Notes From The Library, Issue No. 21

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[evdate 1996-09-15] Notes From The Library Issue No. 21 - September 1996

LIBRARY BUILDING MODIFICATIONS: IMPROVED SPACE AND SERVICES

The library is carrying out building modifications to LG/1 this summer. These modifications will create additional space for the Media and Microform collections, as well as the library classroom. The computer lab and photocopy service will be relocated. Both the computer lab and classroom will be redesigned to improve their teaching function. Work is scheduled for completion by early October, although photocopy services will return to normal in a new location by early September.

While work is in progress, the media and microform collections will be housed in temporary locations on LG/4 and LG/1, and Photocopy Services will provide limited service from a temporary location on LG/1.

The media collection will continue to be available for circulation, but there will be no viewing or listening facilities. The computer lab and the library classroom will also be closed during the construction period. We believe our users will be better served once the building work is completed. Please bear with us.

COLLECTION SPOTLIGHT: ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

The Archives and Special Collections will officially open on 2 September. This collection includes both the archives of the University and rare and fragile materials in a variety of formats. Richard Hollinger, the Archivist, is currently surveying the records of campus offices, in order to identify those materials that have historical value and should be preserved in the Archives. The archival holdings currently include university publications; photographs of HKUST; newspaper clippings about HKUST; planning documents; agendas and minutes of the Senate, the Council, and the Court; and other materials documenting the history of the institution. While use of some documents are restricted, others, which may be viewed by the public, will eventually be made available electronically. One copy of each student thesis or dissertation is also kept in Archives; another copy is in the general book collection (LG/4). Books known to be published by HKUST faculty are also housed in this collection. The Special Collections

include antique maps and atlases from the 16th-19th centuries, focusing on China but with a few covering other parts of Asia; these maps were featured in a Library exhibit in the fall of 1995. Facsimile reproductions of famous Chinese paintings and calligraphy form another collection, also featured in a Library exhibit in the fall of 1994. There are also rare books on Chinese history and culture. Additionally, the Library is developing a collection of significant early science books. Archives and Special Collections materials do not circulate, but HKUST staff, students, and faculty may use the unrestricted materials in the reading room, which will be open at stated hours beginning in September.

LIBRARY SYSTEM UPDATES

A variety of enhancements and upgrades have recently taken place in Library Systems. The most noticeable

is a new version of the PowerPages database software. You can now view the full-text article images on

your PC. The new software generally requires that 490 kb of conventional memory and 10-20 kb of upper memory

(UMB) be available to run. If you have a problem (such as the error "Sorry, your search could not be

completed as entered contact CCHELP for assistance in reconfiguring available memory (e.g., unloading

CD-ROM drivers, etc.)

A Web interface to the Library Catalog is now available. You can try it out at http ustlib.ust.hk/ It does not

have as many features as the terminal interface, but it can be a convenient alternative.

Unix users will be especially pleased to find that the ERL databases that were available only through PC and

Mac clients are now available through a web interface at http library.ust.hk/info/db/webspirs.html

INTERNET: ALTA-VISTA In last month's column we introduced you to search engines for locating information on the World-Wide Web. One of the best of these tools is Alta-Vista (http altavista.digital.com Alta-Vista can be used to

search either Web pages, or postings to Usenet newsgroups. Both "Simple" and "Advanced" search options

are available. For most people, the default "Simple Query" capabilities will be very effective.

Alta-Vista ranks its search results in several ways. It returns all pages which have any of the words entered,

with those which have more of them, and those which have them early on the page being displayed at the top

of the list. In most cases, this still results in huge lists. A search for chia wei woo, for example, yields 30,000

hits. There are a number of ways which can help to narrow your search for just those pages you need:

CAPITALIZATION: Words entered in lower case will match both upper and lower case. Those entered in

upper case, or a mix of the two, will only return exact matches. This is especially useful when searching for

proper nouns, places, and names. For example, searching for Chia-Wei Woo reduces the 30,000 hits above

to 7,000. PHRASES: You can designate a series of words as a phase by putting them in quotes. This way, only those

pages with these words together in this order will be displayed. Using "Chia-Wei Woo" finally provides a

manageable 25 hits! REQUIRING/EXCLUDING: You can require that all words entered be present by preceding each word

with a plus sign Using a minus sign (requires that the word NOT be present in the document. "Hong

Kong University" yields 4,000 hits, of which those relating to UST can be removed by using "Hong Kong

University" - Technology, which gives only 500 hits. TRUNCATION: Variant spellings and word roots can also be found by using the asterisk truncation

symbol. colo*r will find both color and colour; and univers* will give both university and universities.

CONSTRAINING: You can also select certain fields to search. This is most useful when searching Usenet

postings, where you can retrieve based on the from or subject fields, for example.

