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Ever wondered how AI could transform your library experience? Last year, my friend AVINASH RAYUDU and I, as Team Virxon, embarked on an exciting journey at Hack Dibner 2024 to find out! Our mission? To develop an intelligent, cost-effective AI chatbot tailored for NYU Libraries. This virtual assistant aimed to provide immediate, accurate responses to common inquiries, allowing our amazing human librarians to focus on more complex tasks. We envisioned a seamless blend of technology and personalized service to enhance the user experience. While we didn’t snag the top prize, the experience was invaluable. The insights and feedback from judges and mentors were instrumental in refining our approach and deepening our understanding of AI integration in academic settings. A big shoutout to NYU Libraries and NYU Tandon School of Engineering for hosting such an inspiring event. Kudos to all the participants who showcased incredible innovations to improve our library services. Curious about the event and the brilliant ideas presented? Check out the full recap here:?https://lnkd.in/gmdR99mc #HackDibner2024 #AI #Libraries #Innovation #TeamVirxon #NYUTandon #NYULibraries

Our newest exhibition, "Cataloging Creativity," is now on display in Bobst Library! Curated by Silvia Abisaab, Undergraduate Administrator for the Department of Art & Art Professions, this exhibition showcases works from Steinhardt’s Studio Art (BFA/MFA), Art Therapy (MA), and Tisch’s Digital Art & Design (BA Minor) students. Through drawing, painting, print, sculpture, and photography, these creators reimagine the library as a catalyst for innovation, community, and self-discovery. "Cataloging Creativity" will be on display until May 30, 2025. Slide 1:?Blooming Harmony (2024) Kareem Moumina Slide 2:?The Study Room (2024) Ally Gong Slide 3:?Unraveling (2023) Caroline Thierfelder Slide 4: Exhibition view Slide 5: Mountain II (2024) Yuxi Ma Slide 6: Artist Jeff Elliott and curator Silvia Abisaab measuring for installation. Beside them are Look (2024) by Yiwa (Eva) He and Blooming Harmony (2024) by Kareem Moumina. Slide 7: Flowers (2024) Lindsay Liang Slide 8: Manifesto of Role Play (2024) Emma Mella ??: Nora Lambert and Weiwei Lin New York University NYU Tisch School of the Arts NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Discover the lost history of an NYU landmark in?Dibner Library's Spring 2025 exhibit “NYU Tandon's Wunsch Building: Telling A Lost Story,"?curated by Pranaya Raparla (Tandon '25). This exhibit?explores the building’s transformation throughout time:?from its origins as the AME Bridge Street church and a hub of Brooklyn’s abolitionist movement to its renaming under Brooklyn Polytechnic and integration into MetroTech Center. Originally an online exhibit for the Tandon Advanced Seminar "Our Archives, Ourselves," Pranaya has brought her research to life in our library exhibit space. Join us for lunch on February 26 in the landmarked Wunsch Building to learn more about this fascinating history and its ties to Brooklyn’s 19th-century abolitionist legacy. Register on LibCal: https://lnkd.in/eD8p9d7B NYU Tandon School of Engineering

"Heat is rising temperatures; but it isn't just that. It is also a metaphor for a simmering rage, born from generations of subjugation. Women, especially those of us deemed ‘untouchable’ and outcast, have felt this heat intimately. Though these women are crucial to our food systems and ecological balance, they remain underrepresented in climate discourse and in almost every other phase of life in India." Journalist, filmmaker, and photographer?Bhumika Saraswati?is bringing her project, Unequal Heat, to NYU Libraries. Through her lens, she documents the resilience of Dalit and Adivasi women—communities marginalized by a rigid caste system—who share a profound struggle against systemic violence and exclusion. Her work not only documents lives and narratives often overlooked, but also ignites conversations about climate justice and social equity, earning her international acclaim including the UN-Laadli Media Award for Gender Sensitive Reporting and the Human Rights Press Award. Join us at the Open House event on Monday, February 24th, from 5:30–7:30pm in Bobst Library's Chase Reading Room & Event Space (2nd Floor) for an exclusive display of Saraswati's work and insightful remarks from the artist herself. This event is co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU, the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands, the NYU Office of Sustainability and NYU Gallatin. Space is limited, so be sure to register! https://lnkd.in/eZUcSAtu ?? Unequal Heat by Bhumika Saraswati #NYU #NYULibraries #Photography #India #ClimateJustice #OpenHouse #Exhibition New York University

