Author: NYU Shanghai Library

  • Under the Dome

    Were you expecting the mini-series based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name?  Don’t worry, that DVD box is also available to watch in our viewing room on 4F. Chai Jing felt she had to…

  • Wolf Warrior Two

    The film, Wolf Warrior 2, is also available to watch in the library’s viewing room or check out for your own DVD player.  It presents a thrilling view of international development (sometimes called international aid) and…

  • Talking Black in America

    Sociology and Linguistics combine in this film with social justice.  If this inspires your research, visit with a librarian or explore the resources below. Learn more about African American English in this Great Courses (32 min) video.…

  • Language and Identity

    This month, NYU Shanghai welcomes guests who will explore issues in Language & Identity, including a film screening of Talking Black in America on February 22nd, and a panel discussion on February 27th that investigates the relationship between…

  • Library system outage Jan 12 to Jan 13

    Due to a planned power shutdown at Bobst Library in New York City, several library systems will be unavailable starting at 3 AM on Saturday, January 12 through approximately 3 AM Sunday, Jan. 13. Services affected include Library catalog…

  • Scheduled Library System Maintenance, Thurs, Jan 3rd.

    Due to system maintenance, several library systems will be unavailable starting at 5PM on Thursday, January 3. Services affected include Library catalog (BobCat), ejournals, ebooks, databases, My Library Account and Interlibrary Loan services. Please plan your research…

  • Library Hours During Winter Break

    Dear students, faculty and staff, The NYU Shanghai Library’s collection and services will open from 9 AM to 5 PM during the winter break. Please be advised that it will close during Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday. Hope you…

  • Inspired to research after seeing “I want to see the manager”?

    Economics is a study of scarcity or distribution, often by weighing the costs and benefits of an action or inaction. If this documentary inspires you to research this topic more, the books below are a good…

  • Ally Week: Deaf Culture

    Be an Ally. Learn about the Deaf Community.  Explore the abilities and lifestyles of people experiencing limited hearing. I was lucky enough to grow up near a university with a degree in translation, including ASL (American…

  • Asako I & II: Borders and the Self in Cinema

    How does one know “Who am I?”  What does it mean to know “Who are you?” If the film inspires you to study film or philosophy, the library is here to help.  Read on to find…