Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
This summer, we are thrilled to present a collection of 100 iconic Hong Kong films, each offering stunning visuals and captivating stories. For crime dramas enthusiasts, the Infernal Affairs I , II, III; (無間道I, II, III 終極無間) directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak is a must-see. Wong Kar-wai’s masterpieces, In the Mood for Love…
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…
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…
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…
A photo gallery has been created for pictures of different stages of the building extension and other Library Building Projects. The gallery, and future photo albums, can be viewed at http://library.ust.hk/blog/photos/ Views: 356
Five of us, without realizing that others had also signed up, joined a tour on 1 August Friday organized by the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit and guided by WEDO Global Cultural Ambassadors. The destination was the Sikh Temple (Gurdwara Sahib). History of the Sikh Temple The Gurdwara Sahib is the only Sikh temple in…
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…
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…
The Library is starting to receive samples of furniture under consideration for the Learning Commons. The furniture samples area is near the front of the Library, around the corner from the Reference Desk. If you have time, please take a look and let us know which furniture you prefer – or which you hate…
The plants and bushes for the Library Garden have finally been installed – just in time for a small typhoon! Fortunately, they all survived with no more than the loss of a branch or two. The Library Garden is on the ground floor roof of the extension – to enjoy it just keep walking to…
