Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
The Library’s Lift B will be renovated over the next several months, during which it will be out of service. Please use Lift A and Lift C, or the stairs, for your movement between floors. We apologize for the inconvenience caused, but now is the best time to do the renovations to the lift to…
The Library is always working to improve services and facilities for your use. Â Recently, we have been able to convert 3 more rooms into group studies! Back in May, we added room LG4-02. Â And this week we rolled out LG3-04 and LG3-08! Â We still need to add some artwork to them, and the computer monitor…
As part of the Library’s ongoing renovations, the various wiring conduits in the three Media and Discussion Rooms on LG1 need to be relocated. Unfortunately, this involves some very noisy work, as the contractor cuts the concrete walls for the new conduits. This work is now scheduled for this weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 8-9 November)….
We need your comments on some furniture samples for the 1/F and LG1 renovations! Please visit the furniture samples area on LG1 behind the Media Counter, and write your comments on the posted sheets of paper. So far, we have several low and high chairs for you to evaluate. More furniture samples will be coming…
All of 1/F, and part of LG1 will undergo some renovation during the next couple months. We will work with the contractors to reduce the disturbance, especially as the exam period approaches. Please be understanding as we work to improve the Library’s study environments.
At your suggestion, we are currently adding a door from the lift lobby to the LG4 back terrace. This way, you will not need to walk through a class in the Multi-Function Room to go to or from the terrace. The hole for the door got cut over the weekend, and today the hole will…
With a donation of $3 million from Dr Ko Pui-shuen, Chairman of Kingrich Asia Holdings Limited, the Library has initiated two projects to enhance access to and use of the University Archives & Special Collections. Building a Special Collections Gallery In addition to providing reading and research space for users, the Gallery will be…
The Library’s Learning Commons was highlighted in the recent 2013 issue of Design Space Magazine, republished here with permission of Design Space and Interface® Special emphasis was placed on Goudie Associates design choices, and on the selection of carpeting for the different zones, all from Interface®’s Syncopation range.
The plants and bushes for the Library Garden have finally been installed – just in time for a small typhoon! Fortunately, they all survived with no more than the loss of a branch or two. The Library Garden is on the ground floor roof of the extension – to enjoy it just keep walking to…
As part of the Learning Commons construction works, the contractor will be erecting some hoarding on LG1 to block off most of the floor. Please note the following impacts: For access to Media Resources, users should continue through to the far end of the Ground Floor, and travel down in Lift C. ALL of the LG1…
