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Parts of Hong Kong were hit with flooding after the highest-tier rainstorm warning is issued for the fourth time in eight days on Wednesday, beating the previous record of three such warnings in a year. In full: buff.ly/LDniGDi Video: AFP.
August 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Parts of Hong Kong were hit with flooding after the highest-tier rainstorm warning is issued for the fourth time in eight days on Wednesday, beating the previous record of three such warnings in a year. In full: buff.ly/LDniGDi Video: AFP.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
HKFP is a people-powered, non-profit media outlet you can trust. Read more about our commitment to original reporting, accuracy, inclusion, and fairness: https://hongkongfp.com/why-you-can-trust-hong-kong-free-press/
Come join this #mindfulness webinar for #library #leaders: www.iatul.org/news/latest-...
Close to 100 #librarians from over the globe already signed up.
Close to 100 #librarians from over the globe already signed up.
SIG Leadership presents an IATUL webinar on Mindfulness Practices for Library Leaders
SIG Leadership (SIG-L) presents an IATUL webinar on Mindfulness Practices for Library Leaders
www.iatul.org
July 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Come join this #mindfulness webinar for #library #leaders: www.iatul.org/news/latest-...
Close to 100 #librarians from over the globe already signed up.
Close to 100 #librarians from over the globe already signed up.
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Existing monthly donor? Check Friday's email for details of your new HKFP account.
Current donors of over HK$150/month will also have received details of their 8 new member benefits on Friday: buff.ly/TzV3YOE - links in bio.
Current donors of over HK$150/month will also have received details of their 8 new member benefits on Friday: buff.ly/TzV3YOE - links in bio.
July 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Existing monthly donor? Check Friday's email for details of your new HKFP account.
Current donors of over HK$150/month will also have received details of their 8 new member benefits on Friday: buff.ly/TzV3YOE - links in bio.
Current donors of over HK$150/month will also have received details of their 8 new member benefits on Friday: buff.ly/TzV3YOE - links in bio.
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"Even if still marginal, a troubling landscape is emerging. Software is now writing scientific papers that are reviewed and evaluated by other machines, which in turn attempt to outwit those designed to detect them."
Story in Le Monde on AI in scientific publishing.
Archive link: archive.ph/ldxM0
Story in Le Monde on AI in scientific publishing.
Archive link: archive.ph/ldxM0
How AI is shaking up scientific publishing
On top of the usual cases of fraud and malpractice, artificial intelligence is sowing discord and transforming the world of academic publishing.
www.lemonde.fr
July 13, 2025 at 5:48 AM
"Even if still marginal, a troubling landscape is emerging. Software is now writing scientific papers that are reviewed and evaluated by other machines, which in turn attempt to outwit those designed to detect them."
Story in Le Monde on AI in scientific publishing.
Archive link: archive.ph/ldxM0
Story in Le Monde on AI in scientific publishing.
Archive link: archive.ph/ldxM0
😀our learning support librarian Samson at #HKUSTLibrary used a recent #earthquake #rumour to illustrate an #informationliteracy concept in @ala-acrl.bsky.social IL Framework library.hkust.edu.hk/blog/2025/07...
Evaluating the July 5, 2025, Earthquake Prediction: A SciTech Librarian's Perspective - HKUST Library Stories
As a SciTech Librarian, I cannot predict earthquakes. However, the recent claim of a major earthquake set to strike Japan on July 5, 2025, offers an opportunity to discuss how we evaluate such predict...
library.hkust.edu.hk
July 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
😀our learning support librarian Samson at #HKUSTLibrary used a recent #earthquake #rumour to illustrate an #informationliteracy concept in @ala-acrl.bsky.social IL Framework library.hkust.edu.hk/blog/2025/07...
#mindfulness practices for #libraryleaders - sign up to this webinar organized by #iatul SIG-leadership:
Time: *August 7 (Thursday), 2025; 10:00 -11:00 am (US Eastern Time; UTC-4)*
More information and registration link: iatul.org/news/latest-...
Time: *August 7 (Thursday), 2025; 10:00 -11:00 am (US Eastern Time; UTC-4)*
More information and registration link: iatul.org/news/latest-...
SIG Leadership presents an IATUL webinar on Mindfulness Practices for Library Leaders
SIG Leadership (SIG-L) presents an IATUL webinar on Mindfulness Practices for Library Leaders
iatul.org
July 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
#mindfulness practices for #libraryleaders - sign up to this webinar organized by #iatul SIG-leadership:
Time: *August 7 (Thursday), 2025; 10:00 -11:00 am (US Eastern Time; UTC-4)*
More information and registration link: iatul.org/news/latest-...
Time: *August 7 (Thursday), 2025; 10:00 -11:00 am (US Eastern Time; UTC-4)*
More information and registration link: iatul.org/news/latest-...
