Updates from the Mina Rees Library | November 2022
Mina Rees Library Hours: https://gc-cuny.libcal.com/hours
Please note that the Library will be closed on November 24-27th.
Contact The Library: library@gc.cuny.edu
https://libguides.gc.cuny.edu/ask-a-librarian
Upcoming Workshops:
Creative Commons for Graduate Students
Wednesday November 9th – 1pm-2pm
Register here: https://gc-cuny.libcal.com/event/9703992
This workshop will cover key information about Creative Commons (CC) licenses—both using CC-licensed works created by others and adding a CC license to your work.
Science Workshop Series: Evaluating Journals and Predatory Publishers
December 5th, 2pm-3pm
https://gc-cuny.libcal.com/event/9592702
This workshop will help researchers, writers, and students think about evaluating the relative quality and credibility of journals and publishers. This is an essential skill for anyone creating or consuming any scientific writing.
Drop-in Sessions:
Data Management
Tuesday November 8th, 11am-3pm
https://gc-cuny.libcal.com/event/9518554
Do you have reams of research data that you need to organize and document? Do you need to ensure that it is accessible to the public and/or preserved for the long term? Are you applying for a grant that requires you to create a data management plan? If so, then this drop-in session is for you.
Zotero Drop-in Hour
Mondays from 1pm-2pm
https://gc-cuny.libcal.com/event/9518293
One-on-one Zotero virtual office hours drop-in video consultations, with Stephen Klein, will occur most Mondays 1-2pm; exceptions will be noted. Zotero is open source citation software enabling users to easily collect, organize, cite and share. These one-on-one sessions are great for consummate users who need troubleshooting assistance or new users who prefer a more informal approach.
Scholarly Publishing Drop-in Hour
Tuesday November 15th, 1pm-2pm
https://gc-cuny.libcal.com/event/9513542
This drop-in session is for anyone with questions about scholarly publishing or other aspects of scholarly communication. For example, article publication contracts, book contracts, copyright or fair use, Creative Commons, research metrics, and much more.
~ Recent highlights from their blog ~
Welcome, Silvia Cho as Resource Sharing Librarian
https://gclibrary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2022/10/31/welcome-silvia-cho-as-resource-sharing-librarian/
Now Hiring – InterLibrary Loan:
https://gclibrary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2022/11/07/now-hiring-interlibrary-loan-4/