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This Thursday: Libroary Thursdays
This semester, we prepared more fun activities and gifts for you.
Stop by the 4th floor, learn some FAQ, and win prizes!
First come, first served.
12 PM – 2 PM
Thursday, 3/10/2022
Library, 4th Floor, Academic Building
What exactly is Libroary Thursdays?
It tells you handy tricks and useful know-hows of NYU Shanghai Library through fun games and activities.
Book Highlight to Celebrate Women’s History Month
“Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.”
——Michelle Obama
Women’s History Month – March is a month to recognize, celebrate, and honor the experiences and achievements of women around the world.
We select some resources in our Library to cherish women globally. Although it is impossible to be fully comprehensive, we hope to honor women’s contributions and empower more women in various fields.
Physical copy available
Physical copy available
Physical copy available
Physical copy available (both in Chinese and English)
The Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson by Emily Dickinson
The link for the book: The selected poems of Emily Dickinson
Physical copy available
Physical copy available
Physical copy available
Physical copy available
Physical copy available
Is there a poet, author, musician, or artist whose works you’d like added to this list? Please email us and make a suggestion to shanghai.librarian@nyu.edu – we love your input!
For more information and resources about the art books, literature, and films available at NYU Shanghai, click this link for the non-comprehensive list!x
YOU ARE LIMITLESS | Book Spotlight for Your Career Day
Ready for the 2022 I AM LIMITLESS Conference hosted by CDC from March 5 to March 11?
We are as excited as you and would love to share some e-books with you on exploring your career potential. Check them out!
Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: Unlock Your Career Potential
Social Skills: Developing Effective Interpersonal Communication
Navigating work and life boundaries: insights for distributed knowledge professionals
- 4 Spotlight Social Impact Talks (March 5, Saturday)
- 5 NYU Shanghai Alumni Dialogues (March 5, Saturday)
- 8 Social Impact Panels, Workshops and Organization Visit (March 7 to 11)
- 1 Virtual Career Fair on Handshake
Workshop | Introduction to Computational Social Science
We will host a three-hour, introductory session to the field of computational social science.
The first half introduces the computational social science field, including its topics, methods, and skillsets, and analyzes a published research project. The second half discusses a small case using GIS tools to visualize and explore the hidden characteristics of the tabular data.
Light lunch will be provided!
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM, Friday, 3/11/2021
Books & Chill – enjoy some quiet time at the Calm Corner
“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”
——Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake
Our Library staff will provide a selection of leisure reading books for you to explore, or feel free to BYOB (bring your own book). Come for a few minutes or longer, whatever you need to feel refreshed.
Light snacks, coffee and tea will be provided!
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1 2022
Location: Calm Corner (Room 614)
Apply for a Pudong Public Library Card
Did you know that you can get a library card for all public libraries in Shanghai for free? Besides, it also covers online resources such as Fangzheng, CNKI, Overdrive, etc.
Just apply for a Pudong Public Library Card!
Note:
The application opens once every semester.
Applications received after the deadline will be processed in the next semester.
Card application is open to both Chinese and international students, faculty and staff.
For further questions and inquiries, feel free to consult our library staff at the circulation desk in the Library on the 4th floor.
Library Resources to Support 2022 L’Oreal BRANDSTORM
L’Oréal Brandstorm is a worldwide innovation competition open to everyone up to 30 years old. You will have 3 tracks to choose from in addition to a full learning path on Trailhead by Salesforce. You can get the opportunity to be mentored by L’Oréal business experts, stay in touch with recruiters, and win the Intrapreneurship missions.
As an international innovation competition, this can be a good opportunity to test practical skills in relation to innovation, entrepreneurship, and cooperation for our NYU Shanghai students, especially for those interested in marketing and business.
To support those who decide to take part in this competition, NYU Shanghai library provides resources and databases listed below.
