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Data Visualization Books & Blogs

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In the following weeks, we will continue to release a series of posts to introduce resources on statistical computing, data visualization and to help you catch up with the ever-changing industry trends.

We therefore present to you the Data Resources Mini Series – Not Just Buzzwords.

Source: https://xkcd.com/1945/
Cover image: William Playfair (1821) 

If you missed Library’s workshops on Data Visualization Toolkits and Tableau, the books and e-resources we recommend here can be a good start for an overview of data visualization – from principles, through practices, to techniques and reflections.Next time we will share resources to help you catch up with the ever-changing “data industries”.  Stay tuned!

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Literary Reading Series is Back Again!

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Did you enjoy the Literary Reading Series last semester?

Or you haven’t heard of it?

Don’t miss it this spring semester!

Each semester, distinguished poets, writers and translators from around the world take part in the Literary Reading Series at NYU Shanghai. All the featured books are displayed in the Library’s Spotlight section.

Robin Hemley, for example, will be the first guest speaker to present this semester. His popular craft book, Turning Life into Fiction, has sold over 80,000 copies.

We will also have Tse Hao Guang, the author of Deeds of Light (2015), which shortlisted for the Singapore Literature Prize 2016, and Daryl Lim Wei Jie, a poet and critic. His work won him the Golden Point Award in English Poetry in 2015.

If you are interested in reading any of the 2018 Spring Literary Reading Series books that have been or will be presented on campus by authors, you can easily find their works in the Spotlight section. Feel free to browse and check out! Remember, you can keep the books up to two weeks and renew once.

Library Hours during Spring Festival

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Dear faculty, student, and staff,

NYU Shanghai Library’s collection and services will be closed from Feb. 15 to Feb. 21. Electronic resources are available 24/7.

For research assistance in the meantime, please email librarians in NYC at https://library.nyu.edu/ask/email/, or use the chat widget on the library website.

Enjoy the Spring Festival!

NYU Shanghai Library

Stata Resources for Self-paced Learning

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Looking for practical tutorials on statistical computing and data visualization? Curious about the ever-changing industry trends? Don’t know where to start? Then you’ve found the right place. In the coming weeks, we will launch a series of posts to introduce data resources to you.This series is meant to be absolutely down-to-earth, reasonably dry, and most importantly not fancy at all. But it is also going to be extremely informative and highly useful. We therefore present to you the Data Resources Mini Series – Not Just Buzzwords.

(Source: https://xkcd.com/1725/)

Before we start, make sure you’ve checked out NYU Shanghai’s all-inclusive guide on using Stata! If you missed our Library’s Stata Workshop, this site is the ideal place for you to access workshop notes, slides, and codes for all past sessions:  Having done that, now we have many more useful resources to recommend to beginners and those who use Stata more substantially. The full web version of the list can be found here.

01 / if you are getting started

Stata’s User’s Guide, StataCorp
A quickstart guide before you move on.

Stata Tutorial, Germán Rodríguez, Princeton University
Emphasizes data management and graphics.

Introduction to Stata, Alexander C. Lembcke, London School of Economics
A thorough introduction from the basics to data management and estimation in Stata.
 
Introduction to Stata, Christopher F. Baum (2011), Boston College
A tour of Stata and how each piece of it works.02 /if you need references on statistical analysis

Statistical Analysis, UCLA: Statistical Consulting Group
Stata Textbook Examples, Kit Baum, Boston College
Stata Highlights, Richard Williams, University of Notre 

03 / if you are working on a project

Frequently Asked Questions on using Stata, StataCorp
Solutions to numerous real-life scenarios.

Articles on Statistical Computing, Social Science Computing Cooperative, University of Wisconsin-Madison
A directory of practical guides for users with various experiences with Stata. 

