Events and Exhibitions
NYU Libraries offers a range of events and exhibitions designed to develop new skills, engage with our collections, and learn from our knowledgeable staff. As a part of NYU’s commitment to global inclusion, our events and exhibitions are open to individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
Classes, Workshops, and Events for NYU Community Members
We have a wide range of classes, workshops, and events to help NYU students, faculty, and employees learn new skills, refine your research process, and engage with our collections and community. Check out our calendar to find out what’s happening at the Libraries.
Annual and Signature Programs
NYU Welcome Events
Each fall and spring, NYU Libraries welcomes new and returning students with tours, workshops, and events designed to help you get started. These events create opportunities to learn how to access physical and digital collections, navigate library spaces, use technology tools and resources, and connect with subject specialists and technical experts.
For more information, visit the NYU Welcome Guide.
Library Workshops
Led by library faculty and staff, workshops help students develop research skills and make the most of library services and spaces. Topics include citation management, literature reviews, research strategies, bibliography management, and other essential research methods.
Our offerings include the Foundations at NYU Libraries Workshop Series, led by reference librarians and designed to help students build research skills and learn how to navigate library resources and collections.
Learn more about Workshops at NYU Libraries.
Data Services Classes
Data Services classes focus on supported software, data collections, research data management, and other key services for researchers. Topics include quantitative and qualitative analysis, survey tools, geographic information systems (GIS), and best practices for managing data and code to support long-term sustainability of research materials.
The Data Services team also leads several signature programs, including:
Learn more about Data Services classes.
Hack Dibner
Hack Dibner is Dibner Library’s annual semester-long proof-of-concept competition to improve user experience in the library. Students compete as teams, complete workshops to earn bonus points, and work with librarian mentors to craft the best proposal to improve library experience at Dibner or NYU Libraries more broadly.
Learn more about Hack Dibner.
Creativity and Wellbeing Events
NYU Libraries offers events designed to help students recharge, reflect, and connect with others. Popular programs include journal and zine making, restorative yoga, Creativity Breaks, Meditations on Earth, and Mindfulness Moments. These events create opportunities for creativity, community, and wellbeing throughout the semester.
For upcoming creativity and wellbeing events, search our calendar.
Special Collections Events
Special Collections hosts exhibitions, lectures, seminars, and talks throughout the year that highlight unique materials from the archives and special collections. These events bring students, faculty, researchers, and the public together to explore history, scholarship, and new ideas through our distinctive collections.
For upcoming Special Collections events, visit our Eventbrite page.
Finals Events
At the end of each semester, NYU Libraries offers workshops, events, and resources to support both academic success and wellbeing during finals. Students can access study playlists, mindfulness resources, wellness activities, and the popular Finals Pizza + Study Session.
For more information, visit the Finals Guide.
Public Events
NYU Libraries hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including exhibition receptions showcasing unique materials from our archives, lectures and seminars covering topics related to the collections, and talks featuring guest speakers and experts in various fields. Registration is required to attend events and activities at Bobst Library. Visit our Eventbrite page for event registration and details.
Exhibitions
NYU Libraries supports a range of permanent and limited-run exhibitions, both on-site and online, drawing from our unique collections to spark curiosity and cultivate community. Exhibitions are open to NYU community members on a drop-in basis, and to members of the public by appointment. Visit our Exhibitions page for more Information on current exhibitions.