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Category Archives: Service
Your Library Questions Answered Working Off-Campus
B. No
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Both answers are correct. We collected those FAQs and answers here to help your study and research.
If you have any more question while off-campus, feel free to contact us!
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Q: What are the ways you can access library resources off-campus?
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Q: I need a book when the campus is closed, what should I do?
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Q: What are some ways to contact the library when the campus is closed?
C. Via the library wechat
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Q: Before the library reopens, what is the recommended way to access Course Reserve items?
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Q:The campus is closed, but I got an email that my books are overdue! What should I do?
Squeezed by your assignment? Ask a librarian
Locked at home and look for some help for your midterm?
What about asking a librarian?
How do I know when I’ve searched enough?
2. Where to find our librarians?
(This is not an auto-reply from robots!)
When the chat box goes offline, you can reach out to us through email: shanghai.library@nyu.edu.
Library Service Update in the Evolving COVID-19 Situation
Research & Instructional Technology Services
Access & Borrowing
Bloomberg Terminal Access
Bloomberg is a terminal-bound financial services platform that provides analysis and quotes, which is an excellent resource for finding real-time financial market data and business news information. It is especially useful for students majoring in Finance or aspiring to pursue a Finance major!
Bloomberg terminals remote access will cease by the end of 2021. We provide on-site access to support your needs.
NYU Shanghai Library has one Bloomberg terminal located in the Academic Commons, opposite to the Wind terminal, and it is available for use 24/7.
If you’re in New York, Bobst Library’s Business Library has three terminals situated in the south wing of the 5th floor and one located on Lower Level 1 (24/7 access).
(Booking is required for both types of access.)
You can find out more about how to use Bloomberg on our Bloomberg Guide, or check out our short introductory video!
What is available in Library account?
- To know the books I borrowed
- Wonder if I have fines
- Make sure my request submitted successfully
Access Library account on the webpage:
Go to NYU Shanghai Library – My Accounts – Library Account
Access Library account on phone:
Go to NYU Shanghai WeCom (企业微信)
Tap “Library”
Tap “Find” and then “My Account”
Log in with your NetID and password
Go to “My library account”
Here is an account summary



Check out a locker
Look for a place to put your heavy books? Get a Library locker on the 4th floor.
- Go to the circulation desk
- Ask staff for “checking out a locker”
- Pick one on the locker map
- Staff will scan the barcode on your campus card
- Get password and instruction
NOTE: Student is only allowed to check out one locker on campus, including Facility and Library lockers.
Introducing New Study Room Reservation System
Are you looking for a simple way to book group study rooms at Academic Building and Shinmay in the library? In collaboration with campus IT, we are rolling out the new study room reservation system.
Please click on the big purple “Study Room” button on our website to reserve a room. Or bookmark it for the computer or scan the QR code on the door to book through your mobile device
Please kindly note more than half of the room’s max capacity must check-in within the first 15 minutes of the booked time. Otherwise, the room will be released and become available for other users to reserve.
Watch this one-minute video for tips on how to reserve and check in to the study room.
New Changes in Library
Welcome and welcome back for Fall 2021! No matter where you are, we are excited to meet you on the 4th floor in the Academic Building, at Shinmay, or remotely online. We have new resources and services ready for you:
The Wire China
The Library now subscribes to The Wire China, a weekly news magazine dedicated to understanding and explaining China’s economic rise, and its influence on global business, finance, trade, labor and the environment.
Caixin (财新) Chinese Edition
Many have asked about Caixin’s Chinese edition. It’s available now! Caixin’s English and Chinese editions offer unique content, as well as some duplicate articles.
Career Development Collection
Planning to take a test for graduate school? Working on your resume and interview skills? Exploring majors and careers? Stop by this expanded collection curated by the Library and CDC for inspiration.
Enter the Library with Digital ID
Tap your phone to enter the Library! Our entrance now supports both physical campus card and the new digital ID.
Roary is back!
Some of you may remember Roary, the Library’s newest member! This semester, Roary will bring back the popular Libroary Thursdays with new games, activities and SWAG! Stay tuned to Library’s WeChat and Engage event page for Roary’s return.
Beyond Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper
Have you read Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper? Stop by the Library’s display to taste this sweet-sour memoir, this year’s NYU Shanghai Reads selection. Explore additional books and videos curated here, or watch this video tutorial to discover other Library materials to whet your appetite for the year ahead!
How introvert (aka 社恐) checks out a book
You found the book for your course, but you are too nervous to talk to a librarian staff.
We have an easy and quick way – a self-checkout machine – to help you borrow library materials by yourself.
Watch a 40s video tutorial, or read this hands-on guide.