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Bright Lights, Fresh Air: Study Pod Tips

2025-04-30 (4 weeks ago)02 mins

Have you checked out the 9 awesome study pods on LG1 of the library? Installed in 2024, these study pods provide a welcoming and quiet space with seating, work surfaces, good lighting and ventilation, as well as power/USB sockets to keep your devices juiced up. We’ve noticed that users often study in the dark, and…

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2024 turning to 2025
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2024 turning into 2025: What’s up in the Library

2024-12-31 (5 months ago)05 mins

As the year closes, it is an opportune moment to reflect with humility on the year passed, and to look forward with hope to the year coming. I would like to attempt a brief review and preview about the Library’s work. 2024 In 2024, the Library team worked very hard to update and upgrade services…

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Battle of the G/F Monitors: Curved vs. Flat – Which Won?

2024-11-19 (6 months ago)02 mins

Recently, we conducted a poll of potential monitors on the G/F to see which model you preferred. The Battle: October 28th – November 5th, 2024 On one side, a 34-inch curved monitor; on the other, a 32-inch 4K flat monitor. Both offer larger screen size, higher resolution, and USB-C connectivity. But which shape would dominate?…

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Pod Furniture Upgraded!

2023-11-09 (2 years ago2 years ago)01 mins

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…

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Pods in Translation: A Witty Exploration of Chinese Label for Study Pods

2023-10-31 (2 years ago2 years ago)01 mins

In September, we asked you to suggest a Chinese label for the new study pods on LG1 – and we received 128 responses. After much deliberation, Library Administration team decided to label the study pods 研習亭, taking into consideration the nature (space for research & study), intended use (for individual and group), and shape of…

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Broken Nap Pod
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Someone Broke a Nap Pod!

2023-10-16 (2 years ago2 years ago)01 mins

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….

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Refitting learning space in the Library

2014-02-13 (11 years ago2 years ago)01 mins

The Library is planning to refurbish part of 1/F study space and LG1 area at Media Resources.  We will take reference from the popular use of the Learning Commons, to make Library learning space more friendly and supportive to students’ needs.  We are now at the stage of getting a designing firm.  If you have…

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Wheelchair-Accessible Outdoor Table on LG3

2011-10-18 (14 years ago2 years ago)01 mins

One of the new outdoor tables recently added to the LG3 rear terrace has been custom designed for wheelchair access. Of course, users with wheelchairs are welcome to use any of the outdoor tables, but this one has 16″ of extra clearance to make it more comfortable. If you think of other things the Library…

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