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Teaching (and Reforming) the Next Generation of Pirates and Copyright Violators

Posted on April 10, 2024 | No Comments
This is the first in our current series of short essays by participants in the Spring 2024 Open Knowledge Fellowship, coordinated by the Mina Rees Library. Fellows will share insight into the process of converting a syllabus to openly-licensed and/or zero-cost resources, as well as […]
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Exploring the Carpenter Collection

Posted on January 23, 2024 | No Comments
The Mina Rees Library enjoys the support of an ongoing endowment from Ivor Kraft, a long-time member of CLAGS: The Center for LGBTQ Studies (founded in 1991 as the nation’s first university-based LGBTQ research center in the United States, located at The Graduate Center). Donated […]
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Apply now! Open Knowledge Fellowship

Posted on January 10, 2024 | No Comments
We are deeply excited to share that the Mina Rees Library will host its 10th cohort of the Open Knowledge Fellowship in Spring 2024. This 6-session program includes a stipend of $2000, paid via Financial Aid in Spring 2024. All fully enrolled students are encouraged […]
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Now Hiring! Adjunct Reference Librarian

Posted on August 25, 2023 | No Comments
The Graduate Center Library seeks an Adjunct Reference Librarian to work about 10 – 15 hours spread out over 2-3 days per week. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, research intensive environment – details on how to apply are below, […]
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Apply now! Open Knowledge Fellowship

Posted on May 31, 2023 | No Comments
The 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 […]
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An Interview with Diana Teeter, InterLibrary Loan Coordinator

Posted on May 18, 2023 | No Comments
Have 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 […]
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Welcome, Marilyn Reside – Electronic Resources Librarian

Posted on May 8, 2023 | No Comments
We’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 […]
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Open Knowledge Fellowship | Info Session on 5/23 at 4pm

Posted on May 1, 2023 | No Comments
Interested 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 […]
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Update: New Microfilm Readers

Posted on April 24, 2023 | No Comments
We’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 […]
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OER in Action: The GC Music Teaching Hub

Posted on March 21, 2023 | No Comments
This is the latest in our series of short essays about Open Educational Resources (OER). The GC Music Teaching Hub is organized by current and former graduate teaching fellows of the CUNY Graduate Center Music Department, and is now receiving OER funding through the Mina […]
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