Here’s a quick look at what the Libraries have to offer you this summer, and year round: 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 your research via email, […]
Category: Using the Libraries
You Spoke, We Listened: New Offsite Request Email Confirmations
New automatic email notifications will help you track your Offsite requests! An email notification system was recently implemented for all Offsite requests. Now, an email will be sent to you after every request submission. The email confirms your name, time of request, citation and approximate delivery date. It also provides staff contact information so you […]
Graduating Soon?
Did you know you can still use the Libraries as an alumn? Sign up for an Alumni Card. Stop by the Library Information Office in 201 Butler to request your Alumni Card. Alumni Cards cost $5, and provide you with continued access to the Columbia University Libraries. To learn more about Columbia University Library services […]
Study Spaces at the Libraries
With 25,000+ students on-campus, finding a comfortable place to study can be challenging. Luckily, there are 22 libraries offering a variety of study environments to suit your needs. Looking for something with lots of windows, quiet space, or room for a group? Need to be close to coffee? What’s open after midnight? Visit the Study […]
New! Document Delivery Service for Faculty
Columbia University Libraries is pleased to announce the launch of a new Document Delivery service for Morningside, Barnard, and Union Theological Seminary faculty and visiting scholars with library borrowing privileges. Document Delivery enables these faculty to request scans of book chapters and articles from the print collections of Butler Library. Who may use the Document […]
Weather Update: University Closes at 3pm, Butler Open for Study
Due to inclement weather, Columbia University Libraries (CUL) facilities closed at 3pm today, Wednesday, February 10th. Butler Library will remain open for student study only. All other library facilities will close. CUL facilities are currently scheduled to maintain regular operating hours tomorrow, Thursday, February 11th. The CU Libraries’ Virtual Reference Service will extend its hours […]
Recommend a Title For Purchase
Your recommendations count! The Libraries’ collections hold over 10 million items, and grow each a year. But, we may miss something you need for your research. If you have identified a book, journal, film, sound recording, database or other item that is not in the Libraries’ collections, you can recommend a title for purchase. […]
Safety First: Free Laptop Engraving at Butler Library TODAY!
About once a month, a laptop is stolen in Butler Library. Please keep your belongings safe! Never leave items unintended at the library. And, today you can stop by the Butler lobby between 11AM and 2PM for free engraving and registration of laptops and other electronics by CU Public Safety. Dear Public Safety Friends, CU […]
Study Spaces
With 24,923 students on-campus, finding a comfortable place to study can be challenging. Luckily, there are 22 libraries offering a variety of study environments to suit your needs. Looking for something with lots of windows, quiet space, or room for a group? Need to be close to coffee? What’s open after midnight? Visit the Study […]
You Spoke, We Listened: New Extended Hours at the Engineering Library!
Beginning Sunday, October 4, the Engineering Library will be open until 3:00 AM on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays during the academic year. Check the hours website for a daily schedule. We received many constructive comments from the Libraries’ 2009 Online Survey, and students requested longer hours at the Engineering library. We are thrilled […]