Blog - Syracuse University Libraries

Open Access 101, SU Libraries and You

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Posted on Oct. 3, 2022, noon

An open access primer and an overview of campus author, publishing and research services.

“We have that here?!”: Students Meet Special Collections at the Libraries’ Welcome Fest

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Posted on Sept. 30, 2022, noon

SCRC tabled at Welcome Fest, highlighting the full range of resources, services and spaces available to students.

SU Libraries’ Instruction Support for Faculty, Instructors and Teaching Assistants (TA’s)

Posted on Sept. 27, 2022, 4 p.m.

Tips for putting items on course reserve, exploring digital resources, showing videos and more.

Meeting Your Printing Needs

Posted on Sept. 26, 2022, 11 a.m.

Whether you are printing a paper or a large poster, the Libraries offers printing equipment as well as in-person assistance with the process.

On the Cover of the Rolling Stone…

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Posted on Sept. 23, 2022, 3 p.m.

Do you know who’s on the cover of the Rolling Stone this month?

Teaching Representation: K-12 Educator Perspectives on Banned Books

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Posted on Sept. 21, 2022, 8 a.m.

K-12 educators (both teachers and librarians) in the eastern United States were surveyed about perceptions around banned books.

Book Bans are Newsworthy... But They’re Not New

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Posted on Sept. 19, 2022, 9 a.m.

September 18-24, 2022, Syracuse University Libraries is celebrating Banned Books Week.

Collection Spotlight: Engineering Village and Techstreet

Posted on Sept. 16, 2022, 10 a.m.

Engineering Village offers access to 14 databases covering a range of STEM subjects, and TechStreet is the preferred purchase platform for standards and technical books.

Constitution Day: September 17, 2022

Posted on Sept. 13, 2022, 9 a.m.

Celebrating Constitution Day at SU Libraries with a display of books and posters from September 12 through 19.

Libraries Celebrate Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month

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Posted on Sept. 12, 2022, 3 p.m.

September is Latinx /Hispanic Heritage Month and the Syracuse University Libraries is pleased to be a part of this year’s campus celebration.

Collection Spotlight: Disability in the Modern World

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Posted on Sept. 9, 2022, 10 a.m.

If you are looking to do research in disability studies, we have a database that must not be missed.

Top Five Reasons to Join a Public Library (or Two)

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Posted on Sept. 6, 2022, 4 p.m.

We encourage you to consider joining a local public library.

Collection Spotlight: Artstor

Posted on Sept. 2, 2022, noon

Artstor is a visual resource that began in 2004, spans approximately three hundred collections and comprises over 2.5 million images across disciplines and growing.

New Student Checklist: What You Need to Know

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Posted on Aug. 30, 2022, 11 a.m.

Whether you’re a first-year or transfer student, arriving on campus for the first time after learning virtually, or haven't had the chance to explore the Libraries, here are some tips to help you get ahead and start the semester off strong!