Cosmetics Industry – Statistics & Facts from Statista, Jan 12, 2022
Global Cosmetics Manufacturing from IBISWorld, September 2021
Global Probiotic Skin Care Cosmetic Product Market from EMIS, July 31, 2021
China Cosmetic Products Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 – 2026) from EMIS, November 30, 2021
Colour Cosmetics – Face – China – 2021 from Mintel
Colour Cosmetics – Eye and Eyebrow – China – 2021 from Mintel
Colour Cosmetics – Lip – China – 2021 from Mintel
Facial Cleansing and Makeup Removal Products – China – 2021 from Mintel
Cosmetics And Personal Care Stores Global Market Competitor Briefing 2021 from BCC Research, December 2021
Colour Cosmetics in World from Passport, October 2021 (Search for full-text with the tile through the database)
Cosmetics, Beauty Supply & Perfume Stores from First Search, December 6, 2021
Personal Care Products Manufacturing from First Search, November 15, 2021
In-Cosmetics Formulation Summit 2021 from Stylus, December 8, 2021
L’Oreal Video Campaign from The Work from Cannes Lions
L’Oreal Advertising Case Study (with video) from WARC
Brand Case Study: L’Oréal from WGSN, March 26, 2019
*Users must create an account using their NYU email address to access WGSN.
The Universalization of L’Oreal from Harvard Business School, November 5, 2012
Find more information through the Marketing databases.
This Thursday: Libroary Thursdays 🦖
Don’t Miss Libroary Thursdays this Thursday!
This semester, we prepared more fun activities and gifts for you.
Stop by the 4th floor!
Learn some tips about Save My Spot and win prizes!
First come, first served.
12 PM – 2 PM
Thursday, 2/24/2022
Library, 4th Floor
Academic Building
What exactly is Libroary Thursdays?
It tells you handy tricks and useful know-hows of NYU Shanghai Library through fun games and activities.
Books to Celebrate Black History Month
Their eyes were watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Main Collection: PS3515.U789 T5 2006
Physical copy available
I love myself when I am laughing … : a Zora Neale Hurston reader by Alice Walker
Main Collection: PS3515.U789 T5 2006
Physical copy available
The paintings and drawings of Clarence Major by Clarence Major
Main Collection: N6537.M337 A4 2019
Physical copy available
Reggie Burrows Hodges
Main Collection: N6537.H63 A4 2021
Physical copy available
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Ebook available
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Main Collection: PS3573.A425 C6 1992
Physical copy available
Open City by Teju Cole
Main Collection: PR9387.9.C67 O64 2012
Physical copy and Ebook available
Azanian bridges by Nick Walker
Leisure Collection: PR9369.4.W656 A9 2016
Physical copy available
You don’t have to go to Mars for love by Yona Harvey
Ebook available
Libroary Thursdays Back Again!
Last semester, we held six events sharing various handy tricks and useful know-hows of our library through fun games and activities (such as ring toss, Kahoot, darts, ping-pong, etc.).
Topics covered Ares system, group study room, self-checkout machine, library collections and policies, etc.
Apart from various prizes, participants of each event can get one specially-designed digital badge. Those who get more badges are more likely to receive the Final Prize at the end of the semester.
Come take a look at the Final Prize winners from last semester:
- First Prize: 200RMB gift + Event T-shirt; 2 winners: Deng Kexin, Han Yixiao
- Second Prize: 100RMB gift + Event canvas tote bag; 3 winners: Zhang Steven, Zhang Jianing, Chen Yimin
- Third Prize: Event T-shirt + Event canvas tote bag; 5 winners: Shi Jiarui, Xu Zihan, Cao YiLing, Qian Xinnan, Lin Vinson
Wanna be part of them? Here’s the good news!
This Spring, Libroary Thursdays will be back, bringing more library-related tricks and know-hows, more joy, and more prizes for you.
Please stay tuned and stop by the 4th floor to win your prize!
Make Friends with Data – Love Data Week Resources Recommendation
Love Data Week (February 14-18) is the international celebration of data. You might be intimidated by it, or have known data as your dear friend for a while.
Wherever you are on your data journey, we invite you to meet data as a caring, thoughtful friend. Check out some great resources to help you open the world of data.
For more details about this week’s events, visit NYU Libraries’s website.
Causal Inference: What If
It’s about the methodology of data-driven research. Visit this website to access the book.
Data Visualization: A practical introduction
A great book on data visualization. Visit this website to access the book.
HBR Guide to Data Analytics Basics for Managers
This book describes three key steps in the data analysis process: gather the right information; analyze the data; communicate your findings. You’ll learn how to: Identify the metrics you need to measure; run experiments and A/B tests; ask the right questions of your data experts; understand statistical terms and concepts; create effective charts and visualizations and avoid common mistakes.
Visit this website to access the book.
Data Analytics for Business Professionals (LinkedIn Learning Course)
In the course, economist John Johnson shows how to use analytics to make data-driven decisions and gain competitive advantages. Visit this website to access the course.