Notes from the Library - Issue No. 141 September 2026
September 2026
What's New
The Next Generation of 3D Printing Is Here!
The Library has been providing 3D printing services to the campus community since 2014. After more than a decade of advances in 3D printing technology, we are delighted to introduce a new Self-service 3D Printing experience on G/F in September 2026.
A Smarter Way to Pay Library Fines & Fees
Starting this semester, the HKUST Library supports online payment for fines and fees, making payment faster and more convenient.
New JULAC Library Card Print & Collect Point
With our new self-service card printing facility at G/F Service Counter, you can collect your JULAC card any time during library opening hours.
Digital Scholarship
Preserving the Music of Lydia Ayers
Lydia Ayers, a former professor at HKUST, was a composer and educator who integrated traditional and digital music. She created works from 1974 to 2013 that are now preserved and openly accessible through HKUST’s DataSpace, accompanied by an interactive project page that allows exploration of her compositions by various categories.
DScape and Japan’s Surrender in Guangzhou
Visit DScape on the G/F and discover Japan's Surrender in Guangzhou (Canton) at the end of the Second World War, a digital humanities project created in collaboration with HUMA Professor David Cheng Chang.
Research & Learning Support
Orientation Program 2026
The Library concluded the 2026 orientation program on 4 Sep. Revisit the library activities, and check out what to do if you missed them!
Get to Know your Subject Librarian
Subject librarians are your first point of contact regarding library services. They provide research coaching, faculty orientation, offer course and subject specific library classes, and liaise with faculty members for archiving research output.
Collection Highlight
Uncovering HKUST’s Story: A Starting Point for Exploration
Curious about HKUST’s history but not sure where to begin? From university milestones to student voices, discover how HKUST’s story is preserved across University Archives, Library collections, and beyond. This guide brings all key resources together, offering a simple starting point to explore the people, moments, and memories of HKUST.
New Books by HKUST Scholars 2026
From August 2025 to July 2026, HKUST scholars published 21 new books, as recorded in our Institutional Repository. Explore them all in one post.
Survey Highlights
Library User Survey 2026
The Library conducted its annual Library User Survey in March 2026 to gather feedback from students, faculty, and staff on the quality and effectiveness of our services and resources.
Your valuable opinions helped us identify areas for improvement and better serve the university community.
