A number of University presses, in response to the nationwide COVID-related lockdowns, have made books previously behind paywalls, open to the public. A new website, Public Books Database, provides a central starting point for finding hundreds of freely accessible titles. The site is part of Public Books: a magazine of arts, ideas and scholarship. Access […]
Tag: COVID-19
Columbia’s Response to Other Pandemics
Students sent home mid-semester; online classes; non-essential staff and faculty working remotely; the cancellation of commencement. As the Columbia community continues to deal with the ever evolving COVID-19 health crisis, you may be wondering how Columbia responded to previous pandemics and health crises in New York City. There are two interesting tales to be told. […]
Important news regarding RBML and Butler Library access
Beginning Saturday, March 14, 2020 and until further notice, Columbia University Libraries will remain open only for valid Columbia ID card holders. No visitors, including researchers with previously scheduled appointments, will be permitted to enter any library location. For questions about visitor status, please contact the Library Information Office. Hours of Operation Hours of operation for […]