Monthly Archives: April 2026

Join us to break “Ask Roary” at Libroary Thursdays

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Ever wondered if an AI could help you at 2:00 AM? Ask Roary, our AI chatbot designed to answer your quick library questions instantly!

Whether you need to know where the printers are or how many books you can borrow, Roary has the answers. But can you break it? Can you stump it? This Thursday, we invite you to put Roary to the test.

Event Details

  • When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Last check-in at 1:45 PM)
  • Where: Library Lobby & Academic Commons
  • RSVP:

🎁 Prizes & Fun
Every participant who finishes the challenge gets a chance to twist the dial and win exclusive Roary prizes.

💡 Pro-Tip:
Access “Ask Roary” on our website: library.shanghai.nyu.edu/aal
*Start with Roary for quick answers. Go deeper with a Librarian for research success.*
See you there, and bring your toughest questions!

EBSCO E-reader Transition: Adobe Digital Editions to Thorium

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Starting April 14, the EBSCO e-reader will transition from Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) to Thorium Reader as the default application for downloading EBSCO ebooks.

There will be no service interruption. Beginning April 14, you’ll be guided to use Thorium when downloading eBooks. If you already have books checked out in ADE, don’t worry. You can continue reading them there until your loan period ends.

Thorium is a modern, easy-to-use reader that’s actively maintained, offering a smoother and more reliable experience for offline reading.

Watch the video to see how to open and read your downloaded EBSCO eBooks using Thorium.

For assistance, feel free to reach out to shanghai.librarian@nyu.edu.\

Sign Up for the Presentation Bootcamp

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RSVP Saturday, April 18 | 11:45am-6:00pm | Room W507 

This Presentation Bootcamp will help you in both your academic and professional future. The day includes 4 workshops that will help you prepare for upcoming presentations by leading you through interactive tasks designed to:

  • Improve your slide design and focus
  • Organize your presentation and provide clear verbal cues to the audience
  • Refine your professional gestures and effective use of visual aids
  • Enhance your vocal expressiveness to keep your audience engaged and to highlight your points

Lunch will be included and you’ll receive a certificate at the end of the bootcamp!