedication, steadfast professionalism, and a profound love for our Library. I first worked with Irene in the 1990s, when I was a young Executive Officer in the Administration Office. We were both…

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Celebrating Margaret: 30 Years of Dedication at the Library

2025-06-24 (2 weeks ago2 weeks ago)04 mins

Can you imagine maintaining your passion for your work for three decades? We at the Library are excited to celebrate Margaret, who recently received the Long Service Award from the university for her remarkable 30 years of service at HKUST. As an officer in our Resource Management section, Margaret has played a crucial role in…

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Being Hong Kong 就係香港 – a periodical

2025-06-10 (1 month ago)03 mins

As a Hongkonger, I like to browse information about Hong Kong’s past through various media. When I look at posts and photos of Hong Kong’s past, I have an opportunity to see things that remind me of my childhood, which makes me feel excited. In our library, there are many books and periodicals that discuss…

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Discover the Magic of Hong Kong Cinema This Summer!

2025-06-03 (1 month ago)02 mins

This summer, we are thrilled to present a collection of 100 iconic Hong Kong films, each offering stunning visuals and captivating stories. For crime dramas enthusiasts, the Infernal Affairs I , II, III; (無間道I, II, III 終極無間) directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak is a must-see. Wong Kar-wai’s masterpieces, In the Mood for Love…

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Giving Flowers a Second Life: A Blooming Sustainability Effort

2025-05-28 (1 month ago)03 mins

On 12 May, the Library hosted a vibrant exhibition opening that drew in art lovers. In a heartwarming show of support, friends of Dr Sze Chi Ching sent in 90 beautiful flower baskets, creating a stunning display outside the Library. While the flowers added charm to the event, the Library team saw an opportunity to…

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Introducing the HKUST Library Chatbot (Beta)!

2025-05-21 (2 months ago)03 mins

You may notice that starting from May 6, 2025, a little owl-like icon appears on our Library homepage. This is our new HKUST Library Chatbot (beta)! It is now on a two-month pilot program until the end of June. Developed through our DS CoLab initiative—where students team up with the Library staff to explore digital…

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Exam Period Paper Usage: A Look at Library Printing Statistics

2025-05-07 (2 months ago)03 mins

The Spring term exam period is approaching. Are you considering printing all your notes for revision again? Hold on! Let’s reconsider this after reviewing our collective printing habits from the Fall term exam period. Quick Guess: how much paper is printed during exam period? The Library received the Printers Usage Summary from ITSO for last…

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Bright Lights, Fresh Air: Study Pod Tips

2025-04-30 (2 months ago)02 mins

Have you checked out the 9 awesome study pods on LG1 of the library? Installed in 2024, these study pods provide a welcoming and quiet space with seating, work surfaces, good lighting and ventilation, as well as power/USB sockets to keep your devices juiced up. We’ve noticed that users often study in the dark, and…

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World Reading Day: Hunting down a book in the Library!

2025-04-23 (3 months ago3 months ago)04 mins

When was the last time you read a book? Flipping through pages, tapping on an e-reader, or scrolling on your phone, you are immersed in a dimension of personal thoughts and sentiments, unconsciously forging a connection to the other or the collective. French literary theorist Roland Barthes (1915 – 1980) introduced the concept of The…

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