This year we celebrate a colleague's retirement on June 30. She has worked in #HKUSTLibrary for over 30 years. She was among the first group of colleagues who opened the library building: library.hkust.edu.hk/blog/2025/06...
Celebrating Excellence: Irene Lo’s Remarkable 30+ Years at HKUST Library - HKUST Library Stories
As Irene Lo prepares to retire at the end of this month, I find myself reflecting on an extraordinary journey—one marked by quiet dedication, steadfast professionalism, and a profound love for our Lib...
library.hkust.edu.hk
June 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This year we celebrate a colleague's retirement on June 30. She has worked in #HKUSTLibrary for over 30 years. She was among the first group of colleagues who opened the library building: library.hkust.edu.hk/blog/2025/06...
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'“I don't think that people appreciate how few people are working to keep these collections online, even at huge institutions,” Weinberg told me. “It's usually an incredibly small team, one person, half a person, half a person, plus, like their web person who is sympathetic to what's going on.'
AI Scraping Bots Are Breaking Open Libraries, Archives, and Museums
"This is a moment where that community feels collectively under threat and isn't sure what the process is for solving the problem.”
www.404media.co
June 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
'“I don't think that people appreciate how few people are working to keep these collections online, even at huge institutions,” Weinberg told me. “It's usually an incredibly small team, one person, half a person, half a person, plus, like their web person who is sympathetic to what's going on.'
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Setting Career Goals When the Future is in Flux
When circumstances are unpredictable, it can be tempting to avoid identifying career goals. Here’s how librarians can continue to imagine their professional futures.
katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
When circumstances are unpredictable, it can be tempting to avoid identifying career goals. Here’s how librarians can continue to imagine their professional futures.
katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
May 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Setting Career Goals When the Future is in Flux
When circumstances are unpredictable, it can be tempting to avoid identifying career goals. Here’s how librarians can continue to imagine their professional futures.
katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
When circumstances are unpredictable, it can be tempting to avoid identifying career goals. Here’s how librarians can continue to imagine their professional futures.
katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
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HK's Democratic Party has passed a motion bringing it closer to disbandment, following reports that Chinese officials warned its senior members to shut down the opposition party before the upcoming legislative elections. In full: buff.ly/AfedSSu
HK Democratic Party moves closer to disband after alleged warning
HK's Democratic Party has passed a motion bringing it closer to disbandment, following reports that Chinese officials warned its senior members to shut down the opposition party before the upcoming legislative...
buff.ly
April 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
HK's Democratic Party has passed a motion bringing it closer to disbandment, following reports that Chinese officials warned its senior members to shut down the opposition party before the upcoming legislative elections. In full: buff.ly/AfedSSu
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“Careers aren’t linear—and that’s where the magic happens.”
Dean Leo S. Lo shares 5 key lessons from a career off the beaten path in #KatinaMagazine. A must-read for library and higher ed pros.
🔗 katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
#FutureOfWork
Dean Leo S. Lo shares 5 key lessons from a career off the beaten path in #KatinaMagazine. A must-read for library and higher ed pros.
🔗 katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
#FutureOfWork
Five Insights from a Career Road Less Traveled
Leo Lo, dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico, reflects on his unconventional career path and lessons he’s learned along the way.
katinamagazine.org
April 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“Careers aren’t linear—and that’s where the magic happens.”
Dean Leo S. Lo shares 5 key lessons from a career off the beaten path in #KatinaMagazine. A must-read for library and higher ed pros.
🔗 katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
#FutureOfWork
Dean Leo S. Lo shares 5 key lessons from a career off the beaten path in #KatinaMagazine. A must-read for library and higher ed pros.
🔗 katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
#FutureOfWork
get some #leadership tips from Leo Lo and hear about his career story: katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
#librarians #career
#librarians #career
Five Insights from a Career Road Less Traveled
Leo Lo, dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico, reflects on his unconventional career path and lessons he’s learned along the way.
katinamagazine.org
April 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
get some #leadership tips from Leo Lo and hear about his career story: katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
#librarians #career
#librarians #career
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Last month was the 2nd warmest March on record globally (after last year). Some of the largest warm departures were found over Baffin Bay and eastern Europe. The USA was quite warm as well.
Summary of the month at climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-.... Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5.
Summary of the month at climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-.... Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5.
April 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Last month was the 2nd warmest March on record globally (after last year). Some of the largest warm departures were found over Baffin Bay and eastern Europe. The USA was quite warm as well.
Summary of the month at climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-.... Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5.
Summary of the month at climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-.... Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5.
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It’s an obvious point but apparently we have to keep making it: when Trump weakens Ukraine he created the conditions for a longer and bloodier war.
