ILLiad is the library’s new Interlibrary Loan system for faculty to request books not available here or in another CUNY library and journal articles not available from our subscription databases.
Workshop attendees will learn how to set up ILLiad accounts, how to place requests for articles & books, how to request articles directly from library databases, and how to retrieve requested items that are delivered electronically.
The workshop will take place on Thursday, March 4 from 4-5 p.m. in the library’s electronic classroom, A540. RSVPs are encouraged to Maura Smale at x5748.
ILLiad workshop for faculty tomorrow
ILLiad is the library’s new Interlibrary Loan system for faculty to request books not available here or in another CUNY library and journal articles not available from our subscription databases.
Workshop attendees will learn how to set up ILLiad accounts, how to place requests for articles & books, how to request articles directly from library databases, and how to retrieve requested items that are delivered electronically.
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 3 from 1-2 pm in A540, the library’s e-classroom. It will be repeated on Thursday, March 4 from 5-6 pm. RSVPs are encouraged to Prof. Maura Smale at msmale@citytech.cuny.edu.
Visit the library website for the Spring 2010 schedule of faculty workshops.
Short story collections on display
May is not officially any sort of short fiction recognition month, but taking a quick break to enjoy a short story or several makes perfect sense for those of us facing finals, papers, and other end-of-year projects. Several works of short fiction are on display on the library’s new books shelf, near the stairs. You can check any of these books out (and are encouraged to do so).
Here are 5 great reasons to read short stories:
- Escape! Learn about another country, culture, or language through its literature.
- You want to improve your writing.
- It’s May, and your time is precious.
- You need a study break.
- You crave entertainment that won’t insult your intelligence.
Can you think of other great reasons? How about letting us know who your favorite short fiction authors are, or what your favorite short story is? Talk to us – leave a comment!
City Tech Library is OPEN during Spring Break
The City Tech library will be open weekdays during Spring Break from 9 am to 5 pm. The library is closed on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12; open as usual on Saturday, April 18 from 10 am – 4 pm.
The library’s Internet Lab and Multimedia Resource Center will be open weekdays during Spring Break as well: Wednesday, April 8 through Friday, April 10, 12 noon – 4 pm; Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17 from 12 noon – 4 pm.
New subject guide for annotated bibliographies
An annotated bibliography research guide has been added to the library’s collection of subject guides.
Librarian subject specialists compile subject guides on topics relevant to the City Tech curricula. Faculty, if you would like to request that a subject guide be created for your department, please contact the subject specialist for your department or discipline.
Finding Books in Other Libraries/Google Book Search – A workshop for faculty
Explore the bibliographic universe beyond the City Tech Library! All faculty are invited to attend next Thursday’s workshop on using other libraries and using Google Book Search. This workshop will cover using Interlibrary Loan and CLICS to obtain books and articles not available in our library, locations of research libraries that welcome the public, and the use of Google Book Search for research.
date & time: Thursday, March 5, 1-1:45 p.m.
place: A540, the library’s e-classroom
Participants are encouraged to RSVP to Prof. Anne Leonard at aleonard[at]citytech.cuny.edu
the complete schedule of faculty workshops for the Spring 2009 semester can be found here.
PC, Word, and Excel Workshops this semester
In addition to the CUNY Portal and Blackboard workshops listed below, Instructional Technology is offering workshops on PC use, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. All workshops take place in G-604. Workshops are offered at the following dates and times:
Introduction to using the PC
Location: G-604
Time: 12:30pm – 1pm
Feb. 5
Feb. 19
Feb. 26
March 5
March 12
March 19
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Location: G-604
March 10: 11am – 12pm
March 12: 1pm – 2pm
March 17: 11am – 12pm
March 26: 12pm – 1pm
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Location: G-604
March 19: 1pm – 2pm
March 24: 6pm – 7pm
March 26: 1pm – 2pm
March 31: 6pm – 7pm
Bananas, Rum, Buildings, and Stories: New Books at the City Tech Library
Selected new books in the library’s collection are featured on the new bookshelves that wrap around the staircase to the 4th floor. And yes, you can check out any of the books in the new books display. You’ll also find fiction and other leisure reading in this section, including new titles in Spanish and Russian. Check back often — our new book display will be updated regularly with the latest new releases. This month, our new book selections illustrate three themes:
Globalization: Rum, Bananas, and Coffee
 And a Bottle of Rum by Wayne Curtis |
 Bananas: An American History by Virginia Scott Jenkins |
 Uncommon Grounds by Mark Pendergrast |
Architecture of Cities and Countries
 Buildings of Pittsburgh by Franklin Toker |
 Bali Houses by Gianni Francione |
Immigrant Fiction
 Monkey King by Patricia Chao |
 Inheritance by Lan Samantha Chang |
 Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri |
Do you know where to vote on November 4?
As we are all aware, the presidential election is in less than 2 weeks. The New York City Board of Elections provides a Poll Site Locator for you to determine your polling site. If you are not sure where to vote, type in your home address here. The site will retrieve the polling place for your address.
You must vote at your designated polling place. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4.
Finding Books in Other Libraries/Google Books – A Workshop for Faculty
All City Tech faculty are invited to attend a library workshop on finding books in other libraries and Google Books. This workshop will cover the use of Google Book Search, other e-text collections, and the many other options available for getting books that are not available in this library, including Interlibrary Loan and CLICS (CUNY Libraries Inter-Campus Services). Explore the bibliographic universe beyond the shelves of the City Tech library!
This workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 17, from 10-10:45am in the library classroom, A540. Please RSVP to Anne Leonard at aleonard[at]citytech.cuny.edu
The complete schedule of faculty workshops for the Fall 2008 semester can be found here.
