Irene 的圖書館歲月

假如你經常於圖書館逗留,想必曾經見過一名身影輕巧、舉止優雅的圖書館女職員,時而引領搬運組調配傢俬,時而與身穿 CMO 制服的維修人員穿梭於館內各個角落。這名女士就是圖書館的Facilities Queen 羅淑儀(Irene)。 加入科大的初衷 Irene 在科大圖書館工作已超過三十個年頭,為2024年度長期服務獎得獎者之一。問及加入科大的理由,她坦言當年離開已工作十多年的前東家全因科大工作穩定、福利好、交通方便(感謝職員巴士!),以及有親友在科大工作給予信心。Irene加入科大圖書館之初負責文書工作,對曾接受秘書訓練的她可謂得心應手。直至2011年,時任館長因三三四學制改革及圖書館擴建工程決定成立設施管理小組,Irene於之前東家學到的設施管理經驗派上用場。 擴建工程中的默契與成長 設施管理小組人員不多,兩名主管Edward及Clara年資比她長,對圖書館設施瞭如指掌,激發她主動巡視、學習,迅速掌握各項細節以及積極認識各部門合作對象。 Irene印象較深刻的項目為圖書館擴建工程,範圍包括圖書館各層,為圖書館啓用後首個擴建項目。當時她與Edward及同事Edwin緊密合作:Edward負責監督整個項目; Edwin 雖無設施管理背景,但努力自學工程知識協調工程開展;Irene 則負責處理後勤物流,安排搬運原有設備及書架至新地點等,需與館內外多方溝通,確保每個環節準確推進。項目環環相扣,稍有不慎會引致延誤,幸好團隊齊心推動計劃,最終見證新翼及Learning Commons落成啟用。 工作中的快樂與自由 Irene形容圖書館工作氛圍理想,同事無分職級架構可自在溝通,還與其他大學部門關係良好、合作順暢,最重要同事間價值觀相若,「最緊要開心,同做到件事出嚟」。她多年來與主管合作無間,擁有良好默契,主管交代任務目標後亦給予Irene自由度安排工作,對她而言,管理好圖書館設施比設計自家更有趣,形容「自己間屋咁細,圖書館咁大,梗係當自己間屋咁整靚佢啦!」。 從憂慮到傳承 回顧三十年科大工作生涯,Irene坦言亦曾有憂慮。眼見合作伙伴近年多番變動,她擔心多年工作默契會因新人加入受影響。但事實證明Irene多慮了,新同事加入後設施管理小組繼續高效運作,Irene更化身半個師傅指導新同事及分享工作心得。 展望未來 展望未來,重視家庭的 Irene 計劃多花時間照顧家人,並與家人一同旅遊,享受人生新篇章。 祝福 Irene 退休生活愉快,繼續以優雅與熱誠,活出精彩人生! Clara Kwan Head (Administrative Services) lbclara@ust.hk Joyce Yau Senior Manager (Administration & Communications) lbjoyce@ust.hk Views: 219

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Cheers to Our Student Helpers: A Party, Awards, and Their Stories (Part 2)

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…

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Cheers to Our Student Helpers: A Party, Awards, and Their Stories (Part 1)

Student helpers provide valuable assistance to the Library by supporting our staff behind the scenes and at various service points to keep everything running smoothly. Last week, we celebrated their efforts at the Student Helper Appreciation Party, with 25 students joining us. The highlight? The Outstanding Student Helper Awards ceremony, where 10 exceptional helpers were…

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Celebrating Success: Prize Presentation Ceremony Concluded E-Discovery Week 2025!

Library E-Discovery Week 2025, held from February 17 to 21, was a great success! Over 2,000 students and staff participated in our E-Discovery Week Exhibition, Online Workshops, and Online Challenge. Each activity included quizzes to keep everyone engaged and learning. One of the coolest highlights was our new stamp collection game at the exhibition, where…

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Poster for Prof. Woo memorial corner in library

Honoring Our Founding President: The Memorial Corner Installation

In a remarkable team effort, the University Archives recently completed installation of a memorial corner dedicated to our late founding president, Prof. Chia-Wei Woo. Did you know that it was Prof. Woo’s vision back in 1990 to establish a university archive for preserving historically significant materials relating to our university? This memorial corner could not…

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