Connie Chen, a library assistant in the Rare Books & Manuscript Library, will review libraries across campus for the benefit of those in search of a fresh study spot. Geology Library at-a-glance: Location: Schermerhorn Hall, 6th Floor West Facilities: Computers, Printers, Copy Machine Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am – 10pm Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 12 – 5pm Sunday 2 […]
Category: Using the Libraries
The Digital Humanities Center in Butler Library
The ETS is now the Digital Humanities Center (DHC)! This past summer, the Electronic Text Service, located in 305 Butler Library, became the Digital Humanities Center. The DHC brings together people, technology, and information resources in an environment where researchers can work with multimedia resources in consultation with humanities librarians and technology specialists. Visitors to […]
New Digital Music Lab
The Libraries is pleased to announce our new Digital Music Lab in the Music & Arts Library. The Digital Music Lab enables you to compose, play, record, scan, notate, edit, program, and analyze digital audio and music. The lab consists of 4 Mac workstations, 2 digital pianos, and an 11"x17" scanner. We invite you to […]
You Spoke, We Listened: Scanners
In recent years, student feedback has asked the Libraries to expand scanning facilities. We’re pleased to announce that several new scanners have been added throughout the libraries on campus. Periodical and Microform Reading Room – 401 Butler Library – 4 flatbed scanners with document feeder – 1 microfilm scanner (for a total of […]
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 […]
Library Tours and Orientations
The Libraries welcomes new students to Columbia! Attend an orientation session to get acquainted with the Libraries. You’ll meet the staff, learn about library services, finding the resources you need, using the Libraries website, and great study spaces. Aug. 31 1:00 – 2:00PM Orientation for General Studies Students Butler Library, room 203 Sep. 1 […]
Welcome New Students!
The Libraries is thrilled to welcome new students to campus. Here’s a quick look at what the Libraries have to offer: CLIO Beta: Search the Libraries catalog to locate books, journals, periodicals, films, CD’s and more. Ask a Librarian: Have a question about research or resources? Librarians can meet with you in person, or discuss […]
Butler Locker Lottery
The Butler Library Locker Lottery will run from August 10 through August 31, 2010. Applicants must be a current Columbia University student. Locker winners will be notified via email on September 17, 2010. You can enter the lottery for either the 2nd floor lockers or the Graduate lockers. One locker per person Applicants must have […]
Coming Soon: Borrow Direct Upgrades
In mid-August Columbia University Libraries will launch a much-improved Borrow Direct website. You can expect to find 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 more libraries on campus including […]
Barnard College Archives Temporarily Closed
The Barnard College Archives will be closed for the summer due to construction. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need assistance with the Archives, please call 212-854-4079 or contact Marcia Bassett (mbassett@barnard.edu) or Astrid Cravens (acravens@barnard.edu) directly. […]