Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
The new issue of “Notes from the Library” is available at https://library.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters/September-2022/ HKUST Library Newsletter | Issue No. 125 | September 2022 A New Milestone – HKUST™s Guangzhou Library The Guangzhou Library of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is almost ready to serve the needs to the new campus. More… Change…
If you look, you often find wonders at the Library – big and small, indoors and outdoors. Admire this full moon captured on November 27 by my colleague Ada, Head of Resource Management. It was taken from the Library Garden. Doesn’t it put us all in awe? I am entranced every time I see the…
The Spring term exam period is approaching. Are you considering printing all your notes for revision again? Hold on! Let’s reconsider this after reviewing our collective printing habits from the Fall term exam period. Quick Guess: how much paper is printed during exam period? The Library received the Printers Usage Summary from ITSO for last…
You might have heard the Italian name Ricci – perhaps Ricci Hall, one of the oldest residential halls at HKU. But do you know who Matteo Ricci was? The man who made this Italian name famous in China. Who was Matteo Ricci? Matteo Ricci (1552-1610) was one of the first Jesuit missionaries who tried to…
Meet Irene Lo, the elegant “Facilities Queen” whose 30 years of dedicated service to HKUST Library earned her the Long Service Award in 2024. Her remarkable contributions during the library’s major expansion project and essential upkeep and upgrades showcase her dedication to turning our spacious library into a beautiful “home.” Irene thrived in a collaborative…
The new issue of “Notes from the Library” is available at http://library.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters/april-2023/ HKUST Library Newsletter | Issue No. 128 | April 2023 Book & Media Display: Food Culture Don™t miss our inviting Book and Media displays situated just past the entry gates on the ground floor. In March, we held two thematic displays: Celebrating Women™s…
I really remember watching the first Harry Potter film (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) with my schoolmates in the classroom during primary school. After the movie, I was extremely amazed and thrilled as Harry Potter introduced me to a magical Wizarding World that I had never imagined. This experience sparked my lasting passion for…
The Exploration Lab portion of the maps exhibition closed on schedule, and the room has now been converted back into our Deep Quiet Room. Remember – no talking in this room, and we ask that if you need to use a keyboard you even try to type quietly. 🙂 So if you need more…
The Library’s New Access Policy Ever since the Library opened its doors in 1991, HKUST has been proud of the Library’s “Open Access” policy. We are the only UGC-funded academic library keeping our doors open. However new situations require us to review our physical access practice. Our user population has increased. The number of users…
Can you imagine maintaining your passion for your work for three decades? We at the Library are excited to celebrate Margaret, who recently received the Long Service Award from the university for her remarkable 30 years of service at HKUST. As an officer in our Resource Management section, Margaret has played a crucial role in…
