Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
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 β I want really, really hot water! No problem β the “secret” hot water supply is on 1/F π Basically, all the water fountains except…
Yesterday we changed all the furniture in the study pods β except for the orange high chairs in the solo pods. We work hard to get you the best furniture available β and we were not satisfied with the defaults provided by the vendor. The new seats in the duo and quad pods have improved…
The new issue of “Notes from the Library” is available at http://library.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters/november-2023/ HKUST Library Newsletter | Issue No. 130 | November 2023 Discover the Fascinating World of Maps at our Exhibition Step into the Library and prepare to be captivated by the immersive atmosphere of our latest exhibition. Since September an enticing backdrop, an interesting…
In September, we asked you to suggest a Chinese label for the new study pods on LG1 β and we received 128 responses. After much deliberation, Library Administration team decided to label the study pods η ηΏδΊ, taking into consideration the nature (space for research & study), intended use (for individual and group), and shape of…
Alumni are a good source of inspiration, not only for current students, but also for the Library. On Oct 5, an award-winning film director, Mr. KA Sing-Fung, came to the Library to share his career path starting from a chemistry undergraduate at HKUST. This very personal talk, γηΆεΎε»δΊζι»ε½±γ(“Then, I went to make movies”), was well…
If you haven’t checked out the Library Exhibition “China In Maps 500 Years of Evolving Images” yet, you’re missing out! This introduction video is just the beginning of an exciting journey. You’ll find an excellent example of how students can take their learning to the next level. Meet Delores Yip and Felicia Pang, two Year…
Sadly, one of the Napping Pods is now out of service. Someone apparently decided to see how it worked, and disconnected the power and data cables and caused some damage. The manufacturer is sending technicians to repair the Pod β for safety reasons they recommend that no one use it until it has been repaired….
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…
Meet Jan Jie (ηε§), the vibrant soul of the Ground floor of HKUST Library! If you’re a Library regular ζΊζζ, you’ll undoubtedly recognize her warm and friendly face. With an impressive 22 years of dedicated service as the janitor on the Ground Floor, Jan Jie has worked with various cleaning companies, engaging with hundreds of…
Do you have a favourite spot in the Library? For me, the corner I like the most is the New Arrivals wall on G/F. Here, you come face-to-face with the latest books in our Library. The display is always so colourful and visually attractive, and I often encounter books that pique my curiosity. For example,…
