New Short Story Dispenser at the University Library

The University Library (main lobby) has introduced a new initiative in promoting literature and cultivate a culture of reading and writing on campus. The Short Story Dispenser, created by French publishing house Short Édition, offers an innovative way to encourage leisure reading, creative idleness, and enhance the waiting experience. Users can select from three categories – “English”, “Chinese”, and “CUHK works” – to print short stories, essays, poems, or comics on a long strip of receipt-like paper. The Dispenser will feature works from CUHK members, including winning entries from the 2022-23 Literary CUHK Essay Competition. Additionally, it will include famous public domain works and selections from Short Edition’s publishing platform. The paper used is environmentally friendly, being BPA free, recyclable, and FSC certified. The text is printed using thermal heat technology, eliminating the need for ink or cartridges. Users are encouraged to share the printed stories before recycling them. In addition to the physical Dispenser, a Short Story Portal for CUHK Library will provide online access to the works. The Soft launch of the Short Story Dispenser is scheduled for August 30, 2024.