Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
Did you know this is one of the most glamorous items in our Special Collections? Known as 坤輿萬國全圖, in elegant classical Chinese, literally meaning Map of the Ten Thousand Countries of the Earth, it also has a nickname in English – Ricci Map. Why Ricci in English? Why does this map, titled in Chinese, carry…
The 24/7 Learning Commons has been a great space since it opened in 2012. But in the recent Library survey you complained that it had no individual study options. We listened, and acted. Individual study carrels are now available 24/7 in the Learning Commons! These colorful carrels are built with sound-absorbent fabric panels, wooden study…
You may notice that starting from May 6, 2025, a little owl-like icon appears on our Library homepage. This is our new HKUST Library Chatbot (beta)! It is now on a two-month pilot program until the end of June. Developed through our DS CoLab initiative—where students team up with the Library staff to explore digital…
We are excited to announce that the upgraded iMac stations are now ready for use in the Library starting 29 August 2025, just in time for the new semester! More Than Just New Machines The new iMac stations deliver faster performance and enhanced security. To better accommodate diverse study preferences, we’ve refreshed the space with…
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…
It is humbling to know that Library staff work here for so many years. On April 18, 2024, we gathered to honor our esteemed colleagues who have dedicated an impressive three decades of service to the University, or more – including seven staff from the Library. From left to right: Lin, Rose, Fiona, Irene Hui,…
The Idea Corner in Learning Commons is now a big “whiteboard”! You can use whiteboard markers on the colored area, including the big pillar. Borrow whiteboard kit at the IC Help Desk (G/F) or LC Help Desk (LG1). Views: 668
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…
Summer induces the vibrancy of awareness. While we are gazing at the fiery blue sky, in the next breath, our faces are already dotted with raindrops from the gloom of dark clouds. There is nothing more absurd than that – uncontrollable, ever-changing, bizarre randomness. Absurdity is what you try to understand, yet far beyond your…
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…
