If this is your first exam season at HKUST, here’s a little heads-up: the next three weeks come with plenty of support and cheer across campus for you. If you’ve been here before, you already know the drill: your schools and many offices will be out in full force with encouragement, activities, food and drinks to help you recharge. At the Library, we have our own way of supporting you: Snack Breaks, a long-running tradition that is all about taking you away from your study seat and giving you a little treat. A Bite of History Snack Breaks started back in 2012, the same year the Learning Commons opened its doors. It was a fresh idea then, and it quickly got warm appreciation among students. Fast forward to today, and we’re in the 14th year of this program! As the library team gears up for another round of Snack Breaks, I couldn't help but wonder what those early breaks looked like. To my surprise, they could almost pass for last year’s! Same friendly vibe, same happy faces, same humble but always welcome snacks. Some traditions never age; and that is exactly what makes them special.
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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 surfaces, and regular and USB power sockets. I hope you enjoy using them as much as I enjoyed buying them :-) And for those wondering where the previous tables went – we moved them up to the ground floor, replacing some book shelves which were no longer needed. Edward Spodick Associate University Librarian lbspodic@ust.hk
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