Filed on Dec 15th 2011 in Fun
Founded over 150 years ago, the Polytechnic Institute of NYU has a rich history producing graduates who have changed the world through the power of science and technology. Dibner Library Archives seeks to document this history by collecting, organizing, preserving, and sharing university records, as well as materials that illustrate NYU-Poly's role in the advancement of scientific progress...
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Filed on Dec 12th 2011 in Library News
Sometimes it seems like the internet invented gossip. Of course the word-of-mouth technique is a solid standby, but somehow it’s more satisfying to get the good stuff in print. It’s even more satisfying to know that 19th century scientists — stereotypically the stolid, silent type — were not immune to the impulse to pass along a juicy tidbit.
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Filed on Dec 01st 2011 in Library News
A new collection of resources on Water Management is now available as part of the Civil Engineering Subject Guide. This is your go-to spot for all things water related. You'll find key peer-reviewed journals, selected books, data sources, industry news, and professional organizations that deal with water management, infrastructure, and quality.
The library's subject guides are a...
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Filed on Nov 28th 2011 in Library News
It's that time of year again — trees are decorated, sweets are plentiful, and the library is jam-packed! Studying for exams is challenging enough, make it easier on yourself and your classmates by following library policies. Brush up on on food, noise and course reserve policies by viewing the slideshow below (requires flash).
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Filed on Nov 22nd 2011 in Library News
The Fighting Blue Jays experienced a bit of an identity crisis following the merger with New York University and a shift of Poly colors from blue and gray to purple and green. Although a purple blue jay may cause some head-scratching, this type of change is not uncommon for an institution that has been around since 1854. Just as the official name of Poly has shifted over the years, so have the...
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