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…
Sadly, one of the Napping Pods is now out of service. Someone apparently decided to see how it worked, and disconnected the power and data cables and caused some damage. The manufacturer is sending technicians to repair the Pod – for safety reasons they recommend that no one use it until it has been repaired….
In early 2011, dirt came to the Library Garden. Then in the Summer, came the plants. Including an odd-looking tree. The tree needed bamboo supports to survive the coming typhoons. The tree survived several severe typhoons, the first being just two days after being planted. And after falling over during a Signal 10 typhoon in…
Now that you see the new Study Pods you might ask what happened to the microforms collection which used to be there? Simple – we moved it down to LG4! This took a long time and a lot of work. The carriages on LG4 had to be modified to handle the microform cabinets with their…
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…
The new issue of “Notes from the Library” is available at http://library.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters/september-2023/ HKUST Library Newsletter | Issue No. 129 | September 2023 Collection Spotlight—What’s New Airiti Library (華藝線上圖書館) strengthens the Library’s support for full-text Taiwan journals and conference proceedings. Over 2,800 Chinese journal titles from 1991- are available. More… Join Our Library Team –…
The HKUST Library is replacing all research carrels on LG3 and LG4 with new furniture. The initial preview samples are now available in the back of the Library G/F. If you have time, please take a look and let us know what you think! You can write your comments on the boards near the furniture, or…
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 ¾ of the chairs have been…
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…
The tables on LG4 at the bottom of the void – the ones with lights on them – have been modified. The lights are now under your control, instead of being managed from the central switch box. Each of those tables now has a light switch – so if you need a bit of extra…
