Dear NYU Shanghai Community,

Cast your vote in the TextbookForward Logo Contest and help us choose the design that best represents this student-centered initiative led by the Library and Student Affairs, promoting affordability and sustainability on our campus.

Vote by 6pm on Friday November 14th, 2025 to enter into a lucky draw for one of twenty cafeteria vouchers worth ¥25 each. It is a win-win: help shape an emerging campus program and maybe enjoy a free meal.

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.