Mid-semester is quickly approaching! Writing a research paper? Need help finding sources? Set up an appointment with a librarian HERE – or use the "Schedule a Research Consultation" option under the Ask Us tab on the library homepage. A librarian will gladly meet with you to discuss suggestions for finding books, articles and online sources. […]
Category: Ask a Librarian
Tips & Tricks For Getting Through Finals
The Libraries are here to support you throughout the end of the semester! Here's how: Stressbusters will be in Butler 203 on Wednesday, December 12, giving backrubs, and offering tips for reducing stress and more. Librarians will also be on hand to answer questions and hand out healthy study snacks. Check out Facebook for more info. […]
Text, Chat, Email – There Are So Many Ways To Ask A Librarian For Help!
Do you have a reference question? Do you need research assistance? There are so many ways you can ask a librarian for help. Librarians are available for everything from quick resource tips to in-depth guidance on research papers and final projects and it's easier than ever to have your questions answered! You can call, send […]
Enter To Win A Kindle Fire!
Enter our IM/text a Librarian poster contest and win a Kindle Fire! Design a poster about the Libraries’ IM/text a Librarian service! The poster content will also be used as an ad in the Spectator appearing in November! The best one will win a Kindle Fire. Up to ten other contestants will win an awesome, […]
Tips for Study Days and Finals!
The Libraries are here to support you throughout the end of the semester! Here’s how: Extended hours in Graduate Rooms in Butler from December 13-23. Stressbusters will be in Butler 203 on Wednesday, December 14, giving backrubs, tips for reducing stress and more. Librarians will also be on hand to answer questions and hand out […]
Meet the Librarians: Jeffrey Lancaster
Name: Jeffrey Lancaster Title: Emerging Technologies Coordinator Contact Info: email: jeffrey.lancaster@columbia.edu office: 404 Northwest Corner Bldg, Science and Engineering Library mailcode: 4899 phone: 212.851.7138 Library: Digital Science Center, Science and Engineering Library @ Columbia Since: August 2006 (Ph.D. in Chemistry), with the Libraries since June 2011 Education Info: B.A. Chemistry, Art History – Washington University in St. […]
Librarian Highlight: John Tofanelli
Name: John Tofanelli Title: Research Collections and Services Librarian for British and American History and Literature Subject Specialities: American History and Literature, American Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latino/a Studies, British History and Literature Contact Info: jt628@columbia.edu Library: Butler Library @Columbia Since: 2000 Education Info: PhD in English, Stanford University; Masters in Library […]
Librarian Highlight: Anthony J. Elia
Name: Anthony J. Elia Title: Public Services Librarian Subject Specialities: Bible; Historical Theology; Church History; Theological Education, Technology, & Pedagogy; History & Sociology of Reading & the Book Contact info: aje2117@columbia.edu, (212) 851-5608, (sorry, no Twitter) Library: The Burke Library (inside Union Theological Seminary) @ Columbia since: September 2010 Education info: A.B. St. Lawrence University […]
IM a Librarian Extends Evening and Weekend Hours
Welcome back to the Spring semester! To assist with your research needs, IM a Librarian is back and with new, extended hours providing IM support weekday and Sunday evenings! IM a Librarian Hours: Sunday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 9:00pm Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm Last semester over 1300 questions were answered over […]
Librarian Highlight: Mary Cargill
Name: Mary Cargill Title: Reference Librarian Subject Specialities: British and American government documents, all areas of history and the humanities Contact info: cargill@columbia.edu Library: Butler History and Humanities Library @ Columbia since:1983 Education info: BA in history from Beloit College, MA in modern British History from Boston University, Masters in Library Science from the […]