Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
In cooperation with several University departments, the Library has taken action to ensure your safety in the Learning Commons. Some of these may cause you inconvenience. Please be understanding and cooperate with our efforts, and with instructions from Library and Security staff. Thank you! Social Distancing About ΒΎ of the chairs have been…
Do you have a favourite spot in the Library? For me, the corner I like the most is the New Arrivals wall on G/F. Here, you come face-to-face with the latest books in our Library. The display is always so colourful and visually attractive, and I often encounter books that pique my curiosity. For example,…
The new issue of “Notes from the Library” is available at http://library.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters/november-2023/ HKUST Library Newsletter | Issue No. 130 | November 2023 Discover the Fascinating World of Maps at our Exhibition Step into the Library and prepare to be captivated by the immersive atmosphere of our latest exhibition. Since September an enticing backdrop, an interesting…
We’ve got drinking and water fountains all over the Library. And every one has both hot and cold water. But the hot water is not hot enough for my tea β I want really, really hot water! No problem β the “secret” hot water supply is on 1/F π Basically, all the water fountains except…
The Library is starting to receive samples of furniture under consideration for the Learning Commons. The furniture samples area is near the front of the Library, around the corner from the Reference Desk. If you have time, please take a look and let us know which furniture you prefer – or which you hate…
You probably use a Hong Kong map often. When you check a bus route, explore a hiking trail, find your way to a restaurant β¦, you use a map, most likely a digital one on your mobile device. For a change of perspective, I invite you to look “up” rather than “down” on your phone…
LG5 Opening Now Scheduled for early March! When you come back for the Spring Term (or soon after), you will be able to enter the Library directly from LG5! We will have another study and event space at the far end of LG5, with a stairwell connecting to/from LG4. Or you can leave the Library…
Setting up Course Reserve for Fall 2023 – reminder If you plan to place course materials on Reserve, please make your request as early as possible. After receiving your request, we will acquire the materials that are not currently available in the Library; this process takes time. For books and media items, if no electronic…
Alumni are a good source of inspiration, not only for current students, but also for the Library. On Oct 5, an award-winning film director, Mr. KA Sing-Fung, came to the Library to share his career path starting from a chemistry undergraduate at HKUST. This very personal talk, γηΆεΎε»δΊζι»ε½±γ(“Then, I went to make movies”), was well…
The Exploration Lab portion of the maps exhibition closed on schedule, and the room has now been converted back into our Deep Quiet Room. Remember β no talking in this room, and we ask that if you need to use a keyboard you even try to type quietly. π So if you need more…
