In this post, we will introduce three citation mapping tools – Connected Papers, Litmaps, and Undermind – to help you quickly expand your reading list.

Academic publishing is facing new challenges with the rise of generative AI tools. Retraction Watch, a platform that tracks paper retractions, has revealed a concerning trend: the emergence of papers potentially written by ChatGPT.

It is humbling to know that Library staff work here for so many years. On April 18, 2024, we gathered to honor our esteemed colleagues who have dedicated an impressive three decades of service to the University, or more – including seven staff from the Library. From left to right: Lin, Rose, Fiona, Irene Hui, Angie, Lina, and Clara. These colleagues emerged as the pioneers of our Library, embarking on our journey soon after our doors first opened in 1991. Whether assisting patrons at the Circulation counter, sourcing and processing books to enrich our shelves at the back office, managing our Special Collections in the University Archives, or overseeing our furnishings and equipment as part of the Facilities team, their influence has been felt across every corner of our Library's operations. Ms Clara Kwan Miss Lina L N Cheung Ms Angie Y S Chung Ms Irene S F Hui Mr Loi Tim Lin Ms Fiona W H Ma Ms Rose M K Tang Please join us in offering  sincere congratulations and profound appreciation to these award recipients. Their unwavering commitment has built up an environment of warmth, knowledge, and belonging for everyone who came into the Library. Clara Kwan Head (Administrative Services) lbclara@ust.hk  

Research data management doesn’t have to be monotonous and tedious. Today we’d like to introduce six games that offer a fun and engaging approach to learning about research data management.

By moving the 3D Printing Service into the Learning Commons on LG1, we have freed up the old room to serve as a second IC Learning Space on the ground floor. Basically, we now have two IC Learning Spaces opposite Lift A on the ground floor – The existing Space has been in heavy use for a long time, and has a much larger and interactive screen. IC Learning Space B is on the other side of the shared glass wall, with a smaller regular monitor and some repurposed furniture. Both Spaces are optimised for larger meetings, seminars, and teaching. So they can be reserved by Faculty, Staff, and Postgraduate (PG) Students. The big question is whether having groups in both Spaces will work – will the glass wall be enough to prevent the two groups from bothering each other? If having both Spaces does work, we will plan to upgrade the equipment and furniture in Space B.   So let us know what you think - good or bad!  library@ust.hk Edward Spodick Associate Director of Library Services lbspodic@ust.hk