For Columbia-based organizers of research conferences, the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship (CDRS) now offers support for building a web presence and managing events online. The complete service includes site hosting, design, training, and software enabling easy review of paper submissions, participant registration, and more. Partners can choose from a set of support and […]
Category: Announcements
CDRS is moving to Lehman Library
In early Fall 2009, the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship (CDRS) will be moving from its downtown location at 330 Fifth Avenue to a brand new suite in Lehman Library. The space, located on the 200 level of the library, is under construction now. The Center’s staff includes Video, Usability Research, Production, Digital Initiatives, […]
CUL Chosen to be National Library RDA Test Partner
Columbia has been selected by the US National Libraries RDA Test Steering Committee as one of 26 partners to test the content, benefit and functionality of Resource Description and Access (RDA). RDA is the new cataloging code that is expected to supersede the currently used Anglo-American Cataloging/Rules (AACR2). The 26 partners were chosen to be […]
Libraries Podcasts on iTunes U!
In early March, the Libraries launched podcast series in iTunes U. Access iTunes U: http://itunes.columbia.edu/ (This will launch the iTunes U software on your computer.) iTunes U on Lweb: www.columbia.edu/library/podcasts <http://www.columbia.edu/library/podcasts> (Learn about and subscribe to the podcasts using any RSS reader.) Current podcasts include: Library Guides & Tours C. V. Starr East Asian Library […]
Libraries Holiday Party
Save the Date: the Libraries annual Holiday Party will be held on Tuesday, December 16 in the Low Library Rotunda from 3:00 to 5:00pm. More information to come… […]
New Acquisitions: July-October 2008
As of last month, I have taken over responsibility for selecting professional literature from Kate Harcourt. I encourage any and all suggestions for additions to the collection. Please email me if you find resources you believe would benefit CUL’s professional staff in the field of library and information science. (Books on highly specific subjects which […]
Academic librarian nominations open for Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award
Nominations for librarians in schools, colleges, community colleges and universities begin this week for the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award. Administered by the American Library Association’s Public Information Office and Campaign for America’s Libraries, the award encourages library users to recognize the accomplishments of librarians for their efforts […]
Module 5 at ReCAP Now Open
Staff at the partner libraries and the ReCAP Facility were proud to announce completion of the newest module this Spring. Module 5 provides growth space for CUL’s collections until 2011. At full occupancy, these five modules will hold 4.5 million books from CUL collections and almost 11 million books overall! Module 5 officially opened for […]
Kathleen Dreyer recognized for achievement in academic business librarianship
Kathleen Dreyer has received the first Achievement in Academic Business Librarianship Award, administered through the Business & Finance Division of the Special Libraries Association (SLA). The inaugural award was presented to Dreyer, at the 2008 Special Libraries Association Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington. The award recognizes the accomplishments of librarians who are new to the […]
RBML Processing Successes
Fiscal year 2007/2008 saw the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reach a significant milestone: 2,809.47 linear feet of material was processed (just over 1/2 mile). This monumental effort on the part of our professional archivists, Mellon interns, and student assistants has made some 39 collections available. “The true beneficiaries,” says University Librarian Jim Neal, “are […]