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#CUNYTUESDAY 2025

#CITYTECHTUESDAY: Support the City Tech Library!

The 2025 #CUNYTUESDAY campaign is here, and the faculty and staff of the Ursula C. Schwerin Library are proud to be part of this year’s effort to support student success at City Tech!

We’ve set an ambitious goal of $17,000 to help us expand our services, upgrade student study spaces, and deepen our programming.

But no matter the amount, every gift matters. Your support—whether large or small—makes a meaningful difference.

Here are just a few of the things your donation can help make possible:

  • White noise generators to support quiet, focused study
  • Upgrading our study rooms with new furniture and equipment
  • Supporting field research trips and guest lectures that enrich student learning
  • New display shelving for leisure reading and curated collections

These are just a few examples—your gift allows us to be responsive and flexible, meeting student needs as they emerge throughout the year.

The Library is a cornerstone of academic life at City Tech—connecting students with the resources, spaces, and support they need to succeed.

Help us meet this year’s ambitious goal.

Give what you can. Every gift counts. Every student benefits.

Thank you for being part of our community!

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Hidden Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories in United States History

You may have noticed some portraits on the side of the library’s shelves.

This collection was created through WeTeachNYC.org, an online space created by the New York City Department of Education. The portraits feature historical figures from the LGBTQ+ community. As indicated by the website, “The design and included resources allow teachers to integrate and explore inclusive learning experiences that validate the diverse perspectives and contributions of underrepresented individuals and groups. The Hidden Voices project is a product of collaboration between the NYCDOE and many scholars, institutions, and educators.” 

Historical figures such as Audre Lorde, Ma Rainey, and Albert Cashier are included in the portrait set. 

Poster of Librarian Barbara Gittings
Barbara Gittings – Hidden Voices Z – Library Science

 

Hugh Ryan conducted the historical research and wrote the captions of the project. Artists including Michelle Zhuang, Cristy Road, and others illustrated the portraits.

For further reading and resources and viewing the portraits themselves, visit WeTeachNYC.

Note that a previous post incorrectly credited Hugh Ryan as an artist. It should also be noted that the portrait of Albert Cashier is not displayed in the library.

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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.