SLC Library News: March 2023

All the that's happening between now & the end of the semester!

Events

All events are also posted in GryphonLink and in the Corq app!

Book Share & Faculty Spotlight are both in the Reading Room.

Faculty Spotlight Events

Faculty Spotlight celebrates the creation and publication and of significant new work by SLC faculty in any medium. The event series takes place in the library Reading Room and is presented in the format of a live recorded podcast mediated by host and producer, Tim Kail.

Dr. Roy Ben Shai and Critique of Critique
Thursday, March 23rd from 2-3pm

Gillian Adler and Alle Thyng Hath Tyme
Thursday, April 27, 2-3p.m.

Book Share Drop-Off

Donate used books to the library so that students (you!) will have books to take next semester. Candy will be provided for participants. Be on the lookout for an event next semester to take your pick of books for the Fall '23!

When: Tuesday, April 25, noon-2:00pm
Where: Library Reading Room

Library Card Sign Up: Yonkers Public Library & New York Public Library

It’s National Library Week! Who would say no to borrowing more eBooks and having access to even MORE resources? Check out the Yonkers Public Library and the New York Public Library at any time, but come sign up for a card with your classmates and share in your love of libraries!

When: Thursday, April 27, noon-2:00pm
Where: Library Lobby

Student Life Preservation Project

Your time at college is fleeting. Your legacy can be lasting. The archives invites current and recent students to submit photos, documents, diaries and videos of their life at the college to our new website, The Student Life Preservation Project. Already have something in mind? It takes just a few seconds to submit. Have any questions or want to submit a large number of items? Contact Archivist, Christina Kasman.

Workshops

All workshops are also posted in GryphonLink and in the Corq app!

For full descriptions of the workshops below, click here. If you are interested in a topic but are unable to attend, our librarians are happy to work with you one-on-one. Email us at [email protected] or book a research consultation at www.calendly.com/slcreference.

What Is Data in the Humanities?

Digital Humanities Workshop
When: Tuesday, March 21, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)

All the Cinnamon Squirrels: An Intro to NYC Open Data

Research Workshop
When: Thursday, March 23, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)

Creating Data Visualizations

Digital Humanities Workshop
When: Tuesday, March 28, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)

Using the New York Public Library Research Division

Research Workshop
When: Wednesday, March 29, 6 pm
Where: Zoom
Presented by Mia Bruner, Instruction and Outreach Librarian, NYPL General Research Division

Researching Social Justice & Civil Rights with HeinOnline Databases

Research Workshop
When: Thursday, March 30, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)

Digital Scholarship Labs

Digital Humanities Labs/Workshops
When: EVERY TUESDAY, April 4—May 9, 1-2:30 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)

Using Census Data

Research Workshop
When: Thursday, April 6, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)
Presented by David Kraiker, Data Dissemination Specialist, US Census Bureau

Avoiding Plagiarism

Research Workshop
When: Thursday, April 13, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)

Practical Archives Research

Research Workshop
When: Thursday, April 20, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)

Citation Help

Research Workshop
When: Thursday, April 27, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)

Research After Graduation

Research Workshop
When: Thursday, May 4, 1 pm
Where: Library Classroom E1 (Lower Level)