Archive for the 'Library services' Category

Hands-on Library Workshops

May 23, 2008

Library workshops start next week but there’s still time to register at http://library.nyu.edu/forms/research/classes.html
LIBRARY TOUR
Tue., May 27, 2:00-2:30 pm
Tue., July 8, 2:00-2:30 pm
FINDING PERIODICAL ARTICLES (USING DATABASES) Wed., May 28, 2:00-3:15 pm Wed., June 11, 6:00-7:15 pm Wed., July 9, 2:00-3:15 pm Wed., July 23, 6:00-7:15 pm
REFWORKS
Thu., May 29, 2:00-3:00 pm
Thu., June 12, 6:00-7:00 pm
Thu., July [...]

Using Library Resources in your Blackboard Course Site

May 12, 2008

Do you want to include course readings and links to licensed library resources in your Blackboard site?
Do you want your students to access full-text articles, book chapters, databases, or other resources directly from your course page?
The NYU Library has thousands of digital resources—all licensed for use on Blackboard. Learn how to add these [...]

Coming Soon: Changes to BobCat

May 7, 2008

In mid-July, we will begin transitioning to a totally new BobCat that will make it simpler for you to find, discover, get, use, share and save all kinds of information. Searching won’t require new skills — but you’ll get more information when you search, and an array of options for finding and using the [...]

Bobst Library Extended Hours

May 2, 2008

Bobst Library hours are being extended during the exam study period as follows:

Floors 1-10: Hours extended until 3am, beginning Saturday May 3 through - Wednesday, May 14
Bobst Library Computer Center:

Hours extended until 12:45am beginning Monday May 5 - Thursday May 8
Hours extended until 11:45am on Monday May 12 - Tuesday May 13

Text-a-Librarian at Bobst

April 1, 2008

Bobst Library’s Ask-A-Librarian service is now available via text message (SMS) from your mobile device. Service is currently offered during business hours, as well as limited evening and weekend hours. You can text your questions to 646-265-1342.
Don’t forget you can still ask us questions over email and IM! For more information, check out our Ask-A-Librarian [...]

NYU STUDENTS: NEED HELP GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR RESEARCH FOR A PAPER?

March 27, 2008

Bobst Library is providing one-on-one research assistance for NYU students who want help locating library materials relevant to their topic. Students are invited to make an appointment with a librarian who will assist you in developing an individualized research strategy for your topic.
HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
Complete the online registration form at http://library.nyu.edu/research/termpaper.html
There is [...]

Graduate Student Spring Cleanup Series

March 10, 2008

Graduate Students:
Why not use Spring Break to “clean up” your research and organizational skills?
The NYU Bobst Library is holding a series of workshops and clinics especially for graduate students. These sessions focus on core skills like:
• Finding citations and expanding your research
• Organizing your research using an easy personal database called RefWorks
• Finding and ordering research materials [...]

Extended Faculty loan periods for videos

January 22, 2008

Effective immediately, the Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media is
lengthening the faculty loan period for video from twenty-four hours to two
days, with weekend loans extended, as follows:
**Checkout Monday: Due Wednesday by closing time
**Checkout Tuesday: Due Thursday by closing time
**Checkout Wednesday:  Due Friday by closing time
**Checkout Thursday before 7:00 p.m.: Due Saturday by closing time
**Checkout [...]

Adding Library Resources to your Blackboard Course Site

November 20, 2007

Do you want to include course readings and links to licensed library resources in your Blackboard site?Do you want your students to access full-text articles, book chapters, databases, or other resources directly from your course page?
NYU Library has thousands of digital resources—all licensed for use on Blackboard. Learn how to add these to your Blackboard [...]

Bobst Library Thanksgiving Hours 2007

November 20, 2007

Wednesday, Nov. 21 – Services close early

Reference closes at 5:45
Circulation, Library Privileges, Avery Fisher Center, Computer Center, and Reserves close at 6:45
Library Stacks and Lower Levels close at midnight

Thursday – Friday, Nov. 22-23 – Library Closed
Saturday – Sunday, Nov. 24-25 – Regular hours
Regular hours information is available at: http://www.library.nyu.edu/about/hours/fall.html
Enjoy the holiday!