You have probably already seen the new carrels on LG4.  We went with a colourful mix in a 'hexagon' or honeycomb arrangement.  We changed the carpet too, giving a more engaging and dramatic visual effect. Why this change?  Previously, that area held several large reading tables and a collection of sofas.  For the past couple of years we have been receiving complaints about noise travelling from there to higher floors, especially LG3 and G/F.  And the recent LibQUAL user survey showed a strong student demand for more individual study carrels.  And the sofas were really being underutilised, and sometimes used for sleeping instead of studying. So we killed two birds with one stone, as the western saying goes. Groups of students discussing were switched to individual study options meeting user demands for quiet individual study space.

The Exploration Lab portion of the maps exhibition closed on schedule, and the room has now been converted back into our Deep Quiet Room. Remember – no talking in this room, and we ask that if you need to use a keyboard you even try to type quietly. :-)   So if you need more quiet space, come here on the first floor, or go to the Quiet Floor on LG3.   Edward Spodick Associate Director of Library Services lbspodic@ust.hk  

While you were gone, we moved all the microforms down to LG4 and repurposed that space on LG1 for student study. Please welcome the new Study Pods - they're orange, and we're loving them! Nine pods have been installed, meeting different needs: 3 Solo Pods - 1-person pods for quiet study, online interviews, remote class attendance, and whatever else you might need them for 4 Duo Pods - 2-person pods for working with your project partner 2 Quad Pods - 4-person pods offering quiet space for small groups to work Remember - when you only need a place for online programs, use a small pod instead of a larger group study room - always be considerate of other students! All pods can be reserved using the Library's Room Booking System, just like study rooms. Every pod comes with seating, work surface, good lighting and ventilation, power/USB sockets, and a fair amount of quiet. Edward Spodick Associate Director of Library Services lbspodic@ust.hk