Libraries Blog Posts

List of blog posts

Inside Preservation - Common Book Repairs Video

person standing in front of cart of books

Posted on Nov. 6, 2023, 1 p.m.

Common book repairs done in Preservation.

Featured Collections Area in Bird Library

book shelf with books and sign that reads "New Books"

Posted on Nov. 1, 2023, noon

The Libraries re-envisioned the book display area in the Bird Library Learning Commons.

Collection Spotlight: AAPG Datapages

screen shot of AAPG

Posted on Oct. 31, 2023, 10 a.m.

A database containing current and archived publications and data sets from around the world for petroleum geologists and students.

Blackstone LaunchPad Video

students gathered around a table working

Posted on Oct. 27, 2023, 8 a.m.

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries is the campus innovation and entrepreneurship hub.

SURFACE Open Access Newsletters and Publications

open access icon with blue sepia of library in background

Posted on Oct. 26, 2023, 4 p.m.

Currently, there are 24 Syracuse University newsletters and publications in SURFACE which feature multiple issues.

Collection Spotlight: NoveList Plus

screenshot of NoveList database

Posted on Oct. 24, 2023, 2 p.m.

NoveList Plus is a reader’s advisory, or book recommendation, database.

Mend Journal Available on SURFACE

colorful abstract bird drawing with colors in background and title "Mend" in lower corner

Posted on Oct. 23, 2023, 10 a.m.

Mend Journal emphasizes personal narratives of people directly impacted by criminal justice system.

How to Request an Article or Book Chapter

finger pointing to computer screen

Posted on Oct. 20, 2023, 10 a.m.

Video on how to request an electronic article or book chapter.

Collection Spotlight: STEM Databases with Broad Appeal

glass with area indicating magnification of atoms

Posted on Oct. 17, 2023, 1 p.m.

Get to know these must-try resources relevant well beyond STEM.

New e-Resources July through September 2023

Blue overlaid image of tables in Carnegie Library with orange icon of a laptop with two text bubbles

Posted on Oct. 16, 2023, 4 p.m.

The Libraries' has added the following new electronic resources to its collections.

Welcome to Syracuse University Libraries

outside of Bird Library

Posted on Oct. 13, 2023, 10 a.m.

Video overview of the Libraries

Little Free Bird

video of Little Free Bird bookshelf in Bird Library

Posted on Oct. 10, 2023, 11 a.m.

Take a book to keep for your personal delight, or leave one to share.

Collection Spotlight: Decolonization: Politics and Independence in Former Colonial and Commonwealth Territories

photo of Nelson Mandela next to black green and yellow ribbons of color

Posted on Oct. 10, 2023, 10 a.m.

Decolonization movements of the 20th century in their own words.

LGBTQ History Month 2023

pride flag with overlay of transgender person and another person protesting holding white sign

Posted on Oct. 9, 2023, 10 a.m.

The Syracuse University LGBTQ Resource Center is hosting various events throughout the month of October to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Frequently Asked Questions

people at the information desk in Bird Library

Posted on Oct. 6, 2023, 10 a.m.

The Department of Learning and Academic Engagement shares some frequently asked questions and answers to help students navigate Libraries and campus service and resources.

Collection Spotlight: Detail Inspiration

architectural drawing of housing estate

Posted on Oct. 4, 2023, 3 p.m.

Be Inspired -- Check out the Detail Inspiration database for architectural design research help!

Collection Spotlight: Lens.org

circle with line on all four sides and word lens.org underneath

Posted on Sept. 26, 2023, 3 p.m.

Lens serves integrated scholarly and patent knowledge as a public good to inform science and technology enabled problem solving.

Collection Spotlight: Value Line Research Center

Value Line Pro Premium list showing Company Name, Ticker, Timeliness, Financial Strength, Relative P/E Ratio, Industry, Stock Price, and Dividend Yield.

Posted on Sept. 19, 2023, 2 p.m.

Value Line Research Center offers investment and stock info for everyone from advanced researchers to new investors.

Collection Spotlight: Digitalia Hispanica

windmill

Posted on Sept. 14, 2023, noon

A Spanish language database with a wide range of disciplines and collections.

You Asked, We Listened

screen shot of website home page

Posted on Sept. 11, 2023, noon

The Libraries’ UX program recently advocated for a major change to the Libraries’ website, but you won’t find it if you go looking.

Back to all posts

Blog page navigation