FYI: For Your Information – Scanning in the Library

Did you know that you can use the color photocopier in the library for quick and easy scanning directly to a computer on the NYSID network? Well you can, and it’s easy!

All you have to do is visit the Library’s Website: NYSIDLibrary.org and go to the Use Technology page in the HOW TO section. There you will find written instructions and the newest video in our FYI: For Your Information series, which we’ve embedded here as well.

If you have any questions or run into problems, please contact the library.

FYI: For Your Information – Helpful Library Workshops

NYSID Library is pleased to announce our new slate of Library Workshops for the Spring 2011 semester. Places are limited to 12 per session, so sign up today! To reserve a place, email libraryinfo@nysid.edu.

Workshops are free, and available on a first come, first serve basis with priority given to students. More sessions may be added if there is demand.

Please note that the date of the “Using Online Image Resources” workshop has changed. It is Wednesday, March 23rd from 3-4pm, not Friday, March 25th from 1-2pm.

Schedule

Scanning in the Library

Friday, Feb. 25 from 3-4

Curious about how to use the scanning equipment in the library? Need some help with file formats like Tiff or PDF? Want to learn some quick tips in Photoshop to make your images better? We’ll take a look at equipment and software available to you in the library.

Using Online Image Resources at NYSID

Wednesday, March 23 from 3-4pm

Need some help with image resources in the library? We’ll go over the basics of using ARTstor, Artnet and a few good open access websites to find images for your research needs.

Navigating NYSID Research Databases

Weds, March 30  from 3-4pm

Want to learn more about the databases you can use for your research? This workshop will provide an overview of the subscription research databases that NYSID has available to students, faculty and staff.

Historical Building Plan Research

Weds, April 6 from  12-1pm

Want to learn more about how to find building plans for buildings predating 1945? Come to this workshop to learn the process and where some of the best places to look are. We will focus on New York City during this workshop but will teach research strategies that can be used anywhere.

Contemporary Building Plan Research

Friday, April 22  from 3-4pm

Need more help in finding building plans for structures built after 1945? NYSID Librarians will offer advice on searching strategies, as well as review the Department of Buildings website so you will be more informed while working with this city agency. Again, this will center on New York City, but will help you build a skill set that can be used anywhere.

Questions? Email libraryinfo@nysid.edu

FYI: For Your Information – Renewing Books Online

Did you know that you can log in to Bobcat (our online catalog) to renew your books, place a hold on borrowed books, and save searches for later reference? Well you can, and it’s easy!

All you have to do is visit the Library’s Website: NYSIDLibrary.org and go to the Renew Your Books page in the HOW TO section. There you will find written instructions, the direct link, and the newest video in our FYI: For Your Information series, which we’ve embedded here as well.

To place a hold on a book that’s checked out to someone else, you click “request” on the book’s record in Bobcat, and log into your account the same way: with a D in front of your NYSID ID number and using the first four letters of your last name as your password.

If you have any questions or run into problems, please contact the library.

How to find Course Study Images

image via Flickr user larskflem

If you’re taking one of NYSID’s Design History courses, such as Historical Styles or Modern Architecture and Design, you will need study images for your review. Starting this semester, and continuing from now on, you can get your Course Study Images on ARTstor. They will no longer be on the portal.

If you are enrolled in one of these courses, you should receive an email with the password for accessing the images for your class. We have automatically signed you up for an ARTstor account, using the email address you have on record with the school. The default password for your account is artstor, but you can change this if you wish. The password to access the images for your class is different, and was included in your email.

To learn how to get to your study images, please watch the video tutorial FYI: For Your Information. You will only have to follow these steps once, and you will automatically have access from that point on. As always, if you have any questions, please contact the library.