Welcome Freshmen! Guides to Start Your College

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We’re happy to have you join us and we hope you’ll have a wonderful year ahead. NYU Shanghai Library has prepared a brief guide for you and to kick off your unique journey to a great start.

Get Ready for College / College Readiness Books

Check out Sage Student Succeed Online – personal development & well-being

  • U thrive : how to succeed in college and life (ebook)
  • You’ve got this : a student’s guide to well-being at university and beyond (ebook)
  • The student wellbeing toolkit : preparing for life at college, university and beyond (ebook)
  • Will this be on the test? : what your professors really want you to know about succeeding in college (ebook)
  • The Science of College: Navigating the First Year and Beyond (ebook)
  • Connecting in college : how friendship networks matter for academic and social success (ebook)

Brush Up Your Writing Skills

See more at https://guides.nyu.edu/writingguides/

For more information and resources to get you started, please visit GPS Guide and NYU Shanghai Library website.

Explore Library via Guided Tour

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Are you wandering around the Library and look for a particular room? Join us for a library tour to discover the new library space and website.

If you are curious about the hidden places in The library or just want to be the first one to explore the new space, this tour is for you. 

The tours will be conducted on the following dates and time this Fall:

Thursday, 9/5, 3:45 – 4:30 PM

Friday, 9/6 1:15 – 2 PM

Monday, 9/9, 3:45 – 4:30 PM

Tuesday, 9/10, 3:45 – 4:30 PM

Please register in advance to secure your spot as we have a maximum group size of 10 people to keep the tours quiet and safe. Come and join us for an exciting library tour to explore the hidden gems of our library space and website!

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Pick a Workshop in Fall 2024

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This semester, we prepare a lot of workshops to support your academic success. All workshops are open to all, and you can RSVP on the Engage.

Scan through the topics and see if what you like!

Most workshops will be at W507 Active Learning Classroom except special notification.

WorkshopDateDate of the WeekTime
How to Read Like a Librarian: Scholarly Strategies for Using Books & Articles9/10Tuesday3:45-4:30 PM
Library 1019/11Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Library 1019/12Thursday3:45-4:45 PM
Developing Your Research Topic9/13Friday1:15-2:15 PM
Introduction to Chinese language E-resources on China Studies (i.e. CNKI)9/16Monday3:45-4:45 PM
Introduction to English language E-resources on China Studies9/18Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Introduction to Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Review, Scoping Reivew, and More9/19Thursday3:45-4:45 PM
Financial Data and Where to Find Them9/19Thursday6-7 PM
Basic Research Skills for Freshmen9/20Friday1:15-2:15 PM
AI & U: AI for Literature Discovery9/23Monday3:45-4:30 PM
AI & U: Trivia with AI9/24Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM
AI & U: NYU GenAI Pilot Overview9/25Wednesday2:30-3:30
AI & U: LLM Application Development9/26Thursday3:45-4:45 PM
AI & U: AI & Authorship9/27Friday1:15-2:15
Unleashing the Treasure Trove: Exploring Bonus Knowledge Beyond NYU Libraries10/8Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM
Following the Conversation: From Citation to Source10/9Wednesday5:15-6:15 PM
Analyst Report and Where to Find Them10/15Tuesday6-7 PM
PubMed: Basics of Searching10/16Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Primary Sources: Strategies for Interrogating & Engaging with Historical Materials10/29Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM
The Fun side of the Library: Finding movies, music, and more!10/30Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Elementary Video Production Workshop11/5Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM
Research on China? Primary Sources on China Studies11/6Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Everyone is an Artist: Creating Original Images & Icons in Canva11/8Friday1:15-2:15 PM
Post-production Workshop: CapCut 剪映11/12Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM

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Roary’s tips: Alumni Onsite Access

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Advance Appointment

Make an appointment at least 3 business days in advance at: https://visitors.shanghai.nyu.edu/alumni/registration

Approved appointment will be notified via email no later than 1 business day prior to the visit.

Enter Campus

Alumni should enter and exit the campus through the main entrance on 567 West Yangsi Road.

Please present your approved visitor’s QR code, along with Chinese National ID/Passport/Driver’s License.

Entrance to Library

Please note that your visit is restricted to the library’s open area during the library services hours.

Additional Information

  • Access is not available on statutory holidays and may not be available during midterms and final exam periods.
  • No parking is available on-campus
  • Please call 2059-5500 or email: shanghai.alumni-shanghai@nyu.edu for any questionsor check availability.
  • NYU Shanghai Library reserves the right to make any changes to this policy.

Roary’s tips: Alumni Benefits

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Alumni can use all physical collections when inside the library but do not have borrowing privileges.

Given the size of our space and collection, we can accommodate a maximum of 20 alumni each day. Make an appointment at least 3 business days in advance。

For more information, please refer to Alumni Access Policy.

Alumni enjoy complimentary online access to Alumni e-library, a collection of premium electronic resources, such as ProQuest and JSTOR.

Apply for your NYU Alumni Card following this link.

Roary’s Tip: Academic Commons

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Academic Commons is a versatile and dynamic space meticulously crafted to foster collaborative work and inspire creativity. This vibrant space offers a multitude of furniture configurations, carefully selected to accommodate diverse needs and preferences.

To gain a deeper understanding of the thoughtfully designed space, we invite you to click on the video below.

Roary’s Tip: Library Volume Zone Zone Guide (Part Two)

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Hi Roary, just to clarify, the library’s “Quiet Zone” is on the 6th floor, right?

Yes, the entire 6th floor and the Course Reserve and Media Room on the 5th floor are quiet zones where no talking is permitted. 

The library also provides complimentary earplugs to help block out distractions in the “quiet zone.” You can find dispensers for earplugs in two locations: one beside the stairs in front of the 6th-floor library offices and another across from the elevator on the 6th floor.

Usually, I prefer working in quiet, but today I’m looking for a spot to work on a group project. We will be talking to each other and watching videos. Where would be the best study spot for us?

For lively discussions, playing videos without headphones, or joining video calls or Zoom meetings, you should go to the “Collaborative Zone” which are the group study rooms.

Happy studying, we hope that you now know the different library volume zones!

Roary’s Tip: Library Volume Zone Guide (Part One)

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Hi Roary, I noticed there are new signs on the library tables labeled with zone designations. I was sitting at a “considerate zone” table the other day. It says we should discuss in a low volume. What other library zones are there?

Currently, three types of spaces in the library accommodate different student study needs: Considerate, Quiet, and Collaborative. The floor map delineates three library zones in distinct color.

The “considerate zone” is the majority of the library’s 5th floor, except the Course Reserve & Media room, which is a “quiet zone.”

Typically, I prefer working in the quiet zone, but today I’m looking for a spot to work on a report with classmates. We will mostly be on our laptops researching and occasionally talking to each other to figure out the data we want to use for the report. Can we do this in the “considerate zone”?

Yes, I recommend “Academic Commons” in the “Considerate Zone” as the most suitable space for this requirement. Please be mindful of those around you and keep your discussion volumes low.

We will choose “Academic Commons” as a perfect space for our work. Thanks Roary!

No problem, ask me any other questions that you may have at any time!