Come to a workshop on Find Articles Beta – the Libraries’ latest search tool. (What is Find Articles Beta?) The workshops will provide you with an overview of Find Articles Beta, how it relates to other library databases and resources, and how to get the most out of your searches using Find Articles Beta. Friday, […]
Category: Tools & Tips
Try the New Find Articles Beta
Find Articles Beta allows you to quickly search, discover, and access content from hundreds of e-resources in the Libraries’ collections, through a single search box. Find Articles Beta searches content including journal articles, newspaper articles, e-books, book chapters, and scholarly publications. returns search results quickly. 80% of all searches take one second or less. provides […]
Writing Center Drop-in Hours at Butler Library
The CU Writing Center now has drop-in hours in Butler Library. No need to make an appointment, just stop by to talk to a Writing Center consultant about your paper. Writing Center consultants can be found at the Reference Desk in Butler Library, room 301. Writing Center Drop-in Hours at Butler Library Monday – Thursday: […]
“Library Essentials” Video Tutorials
Library Essentials video tutorials can help you get started with your research. New tutorials include Factiva (02:55) Industry Surveys in Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage Database (03:07) Managing Your References with Citation Software (04:51) Using Citation Analysis Tools in Scopus (03:26) Using Citation Analysis Tools in Web of Science (03:16) Using […]
NEW Borrow Direct Upgrades!
The Libraries is pleased to announce the launch a much-improved Borrow Direct website. You can now take advantage of the following improvements more ways to search the collections of Brown University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University a 6-week loan period, plus one 6-week renewal delivery services to […]
New E-Journals Search!
The Libraries is pleased to announce a new and improved E-Journals search. The new search provides access e-journals through a browsable A-to-Z title list, title searching, and subject browsing. (Note: E-Journals search allows you to search for a particular journal, rather than for articles within a journal.) New Search Search options include "Title begins with" […]
Find CU Research in Academic Commons
Looking for the latest research being produced at Columbia University? Browse Academic Commons, the University’s online repository. This fast-growing archive is freely accessible to all students, faculty, and staff. The Commons houses everything from articles and dissertations to journals and multimedia content. A range of departments are currently participating, including the School of the Arts, […]
Have a question? Try the Libraries FAQ
Whether you’re spending your summer in Bhutan or right here in Butler, the Libraries FAQ can help answer your questions about using the Libraries and research. Topics covered include Searching CLIO Printing Photocopying Borrowing and renewing materials Basic research help Help with E-resources Have more questions? Ask a librarian! […]
Get More From Google Scholar with the Libraries
You can access the full-text journal and database content provided by Columbia University Libraries directly from Google Scholar. Just type the title of a journal article into Google Scholar and then link directly to Columbia’s full-text via "e-Link@Columbia." If you’re on campus and you search Google Scholar, you will automatically see the "e-link @ […]
Find Articles Fast
The Libraries’ Find Articles tool lets you search multiple database at the same time. Find Articles will help you search more efficiently. You can get to Find Articles directly by going to the Find Articles webpage, or through the QuickSearch on the Libraries homepage. From the Find Articles homepage, select a "Quick Set" and […]