Written by Spring 2025 Ask a Librarian Intern Sam Ward When you first start out as a graduate student getting your Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS), you don’t necessarily go into it thinking you will have the opportunity to intern at an Ivy League school. However, thanks to the Ask a Librarian internship […]
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Reflections from Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Jasmine Zacate
Written by Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Jasmine Zacate Open access (OA) publishing is a vital tool in promoting equitable access to information—and yet navigating the publishing process can be a challenge for authors. As a part of my Ask A Librarian internship this Fall, I recommended best practices for showcasing how the Libraries […]
Announcing the Spring 2025 Ask A Librarian Interns
The Ask A Librarian Internship Program is excited to welcome the Spring 2025 cohort to Columbia University Libraries. The Ask A Librarian Internship provides library and information science students with paid, hands-on experience in academic librarianship. Interns receive training and support from a librarian supervisor at Columbia in order to assist users through the Ask […]
Collaboration and Open Access: Lessons from the Ask A Librarian Internship
Written by Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Federica Alesiani As an Ask A Librarian Intern at Columbia University Libraries during Fall 2024, I had the privilege of working alongside talented colleagues, engaging in thought-provoking projects, and growing both personally and professionally. One of the most rewarding aspects of this internship was its ability to […]
Announcing the Fall 2024 Ask A Librarian Interns
The Ask A Librarian Internship Program, which provides currently-enrolled library and information science students with paid, hands-on experience in academic librarianship, is excited to announce the Fall 2024 interns. Interns receive training and support from a librarian supervisor at Columbia in order to assist users through the Ask A Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns […]
Helping Others and Stepping Outside Comfort Zones in the Ask A Librarian Internship
Written by Ask a Librarian Intern Nicole Cowan Libraries and literature have been integral parts of who I am as a person. Due to my love of libraries, literature, and helping others, I pursued my dream of completing a master’s program in library and information science to become a successful librarian. During the last semester […]
Teaching and Learning in the Ask a Librarian Internship
Written by Ask a Librarian Intern Marley Rodriguez When engaging in small talk, people often ask what I am studying at school. They are always surprised when I tell them I am studying Library and Information Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. Among their follow-up questions are: That’s a thing? You need a […]
Five Ways to Get Started at the Libraries This Summer
Columbia University Libraries is thrilled to welcome students to campus this summer! Whether you’re returning to campus or arriving for the first time, we’re here to support you. Here are five easy ways to get started at the Libraries: Browse Collections Access millions of our collections online through CLIO. To request scans of print materials, […]
Meet Eamon, who helps faculty, staff, and students connect directly with expert librarians remotely through the Ask a Librarian service
Q: What was your transition from in-person work to remote work like? Describe your typical day while working from home. It was a very abrupt transition! I had the chance to get some items from my office before remote work began, but I started working from home on March 16 and didn’t set foot on […]