Following our previous post, honoring five Outstanding Student Helper Award recipients for their valuable contributions to the Library, we are delighted to feature the remaining five winners. Their creative ideas, technical skills, and fresh perspectives have made a notable difference. Let’s dive into their stories!
Students’ Reflection: More Library Journeys Unveiled
Delores from Research and Learning Support
My experience of nearly 2 years as a Library E-Learning Production Assistant were rewarding. I mastered tools like ActivePresenter and Adobe Captivate, designing engaging e-learning materials. Producing a Minecraft-inspired video for the China Map Exhibition and directing a stop-motion promo for E-Discovery Week 2025 were enjoyable and sharpened my technical, storytelling, and project management skills.
Jia Ning from Systems and Digital Services
Developing a chatbot for the library was rewarding. I focused on understanding user needs and designing an intuitive interface. I learned CSS, JavaScript, and Python, explored Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system architecture, and learned to prepare data for GPT models. I also fine-tuned GPT responses to for more accurate answers. I enjoyed the project and gained a deeper understanding of web development and chatbots’ potential.
Jessie from Systems and Digital Services
The project has not only advanced my technical skills but also honed my problem-solving techniques and user-centric design thinking. It equipped me with practical knowledge in geographical analysis, API integration, and data visualization.
Sherry from Systems and Digital Services
This is my second Library DS CoLab project. This opportunity not only enables me to apply lessons from past projects but also gain new insights. In this project, I found that getting into published papers really helps grasp a field faster. As I move forward, these insights will continue to influence my approach to technology development, always with an eye towards making complex tools usable and useful for everyone.
Yolanda from Systems and Digital Services
I developed a topic modeling tool that focused on Chinese text, starting with no knowledge of it. This project provided me with the opportunity to research and understand its theoretical foundations and existing techniques. It has significantly broadened my knowledge in natural language processing over the past four months.
The awardees received e-certificates and coupons as tokens of appreciation.
Beyond Tasks: The Lasting Impact of Student Contributions
Our two-part series celebrating our outstanding student helpers stated how these ten brilliant students’ contributions have made an immeasurable impact on library services. They have not only kept our Library running smoothly but have also enhancing different part – from promotional campaigns to cutting-edge digital tools. Beyond keeping things running smoothly, they’ve infused creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm into every task. To all our student helpers: thank you for making such a profound difference.
Working at the Library is more than a job—our diverse roles could build life skills, spark career insights, and forge lasting connections. Whether it’s mastering new technology or uncovering a passion for storytelling, these students show how working in the Library shapes future. Inspired to join the team? Keep an eye on our Library website or at the G/F Service Counter. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, reliability, and eagerness to learn!
Lester Chan
Librarian (Learning Support)
lblester@ust.hk
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