Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
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…
With a donation of $3 million from Dr Ko Pui-shuen, Chairman of Kingrich Asia Holdings Limited, the Library has initiated two projects to enhance access to and use of the University Archives & Special Collections. Building a Special Collections Gallery In addition to providing reading and research space for users, the Gallery will be…
Hey there! Get ready for E-Discovery Week 2025 at the HKUST Library, happening next week from Feb 17–21. This will be our 6th time hosting this event, and this year, we’re bringing in the fun with the popular game “Among Us” to spice things up! It’s a great chance to learn helpful e-resources, boost your…
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…
While visiting the map exhibition in the Library, you may not notice what is underneath the rare books on display. Guess what, it is more than just a stand! These rare books from our Special Collections have various ages; some older ones were published in the early 1600s, so they are almost 400 year old!…
What’s Up on the Ground Floor this September? You may have noticed something unusual just inside the G/F gates of the Library. What is it? A display of a digital humanities project for you to interact (play) with. What’s the story? In spring semester 2025, 5 UG students worked with library staff as one of…
After we opened the new entrance at LG5 early March, you can go in and out the Library at three different levels: Main entrance at G/F by the Atrium LG1, the Learning Commons LG5 Which one do you use more often? You may find that a particular entrance fits better into your locus in campus….
I joined the first day of E-Discovery Week Exhibition. The experience proved to be nothing short of enriching. Designed to unveil the wealth of databases accessible through the HKUST Library, it blended learning with playful engagement—a combination that left me both informed and inspired. The concept was simple yet clever: Participants received a “Crewmate Pass”…
Hey everyone! We know that juggling studies and research can be a bit overwhelming, so we’re rolling out a brand-new program called “Grab & Grow”. These quick, 30-minute workshops are perfect for busy students and staff looking to boost their research skills without a huge time commitment. Whether you’re trying to figure out the library’s…
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…
