Need some assistance with your research? Here are 4 ways to get library help.
Contact your specific subject librarian: http://library.nyu.edu/research/lib_arc.html
Use our Ask-a-Librarian services: http://library.nyu.edu/ask/
Visit a reference desk: http://library.nyu.edu/research/ref_ctr.html
Request a consultation with a librarian: http://library.nyu.edu/forms/research/consultations.html
Did you know your NYU affiliation allows you to access other area libraries, including Columbia?
NYU and Columbia have a Cooperative Agreement to share library resources through reciprocal on-site access. NYU students, faculty, and staff are eligible for these reciprocal access privileges. (Please note, the reciprocal agreement between NYU and Columbia University is for access only. Borrowing privileges are not included.)
For more information on access to Columbia University Libraries, see here: http://library.nyu.edu/about/columbia.html
For access to other area libraries, NYU is a member of the New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency (METRO), which offers a referral service to many participating local libraries. NYU Libraries users needing access to items not available at Bobst or in the public library system may request a METRO referral card at any of the Bobst Library Reference Centers (floors 1, 6, & 9) for a one-time-only visit to another area library to use a specified item on-site there. (Please note, the METRO referral is not intended for general use of another library's collections or services. Borrowing privileges are not included.)
For more information on METRO referrals, see here: http://library.nyu.edu/about/metro.html
Bobst Library is pleased to announce the introduction of QuickCheck self-checkout machines. Library users may now check out books 24 hours a day. To use this QuickCheck, you must have registered your library card at your home library's circulation desk. If you have previously checked out materials, then you are registered. You must also be in good standing with the library -- meaning you should not have any blocks on you circulation record, or owe more than $5 in fines.
Please stop by the library circulation desk to try out this exciting new service.
Can't find a book you're looking for in BobCat, or the only copy is already checked out? Can't find the journal article you're looking for online or in print at Bobst Library?
NYU Libraries can get those for you from another library, at no additional cost!
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service which helps eligible patrons obtain materials that are unavailable in the New York University or consortium libraries. For more information about ILL, as well as a link for making ILL requests, go here: http://library.nyu.edu/services/ill.html
Need some assistance navigating the library's resources? Get help now! Through Bobst's Ask-a-Librarian service, librarians are available to help you in-person and via email, IM, text, or phone.
In-person:
Visit a reference desk on floors 1, 6, or 9 of Bobst Library. Find out when the desks are open here: http://library.nyu.edu/about/hours/spring.html
You may also find a mobile reference librarian wandering throughout the building at certain hours during the day. Please stop to ask if you have a question!
Email:
Submit a question here: http://library.nyu.edu/ask/email.html
IM:
Chat with us in real-time via Gmail Chat, Yahoo!, AIM, or MSN, our screen name is AskBobst.
Text:
Send us a text from your mobile phone, our number is 646.265.1342.
Phone:
Call us at 212.998.2500.
For more information about Ask-a-Librarian, including an FAQ and hours of operation for email, IM, and texting services, see here: http://library.nyu.edu/ask/
Do you RefWorks?
As a graduate student, you find and manage a great deal of information to support your research and projects. Books, articles, online resources, and more: today's graduate student can make use of an amazing - and sometimes daunting - range of information. But did you know that the library supplies access to a number of tools built specifically to help you manage this deluge? If you haven't already started using something to organize the materials you are collecting, give RefWorks a try - it is free to NYU users, web based, flexible, and easy to learn.
We have information in various formats to get you started at http://www.nyu.libguides.com/refworks
And we also teach classes on how to use it - sign up by going to http://library.nyu.edu/classes#refworks
Did you know?
The NYU Libraries have subject librarians skilled in every discipline. Subject librarians can help you find and use the best resources; help you discover the key works, methodologies and theories in your field; and connect you with other resources that support your research.
You can find contact information for your subject librarian(s) by going to http://library.nyu.edu/research/lib_arc.html . Or visit us physically at one of our reference desks or virtually at http://library.nyu.edu/ask - we'll connect you with the best person to help with your research needs.
