This Thursday: Libroary Thursdays

This semester, we prepared more fun activities and gifts for you. 

Stop by the 4th floor, learn some FAQ, and win prizes!

First come, first served.

12 PM – 2 PM

Thursday, 3/10/2022

Library, 4th Floor, Academic Building

What exactly is  Libroary Thursdays?

It tells you handy tricks and useful know-hows of NYU Shanghai Library through fun games and activities.

This Thursday: Libroary Thursdays 🦖

Don’t Miss Libroary Thursdays this Thursday!

This semester, we prepared more fun activities and gifts for you.

Stop by the 4th floor!

Learn some tips about Save My Spot and win prizes!

First come, first served.

12 PM – 2 PM

Thursday, 2/24/2022

Library, 4th Floor

Academic Building

What exactly is Libroary Thursdays?

It tells you handy tricks and useful know-hows of NYU Shanghai Library through fun games and activities.

This Thursday: Libroary Thursdays, 12-2 PM

Libroary Thursdays is back!

Have 5 minutes between classes?

Stop by the 4th floor!

Learn some fun facts about our Library

and win prizes!

Section 1: 12 PM – 1 PM
Section 2: 1 PM – 2 PM
Thursday, 12/2/2021
Library, 4th Floor
Academic Building

What exactly is Libroary Thursdays?

It tells you handy tricks and useful know-hows of NYU Shanghai Library through fun games and activities.

Introducing New Study Room Reservation System

Are you looking for a simple way to book group study rooms at Academic Building and Shinmay in the library? In collaboration with campus IT, we are rolling out the new study room reservation system.

Please click on the big purple “Study Room” button on our website to reserve a room. Or bookmark it for the computer or scan the QR code on the door to book through your mobile device

Please kindly note more than half of the room’s max capacity must check-in within the first 15 minutes of the booked time. Otherwise, the room will be released and become available for other users to reserve.

Watch this one-minute video for tips on how to reserve and check in to the study room.

 

Films and books from Asian American Perspectives

Have you ever wondered about your own culture?
Are you curious about your neighbor’s history?
A series of Asian-related books & films are on display or available online

American Chinese Stories:

Other East Asian related

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Libroary Thursdays: Event No. 5

★Event No. 5: 

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

• Place: Academic Building 4F Library

• Prize pick-up: 1-3PM 05/06/2021, Academic Building 4F Library

• Event QR code: (Click on Event No.5)

Event Information

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!

Libroary Thursdays: Event 4

• 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?

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?

Endorsement type leads to wishful identification or trustworthiness. Both are associated with perceived similarity or expertise, respectively.  Both then lead to attitudes and intentions to purchasing a product.

Conceptual Model of celebrity or influence

That’s exactly the right thing to ask!  How did it get there?  What does appeal mean?

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

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!