Library Workshops & Events
Check the library calendar for workshops and events of interest, including Zotero trainings!
Featured Stories
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Dissertations and Theses Year-in-Review, 2022-23
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Interlibrary Loan News – Make More ILL Requests!
22 November 2021 2:30 PM | No Comments -
The Value of Open Access…in the Words of Readers
25 October 2021 10:59 AM | No Comments -
A New Partner for the CUNY Digital History Archive
20 October 2021 1:13 PM | No Comments -
Summertime, and Submitting Scholarship is Easy
12 August 2021 11:10 AM | No Comments
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News & Goings On
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Dissertations and Theses Year-in-Review, 2022-23
Posted on June 2, 2023 | No CommentsIt’s Commencement Day for the Graduate Center, which has become a time for the library to celebrate all of the dissertations, theses, and capstone projects that we received this academic year. By now, you’ve heard about the awards and listened to the speakers at the […] -
Apply now! Open Knowledge Fellowship
Posted on May 31, 2023 | No CommentsThe Mina Rees Library is excited to share three opportunities relating to Open Educational Resources, in Summer 2023. Read below for information about how to apply! On Wednesday, July 12th, we’ll be hosting an in-person workshop from 1-3pm. This is a great chance to learn […] -
An Interview with Diana Teeter, InterLibrary Loan Coordinator
Posted on May 18, 2023 | No CommentsHave you ever wondered what goes on “behind the scenes” of the InterLibrary Loan Department? How do the books and other items that we request – even titles that are relatively obscure, or only internationally held – arrive so quickly? (ILL can be an excellent […] -
Welcome, Marilyn Reside – Electronic Resources Librarian
Posted on May 8, 2023 | No CommentsWe’re excited to formally introduce Marilyn Reside as the new Electronic Resources Librarian at the Mina Rees Library. Reside brings over fifteen years of experience in academic, consumer health, and public libraries, and nine years in the field of higher education. Previously, Reside served as […] -
Summer Course: Intricacies & Ethics of Scholarly Information
Posted on May 2, 2023 | No CommentsA new course is being offered this summer and may appeal to anyone interested in the complexities of seeking, evaluating, publishing, and otherwise interacting with scholarly information in all its forms. Developed by Graduate Center librarians and taught by Jill Cirasella, Associate Professor and Associate […] -
Open Knowledge Fellowship | Info Session on 5/23 at 4pm
Posted on May 1, 2023 | No CommentsInterested in applying for the Open Knowledge Fellowship’s upcoming Summer 2023 cohort? Curious to hear more about how “open knowledge” can apply to your current teaching practices at CUNY? The Fellowship is a 6 week hybrid program, with a $2000 stipend for participants. Join us […] -
Update: New Microfilm Readers
Posted on April 24, 2023 | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce the unveiling of two new ScanPro Microfilm readers, available on the 2nd Floor behind the Reference Desk. They are in the same place as the previous machines, and can also read microfiche, as well as other formats. Updates: The new machines offer […] -
Microfilm Planned Outage Wednesday 4/19-Thursday 4/20
Posted on April 17, 2023 | No CommentsIn preparation for the deployment of two new microfilm readers on Thursday, the two legacy microfilm readers will be removed from the library’s public space on Wednesday. We apologize for this inconvenience and hope this temporary outage will result in better service with the two […] -
Teaching Anthropology with OER
Posted on April 6, 2023 | No CommentsThis is the latest in our current series of short essays by participants in the Open Knowledge Fellowship coordinated by the Mina Rees Library. Fellows share insight into the process of converting a syllabus to openly-licensed and/or zero-cost resources, as well as their experiences teaching […] -
Scholarship for the Public Good: What We Value, How We Evaluate
Posted on April 5, 2023 | No CommentsUpdate: The recording of the What We Value, How We Evaluate event is now available on YouTube. The Graduate Center’s Mina Rees Library is partnering with the Provost’s Office on an event series exploring the idea of scholarship for the public good—what it means, how […]
