Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
In September, we asked you to suggest a Chinese label for the new study pods on LG1 – and we received 128 responses. After much deliberation, Library Administration team decided to label the study pods 研習亭, taking into consideration the nature (space for research & study), intended use (for individual and group), and shape of…
If you have ever been to one of the congregation ceremonies at HKUST, you might be wondering ─ what is that long stick the procession leader is carrying? A staff of some sort, perhaps, but what is it for? Despite its unconventional appearance, this is the University’s ceremonial mace. Most universities have a ceremonial mace…
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…
Here in the northern hemisphere, the nights are getting longer, and the weather becomes colder. As October draws to a close, the unofficial holiday, Halloween (October 31) approaches. Around this time of year, people often like to read or watch scary or ghostly things. Last month, the Library began its display of Horror Film Classics…
In a remarkable team effort, the University Archives recently completed installation of a memorial corner dedicated to our late founding president, Prof. Chia-Wei Woo. Did you know that it was Prof. Woo’s vision back in 1990 to establish a university archive for preserving historically significant materials relating to our university? This memorial corner could not…
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…
We are always looking for ways to enhance student study space, and sometimes we even manage to create more by repurposing space used by Library staff. So last term we were able to convert an office into another group study room – it’s room 1-350 on 1/F This bookable study room can hold about 8…
When you use study carrels in the Library, you might have experienced this situation: you leave the seat but use your belongings to keep it occupied; when you return, someone else take your seat, and you see a notice to claim your stuff at the G/F Service Counter. How did that happen? Yes, library staff…
In cooperation with several University departments, the Library has taken action to ensure your safety in the Learning Commons. Some of these may cause you inconvenience. Please be understanding and cooperate with our efforts, and with instructions from Library and Security staff. Thank you! Social Distancing About ¾ of the chairs have been…
April 1st, a day synonymous with humor and mischief, also marks the birth of one of literature’s most profound voices – Milan Kundera (1929 – 2023). His debut novel, The Joke, perfectly aligns with the spirit of his birthday, demonstrating how a harmless prank transforms into life-altering consequences. The weaving of comedy and tragedy defines…
