This is the second in a series of blog posts catching up with our three founding coordinators that have left Hong Kong (click here for the first one if you missed it). The one and only Kayo Chang Black has not just left Hong Kong, but librarianship as well! Where in the world are you right now, and what are you up to? Kayo’s new hood. Seems alright I guess… I left Hong Kong in December 2019 and now live in Sri Lanka. I have left my career as an academic librarian and am now dedicating my time and energy to being a writer/entrepreneur. Currently, I am looking to launch a platform, Pamapar ..read more

Since HK Libraries Connect got started, three of the four founding coordinators have left Hong Kong! But in keeping with our driving spirit, we have stayed connected. In these challenging times, we thought it would be great to check in with our alum and see how they are getting on. Over the next few weeks, our three globetrotting colleagues will answer the same (more or less) set of questions. First up - the one and only Ms. Chloe Lei! Where in the world are you right now? Chloe is clearly adapting well to the Zoom lifestyle! I am in Montreal, Canada right now. Summer is beautiful here, let’s ..read more

Text by: Chris Image posted to HKBU Library’s social media channels on 29 January 2020. At the time we thought we would only be closed for a few days, and it was only later that the extent of the disruption became clear. Here in Hong Kong we have had more experience than most with disruption caused by unexpected campus closures. Even before the current COVID-19 crisis, we were affected by the protest movement that crescendoed in November 2019 and caused our first semester to be cut short. The coronavirus hit us early too, with classes su ..read more