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Moving On? Pass It On – Donate Your Textbooks To TextbookForward!

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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.

Missed Libroary Thursdays? Another Chance to Apply for PPL Card

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Thank you for supporting our October Libroary Thursday event! Lots of you stopped by the library to get your free Pudong Public Library card. 

If you have missed the event, no worries! You can still apply by October 31st via this online form. 

After this date, your application will be processed with the next batch.

Having a Pudong Library card allows you to borrow materials from all public libraries in Shanghai, and access a wealth of online resources in Chinese and English remotely for your work and leisure – such as Pishu, Wanfang, Overdrive, etc. 

Apply to enjoy these benefits!

Get a FREE Pudong Library Card @ Libroary Thursdays

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Qilin: Hi Roary, what’s a Pudong Library Card and what can I do with it? 

Roary: With a Pudong Library Card, you can borrow materials from all public libraries in Shanghai, and access a wealth of online resources and databases in Chinese and English for your work and leisure. 

Wondering how to unleash the treasure trove beyond NYU Libraries with your Pudong Library Card? Sign up for the following library workshop on Oct 8th here and let our librarians show you! 

Qilin: How much does it cost to get a Pudong Library card?

Roary: If you apply at Libroary Thursdays on Oct 10th 12-2pm @ the Library, you can have the 100 RMB deposit wavied and get a card for FREE! 

Qilin: Sounds great! Is there anything I should bring for my application? 

Roary: Your will need to bring the original copy of your Chinese ID card 身份证 or Passport (foreign nationals only). More valid ID types can be found in the application form (Google Drive link), which you are more than welcome to print out, complete and sign in advance.

Qilin: I’ll make a note of that. How soon can I get my card after submitting my form? 

Roary: Printing of a card generally takes less than five minutes. While waiting, you can take part in fun activities and win prizes!!!

Qilin: Some of my friends already have their Pudong Library Cards – can they just join the games? 

Roary: Of course! Join our “萌”day (十月十日）activities for a chance to win Roary merchandise!

Qilin: Sounds awesome! Just curious, how do I check whether I have an existing Pudong Library Card under my name? 

Roary :You can verify by calling the Pudong Library at 021-38829588 or the Shanghai Library at  021-64455555.

Qilin: Sharing this with all my friends right now so that they are prepared for Thursday. See you then Roary!

Citation Month, Many events you can participate in!

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We’re thrilled to kick off a series of exciting events designed to celebrate the art of citation and the importance of academic integrity. Join us for workshops, scavenger hunt, and interactive sessions that will make citing sources not only easy but fun!

Citation Scavenger Hunt – available all month!

  • Pick up a scavenger hunt worksheet from the Library Service Desk to participate. Complete the worksheet by following the trail of citations, and submit your worksheet in the drop box. Completed worksheets will be entered into a draw for prizes!
  • Students in GPS can ask for a Completion Certificate from the Library Service Desk when they submit their completed worksheet.
  • Oct 7 – Oct 31

Following the Conversation workshop

  • Tracking down a specific source from a citation can be tricky, but it’s an important research strategy! You can see how researchers develop ideas by building on each other, like a conversation, and find important sources for your research projects. It can also help you complete our Citation Scavenger Hunt! In this workshop you’ll learn how to be a smarter, more efficient researcher by following citations in your syalbus, assigned readings, or a GPS reader.
  • Oct 9, 5:15-6:15 PM in W507 Active Learning Classroom

Drop-in Citation Support

  • Need help with identifying sources or clarifying citation style rules? Come see our experts for citation help, no appointment needed.
  • Oct 10 3:30-5:00, Library Entrance

Citation Showdown – Week of Voting

  • What’s the best way to cite? Drop by the library to vote for your favorite citation style as APA, MLA, and Chicago face off.
  • Oct 14-18

Citation Button Making

  • Rep your favorite citation style during the Citation Showdown! Drop by the Library Entrance to create a custom citation button.
  • Oct 14 1-2, Library Entrance

Who Are You Citing?

  • You’ve read their papers, but who are you really citing? Bring your reference or works cited list (finished or in-progress) to this creative event and learn more about who’s supporting your work.
  • Oct 22 4-5, N509 The Hub

Citing and Crediting AI Drop-in Support

  • Do you need to cite something created by generative AI in your assignment, or acknowledge that you’ve used generative AI in your work? Librarians and ARC Fellows are here to help, no appointment needed.
  • Oct 24 3:30-5:00, Library Entrance

Pick a Workshop in Fall 2024

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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.

