The Columbia University Libraries is now on iTunes U! You can Listen to podcasts of library tutorials, tours, events, and more Subscribe to Libraries podcasts RSS feeds to receive automatic updates when new podcasts are added Download podcasts, and take them with you The Libraries currently offers the following podcasts: Library Guides & Tours Library […]
E-link Downtime
From 3:00am to 9:00am on Saturday, October 24th, the e-link service is being upgraded and will be unavailable. This service provides direct links from a citation in a database to the full-text of an article online. We apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause. If you experience a problem, please fill out an […]
Sign Up for Database Alerts
Did you know that you can set up alerts in the databases like ProQuest, Science Direct, and Wilson Web? Alerts will let you know when new items which match your search criteria are added to these databases. Alerts can be a great way to increase the efficiency of your research process. Here are three examples. […]
Author Kirstin Downey to Speak at Exhibit on Frances Perkins
The Friends of the Columbia Libraries will sponsor a talk by award-winning journalist and author Kirstin Downey, who will discuss her new book, The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience (Nan A. Talese/Doubleday). Frances Perkins (1880-1965) is no longer a household name, yet […]
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, […]
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 […]
Lynda.com
The Libraries, in collaboration with the School of the Arts, is pleased to offer the Columbia community with subscription access to Lynda.com. Lynda.com is a great website for software training and online tutorials, including Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustratorand InDesign CSS Final Cut Pro Flash PHP Ruby on Rails Web development software like Dreamweaver and […]
Schedule a Research Consultation
If you’re thinking about your senior thesis, MA project, or PhD thesis, schedule a research consultation with a subject specialist librarian to get started. Research consultations are an opportunity for you to meet one-on-one with a subject specialist librarian to discuss your topic and learn about relevant resources and research strategies. Consultations are available with […]
Library Widgets: Install the LibX Toolbar
The LibX Toolbar (Columbia University Edition) is a Firefox extension which provides direct access to the Libraries’ resources from any website. You can search CLIO, find articles or databases, and connect to Columbia-provided full text via Google Scholar from the LibX toolbar or the quick-and-easy right-click menu. You can also search CLIO from Google, Amazon, […]
IM a Librarian
A quick reminder that our Ask Us Now IM service is offering extended hours this semester! Mondays, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fridays, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Just log in with your UNI and password to get […]