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Toolkit for Academic Success Workshop Series of Spring 2026

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The Library, Writing Program and English for Academic Purposes Program collaboratively offer Toolkit for Academic Success workshops. These sessions are specifically designed to help you master the foundational academic skills for success in core classes and beyond, and applicable to most students across different majors.

While these workshops are especially helpful for first-year students, they are open to all students who want to sharpen their academic edge.

Scan through the topics and see if what you like and RSVP on the Engage.

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

  • To Use or Not to Use?: Responsible AI Integration in Your Academic Writing, Jan 26, Monday, 17:30 – 18:30
  • Reading Strategies for Academic Sources, Jan 29, Thursday, 17:00 – 18:00
  • Basic Research Skills for Freshmen, Feb 03, Tuesday, 17:30 – 18:30
  • Understanding Prompts and Incorporating Feedback, Feb 04, Wednesday, 14:15 – 15:15
  • How to Develop Good Interview Questions: the Basics, Feb 05, Thursday, 15:45 – 16:45
  • Financial Data and Where to Find Them, Feb 10, Tuesday, 18:00 – 19:00
  • Zotero Essentials, Feb 11, Wednesday, 12:45 – 14:00
  • Taking A Stand On Paper and In Life: Formulating Thesis Statements, Feb 11, Wednesday, 17:30 – 18:30
  • Research Questions: From Curiosity to Clarity, Feb 24, Tuesday, 17:00 – 18:00
  • I Have My Receipts: Incorporating Evidence, Feb 25, Wednesday, 15:00 – 16:00
  • Beyond the First Draft: Rethinking and Revising Structure and Flow, March 4, Wednesday, 15:00 – 16:00
  • Academic Discussions and Interviews: Probing and Follow-Up Questions, March 12, Thursday, 15:45 – 16:45
  • When and How to Cite, March 17, Tuesday, 15:45 – 16:45
  • Effective Ways to Build Academic Vocabulary Knowledge and Use through Self Study, March 18, Wednesday, 15:45 – 16:45
  • NYU Resources on China Studies: Print & Digital, March 19, Thursday, 17:30 – 18:30
  • Academic Reading and Discussions: Sharing What You Learned from a Reading, March 24, Tuesday, 15:45 – 16:45

Save on Textbooks with TextbookForward Spring 2026!

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Participate in the TextbookForward “Borrow a Textbook” programme this spring to get your textbook, save your money, and also help the environment!

TextbookForward is made possible through the generous donations of NYU Shanghai community members who pass on their gently used textbooks to the library, allowing future students to benefit from reusing them.

How to Take Part
All NYU Shanghai students can borrow up to two textbooks from TextbookForward on a first-come, first-served basis starting from January 19, after priority access to EmpowerU students ends. 

Dates & Hours: Jan 19 & 20 | 12 PM – 4 PM: Visit our Borrowing Table at the Library
Jan 21 – 29: Visit the Library Circulation Desk during opening hours

Important Tips: 
Browse the Available Textbooks List in advance to see what’s in stock in real time
Verify your borrowed textbooks at the Academic Affairs Textbooks Distribution Sessions to have related book fees waived from your bursar account.
Check the TextbookForward webpage for more info and updates.

What’s New This Spring?
With the successful pilot in Fall 2025 and thoughtful responses to the Borrower Experience Survey, we’ve made several improvements based directly on student feedback. Thank you for telling us what matters to you! 

*More Books Each Student Can Borrow*
Last semester, students could borrow 1 book per person. This semester, we have decided to offer up to 2 textbooks per student to help you save more on textbook fees. 
*Earlier Access & Extended Borrowing Period*
To make borrowing more convenient, we are opening the programme to all students earlier in the semester, with longer tabling hours and extended borrowing periods.
*Expanded Catalog Through Community Donations*
Thanks to generous donations from fellow community members, our textbook collection has grown with a few *new titles *this semester. Your contributions help make textbooks accessible to your peers.

FAQ
Q: Can I join every semester?
A: Yes, you can participate each semester if you meet the eligibility and lending guidelines. 
Q: How are textbooks selected for the TextbookForward program?
A: TextbookForward is a donation-based collection, so availability depends on the materials we receive. As a result, we cannot guarantee that all required textbooks will be available. 
Q: How to apply for the EmpowerU program to receive priority access?
A: To apply, please contact the Center for Student Belonging at shanghai.belonging@nyu.edu. They can provide details about eligibility, program benefits, and the application process. EmpowerU is a first-generation student support program that consolidates existing resources under one name, with a renewed focus on self-awareness, student voice, and community care.