Newsletter Issue: 57 (Feb 2023)

Self-service Studios for Video/Sound Recording and Multimedia Production

With simplified and user-friendly setup, five new studios at 3/F North Wing including two One Button Studios, two Sound Recording Studios and one Multimedia Production Studio enable students and staff to produce video contents quickly and easily regardless of technological proficiency. These self-service studios have come into service since February 2023 and marked another milestone for the Library Extension and Revitalisation Project (LER).

Express Book Checkout Kiosk at 4/F South Wing

In an attempt to incorporate emerging technologies into the borrowing service, the Library has recently built an Express Book Checkout Kiosk with IoT to improve user experience during checkout. Come and try the Express Book Checkout Kiosk near the lift lobby area at 4/F South Wing! 

Survey Results: Mini-Survey on Library’s New 6/F

Let’s explore how our users perceived the new Library extension on 6/F!

Updates on the Library Extension and Revitalisation (LER) Project

With enhanced infrastructure and new facilities, the revitalised G/F North Wing and 3/F provide inviting spaces to support new learning and teaching styles.

New 24×7 Automated Book Return Station

The Library has launched a new self-service Book Return Station on the exterior wall of the Library, providing a simpler and faster way for users to return Library materials anytime, 24x7.

New Feature Stories of the PolyU Outstanding Work by Students (OWS)

As an ongoing effort to share the outstanding work by PolyU students to their peers and the wider community, five new feature stories of students’ award-winning work and inspiring projects nominated by faculties and schools have been added to the PolyU OWS Showcase (P/F of the Library) and online portal. Research achievements of the awardees of the PolyU PhD Thesis Award newly established by the Graduate School have also been incorporated into the OWS for the first time.

A Meaningful Gift to Give while Contributing to the Library Collection Development

Are you planning for a perfect gift for your special someone? Or looking for a timeless present for your beloved? Honour with Books, a donation programme of digital bookplates, provides a meaningful way for you to pay tribute to a special person while making an important contribution to the Library collection.