Kremlin officials announced their intention of taking advantage of the suspension of US military aid and intelligence sharing to make additional battlefield gains. isw.pub/UkrWar030525
March 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It’s an obvious point but apparently we have to keep making it: when Trump weakens Ukraine he created the conditions for a longer and bloodier war.
Reposted by Gabi Wong
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Reposted by Gabi Wong
Reposted by Gabi Wong
HKFP showcases its best features, interviews, scoops, and explanatory reporting from 2024 - made possible thanks to our monthly donors.
In full: https://buff.ly/4hal6Hi
In full: https://buff.ly/4hal6Hi
HKFP's best original reporting and features from the past year
HKFP showcases its best features, interviews, scoops, and explanatory reporting from 2024 - made possible thanks to our monthly donors.
buff.ly
January 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
HKFP showcases its best features, interviews, scoops, and explanatory reporting from 2024 - made possible thanks to our monthly donors.
In full: https://buff.ly/4hal6Hi
In full: https://buff.ly/4hal6Hi
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📢 Final week to get #RLUK25 🐦 Early bird tickets - ends this Friday 31 Jan.
#RLUK25 will bring together senior leaders from libraries & academic sectors, from the UK + internationally, to explore the challenges for libraries in upholding the values of trust & integrity
🎟️+ℹ️: bit.ly/RLUKconf
#RLUK25 will bring together senior leaders from libraries & academic sectors, from the UK + internationally, to explore the challenges for libraries in upholding the values of trust & integrity
🎟️+ℹ️: bit.ly/RLUKconf
January 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📢 Final week to get #RLUK25 🐦 Early bird tickets - ends this Friday 31 Jan.
#RLUK25 will bring together senior leaders from libraries & academic sectors, from the UK + internationally, to explore the challenges for libraries in upholding the values of trust & integrity
🎟️+ℹ️: bit.ly/RLUKconf
#RLUK25 will bring together senior leaders from libraries & academic sectors, from the UK + internationally, to explore the challenges for libraries in upholding the values of trust & integrity
🎟️+ℹ️: bit.ly/RLUKconf
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I'm not teaching my grad course 'Civil Resistance: How It Works' this semester. But here is an abridged version of the course schedule, readings, and films I used the last time I taught it (in 2022). Just in case it's useful. drive.google.com/file/d/14RRJ...
Readings - Civil Resistance How It Works Fall 2022.pdf
drive.google.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I'm not teaching my grad course 'Civil Resistance: How It Works' this semester. But here is an abridged version of the course schedule, readings, and films I used the last time I taught it (in 2022). Just in case it's useful. drive.google.com/file/d/14RRJ...
Reposted by Gabi Wong
#AI dominated the Center for Networked Information meeting. Scott Samuelson and @curtisbrundy.bsky.social share insights from a scenario-planning exercise that helped envision what’s next for research libraries in the age of AI. Read now at #KatinaMagazine katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
Scenario Planning for the AI-Driven Future of Research Libraries
AI is already transforming research libraries. But how can we plan for the future when the landscape is evolving so rapidly? This scenario-planning exercise helped us see our way forward.
katinamagazine.org
January 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#AI dominated the Center for Networked Information meeting. Scott Samuelson and @curtisbrundy.bsky.social share insights from a scenario-planning exercise that helped envision what’s next for research libraries in the age of AI. Read now at #KatinaMagazine katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
Reposted by Gabi Wong
Reposted by Gabi Wong
A president’s executive order cannot undo a law or a Supreme Court decision, let alone a provision of the Constitution. Forget that and you do have a dictatorship on day one.
January 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A president’s executive order cannot undo a law or a Supreme Court decision, let alone a provision of the Constitution. Forget that and you do have a dictatorship on day one.
Reposted by Gabi Wong
HKFP's merch store is open for a 2-week Lunar New Year sale: https://buff.ly/3RcPdmN all proceeds go to our non-profit newsroom.
HKFP classic keyrings - made in Hong Kong by the city’s last minibus sign calligrapher and sign maker. Limited sale. An ideal Lunar New Year gift.
HKFP classic keyrings - made in Hong Kong by the city’s last minibus sign calligrapher and sign maker. Limited sale. An ideal Lunar New Year gift.
January 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
HKFP's merch store is open for a 2-week Lunar New Year sale: https://buff.ly/3RcPdmN all proceeds go to our non-profit newsroom.
HKFP classic keyrings - made in Hong Kong by the city’s last minibus sign calligrapher and sign maker. Limited sale. An ideal Lunar New Year gift.
HKFP classic keyrings - made in Hong Kong by the city’s last minibus sign calligrapher and sign maker. Limited sale. An ideal Lunar New Year gift.