The library will have limited hours during spring recess. We will be open 9AM to 5PM, April 14th through the 18th, and closed Saturday the 19th.
Enjoy the break!
Welcome back to the spring 2025 semester!
Welcome new and returning City Tech students to the Ursula C. Schwerin Library! I hope the winter break was restful and restorative. If you are a freshman or transfer student, welcome to City Tech! This is your library. The library staff and faculty are here to support you every step of the way, be it conducting research, borrowing materials, taking a class in the library, or just studying, we are here to help.
Periodicals
You may have noticed that we are updating our periodicals section. Even though that area is under construction, you can still scan and copy documents and library materials, as well as use the printers in the area. We also plan on getting a new periodicals shelf which you can use to browse materials.
We also want to hear your thoughts on how to improve this space. Let us know or fill out a survey.
Library Events
The library also plans on having an updated calendar of exhibits, book displays, and workshops. Keep your eyes on our blog or visit our event page.
Upgraded Workstations
The library has added new upgraded workstations to our computer labs. Feel free to use these to lookup resources through one of our many subscribed databases, type a paper, or connect with others.
Study Rooms
Library study rooms are available for individual, 3 party or 4 party use. If you need a space to participate in an online class, use a study room in the library. You can also visit the labs in G600 or V217 more spaces for online classes.
Closed Monday January 20th for MLK, Jr. Day
The library will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
For more information about Dr. King, you can explore the library’s offerings in the catalog, as well as our books in the shelves.
Did you know that Dr. King gave the commencement speech at City College in 1963? You can read the speech at the CUNY Digital History Archive.
Library Closed from 9am – 12pm, Thursday, Jan. 16th
The library will be closed this morning and will reopen at 12 noon.
TODAY at noon: Dental Hygiene Student Fundraiser in the Academic Building Lobby
Please support SADHA and kick off the holiday season with a smile! We will be selling holiday toothbrush kits that are great for gift giving this holiday season. Separate toothbrushes and other dental products will be available as well. Thank you for your continued support and we hope everyone enjoys the holiday season.
Thursday, December 5
12:30 PM to 2 PM
Academic Building Lobby
For more information, contact Prof. Cristina Masino.
Know Your Rights Event, December 5th, 12:15pm A-806
Know Your Rights, DACA, Immigrant Families, Students and Trans Communities: A Post-Election Workshop
What: An informal teach-in for students, faculty and staff preparing support for the upcoming administration, with legal and mutual aid strategies to look out for the vulnerable, immigrants, transgender, and queer people.
- Thursday, December 5, 2024
- 12:15 pm – 1pm
- 285 Jay Street, 8th Floor, Human Services Conference Room, A-806
Speakers:
Gabriella Collantes-Woods, CUNY-NYCCT Immigrant Success Liaison at City Tech
Zenayda Bonilla | Consultant| Peer Advocate, South Brooklyn Sanctuary, Special Initiative for New Arrivals (SINA)
Benjamin Shepard, Professor Human Services Department.
Smita Dewan, Associate Professor, Human Services Department
#GivingTuesday
Giving Tuesday is that time of year where you can contribute to the university’s fundraising campaign! You can donate and learn more about the library’s fundraising efforts.
This year’s goals include:
Increase the number of white noise generators available in the Library for student silent use
Redesign and upgrade the Library’s study room furniture and facilities
Continue supporting field research trips and invited lectures in the Library’s interdisciplinary teaching and learning efforts
Your gift will support students, faculty, staff, and alumni by offering access to academic resources, information technology, and study space.
The Ursula C. Schwerin Library supports all members of the City Tech community through our collections, services, and programs. We help students, faculty, and staff build critical research skills and connect with knowledge in their disciplines. The library offers access to academic resources, information technology, and study space. Our collections provide our students with opportunities for intellectual exploration, and library faculty empower students to find and critically evaluate information. Find more information at https://library.citytech.cuny.edu.
Need help with your writing? Visit the City Tech Writing Center!
Your City Tech Writing Center is available for in-person and online writing support for any writing you might be working on: essays, OpenLab posts, lab reports, resumes, cover letters, creative work, emails, speeches, presentations…not just your English homework! The Writing Center offers 45-minute, one-on-one sessions with tutors, in-person and online. No matter which phase you’re at in your process, from initial brainstorm to final draft, the Writing Center is there to support you. Sign-up or reach out through the links below to learn more!
The Writing Center is located in Room G-608, 6th floor of the General Building.
Make an appointment, email them with any questions, or follow them on Instagram!
TONIGHT 11/21: Dr. Cheryl D. Miller Book Event
Join the Communication Design department of City Tech, CUNY, for an exciting evening with renowned designer, author, historian, and educator Dr. Cheryl D. Miller as she discusses her latest book, Here: Where The Black Designers Are feat. COMD Prof. Emeritus Dorothy Hayes!
Club Hour: Casual Meet and Greet
6 pm: Designer Spotlight, presentation, Q&A, and book signing
Please note: The Communication Design Department will donate to the library copies of Here: Where The Black Designers in the near future.
13 Driver’s Licenses Screening December 3rd at 5:30PM
Prof. Terao of the Entertainment Technology Department is screening the film, 13 Driver’s Licenses on Tuesday, December 3rd, in the Academic Complex Theater. Prof. Terao
Synopsis: The discovery of 13 confiscated driver’s licenses from 1938 leads a small German town to face its past. With no other clue except for those licenses, a group of high-school students and their tenacious teacher research the fates of the 13 Jewish driver’s license holders. A year later, an unexpected turn takes place. The modern-day Germans and some of the Jewish descendants from overseas gather in “their hometown,” and a fortuitous friendship begins.
Find out more including registration to attend.
