We strengthened user communications on library resources and services through outreach, patron engagement and general education activities.

 

Three Exhibitions were organized, including "Gorgeous China, The Colorful West", by Mr  Jin Shouxian, along with a well-received Gallery Tour and 3 Talks, with over 250 attendees; "So-lan's Totem" by Ms So-lan Chiu, who also conducted a Gallery Tour, 3 talks for HKUST members, and more than 10 private talks and tours for over 200 people (and also donated 5 Totem poles to the Library); "Our Miracle Continues – A Visual Presentation", a re-run of the HKUST 20th Anniversary Exhibition and a popular stopping point for VIPs and guests.  

 

Six Book Talks were hosted, including Make Every Word Count: Stealing the Secrets of Better Writing from Advertising by Mr Philip Yeung; Reading History: Some Virtues and Vices by Dr David Mole; Reading about Another Ancient Culture: A Chinese Interest in the History of Jewish People by Dr ZHU Li Jing;  The Lahu minority in Southwest China : a response to ethnic marginalization on the frontier by Professor MA Jianxiong;  London - beyond fish n' chips and Big Ben by Ms Bonnie Chen;  and 鱷口下的賺錢術 - 8個股市投資致勝法則 by Professor Philip SY Cheng .

 

Ten Snack Breaks were hosted in partnership with SAO, reaching 3,000 students during exam times.

 

"Art Dimensions" was begun with UCEO and CFA, displaying student artwork in the Library and creating a Web platform for comments and sharing.

 

The "We All Read" interactive social media platform was launched to encourage the HKUST community to share reading fun, with over 40 posts from staff, students, alumni and faculty.  

 

A Movie Screening was held in partnership with CFA – conducting a film screening in the Media Production Studio as a pilot for using the venue for cultural events.