I joined the first day of E-Discovery Week Exhibition. The experience proved to be nothing short of enriching. Designed to unveil the wealth of databases accessible through the HKUST Library, it blended learning with playful engagement—a combination that left me both informed and inspired. The concept was simple yet clever: Participants received a “Crewmate Pass” to collect stamps by exploring booths hosted by ten leading database providers. Spanning disciplines from Business and Science to Humanities, each booth offered a deep dive into specialized resources. What impressed me most was the hosts’ expertise—not only did they demystify their platforms, but they also shared tailored tips for navigating them through HKUST’s Library portal. It felt like unlocking cheat codes for academic success! The real adventure began with stamp hunting. With just three stamps, participants could enter a lucky draw brimming with enticing prizes. Yet, as I gathered more stamps, I realized the greater reward lay in the discoveries themselves: databases I’d never considered for assignments, now bookmarked as secret weapons for future research.

Being a recent recipient of our university's Doctor of Humanities honoris causa, Tony Leung Chiu Wai (梁朝偉)'s artistry has reached global cinema for decades. Do you know that our library also holds several of his notable films? From his early works in the 1980s to his martial arts tour de force in "The Grandmaster" (2013), you can trace his remarkable acting journey through our library collection. Among our extensive collection of his works, here are some highlights: People's Hero [人民英雄] (1987) City of sadness [悲情城市] (1989) Chungking Express [重慶森林] (1994) In the Mood for Love [花樣年華] (2000) Infernal Affairs [無間道] (2002) Red cliff [赤壁] (2008) Red Cliff II [赤壁決戰天下] (2009) The Grandmaster [一代宗師] (2013) You can search "梁朝偉" in our PowerSearch and limit your search results to "Video", or go directly to the Media Collection on LG1 to look for more! Whether you're a film enthusiast, studying cinema, or seeking quality entertainment, these acclaimed titles—from Hong Kong to Hollywood—offer diverse storytelling. Take advantage of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday to explore these films and immerse yourself in world-class cinema while you recharge. Warm reminder: check out a DVD driver at the G/F Service Counter for 7 days if you don't have one at home! Lester Chan Librarian (Learning Support) lblester@ust.hk

As the year closes, it is an opportune moment to reflect with humility on the year passed, and to look forward with hope to the year coming. I would like to attempt a brief review and preview about the Library's work. 2024 In 2024, the Library team worked very hard to update and upgrade services on all fronts. Here are a few examples. We opened the LG5 learning space in Spring; hosted the signature special collections exhibition of antique maps; organized a variety of talks by interesting speakers, including a Chinese Opera demonstration in collaboration with Xiqu Centre of westK; boosted streaming content in the collections such as Kanopy. On learning and research support, we created many new workshops that cover AI tools for academic use; and we enabled HKUST authors to publish their research papers Open Access via agreements with publishers. These are only some of the prominent outcomes of the Library team's collective efforts. Each of these posed unique challenges to us, and we overcame many with perseverance, agility, and creativity. 2025 What new things will you find in and from the Library in 2025? Many library services will naturally roll along the same tracks, but it doesn't mean they are not new!