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A practical reading of publisher and journal data availability policies for researchers preparing manuscripts and librarians supporting open research.

Edward Spodick’s journey with HKUST Library began in 1990 as a short-term appointment and grew into nearly 36 years of service shaping our systems and infrastructure. Recruited as the University was still being built, he helped plan the library from the ground up, overseeing its early collections and technological foundations. His career reflects a willingness to adapt, moving from media and audiovisual work into evolving digital systems. Alongside his professional contributions, Hong Kong became home. Now approaching retirement, he leaves a lasting legacy defined by curiosity, openness to change, and a quiet commitment to building what was once only an idea.

This June, as storms battered Hong Kong, Gary Lee, Research Support Librarian at HKUST who commutes daily across the New Territories from Yuen Long, started mapping. Read this post to learn how Gary used AI tools and public data to build an interactive 3D visualization of rainfall patterns and flood blackspots.

On December 14, 1992, Peter joined the HKUST Library Cataloging Department as a clerical assistant, marking the start of a deeply fulfilling 33-year career. While he modestly describes his long tenure as a "smooth and stable" blessing, his journey reveals a story of continuous self-reinvention and dedication. Beginning with the basic physical processing of books, Peter proactively chose to equip himself for the future by earning a library studies diploma alongside his peers, which led to his promotion to Assistant Officer. As the library underwent a massive transformation, shifting from a traditional book repository to a modern learning and research hub, Peter embraced the waves of change and actively upgraded his skills to master the cataloging of diverse digital resources. Peter's hard work became the steady anchor behind his successful, lifelong career. As Peter enters retirement, we wish him a wonderful and joyful next chapter. Thank you, Peter!

Retiring after over thirty years of service, Lin has been the backbone of the library’s book repair efforts. Driven by passion, he taught himself advanced repair methods and is now teaching new staff. Known for being very handy, Lin also designs practical and customized cardboard tools for the department. In retirement, he looks forward to using his hands for upcycling, leatherwork, and miniature models.