April 1st, a day synonymous with humor and mischief, also marks the birth of one of literature’s most profound voices - Milan Kundera (1929 - 2023). His debut novel, The Joke, perfectly aligns with the spirit of his birthday, demonstrating how a harmless prank transforms into life-altering consequences. The weaving of comedy and tragedy defines his literary legacy.

Student helpers provide valuable assistance to the Library by supporting our staff behind the scenes and at various service points to keep everything running smoothly. Last week, we celebrated their efforts at the Student Helper Appreciation Party, with 25 students joining us. The highlight? The Outstanding Student Helper Awards ceremony, where 10 exceptional helpers were honored for their tireless devotion, remarkable talents, and passion to do more. The awardees received e-certificates and coupons as tokens of appreciation. Everyone enjoyed tasty refreshments and mingled with library staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

Academic publishing is in flux, and eLife, a pioneer in open-access biology research, finds itself at the heart of the storm.

Exciting news for animation enthusiasts! We invite you to explore our newly selected collection of 100 animated films, ready to take you on exciting adventures. From timeless classics to recent hits, there’s a film for every taste. Discover hidden gems and stunning visuals that transport you to fantastical worlds. Experience heartwarming tales like Looking for Magical DoReMi (魔女見習いをさがして) and action-packed stories like Ne Zha (哪吒之魔童降世) that keep you on the edge of your seat. Take a look at lesser-known animations like Masters of Russian Animation, or savor the innovative storytelling of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. For fans of classic films, we’ve included nostalgic favorites such as Snow White and the seven dwarfs and Beauty and the Beast. If you need a DVD drive, you can borrow one from the G/F Service Counter. Don’t hesitate—come and enjoy a movie night! You can find them near the main entrance on the G/F and the Media Pillar on LG1.

Library E-Discovery Week 2025, held from February 17 to 21, was a great success! Over 2,000 students and staff participated in our E-Discovery Week Exhibition, Online Workshops, and Online Challenge. Each activity included quizzes to keep everyone engaged and learning. One of the coolest highlights was our new stamp collection game at the exhibition, where participants visited various booths to explore our featured e-resources and collect stamps, earning up to nine Lucky Draw chances. All valid stamp collections and quiz submissions were entered into the Big Lucky Draw. On March 12, we celebrated with a prize presentation ceremony in the Library’s IC Learning Space. Lucky Draw winners received their prizes from Dr. Gabrielle Wong, Director of Library Services, and Mr. Edward Spodick, Associate Director of Library Services, while Active Participation Winners were awarded by Ms. Venia Mak, Head of Access Services.