In most cases, some combination of these capabilities will enable you to locate what is available. If you find

that you need more sophisticated search options, take the time to read the help file for Alta-Vista's

"Advanced Query" option. MEDIA: ANIMATED SHAKESPEARE The Emmy Award winning series Shakespeare: the Animated Tales that has captivated audience of all ages

is now available on video (PN1992.77.A12S52 1993 v.1-6 30 mins each). The current series was animated by leading Russian artists using a variety of styles - including cel animation

and stop-action puppetry. The adaptations were prepared under the supervision of prominent Shakespearean

scholars, and voices for the characters were supplied by members of the Royal Shakespearean Company and

Britain's National Theatre.

The library now has the following titles: Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet,

The Tempest, and Twelfth Night. A new series, hosted by Robin Williams, will be forthcoming in 1996/97. Titles will include: As You Like

It, Julius Caesar, King Richard III, Othello, and Taming of the Shrew. WEB: WHAT'S NEW We invite you to visit the Library Web Server resource page (http library.ust.hk/res/resource.html#path) to

use the new HKUST Library Pathfinders on Biotechnology Information, Technical Reports, Working

Papers, and Job Hunting. Biotechnology Information links you to some of the best biotechnology sites on the web and relevant

materials available at HKUST Library. Technical Reports leads you to collections of technical and research

reports from universities, companies, and governments. Working Papers guides you to resources on

economic working papers and management research reports. Job Hunting shows you information on job

advertisements, the job searching process (resumes, cover letters, interviews, etc and the occupational

outlook in Hong Kong. Extel Financial has become one of our most heavily used databases. A detailed hypertext Extel Database

Search Guide is now available at http library.ust.hk/res/guides/extel.html, and includes links to some very

helpful FAQs. For tips on writing a research paper, see the updated Library Research Skills pages at

http library.ust.hk/serv/skills/ Two Cambridge Scientific Abstracts databases (Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management and

Water Resources Abstracts) can be accessed on campus at http library.ust.hk/cgi/csa_link.pl

The Library is also expanding online services. You may now send ILL requests online using the forms at

http library.ust.hk/res/resource.html#path WHERE ARE THE BOUND PERIODICALS? During the past five years, the Library's collections have grown rapidly. To lessen the shelving pressure, the

Library staff have shifted most of the books and periodicals in the Library. Classes A-P of the Bound Periodicals have been moved from LG1 to the beginning sections of the LG4

shelving. Classes Q-Z of the Bound Periodicals were then spread out on LG1. The entire Book Collection on LG4, Clas-ses A-P, has also been shifted and spread out.

ROAMING IN THE ARTS AN EXHIBITION BY THREE CALLIGRAPHERS

SUGGESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXPRESS COPIER: The public photocopier on the ground floor is an Express Lane copier. This

copier is reserved for users needing to make 10 copies or less only. PAGERS AND MOBILE PHONES: Please remember that mobile phones should be turned off in the

Library. Pagers should be set to vibrate mode, or turned off. WARM BODIES / SEAT 'RESERVATIONS': People (including UST students) trying to reserve study

spaces by leaving their belongings unattended remains a problem. The Library has repeatedly

informed UST students that they themselves can remove articles from seats/rooms that have been

unoccupied for a long time. Seats can only be occupied by warm bodies. LIBRARY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS During the Summer months, the Library has stayed busy preparing and conducting classes for students and

staff. Searching the Web workshops have received an overwhelming response. Classes filled rapidly, with a

number of people on the waiting list. More classes on the Web will be offered in the Fall to meet this heavy

demand. Introductory classes were held for engineering F.7 summer students. "Library - the Wonderland" sessions

were organized for about 300 new students during the orientation camps. The workshop for engineering

final year projects was also well attended. Many different kinds of classes targeting different information needs will be offered in the Fall. For

suggestions or questions, please email to lbsam@usthk.ust.hk or call ext. 6763. WHO TO CONTACT University Librarian 2358-6702 MINMIN Min-Min Chang Acquisitions 2358-6711 LBJOTSUI Josephine Tsui Archives & Special Collections 2358-6785 LBHOLLIN Richard Hollinger Bibliographic Services & Projects 2358-6709 LBDONW Don Wassink Cataloging 2358-6737 LBCAROL Carol Liheng Circulation 2358-6771 LBLTLEE Linda Lee Collection Development 2358-6704 LBRUTH Ruth Miller Media Resources 2358-6786 LBPCHU Patrick Chu Reference 2358-6765 LBDIANAC Diana Chan Systems 2358-6741 LBLKT K. T. Lam 為慶祝本校五周年校慶，圖書館將於九月十九日至十一月十九日在圖書館畫廊展出 滄 浪書社三位知名書法篆刻家的作品。 華人德、胡倫光、儲雲分別生{????}b太湖之濱的 蘇 州、無鍚和宜興。

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