Book Highlight to Celebrate Women’s History Month

“Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.” ——Michelle Obama Women’s History Month – March is a month to recognize, celebrate, and honor the experiences and achievements of women around the world. We select some resources in our Library to cherish women globally. Although it is impossible to be fully comprehensive, we hope to honor women’s contributions and empower more women in various fields.


The Awakening by Kate ChopinThe link for the book: The Awakening Physical copy available


Lotus: A Novel by Lijia ZhangThe link for the book: Lotus: A Novel Physical copy available


The Book of Change by Eileen ChangThe link for the book: The Book of Change Physical copy available


Half a lifelong romance (半生缘) by Eileen ChangThe link for the book: Half a lifelong romance (半生缘) Physical copy available (both in Chinese and English)


The Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson by Emily Dickinson The link for the book: The selected poems of Emily Dickinson Physical copy available


Valley of Amazement by Amy TanThe link for the book: Valley of Amazement Physical copy available


How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen & Marshall GoldsmithThe link for the book: How Women Rise Physical copy available


The Short Story of Women Artists by Susie HodgeThe link for the book: The short story of women artists Physical copy available


Women, Art, and Society by Whitney ChadwickThe link for the book: Women, art, and society Physical copy available


Nice Chinese Girls Don’t Film directed by Jennifer AbodThe link for online streaming: Nice Chinese Girls Don’t


Is there a poet, author, musician, or artist whose works you’d like added to this list? Please email us and make a suggestion to shanghai.librarian@nyu.edu – we love your input! For more information and resources about the art books, literature, and films available at NYU Shanghai, click this link for the non-comprehensive list!x

YOU ARE LIMITLESS | Book Spotlight for Your Career Day

Ready for the 2022 I AM LIMITLESS Conference hosted by CDC from March 5 to March 11? We are as excited as you and would love to share some e-books with you on exploring your career potential. Check them out!


Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: Unlock Your Career Potential


Social Skills: Developing Effective Interpersonal Communication


Navigating work and life boundaries: insights for distributed knowledge professionals


Join the 2022 I AM LIMITLESS Conference hosted by CDC:

  • 4 Spotlight Social Impact Talks (March 5, Saturday)
  • 5 NYU Shanghai Alumni Dialogues (March 5, Saturday)
  • 8 Social Impact Panels, Workshops and Organization Visit (March 7 to 11)
  • 1 Virtual Career Fair on Handshake

Check out more detailed schedule to RSVP!

Workshop | Introduction to Computational Social Science

We will host a three-hour, introductory session to the field of computational social science. The first half introduces the computational social science field, including its topics, methods, and skillsets, and analyzes a published research project. The second half discusses a small case using GIS tools to visualize and explore the hidden characteristics of the tabular data. Light lunch will be provided! Time: 10 AM – 1 PM, Friday, 3/11/2021 Location: Room 415, Academic Building

Books & Chill – enjoy some quiet time at the Calm Corner

“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” ——Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake Reading for fun is a great way to relax, boost your mood, or take a mini-vacation from your daily stress.Join us in the Calm Corner (Room 614) to put down our screens and take intentional time to enjoy books of poetry, art, stories, and more. Our Library staff will provide a selection of leisure reading books for you to explore, or feel free to BYOB (bring your own book). Come for a few minutes or longer, whatever you need to feel refreshed. Light snacks, coffee and tea will be provided!


Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1 2022 Location: Calm Corner (Room 614)