Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
March 8th will be International Women’s Day (IWD)! Women’s day has been celebrated in various forms by socialist and communist groups and countries for over 100 years. It became a more widespread celebration of women’s achievements and aspirations when the United Nations adopted and promoted International Women’s Day. Here at HKUST, the Library…
I love bi-lingual puns! Today at the Idea Corner, I saw this witty commentary on yesterday’s weather. This is a play on the Cantonese name for HKUST: 香港科技大學 香[heung1]港[gong2]科[fo1]技[gei6]大[daai6]學[hok6] 科[fo1]技[gei6] = sounds like Foggy It made me chuckle. Today, it’s still a bit foggy, but beautiful. Let’s embrace the name 🙂 …
In the past year, using GenAI tools has become more common in universities. Everyone, from Year One undergraduates (beginning scholars) to advanced scholars, like professors are using it, or at least experimenting. One question many people have is: “How can I cite GenAI?” The answer is the dreaded, “Well, it depends….”. What does it depend…
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…
As a SciTech Librarian, I cannot predict earthquakes. However, the recent claim of a major earthquake set to strike Japan on July 5, 2025, offers an opportunity to discuss how we evaluate such predictions using the concept that “Authority Is Constructed and Contextual.” The Origin of the Prediction This prediction originates from the 1999 manga…
We’ve got drinking and water fountains all over the Library. And every one has both hot and cold water. But the hot water is not hot enough for my tea – I want really, really hot water! No problem – the “secret” hot water supply is on 1/F 🙂 Basically, all the water fountains except…
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…
What is ILLiad? I bet this question comes to most of your minds immediately when you read the title. It is our interlibrary loan system used since 2004! ILLiad is totally separate from the operating system we used in managing the Library. Each user has to register as an ILLiad user before placing a request…
Another good read (author I’m fond of) is Marge Piercy. Like Ursula LeGuin, she also writes both poetry and prose. I came to her poetry, after enjoying her novels. Most of her novels are set in the contemporary world when they were published, such as, Small Changes, but some in the historic past, like Gone…
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…