Frequently Asked Questions, UCLA: Statistical Consulting Group
The UCLA statistical consulting pages do not need recommendation. 
A Visual Guide to Stata Graphics, Michael N. Mitchell (2012),  Stata Press
Use it as a dictionary of producing graphs with Stata. Each chapter discusses a plot type;  each item is a line of commands, a graph and a description of how to and why. 

The Workflow of Data Analysis Using Stata, J. Scott Long (2009), Stata Press
Keep the workflow in mind. 
Advanced Stata Topics, Alexander C. Lembcke, London School of Economics
The programming fundamentals.

presented by Yun Dai
yun.dai@nyu.edu
edited by Scotty Sun

Library Hours during Winter Break

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Dear faculty, staff, and students,

As the fall semester is approaching the end, 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 have a wonderful winter break and happy holidays!

NYU Shanghai Library

Mango the App…Not the Fruit

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Tired of sitting in class and being pressured into learning another language? Well, Mango language Learning makes learning another language fun and enjoyable.

Although mango is a delicious fruit, it is also a very useful app for language learners in this generation. Now languages can be learned on the go. It contains over 60 languages and allows users to select specific lessons to fit their circumstance, which makes it convenient and time efficient.

Already use Mango? You should be happy to know that the new and improved mango has a new, sleek layout and it takes language learning to a whole new level.

How to access Mango?

1.Go to NYUSH library main page. Click on “Articles & Databases” tab

2.Under Subject-Specific, locate “linguistics”

3.Find “Mango Language Learning” in the “M” section

4.Sign up

It’s that easy. Plus, this app is easily accessible on laptops, tablets, and mobiles.

Don’t miss out…this new magazine!

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Interested in Interactive Media Arts, 3D animation, or the digital world in general?

Well, we are happy to let you know that the library now has the “3D Artist” subscription magazine that will allow you explore these topics.

And even if you are not interested in these topics, feel free to take a look. You might find yourself having a crush on the animated world.

This magazine covers topics concerning 3D texture, visual illusions, and details the techniques used to create popular animations such as Dumbledore.

Like what you hear? Then stop by and take a look. Remember that this magazine is part of our periodical collection, so it is unable to be checked out, but you are able to read this book in the library’s lovely common space.

A place for you to study together

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“I wish there was a place I could prepare the exams with my study buddies.”

If this thought has run through your head before, then act fast and book your very own library study room.

The study rooms can host four to eight people, and it offers a whiteboard for brainstorming and discussion.

To book a room, please click here. Or scan the QR code on the door/in the group study room.

Remember these rooms can only be booked up to 2 hours so make sure to keep track of time and be respectful of others who may have booked the same room for the next hours.

Plan ahead. You can book up to 7 days in advance.

Big thanks to 212 parents who donated the 启航研习室(405) in the library.

Finally, after you are done with the study room, please remember to clean up the messes you made so others are able to enjoy the same space.

A good news for couch potatos

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Need a way to de-stress after all these midterms? If so, come to NYU Shanghai’s Library and check out a DVD.

Our DVD collection contains a large variety of entertainment. It ranges from superheroes to historical films. This collection offers something for everyone. If you are interested, please feel free to stop by and check out your very own DVD, but make sure to return it within 7 days. If you need more time, you are allowed to renew it once.

So, give yourself a break from school and stop by to find a DVD.

All about Shanghai in Literature

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Come explore Shanghai through literature! The library has many novels, memoirs, and non-fiction books set in or about Shanghai. To help you find these books, librarians collaborated with faculty to create a guide to Shanghai Literature:

https://guides.nyu.edu/c.php?g=395713&p=2688968

There are multiple features on this website that enable you to find your sources in a fast and convenient way. Genres include fiction, memoirs, biographies, films, etc. This website also includes the “Ask A Librarian” feature so that you can reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about finding a particular book or article. We hope this guide will be your first step in searching for literature and other resources, but librarians can help you explore other options, too.

For more information about this website or a particular book, feel free to stop by the library or e-mail us!