Monthly Archives: April 2021

Libroary Thursdays: Event 4

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• Time: NOW! Scan the QR code to see how well you know your way around the library.

• Place: Online with the device that you are currently holding

• Prize pick-up: 1-3PM 4/22/2021, Academic Building 4F Library

• Event QR code:

Rumour has it that some long gone creature has found its way back to the earth.

The only thing we know is that it craves knowledge and companionship –

especially from the youngsters.

No way, it was spotted in our Library! Help!! What should we do?

To comfort this curious little creature and celebrate his new friendship with us, we named him Roary, as roar means “I love you” in dinosaur.

Now we introduce a fun event series called Libroary Thursdays (pronunciation: lai-b-roa-ry) to you, with our beloved new friend Roary.

Libroary Thursdays features the most handy tricks and useful know-hows of NYU Shanghai Library. In addition to getting various event-based gifts (first come, first served!), you are also encouraged to earn Libroary badges online. Those who have collected the most badges will enter our lucky draw to win the final prizes!

First Prize

200RMB gift + Event T-shirt

2 winners

Second Prize

100RMB gift + Event canvas tote bag

3 winners

Third Prize

Event T-shirt + Event canvas tote bag

5 winners

Mark your calendar and roar with us!

What’s the big difference between the resources I find with Baidu/Google and those the professor or librarian prefers?

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This is a huge question!  Recently, I heard Baidu might have lost some of its authority as a source a while ago.  That is, a few years ago, people questioned how each answer was decided and shared on Baidu.  Similar to Facebook in 2020: who saw which posts?  Who decided which posts would appeal to me? Conceptual Model of celebrity or influence That’s exactly the right thing to ask!  How did it get there?  What does appeal mean? It’s good to wonder about whose answer is at the top of a list and why.  Sometimes, the rules of each search engines’ ranking are open and reasonable.  But more often, they are not known or shared, and if they leak out, some are scandalized by the inequality in the process.  Safiya Noble studied Google Image results of “Black girls.” You can read her book, Algorithms of Oppression, or catch a summary in her talk at Washington Square. Instead of relying on the unclear algorithms of Baidu or Google, professors rely on the accumulated experience of colleagues, libraries, and librarians to filter out some of the less reliable information.  Editors and publishers build international reputations for credibility and honesty.  This is different from celebrity because it isn’t about being popular or earning the most money from ads and likes.  This authority takes years (decades!) of methodical (rarely exciting) work to verify and re-verify cause and effect. Searching on Google could take you anywhere like the “View Next” randomly suggested at the end of a YouTube video.  Instead, searching Bobcat, JSTOR, or asking a librarian is more effective–like following a trusted friend who cites sources with authority. Image Citation: Alexander P. Schouten, Loes Janssen & Maegan Verspaget (2020) Celebrity vs. Influencer endorsements in advertising: the role of identification, credibility, and Product-Endorser fit, International Journal of Advertising, 39:2, 258-281, DOI: 10.1080/02650487.2019.1634898

Libroary Thursdays: Event No. 3 (4/8)

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Rumour has it that some long-gone creature has found its way back to the earth. The only thing we know is that it craves knowledge and companionship –

especially from the youngsters.

No way, it was spotted in our Library!Help!! What should we do?

To comfort this curious little creature and celebrate his new friendship with us, we named him Roary, as roar means “I love you” in dinosaur.

Now we introduce a fun event series called Libroary Thursdays (pronunciation: lai-b-roa-ry) to you, with our beloved new friend Roary,

Libroary Thursdays feature the handiest tricks and useful know-hows of NYU Shanghai Library. In addition to getting various event-based gifts (first come, first served!), you are also encouraged to earn Libroary badges online. Those who have collected the most badges will enter our lucky draw to win the final prizes!

First Prize (2 winners): 200RMB gift + Event T-shirt；

Second Prize (3 winners): 100RMB gift +

Event canvas tote bag;

Third Prize (5 winners): Event T-shirt + Event canvas tote bag.

Previous Libroary Thursdays

Do you also want to run into Roary and take a photo?

Join us this time!

3rd Event: 

Time: 1-3 pm, 04/08/2021, Thursday

Place: Academic Building 4F Library

Mark your calendar and roar with us!

Upcoming Library Workshop at Shinmay

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Next week (4/5 – 4/11), join us for the following event. Plan ahead for term papers by exploring the Library Class Calendar(for online workshops) or the Engage(for in-person workshops).

  • Essential Library Skills: The Citation-Savvy Student

Thursday, 8 April 1 PM – 2 PM (China Standard Time)

“What’s the point of an in-text citation, and how it is different from my list of references?”

“How do I cite a book? How do I cite online sources, like Youtube Videos or comments on a blog?”

“What’s the best way to kickstart my research and find resources for a research project?”

Do these questions sound familiar to you? Mastering citations is an essential skill for undergraduate success, and this workshop will introduce you to techniques for creating, navigating, and using citations like a sophisticated scholar. Bring your computer and any questions you have about citations & library research!

Location: Shinmay 33F Room 33A

This workshop will be held in person, registration is not required but encouraged if you would like to receive a calendar invite or event reminders.

Hope to see you there!