by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern The Cordial is a happy hour where faculty and instructors are invited to meet and mingle with informational professionals from the Libraries, CCNMTL, and CDRS over wine and cheese. The Cordial is hosted at different libraries throughout the year, giving Columbia teaching staff a fun way to explore Columbia’s […]
Category: Events and Exhibits
Tennessee Williams’ Exhibit Extended Until July 29
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern "This Is: Tennessee Willams & Friends," an exhibit featuring a wide range of scripts, paintings, and treasured items belonging to Tennessee Williams over the course of his life has been extended until July 29. Be sure to stop by the Kempner Gallery in the Rare Books and Manuscript Library and […]
The CUL Assessment Forum is Thursday, July 7!
The Columbia University Libraries Assessment Working Group is pleased to announce the summer CUL Assessment Forum, "Assessment at the Libraries/Information Services." This forum will feature five fantastic assessment projects conducted at Columbia in the past year User Needs Assessment at Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library by Chris Sala, Architecture Bibliographer The Burke Library at […]
Digital Humanities Lecture Series, EBSCO Mobile and More!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Here’s a round-up of the latest happenings at Columbia’s Libraries. Butler Library Butler’s Digital Humanities Center is hosting a series of lectures by researchers who will discuss electronic resources in the fields of history and humanities. The series kicks off Wednesday June, 29 with a talk from Paul Hackett, who […]
AIDS in Oral History: Doctors and Activists Look Back on 30 Years of the Epidemic
by Jessica Gentile AIDS in Oral History marks the thirtieth anniversary of the first documented case of HIV/AIDS. As part of the special event, two leading oral historians, Jim Hubbard co-director of the ACT UP Oral History Project and Prof. Gerald Oppenheimer, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and co-author of AIDS Doctors: Voices from […]
New Exhibition “1968: Columbia in Crisis” Now Available Online
by Jessica Gentile In April 1968, student protesters occupied five buildings on Columbia’s campus, as a means of voicing discontent over the Vietnam war and University military recruitment, among other administrative policies. It was an powerful event that forever changed the dynamics between the student body and the administration. The Columbia University Archives, a unit […]
The Cordial at the Libraries Is May 26 at Starr Library!
Columbia Faculty and Instructors are invited to the upcoming Cordial at the Libraries on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 5:00pm. The Cordial is a happy hour where faculty and instructors are invited to meet and mingle with informational professionals from the Libraries, CCNMTL, and CDRS over wine and cheese. The Cordial is hosted at different […]
Participate in Cornell’s Career Development Week!
Columbia University Library staff have the opportunity to participate in part of Cornell University’s Career Development Week! When: Tuesday, May 17 9am -2:30pm Where: Butler Library, room 523 A schedule of events is listed below. All events will be broadcast over videoconference and discussion and interaction is encouraged! Events can be attended on a drop-in basis – check […]
The Butler Study Break Starts Today – May 3!
The libraries are here to help you stay focused and stress-free during finals this semester! RELAX: Tuesday 5/3 stop by room 203 in Butler Library for back rubs by Stressbusters 8pm-Midnight ENERGIZE: Wednesday 5/4 Starbucks Coffee & Bagels in Butler Cafe Lounge 10pm-Midnight BREATHE: Thursday 5/5 Yoga by Mind Over Matter on the lawn in […]
Tennessee Williams’ Exhibit Now on Display in the Rare Books and Manuscript Library
Currently in the Kempner Gallery in the Rare Books and Manuscript Library is "This Is: Tennessee Willams & Friends," an exhibit featuring a wide range of scripts, paintings, and treasured items belonging to Tennessee Williams over the course of his life. In honor of this exhibit, which runs until July 1, two special events are being held […]