Open to all NYU, all talks @ 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays starting February 5. Instructors interested in arranging introductory talks tailored for their classes using these statistical or GIS software are encouraged to contact data.services@nyu.edu.
All talks at Bobst BLCC (Bobst lower-level computer area seminar room)
SPSS, SAS, STATA, R, and QUICK MAP/Arc Intros and Intermediate Talks:
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Exams and the end of the semester are just around the corner.
Bobst is extending hours on floors 1-10 until 3am and in the Computer Center until 1am. Please see the complete detail below.
On Wednesday December 5, (6 pm – 8pm) there will be a reception in the Bobst Gallery for “Art and Politics: Posters from the Spanish Civil War, 1936 – 1939.” Professor Jordana Mendelson from the Spanish Department, who teaches a course “Exhibiting Spain,” will be giving a gallery talk.
The Bobst Gallery is located on the Main Floor of Bobst Library.
Professor Mendelson is the curator of “Other Weapons: Photography and Print Culture during the Spanish Civil War” that is on view at the International Center of Photography.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
12 Noon to 2 PM
Collections & Research Services Conference Room, Mezzanine East
Collections & Research Services will be holding the Bobst Book Sale in the CRS Conference Room in the corridor of the East Mezzanine on Thursday, December 6.
We have a selection of used books available on a multitude of topics.
Books priced at 50¢ or $1.00. Proceeds will benefit the Bobst Library Endowment Fund.
This event is open to members of the NYU community.
NYU Library has thousands of digital resources—all licensed for use on Blackboard. Learn how to add these to your Blackboard site by attending a hands-on session in the library, and find out how librarians can help you with your course site.
Get a head start on your Spring semester. There are six sessions to choose from in December and January:
Thursday, December 6, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, December 12, 10:00 AM
Tuesday, December 18, 11:00 AM (for RefWorks users only)
Tuesday, January 8, 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 16, 11:00 AM
Thursday, January 17, 2:00 PM
Thursday, January 24th, 3:00 PM
Sign up for a session now by going to this page:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2b_2fR3ppslGPqU383RDvrIg_3d_3d
Please note that all sessions require a basic familiarity with Blackboard, and are not intended for those without experience in navigating, using the control panel and other basic Blackboard features. (For help with basic Blackboard questions, please visit the ITS site at http://www.nyu.edu/its/classes/blackboard/ )
Wednesday, Nov. 21 – Services close early
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!
America History and Life and Historical Abstracts, formerly from ABC Clio, are now available via the EBSCO platform. Complete content is available, plus the following EBSCO features:
SCOLA International News Service* provides live and downloadable audio, video and transcripts of news and informational program from around the world.
*login using NYU NetID and password
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WHEN: Wednesday, November 14, 3PM-5PM
WHERE: Bobst library, 2nd floor, Avery Fisher Center East room
Schedule:
3-4PM Introduction to ESRI’s ARCIMS (Internet Map Service) by ESRI representative
4-5PM Initial user group discussion - all interested NYU faculty and students welcome
If you are interested in participating in an NYU GIS user group but cannot attend this first discussion, please let us know by e-mailing data.services@nyu.edu. We will contact you about future activities and potential meeting dates.
NYU STUDENTS: NEED HELP GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR RESEARCH FOR A PAPER?
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 no telephone or in-person registration.
WHEN ARE THE CLINICS BEING HELD?
Monday through Thursday, October 29 - November 8, 2007. The specific times are indicated on the registration form. Appointments last about 25 minutes.
WHO ARE THE RESEARCH CLINICS FOR?
This service is designed for undergraduates but any NYU student (except Law, Medical and Dental School students) is welcome to sign up.
Please note that this service does not include writing assistance.
Contact NYU’s Writing Center at 212-998-8866 or http://www.nyu.edu/cas/ewp/html/writing_center.html for details about writing support.
NEED RESEARCH HELP AT OTHER TIMES?
Visit a Reference Center in Bobst Library seven days a week throughout the academic year and ask the librarian on duty for help.
Humanities & Social Sciences - 1st floor Business, Public Policy and Documents - 6th floor Science - 9th floor
ONLINE HELP
Email or instant message Ask-A-Librarian when you need basic research guidance.
http://library.nyu.edu/ask/
NYU Libraries website: http://library.nyu.edu/
Paula Feid
Undergraduate Librarian
NYU Libraries
paula.feid@nyu.edu
212-998-2509
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