EBSCO has announced that all EBSCOhost and EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) profiles will be automatically migrated to a new user interface (UI) on August 5, 2025. This change is part of a system-wide update across all EBSCO platforms.

Key Information for Users

• Automatic Transition
  The update will take place automatically on August 5. No action is required from users.
• Updated Interface
  According to EBSCO, the new interface is intended to be more streamlined and intuitive. Users may notice changes in layout, navigation, and search features.
• Support and Training Resources
  EBSCO has provided tutorials, getting-started guides, and best practices on their support site: EBSCO Connect.

Need Help?
If you have questions or run into issues after the update, please contact the library. We’ll do our best to assist or direct you to the appropriate support resources.

The library’s 6th floor will be temporarily closed for approximately three weeks from July 11 to August 1, due to a construction project to install ceiling-mounted dehumidifiers.

What to Expect:

• The 6th floor will be closed to users, and most physical copies, including the main, Leisure, Career, Chinese Language Learning, and PPL collections, will be inaccessible.
• The 5th floor will remain open. Course Reserves and the Media Collection will be available for browsing and self-checkout. 
• Please note: some noise and dust may occur during the construction period. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

If you need materials from the closed collections, please submit your request using this form. You will receive an email notification when your items are ready for pickup at the Library Service Desk on the 5th floor.

For questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at shanghai.library@nyu.edu.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

As you wrap up, consider giving your textbooks a second life through TextbookForward, a new initiative from the Library and Student Affairs. Your gently used physical textbooks will be made available for other students to borrow for free – helping those who need them most next semester.

What Can Be Donated? 

We accept textbooks that:

• Have been used for courses at NYU Shanghai
• Are still in reusable condition

 Note: We cannot accept GPS coursepacks, as they are customized for specific semesters and cannot be reused in future classes.

As a token of our appreciation, you can choose to receive a digital donation certificate from the Library – just indicate that on the donation form. 

You’ll also have the option to leave a message for the next user of your textbook(s) – a small gesture that can make a big impact!

Drop-Off Locations:

1. Library Circulation Desk
 During service hours     Available long-term

2. Jingyao Residence Hall
 Open 24/7 for drop-off     May 9-24, 2025

T2 Lobby    T3 Lobby    T5 Resource Center

 Thank you for paying it forward and supporting your fellow students. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at shanghai.circulation@nyu.edu.

Together, let’s keep knowledge moving forward.

This semester, we prepare a lot of workshops to support your academic success. All workshops are open to all, and you can RSVP on the Engage.

Scan through the topics and see if what you like!

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

RVSP on Engage

Due to planned system maintenance, the library online catalog and catalog search tools will be offline for approximately 2 hours, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM CST.

Please plan your research accordingly. In the meantime, our library website and Articles & Databases search will remain operational.

We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need assistance during the outage, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can visit the library in person, contact us by phone at +86 21 20595615, email us at shanghai.library@nyu.edu, or use the chat widget on the library website.

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How to redeem gift?

You can get your gift at our tabling during the following times:

1/24, 2:30-4:30 PM, Magnolia House

1/25, 12-2 PM, Library Lobby

1/29, 11:30 AM -1:30 PM, B2 cafe

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2/1, 12-2 PM, Library Lobby

2/7, 11:30 AM -1:30 PM, B2 cafe

This fall the NYU Division of Libraries has been working on a system migration project to better support our online catalog and the materials we can offer our users.

The migration will be complete in early January and released on January 8th, 2024.

Here’s What to Expect

The catalog interface will look and feel very similar but will include a few big updates & features:

• A large percentage of articles NYU subscribes to will now be findable in the catalog. You’ll be able to search for books, journals, articles, and more in one location.
  • The EBSCO Discovery (EDS) article search tool on the Articles & Databases page will be retired in summer 2024.
• Saved items will be managed directly in the catalog system. No more having to go to the external eShelf tool.
• Streamlined requesting process. Make Interlibrary Loan requests from within the catalog for items that aren’t available at NYU.
• We’ll be moving away from the “BobCat” branding for the catalog.

The tools we use behind the scenes will be all new and will help our staff better manage our millions of items.

Great news! You can now access our library facilities by simply swiping your NFC-enabled devices, such as your phone or iWatch once they have been activated with the digital campus card. Say goodbye to physical cards and enjoy easy entry with a quick swipe!