WorkshopDateDate of the WeekTime
How to Read Like a Librarian: Scholarly Strategies for Using Books & Articles9/10Tuesday3:45-4:30 PM
Library 1019/11Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Library 1019/12Thursday3:45-4:45 PM
Developing Your Research Topic9/13Friday1:15-2:15 PM
Introduction to Chinese language E-resources on China Studies (i.e. CNKI)9/16Monday3:45-4:45 PM
Introduction to English language E-resources on China Studies9/18Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Introduction to Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Review, Scoping Reivew, and More9/19Thursday3:45-4:45 PM
Financial Data and Where to Find Them9/19Thursday6-7 PM
Basic Research Skills for Freshmen9/20Friday1:15-2:15 PM
AI & U: AI for Literature Discovery9/23Monday3:45-4:30 PM
AI & U: Trivia with AI9/24Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM
AI & U: NYU GenAI Pilot Overview9/25Wednesday2:30-3:30
AI & U: LLM Application Development9/26Thursday3:45-4:45 PM
AI & U: AI & Authorship9/27Friday1:15-2:15
Unleashing the Treasure Trove: Exploring Bonus Knowledge Beyond NYU Libraries10/8Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM
Following the Conversation: From Citation to Source10/9Wednesday5:15-6:15 PM
Analyst Report and Where to Find Them10/15Tuesday6-7 PM
PubMed: Basics of Searching10/16Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Primary Sources: Strategies for Interrogating & Engaging with Historical Materials10/29Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM
The Fun side of the Library: Finding movies, music, and more!10/30Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Elementary Video Production Workshop11/5Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM
Research on China? Primary Sources on China Studies11/6Wednesday3:45-4:45 PM
Everyone is an Artist: Creating Original Images & Icons in Canva11/8Friday1:15-2:15 PM
Post-production Workshop: CapCut 剪映11/12Tuesday3:45-4:45 PM

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Scheduled System Maintenance: Sunday, February 4, 2024

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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.

Tell us why, especially if you never visited the Library

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Hi, What do you think of the Library?

We value your input! Fill out a survey before February 8 and get a gift and lucky draw prize! Your responses will remain anonymous and confidential. 

GIFT

Student 👇

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Faculty 👇

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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

1/30, 1:30-3:30 PM, Magnolia House

2/1, 12-2 PM, Library Lobby

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

Catalog Updates Coming in January 2024

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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.

Important! Borrowing & Requesting Changes for Dec. 2023 & Jan. 2024

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Due to system migration, there are changes to borrowing and request services during December 2023 and January 2024.

Important Service Changes

  • Fri. Dec. 15 – last day to place an Interlibrary Loan request. We recommend requesting ILL services as early as possible to accommodate your research needs.
  • Fri. Dec. 22 – last day to borrow and return library materials at the circulation desk, and renew eligible items online. Self-checkout will be unavailable after 5:00 PM. Any changes made to your Library Account or the status of borrowed or returned items after this date will not be reflected until January.
  • Fri. Dec. 22, 2023 – Wed. Jan 3, 2024
    • The circulation desk will close at 5:00 PM on Dec. 22 and reopen on Jan. 3, 2024.  Visit our hours page for details.
    • Book drops will be available if you wish to return items but items will not be checked in until the system migration is completed in early January. Any fines accrued during this period will be waived when these items are returned. 

Should you have any questions and concerns, please contact shanghai.circulation@nyu.edu so that we can work with you individually. 

Say Bye Bye to Seat Hogging

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We are thrilled to announce the commencement of the pilot period for an upgrade of the ‘Save My Spot’ system. 

As part of this upgrade, we are excited to introduce a brand new locker located on the 6th floor of the library, where you can store unattended items left by others, following the ‘Respectful Item Removal Guidelines’.

Starting today, we invite YOU to be a part of this exciting initiative aimed at maximizing the availability of library seats for the benefit of all users. 

To ensure you the best experience when using ‘Save My Spot’, please check out this introduction video.

Thank you for your continued support as we continue to improve the library environment for all. We look forward to your participation and feedback. Contact us at shanghai.circulation@nyu.edu if you have any questions!

Wind Remote Access is Back!

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Thank you for all your patience. With IT’s assistance and after several rounds of testing, we are glad to inform you that Wind remote access is now available through NYU Shanghai’s Virtual Computer Lab at the New Bund Campus!

How to Apply

To apply for remote access, please fill out an application first.

Important Note

You should use Wind ONLY for the purpose of course assignments, Capstone Project or scholarly research. 

Using Wind for commercial purposes is prohibited. You can never share full or substantial portions of articles, profiles, reports, spreadsheets, datasets, etc. from Wind with anyone outside of NYU Shanghai, including experiential client projects, internships, and current employers.

Please make a booking to use Wind on VCL. Visit https://nyushanghai.libcal.com/space/44250 to book a timeslot (maximum duration is 120 minutes.) Please only log on to the terminal after reserving your time (China Standard Time). 

Only one user can use the Wind service at a time. We ask our users to be attentive to their booked slots. 

Each Wind terminal has a download limit through Excel Add-In (also known as API). When the terminal is at its limit, you will see an error message when loading data and wait for a week before it resets. 

Please remember to be considerate to fellow users – only download what you need or export data from the terminal interface directly which doesn’t count in the download limit of Excel Add-In.

Please turn your VPN (vpn.shanghai.nyu.edu) on before you access Wind remotely. If you have any questions on VPN, please contact IT for help through shanghai.it.help@nyu.edu.