Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
Just like you, we librarians are learning to use GenAI. But unlike you, we are interested not only in using the technology to lighten up our daily work. We are eager to watch how GenAI is changing teaching, learning, and research, and particularly, how students and scholars like you find and use information in this…
Since opening in March 2024, Library LG5 space has become one of the favorite spots for students. Starting this September, the space will serve dual purposes: as a classroom and study space. To balance the two different needs, it will be a classroom during the day until 3 PM, and then open for study after…
Welcome to the HKUST Library! Whether you’re returning from a sun-soaked summer filled with internships and travel, or you’re a newcomer ready to embark on your university adventure, you will find the Library a welcoming place for you to start the new term. As you enter the library from the ground floor (G/F) entrance, you’ll…
In the past year, using GenAI tools has become more common in universities. Everyone, from Year One undergraduates (beginning scholars) to advanced scholars, like professors are using it, or at least experimenting. One question many people have is: “How can I cite GenAI?” The answer is the dreaded, “Well, it depends….”. What does it depend…
We have 13 TV monitors in the Learning Commons group study rooms, each with an HDMI cable for you to connect your laptop or tablet to facilitate discussion. Unfortunately, after the Chinese New Year holidays, 3 TVs (namely LC-05, LC-16, LC-18) were found broken within seven days (from February 20-26). Upon examination, we found that…
We all depend on each other to maintain a good study environment, which means no voice or video calls in open public areas. But, what to do when you want or need to make a call? The Library has several phone-friendly spots, indoors and outdoors. This is the first of two posts on Library Spots…
The new issue of “Notes from the Library” is available at http://library.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters/february-2024/ HKUST Library Newsletter | Issue No. 131 | February 2024 Collection Spotlight — Open Access Publishing Agreements Doubled! You may have heard of the term Transformative Agreements. TAs have grown in leaps and bounds for the past few years among research institutions worldwide,…
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…
LG5 Opening Now Scheduled for early March! When you come back for the Spring Term (or soon after), you will be able to enter the Library directly from LG5! We will have another study and event space at the far end of LG5, with a stairwell connecting to/from LG4. Or you can leave the Library…
Winter solstice is the time of year when the pole is tilted furthest away from the sun. In the northern hemisphere (where Hong Kong is located) our winter solstice is in December. In 2023, it will be Friday, December 22nd. In many cultures this time of year, with the shortest days and longest nights, are…
