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It was another very hectic and event-filled year for Library Facilities. Highlights include:
- an entry gate system for the Learning Commons, enabling more secure and flexible 24-hour access
- user-controlled ceiling lighting in the 'point' area of LG4, enabling more flexible use of this space
- cutting a secondary door for access to the LG4 rear terrace, to reduce program interruptions and expand the availability of the terrace for students
- more study tables for the rooftop garden
- upgrading older group study rooms, starting with wall-mounted display screens for each room
- adding another couple hundred power sockets for users, especially on the LG levels
- swapping group study rooms from LG3 to LG4, to reduce conflict with users of the quiet floor
As expected, 334 led to increased usage and more breakdowns and mess. Extra cleaning was arranged, including shampooing of the refreshment zone carpet. In the Learning Commons, these efforts were difficult to plan around the expanded 24/7 operation.
In addition to Summer projects listed above, the following efforts are in the works: A donor-funded special collections gallery on 1/F will be opened later this month; in coordination with UCEO, the Library is greatly expanding options for displaying student artwork; we're working to modify terrace doors to reduce wind problems; service provisions for the LSK Campus are being explored – two book returns may be sited there, and we are open to other needs and suggestions.
We are always looking for ways to make the physical space of the Library better for you, and more effective for education and learning. Please send us your ideas and suggestions, along with your praise and complaints, at library@ust.hk.
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