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Systematic Reviews: Step by Step
So far, we’ve looked at the differences and similarities between Systematic Reviews & Literature Reviews, and we’ve also examined alternatives to systematic reviews, i.e., Rapid, Scoping, & Umbrella Reviews. Now, it’s time to think about the steps involved in a systematic review.
Library Hours
Library Hours August 2025
Library Summer Hours: Plan your Visit! Good news! The library is here to serve you all summer long with convenient hours designed around your schedule. July Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM (that’s 10.5 hours of library goodness!). Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. August Hours: We shift to consistent weekday hours. Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Library Salons
Library Salon #40: Queer at Bank Street
In celebration of Pride Month, Library Salon #40 explores Bank Street’s rich queer history and its connection to the present moment. Featuring current and former faculty Margie Brickley and Jonathan Silin, librarians Peter Hare and Grace Handy, current SFC parent Andrea Ortega-Williams, and former SFC teacher Ro Peña. Moderated by Gio Capone.
The Bank Street Library is excited to team up with the Graduate School’s Wednesday Coffee Gatherings for a Library Salon conversation between Graduate School faculty members Dr. Soyoung Park and Dr. Pamela Jones, about Dr. Park’s new book, (Re)Imagining Inclusion for Children of Color with Disabilities.
Library Salons
Library Salon #38: Sustaining Cultural and Disability Identities in the Literacy Classroom, K-6
Join us for our next installation of the Library Salon series, where authors Laurie Rabinowitz and Amy Tondreau, along with Bank Street Graduate School of Education alums Charlotte Maltby, GSE ’24, and Todd Lavine, GSE ’22, discuss a cohesive, comprehensive framework for literacy instruction that meets the needs of all learners.
We welcome you to this Black History Month salon featuring our invited speaker, Dr. Miyoshi B. Juergensen (MJ), a teacher leadership researcher, who seeks to illuminate the historical and often overlooked contributions of Black teachers in southern segregated schooling communities to the development of teacher leadership.
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Did You Know?
Thank you Pamela G., for creating this wonderful infographic showcasing some of the services that the Library has on offer. We started with the phrase “Did you know this about the Library?” And, our list just kept growing! Come and see the poster in person, you can’t miss it (it’s across from the reference desk).
We welcome you to join us online to celebrate the launch of Occasional Paper Series Issue #52, “The Adventures of Trans Educators: A Comic Book Issue.” This issue uses the medium of a comic book to celebrate the presence of trans educators in young people’s lives, share their experiences in PK-12 classrooms, and to work toward a field of education that is far more welcoming to trans people of all ages.
Library Salons
Library Salon #35: A Celebration of Fern Khan’s Book, Through Jamaican Lenses: A Memoir
In association with Bank Street Alumni Association, join us in person as we celebrate Fern Khan’s new book, Through Jamaican Lenses: A Memoir. During the event, Khan will share about her joyful upbringing in Jamaica, what led her to the United States, and her exceptional life and career. The conversation will be led by Fern’s son, Javaid Khan, SFC ’88 and former Head of the Upper School at Bank Street School for Children.
Library Salons
Library Salon #34: Liberty Partnership Program 1989
Please join Dr. David Penberg (Tuesday, October 15, 2024) and assorted Liberty grads for a soul warming and energizing salon that will feature a short documentary film, a panel discussion, and a conversation and exploration between panelists and their voices recorded 34 years ago.
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The MorphicBar
The MorphicBar is a flexible, user-friendly toolbar that can be added to any computer. It allows quick access to accessibility features, making it easier for students with various learning difficulties to navigate and use technology effectively.
Library Spaces
WiFi Printing From an iPhone: Update 2024
Open the document you want to print on your iPhone. Look for a way to share your document, mostly it will be three small dots on the top right hand corner of your screen, or depending on the app it may be a small square box with an arrow pointing up. This blog post is an update from November 2021 – it’s now a little easier.
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Rapid, Scoping, & Umbrella Reviews
This blog post is the second in a series exploring Evidence Synthesis. We’ve already had a quick look at the differences between a systematic review and a traditional literature review, so let’s look at three other types of evidence synthesis: rapid reviews, scoping reviews, and umbrella reviews.
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Systematic Reviews & Literature Reviews
This blog post is the first in a series exploring Evidence Synthesis. We’re going to start by looking at two types of evidence synthesis: literature reviews and systemic reviews.