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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
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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!
Collection Spotlight: Data Databases
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Posted on Aug. 26, 2022, 10 a.m.
Data databases aggregate data from many sources and load them into a standard interface so you can select the parts you need quickly and easily.
Throwback Fiction Book Display
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Posted on Aug. 22, 2022, noon
To kick off the 2022-2023 academic year, Bird Library has curated a collection of Throwback Fiction for College Students
Veterans Hone Entrepreneurial Skills in Summer
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Posted on Aug. 1, 2022, 2 p.m.
Blackstone LaunchPad partnered with Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families on training workshops for veterans.
SummerStart Activities at the Libraries
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Posted on July 25, 2022, noon
Program activities for incoming first year students in SummerStart.
New library collections for May and June 2022
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Posted on July 19, 2022, noon
New fiscal year collections additions
Juneteenth 2022
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Posted on June 14, 2022, noon
For more information, explore the Juneteenth: Readings for SU’s Observance of Black Liberation from Enslavement Research Guide.
Libraries Celebrate Pride Month 2022
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Posted on June 2, 2022, 4 p.m.
Pride Month is an annual event to honor the Stonewall Riots, which started on June 28th in 1969 in Manhattan.
Website Homepage Overview Video
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Posted on May 19, 2022, 11 a.m.
We have also created several video tutorials for users to acclimate to the new website.
Website Audience Navigation Video
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Posted on May 19, 2022, 10 a.m.
A video tutorial on navigating the Libraries' audience pages.
Website Megamenu Navigation Video
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Posted on May 19, 2022, 9 a.m.
Overview of the Libraries' megamenu navigation.
Website Search Function Video Tutorial
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Posted on May 19, 2022, 8 a.m.
Video tutorial of Libraries' website search function.
Browse the Libraries Shelves Virtually
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Posted on May 13, 2022, 11 a.m.
Browse the bookshelves virtually.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2022
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Posted on May 11, 2022, 3:42 p.m.
Books, videos, and other materials from our collection in observance of AAPI Heritage Month.
Creating a New Library That Serves a Unique Audience in a Non-Traditional Library Space
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Posted on May 4, 2022, 11 a.m.
Launch of the IVMF Digital Library
Resources for SU Alumni
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Posted on April 29, 2022, 10 a.m.
Which SU Libraries’ resources you can continue to access after graduation, as well as help you discover new resources to meet your information needs.
New Collections Resources, February to April 2022
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Posted on April 14, 2022, 1 p.m.
The Libraries has added the following new resources:
Central New York Maker Faire 2022
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Posted on April 13, 2022, 1 p.m.
Central New York’s first annual Maker Faire took place at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College on Saturday April 2, 2022