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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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Check Library Occupancy Live!

2025-02-11 (3 months ago3 months ago)03 mins

Have you noticed that starting Feb 10, 2025, a new dashboard appears on the library homepage? There, you can see the number of people currently in the Library, and the real-time booking situation of study rooms and study pods. How It Is Done This new people counting system estimates how many people are in the…

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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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Study Carrels in Library: Balancing Your Convenience and Fair Use of Space

2024-12-03 (6 months ago)04 mins

When you use study carrels in the Library, you might have experienced this situation: you leave the seat but use your belongings to keep it occupied; when you return, someone else take your seat, and you see a notice to claim your stuff at the G/F Service Counter. How did that happen? Yes, library staff…

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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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Building a Better Study Environment Together

2024-10-18 (7 months ago7 months ago)02 mins

We have received feedback about loud chatter and gaming, especially in the Learning Commons. To maintain a serene study space, we have increased patrols and added signage to remind everyone of our Library etiquette. Let’s work together to create a positive study environment for all!   Keep Voices Low Remember, the Library is for studying,…

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Temperature Heatmap on Library Floor Plan
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Temperature Heatmap on Library Floor Plans

2024-09-30 (8 months ago)02 mins

I am excited to introduce the latest innovation in the HKUST Library: a heatmap that shows the temperature across various areas of the library. Imagine this: you are looking for a quiet corner to dive into your studies, but you want to avoid areas that might be too cold or too warm. With our temperature…

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LG5 as classroom and study space.
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LG5: Balancing Learning and Study Spaces

2024-09-02 (9 months ago)01 mins

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…

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Learning Space Support for the 1st Program in LG5

2024-07-30 (10 months ago)03 mins

The Library’s Access Services staff are proud to give good support to teaching activities in Library space. A recent example is the Sustainable Design Thinking Certificate Program 2024 that took place on LG4 and LG5 in the Library. It was an interesting program that spanned over 7 days in June with a range of activities….

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A New Large Group Room for Staff/PGs!

2024-04-30 (1 year ago1 year ago)02 mins

By moving the 3D Printing Service into the Learning Commons on LG1, we have freed up the old room to serve as a second IC Learning Space on the ground floor. Basically, we now have two IC Learning Spaces opposite Lift A on the ground floor – The existing Space has been in heavy use…

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