The library is having a book sale during club hour, 12:45pm to 2:30pm in front of the cafeteria in the Namm building. We have paperbacks for $0.50, 3 pbs for $1.00, with hardcover books and textbooks for a $1.00.
New Physics Subject Guide
A new subject guide for physics has been posted to the library website. You can access it by following this link.
New Books in Chemistry
Nontraditional careers for chemists: new formulas in chemistry
The joy of chemistry : the amazing science of familiar things
Please search the library online catalog for more available new books in chemistry.
Palgrave Dictionary of Economics (Online)
New to our online collections: The Palgrave Dictionary of Economics.
Library Book Sale – Thursday, May 8th
The City Tech Library is having a book sale next Thursday, May 8th from 12:00pm to 2:45pm outside the cafeteria in the Namm building, second floor. Please contact Prof. Morris Hounion to contribute donations for the sale. For all other information contact Prof. Junior Tidal.
Blogging Workshop – May 7th
Anyone Can Blog (And So Can You!): How To Create Your Own Blog and More
Blogs (web logs) are continuing to change how ideas are expressed and exchanged. Wednesday, May 7th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, the library will present a workshop on blogging. The workshop will be in the library’s electronic classroom on the 5th floor of the library.
Participants will be learn how to create their own free blogs using WordPress or Blogger. We will demonstrate how you can create and maintain your own blog. Prior computer programming skills are not required.
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Living Off the Land in Space Presentation – May 1st
DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2008
TIME: 12:45-2:30 p.m.
PLACE: A632 (Faculty/Staff Lounge)
The Ursula C. Schwerin Library will host a presentation by Physics Professor Gregory L. Matloff and Brooklyn artist C Bangs on the Library’s current exhibit Living Off the Land in Space.
Dr. Matloff and former NASA Fellow Bangs will discuss both the exhibit and their book of the same name co-authored with NASA manager Les Johnson.
Please feel free to bring your lunch – light refreshments will be provided.For further information, contact Prof. Morris Hounion at mhounion@citytech.cuny.edu
Book Donations Wanted
The Library is having a spring book sale and is actively seeking used book donations. The books should be in good condition. They will be put in the book sale on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Please bring in all donations to the Library by May 7, 2008. Contact Prof. Morris Hounion at x5491 or mhounion@citytech.cuny.edu; all donors will receive a letter of acknowledgment.
Limited Lab Hours During Spring Break
The library’s Internet Lab will be open from 12:00PM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday during spring break. The Multimedia Resource Center will be open from 9:30AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. We are closed on Saturday. For the hours of other computer labs on campus, follow this link.
Save the date: Brooklyn GreenWalk, May 1
May 1st, City Tech students will lead a walking tour for the general public and the college community that will explore environmental sustainability. The 1 ½ hour tour begins at 12:30 at the southeast corner of Jay and Tillary. Stops include a paper recycling plant, a “green” performative space, the Borough Hall greenmarket, Recycle-a-Bicycle, and more. From 2-2:30 Professor Reggie Blake will present on green roofs and the Urban Heat Island Effect in Namm 1023. Refreshments will be served. Please see attached brochure for more information. All are welcome.
