We have received feedback about loud chatter and gaming, especially in the Learning Commons. To maintain a serene study space, we have increased patrols and added signage to remind everyone of our Library etiquette. Let’s work together to create a positive study environment for all!   Keep Voices Low Remember, the Library is for studying, not socializing. Your respect helps everyone succeed! Enjoy Snacks in the Refreshment Zone Please eat only in designated area to keep our study spaces clean. Don’t Occupy Seats with Personal Items Use lockers for your belongings so everyone can find a seat. Together, we can enhance our learning environment! Thank you for your cooperation! ✨ We welcome your suggestions on improving the study space.

During last month’s Peer Review Week, STM (International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers) announced the launch of the Peer Review Terminology website.

Hi everyone! Have you checked out our “Discover Hong Kong” Book Display on the ground floor of the Library? It’s filled with fantastic books about our vibrant city, and I think you’ll enjoy it! Whether you’re a local, an exchange student, staff, or a faculty member, there’s something for everyone in this display. You’ll find a variety of titles, from cultural heritage books and engaging memoirs to helpful travel guides, all featuring stunning photos and stories that truly capture the spirit of Hong Kong. You can explore both print books and e-books. If you love holding a book in your hands, come to the Library and check them out! Prefer to read online? No problem! You can dive into the e-books anytime, anywhere.

HongKongers live in a fast-paced world of abbreviations. I just realize my office life is full of CCs. First of all, when battling with email traffic, cc and bcc come in handy. For Gen Z readers, cc/bcc emails are modern derivatives of carbon copy and blind carbon copy which thrived in the age of typewriters. Professor X recommends an ebook for a class of 100 students. We will then order that ebook uu, meaning unlimited concurrent users. If the class only has 15 students, 3 cc will suffice, i.e., an ebook that supports three concurrent users. Surf the Web for some pretty graphics for a PPT. When you spot a CC BY icon below an image, you are safe to use it without copyright concerns. CC BY is the most permissive Creative Commons license that allows you to distribute and tweak a work, even for commercial use, as long as proper credit is given to the creator.

October 21-27 will be International Open Access Week 2024. Worldwide, people and organizations dedicated to pursuing “Open Access” as a part of the Open Science agenda will celebrate open access and hold activities.