Hope your semester is off to a great start! Here are some of the programs, resources, and initiatives offered by your very own City Tech Library this semester.
Printing and Laptop Loans
The Multimedia Lab will have the same hours as the rest of the library and students can now borrow laptops from Multimedia for a period of 1 week. The library’s new printing system, UrsulaPrint, allows students to print from library workstations or their own device up to 30 pages a day. There is a print station outside the library that can be used to print when the library is open or closed.
Chat Reference
Chat with a librarian for help with research 24X7. Contact us via the library home page, or here: http://cityte.ch/ask.
Borrowing Beyond City Tech
Get books from other CUNY libraries delivered to you here at City Tech. Just follow these simple steps to request your title.
Zero Textbook Cost Courses
If you’d like to save money on textbooks, search for Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses in CUNYFirst! Pick up an astronaut postcard at the Library’s Reference Desk to show you how to find these courses which are all 100% free.
Tutorials for Students
Boost your library skills in 3 minutes or less. Check out our featured tutorials:
Eresource Highlights
- Bloomsbury Food Library is an excellent resource for hospitality students and researchers.
- Thanks to an agreement with the CUNY Libraries, IOP (Institute of Physics) Science is now available to the City Tech community.
- A subscription to the New York Times digital and the Wall Street Journal is available to the entire City Tech community.
Workshops & Events for Students
Check the library website for workshop dates and times. Most workshops will be held in Room 441A in the library, unless otherwise indicated. RSVP to save your spot: nprince@citytech.cuny.edu
Tech You Can Borrow from the Library Workshop
Did you know you can borrow iPads and laptops from the library? How about document scanners, headphones, and phone chargers? This 45-minute workshop will highlight the different technologies we have available for loan to students, how the loan process works, what you can use this technology for, and what happens to your data after you return it.
- Friday, September 20, 2019 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Room: L432
Citation Workshops: APA and MLA, Use ZoteroBib to Create Your Sources Quickly
These workshops teach the importance of documenting sources when incorporating other’s research into your own. Learn the fundamentals of using the APA and the MLA styles. ZoteroBib generates citations and build a bibliography list in any of the popular styles, including APA and MLA instantly. Learn how to export your completed bibliography to your paper.
- Thursday, October 17, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Room L540
- Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Room L540
LinkedIn and Resume Writing Workshop
Make a lasting impression with a potential employer. Your resume and social media presence are the place to begin. Join us to see how you can get the most from the work experience you already have and convey it. Highlight your talents and what you have accomplished already to create a strong resume. Build the beginnings of a professional portfolio with LinkedIn.
- Thursday, October 3, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Research Help for your Paper: Drop-in sessions
Are you looking for research help with that final paper or assignment of the semester? If so, come to the Ursula C. Schwerin Library on these dates for our special drop-in sessions. No RSVP required!
- Monday, December 2, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday, December 5, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Friday, December 6, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Digital Privacy: A Hands-on Workshop
Learn more about privacy and take control of your digital identity! In this hands-on workshop, City Tech faculty, students, and staff will learn how to protect themselves against surveillance and unwanted data collection. Specific topics covered will include password security, social media privacy, browser settings, and alternative search engines. Bring your smart phone or tablet.
- Tuesday, November 12, 1:00PM – 2:00PM; Room L540
