LibGuides: Integrative Studio and Seminar Student Guide: About

About this Guide

Integrative Seminar 1 and 2 are required courses for all Parsons first-year students. Students receive a mandatory library orientation while enrolled in Integrative Seminar 1. The library orientation serves as an introduction to the New School libraries and to academic research and writing.

Explore this guide to review and supplement the information provided in the library orientation.

Use the Interactive Tutorial to learn about and practice library research skills.

All Fall 2018 Integrative Seminar 1 classes will have library orientations during Week 7 (October 8 through 12), during the first hour of class.
Locations of orientations will be shared with faculty over the summer.

Integrative Seminar Fall 2017 PowerPoint

Research Help

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Email a librarian for research help. Someone will get back to you within 1 working day Monday-Friday. For immediate assistance, please call us.
Request a 1-on-1 Consultation
The New School Subject Librarians are available to provide personalized 1-on-1 assistance for students, faculty and staff in search strategies, evaluating sources, research methods, developing assignments and more. Make an appointment using Starfish or through the Libraries & Archives online form.
Subject Librarians
Subject Librarians are available for one-on-one appointments and in-class library instruction, and can create customized library research guides. Users may contact them directly with recommendations or fill out the Request a Purchase form on the library website.
Request a Purchase
If a book, video, periodical or database is not available through the library, use the form to request its acquisition.
Libraries and Archives Video Tutorials
Video resources to help you learn how to navigate The New School Libraries and Archives.
Libraries and Archives Workshops
The Libraries offer workshops throughout the school year. Also, visit our website to view upcoming workshops or to request a workshop.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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