Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
If you have ever been to one of the congregation ceremonies at HKUST, you might be wondering ─ what is that long stick the procession leader is carrying? A staff of some sort, perhaps, but what is it for? Despite its unconventional appearance, this is the University’s ceremonial mace. Most universities have a ceremonial mace…
Hi everyone! Our Library has a wide range of romance films, and I have chosen over 70 amazing titles for you to enjoy. While streaming is popular, there’s something really special about watching DVDs that I think you will appreciate. Plus, we have DVD drives available for loan if you need one! Here are some…
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…
The Idea Corner in Learning Commons is now a big “whiteboard”! You can use whiteboard markers on the colored area, including the big pillar. Borrow whiteboard kit at the IC Help Desk (G/F) or LC Help Desk (LG1). Views: 702
While you were gone, we moved all the microforms down to LG4 and repurposed that space on LG1 for student study. Please welcome the new Study Pods – they’re orange, and we’re loving them! Nine pods have been installed, meeting different needs: 3 Solo Pods – 1-person pods for quiet study, online interviews, remote class…
We are always looking for ways to enhance student study space, and sometimes we even manage to create more by repurposing space used by Library staff. So last term we were able to convert an office into another group study room – it’s room 1-350 on 1/F This bookable study room can hold about 8…
The new issue of “Notes from the Library” is available at https://library.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters/September-2022/ HKUST Library Newsletter | Issue No. 125 | September 2022 A New Milestone – HKUST™s Guangzhou Library The Guangzhou Library of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is almost ready to serve the needs to the new campus. More… Change…
This book is working out in a gym. It wants to be a “fit” member of the library collection. Recently, we ran a “How Well Do You Know Your Library Challenge” to let users test their fitness in using various library resources and services. This 10-question online quiz introduces a full range of resources from…
If you haven’t checked out the Library Exhibition “China In Maps 500 Years of Evolving Images” yet, you’re missing out! This introduction video is just the beginning of an exciting journey. You’ll find an excellent example of how students can take their learning to the next level. Meet Delores Yip and Felicia Pang, two Year…
Yesterday we changed all the furniture in the study pods – except for the orange high chairs in the solo pods. We work hard to get you the best furniture available – and we were not satisfied with the defaults provided by the vendor. The new seats in the duo and quad pods have improved…
