Panorama View from the Library Extension
A recent visitor to the construction site provided the following panorama photograph showing the future view from the new Library Extension. We are all looking forward to it! Views: 54
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Discover Hong Kong: Books that Highlight Our City!
Hi everyone! Have you checked out our “Discover Hong Kong” Book Display on the ground floor of the Library? It’s filled with fantastic books about our vibrant city, and I think you’ll enjoy it! Whether you’re a local, an exchange student, staff, or a faculty member, there’s something for everyone in this display. You’ll find…
LG5: Balancing Learning and Study Spaces
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…
Meet George
In early 2011, dirt came to the Library Garden. Then in the Summer, came the plants. Including an odd-looking tree. The tree needed bamboo supports to survive the coming typhoons. The tree survived several severe typhoons, the first being just two days after being planted. And after falling over during a Signal 10 typhoon in…
The Pods Have Arrived!
While you were gone, we moved all the microforms down to LG4 and repurposed that space on LG1 for student study. Please welcome the new Study Pods – they’re orange, and we’re loving them! Nine pods have been installed, meeting different needs: 3 Solo Pods – 1-person pods for quiet study, online interviews, remote class…
Library Preparations and Actions Before, During, and After the Typhoon
Taking care of the Library Building Before and After Typhoons On September 5-6, we experienced the first Typhoon 8 this Fall term. Can you guess which teams in the Library are the busiest and most nervous during such situations? For sure, you would notice the team of library staff who manage opening and closing; but…
學習紙本書修復 Preserving Library Books
One of our Library staff colleagues has some skill in repairing books. Others asked them to host a workshop so more staff could learn these skills. They used a variety of tools and techniques to show how to fix different problems with worn or damaged books. Despite the Library’s collections moving more and more towards…
Learning Commons Furniture Samples
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…
Pod Furniture Upgraded!
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…
Library Newsletter No. 126 (November 2022)
The new issue of “Notes from the Library” is available at http://library.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters/november-2022/ HKUST Library Newsletter | Issue No. 126 | November 2022 Collection Spotlight: LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that helps you discover and develop new skills. Simply sign up for a personal account to enjoy unlimited access to over 16,000…