Approaching is the midsummer when graduates finish their school life and enter the workplace with high hopes. Seeking for a job is a crucial step into the future not only for the young, but also for more senior ones in the job market who want some changes in their life. To choose a major, stable company, or to choose a small startup? That is a question perplexing all. There is no need to traverse all possible options to find the answer. Sometimes, reading several insightful books on human resources is all you need to find the right path.

To save you some detours in your professional pursuit, we have invited multiple local professionals in the field of human resources to share their tips on job-seeking and recommend books on workplace etiquette, career planning, etc.

“Author’s Say” has invited Alex Lou, author of Macau Governor’s Residence, recently published by The Heritage Society, to give a lecture on how Macau Governor’s Residence records a piece of overlooked yet precious history. In addition, the Macao Public Library has launched the “BookCrossing” activity. If you would love to participate and make a contribution, remember to pay attention to the “Library Wonder Why” and “Reading Landscape” sections in this issue.

The recently-ended “Macao Library Week” has gained many positive reviews, with a wonderful lecture themed on delicacies. For those who were not able to attend, we have made a quick review of the lecture “Tasting the History and Culture of Macanese Delicacies”. Indeed, food and books not only change your life, but also your quality of life!

One more thing: there is a small secret hidden on the back cover of this issue, can you identify the illustrated place? For the answer to the riddle, follow Macao Public Library on Facebook to find it out.