research Archives - Library /library/category/research/ Creating the template to be used for other sites Tue, 26 May 2020 14:22:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://149.4.100.129?v=1.0 /library/wp-content/uploads/sites/127/2023/02/cropped-qc-favicon-32x32.jpg research Archives - Library /library/category/research/ 32 32 Celebrating Diversity: Double Feature! /library/2020/05/26/celebrating-diversity-double-feature/ Tue, 26 May 2020 14:22:57 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=4049 Welcome to Celebrating Diversity, a library newsletter series showcasing books and resources that tell the stories of the many cultural and ethnic groups that call Queens home. Whether you are preparing an academic assignment or looking for your next great read, we hope you find inspiration in the history and culture of our colleagues, friends, […]

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]]> Welcome to Celebrating Diversity, a library newsletter series showcasing books and resources that tell the stories of the many cultural and ethnic groups that call Queens home. Whether you are preparing an academic assignment or looking for your next great read, we hope you find inspiration in the history and culture of our colleagues, friends, and neighbors in “.”

May is both Ի . Professors and , our expert subject librarians in these areas, are kicking off this series with featured ebooks and other resources from their Research Guides.

Access to ebooks and most other featured resources requires a valid QCard: please if you have any issues logging in.

Asian/Pacific American and Jewish American Heritage Month

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month was first declared in 1978. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants ().

Jewish American Heritage Month’s history is more recent, as it was .

Two ebooks examine the intersections of Asian American and Jewish American experiences and are highly recommended:


Temple University Press, 2011

 

 

 

 



University of Nebraska Press, 2016

 

 

Asian/pacific american heritage Resources

Professor Xu’s has a comprehensive array of ebooks and websites. Here are some highlights:

Featured Websites

this guide, produced by the National Park Service, Library of Congress, and other federal partners, has extensive history and heritage information, and a special portal for educators.

San Francisco’s official celebration site lets you virtually explore Asian food, literature, films, museums, and performances.

Featured ebooks

Princeton University Press, 2013


LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC, 2013


University of Washington Press, 2015

Jewish American heritage Resources

Research Services Librarian , liaison for Jewish Studies, presents highlights from the .

Featured E-Resources and Websites

leads one to extensive information related to Jewish Americans.

includes much more than just reviews. It also offers articles about “religion, literature, culture, and politics, as well as fiction, poetry, and the arts.”

is another great resource-you will find articles published in journals and newspapers including American Jewish History, Jerusalem Post, Jewish Chronicle, and Jewish Film & New Media.

Featured ebooks


Brandeis University Press, 2014.

Recommended for an overview of the American Jewish historical experience, and for students looking for primary source materials.

 

 

 


Columbia University Press, 2016

Explore the historic role of American Jews in the entertainment industry. An excellent source for students interested in performing arts, New York City history, and the evolution of theater.

 


The Jewish Publication Society, 2019

A humorous romp through Jewish American culture and history, organized into chapters like “Worrying,” “Kvelling,” “Dying,” and “Noshing.”

 

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]]> New Armenian Studies materials /library/2020/03/04/new-armenian-studies-materials/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:17:16 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=3592 Visitors to Rosenthal Library’s Level 3 will notice a new display of books on Armenian Studies. These books were purchased through the generous donation of Hratch Zadoian, professor of political science and retired administrator at 춹Ƶ. Associate Professor James Mellone’s new Armenian Studies research guide has comprehensive information about the new books. Please visit […]

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]]> Visitors to Rosenthal Library’s Level 3 will notice a new display of books on Armenian Studies. These books were purchased through the generous donation of Hratch Zadoian, professor of political science and retired administrator at 춹Ƶ.

Associate Professor James Mellone’s new has comprehensive information about the new books. Please visit to learn more or to set up a research consultation.

 

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]]> Great Books for Black History Month /library/2020/02/07/great-books-for-black-history-month/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:20:54 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=3539 Africana Studies Librarian and Professor James Tasato Mellone has curated a special display of important works on African-American history and culture. Check them out on Level 3, near the Research Office, and bring one home! The Library has extensive collections in African-American studies. You can learn more about what’s available by visiting the Research Office, […]

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]]> Africana Studies Librarian and Professor James Tasato Mellone has curated a special display of important works on African-American history and culture. Check them out on Level 3, near the Research Office, and bring one home!

The Library has extensive collections in African-American studies. You can learn more about what’s available by visiting the Research Office, consulting the , or contacting Prof. Mellone at james.mellone@qc.cuny.edu

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]]> Campus Write-In /library/2019/12/04/campus-write-in/ Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:05:13 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=3409 Free writing tutoring, plus free snacks! Join us for 2 days of writing help, presented by Writing @ QueensԻ The Writing Center. December 6 and 13, in President’s Conference Room 1, Rosenthal Library Level 5. See our Events Calendar for details.  

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]]> Free writing tutoring, plus free snacks! Join us for 2 days of writing help, presented by Ի

December 6 and 13, in President’s Conference Room 1, Rosenthal Library Level 5. See our for details.

 

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]]> Makerspace: ‘Busy’ is Our Middle Name! /library/2019/09/06/makerspace-busy-is-our-middle-name/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 19:11:46 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=3142 The QC Makerspace is off to a roaring start this semester. The Makerspace is part of a 5 year, multimillion dollar grant from the National Science Foundation to incorporate its project-based learning into QC’s STEM classes, in order to improve undergraduate interest and retention in STEM programs. Congratulations to Head of Makerspace Nick Normal and […]

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]]> The is off to a roaring start this semester. The Makerspace is part of a from the to incorporate its project-based learning into QC’s STEM classes, in order to improve undergraduate interest and retention in STEM programs. Congratulations to Head of Makerspace Nick Normal and his co-recipients!

The Makerspace also has a new team member, Student Aide Piphat “Filmy” Cheng. Filmy is in his final year studying graduate- level Photonics (Applied Physics), and is also a

All of us at the library welcome Filmy, and look forward to a great semester of new projects and events in the Makerspace. Stop by Rosenthal 101 and learn more!

 

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]]> Invitation: Take our Data Services Survey Research Study /library/2019/09/03/invitation-take-our-data-services-survey/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 19:41:30 +0000 https://library.qc.cuny.edu/?p=3105 How do you use data in your teaching and learning? How do you manage your research data? 춹Ƶ Library is interested in your feedback for a PSC CUNY funded online research survey. https://bit.ly/QCDataServices Your participation will be greatly appreciated.

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]]> How do you use data in your teaching and learning? How do you manage your research data? 춹Ƶ Library is interested in your feedback for a PSC CUNY funded online research survey.

Your participation will be greatly appreciated.

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