Library E-Discovery Week 2025, held from February 17 to 21, was a great success! Over 2,000 students and staff participated in our E-Discovery Week Exhibition, Online Workshops, and Online Challenge. Each activity included quizzes to keep everyone engaged and learning. One of the coolest highlights was our new stamp collection game at the exhibition, where participants visited various booths to explore our featured e-resources and collect stamps, earning up to nine Lucky Draw chances. All valid stamp collections and quiz submissions were entered into the Big Lucky Draw. On March 12, we celebrated with a prize presentation ceremony in the Library’s IC Learning Space. Lucky Draw winners received their prizes from Dr. Gabrielle Wong, Director of Library Services, and Mr. Edward Spodick, Associate Director of Library Services, while Active Participation Winners were awarded by Ms. Venia Mak, Head of Access Services.
Welcome to the HKUST Library! Whether you're returning from a sun-soaked summer filled with internships and travel, or you're a newcomer ready to embark on your university adventure, you will find the Library a welcoming place for you to start the new term. As you enter the library from the ground floor (G/F) entrance, you'll see a wall adorned with welcoming messages in various languages. Drop by, grab a sticky note, and add your own thoughts - whether it's your feelings about our library, an encouraging message for fellow students, or cheers for the new term! Curious about what the library offers? Register here to join our "Becoming a Learning Maze Runner" undergraduate orientation program! We'll guide you through the twists and turns of our resources and services. It's like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold, you'll find knowledge - and maybe some new study buddies too! For our postgraduate students, we've got a similar program in both Zoom and face-to-face formats and you can register here! Whether you're a freshman still finding your way around campus, a senior aiming to make your final year count, or anyone in between looking to excel academically, you will find help and resources in the Library.
From 29 November to 1 December, we had the privilege of hosting three exceptional student poster presentation sessions for CENG 1600 Biotechnology and Its Business Opportunities and CHEM 4689 Capstone Project. These sessions were a testament to the remarkable collaborative efforts between our esteemed faculty and dedicated librarians, whose fruitful partnerships have flourished since 2018 and 2016, respectively. In addition to providing the LG4 multi-function room as the venue for these presentations, our SciTech Librarians have been unwavering in their commitment to supporting the CENG 1600 and CHEM 4689 courses. They offered tailored workshops, equipping students with quality search tools and effective strategies to locate relevant and reliable information sources. Emphasizing the ethical and responsible use of information sources, our workshops covered essential aspects such as proper citation, copyright compliance, and creative commons licensing. Moreover, our librarians extended personalized consultation sessions to assist students with their research endeavors (CHEM 4689) and provided a rubric to facilitate the evaluation of the students' poster presentations (CENG 1600). Throughout the research process until the final presentation, students acquired invaluable skills in critical thinking and analysis, enabling them to translate their ideas into thoughtfully designed posters. The insightful feedback received from faculty members, librarians, and peers further enriched their understanding of various research domains. The collective creativity and enthusiasm displayed by the students left our faculty, teaching assistants, and librarians absolutely thrilled! We take immense pride in our commitment to supporting our students and faculty members in their academic pursuits.