Here are some ways that the Libraries can help as you prep for exams this semester: 1.?We have millions of resources for your courses and research (6.7 million physical books, 2.3 million ebooks, 50,000 journals, and over 1,400 databases, to be exact). If you need something we don’t have, we can borrow it from another institution and have it delivered to the library for you. 2.?Our chat is powered by real people!?You can chat with us 24/7 to get reliable information from an NYU librarian, not AI. Our librarians can help you find information and use the library. 3.?We hold a variety of expert-led workshops and classes throughout the semester, both virtually and in-person.?We also provide opportunities for you to unwind and connect with other NYUers. Check out the community-building events we have coming up this semester on LibCal! 4.?We provide the hardware, software, and online access you need for your projects and assignments like: laptops, charges, printing, computing resource, and multimedia stations. 5.?Whether you need a quiet space to study solo or a comfy spot to connect with classmates, we have you covered with rooms and spaces you can drop into or reserve in advance. Questions? Just ask a librarian! library.nyu.edu/ask

Shoutout to the 28 teams for showcasing their amazing creativity at 2024 Hack Dibner! ???This annual competition challenged students to tackle real-world issues at?Dibner Library?and other NYU libraries using technology. Please join us in congratulating the Chips and Dib team (Claire Chen, Phoebe Pang, Lauren Tsao, Cathy Tsui) for winning first prize with their “Noise-O-Meter,” a real-time tool for checking study space quietness. Kudos also goes to Tippy Tap (Arsema Abraham, Lamar Jambi, Matthew Jiang) for taking second place and the Audience Favorite with their innovative “digital IDs” using NFC/RFID tech—no more locked-out-after-snack dramas! Thank you to all competitors for pushing the boundaries of what libraries can be. Here’s to tech, teamwork, and?(quiet)?study zones. Get the full recap on this year’s Hack Dibner: https://lnkd.in/dftgHhRr #NYULibraries #Dibner New York University NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Over 40 NYU graduate students explored the power of Generative AI in research at our pilot Flash FORC mini-camp this J-term! This dynamic program is a collaboration between NYU Data Services, the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science Master's College, and the NYU Arts & Science Office of Teaching Excellence and Innovation. Track 1 offers knowledge covering LLM differences, output modulation, and RAG workflows; Track 2 focuses on building RAG pipelines and integrating dynamic, context-aware AI solutions. Stay tuned for our regular FORC, which will return in August with three full days of data skills training and cohort building! Read the full recap of the event on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e5zCJc4h #NYULibraries #AI #DataSkills #Research #Innovation

In the world of Pixar’s “WALL-E”, everyone (and their data) is ruled by a corporation and its spaceship AI. 700 years after an ecological disaster on Earth, humans and robots work together to take back their agency and restore the planet. While today’s robots aren’t as cute (nor sentient) as WALL-E and Eve, this film prompts us to think about how companies are allowed to take charge of our data—and with it, shape our lives. Join us on Valentine’s Day, Feb 14, for a film screening of “WALL-E”! Invite a friend or make a new one and enjoy this data-inspired, thought-provoking film with some pizza, popcorn, and snacks in Bobst Library ?? ?? Learn more, register, and explore the full calendar of events: guides.nyu.edu/love-data #Robots #AI New York University NYU Office of Sustainability

When and how can data about people be shared safely? Research data on people can be challenging to share because it often contains confidential information. Hidden indirect identifiers can be exploited by a skilled attacker to determine a participants’ identity. Anything from a date to a distance to a selected interview language could, in the wrong context or combination, pose risk. When sharing human participant data, it’s key to consider things like the number of responses, group size, and answers that fall on the extreme ends of a spectrum. Join Kristi Thompson (Research Data Management Librarian, Western Libraries, Western University) to explore the theory that explains why data anonymization is so difficult, discuss techniques for assessing the risk in a dataset, and learn about common issues in data anonymization. ?? Register for this online session and explore the full calendar of events: guides.nyu.edu/love-data ?? Learn more about data privacy at NYU: nyu.edu/it/privacy #LoveDataWeek #R #Anonymization #DataPrivacy New York University

Want to learn how to turn your academic experience into a career in data? Don’t miss our Careers in Data Panel during Love Data Week on February 12th! Hear from professionals who began their journeys here at New York University and are now thriving in data-related fields. Co-sponsored by NYU IT Women in Technology (https://lnkd.in/eiEW5z-s), we’ll provide boxed lunches, soft drinks, and an opportunity to network with professionals in the room. ?? Learn more, register, and explore the full calendar of events: guides.nyu.edu/love-data #LoveDataWeek #DataScience #CareersInData