More free workshops from the Libraries this month! Here are just a few. Check the workshops website to see all of the workshops available, and register for one (or two). And, you can now subscribe to the workshops RSS feed to receive notices on upcoming workshops. November 02, 2009 from 10:00 am to […]
Happy Halloween from the Libraries
Photo credit: Flickr Creative Commons Happy Halloween! Check out these scary movies from the Butler Media Center today: American Werewolf in London Call number: DVD10625 Repulsion Call number: DVD10454 Lost Highway Call number: DVD10160 Sweeney Todd Call number: DVD8436 Cat People Call number: DVD10490 Devils Call number: DVD10097 I Walked with […]
Book History Colloquium: “The Eleven Texts of Frankenstein”
The Book History Colloquium is pleased to announce the third event in the series, “Eleven Texts of Frankenstein: From the Hypothetical Ur-Text and “Original” Draft to the Published Editions of 1818 and 1823 and 1831” will feature Charles E. Robinson, Professor of English at the University of Delaware. This event is free and open to […]
Librarian Highlight: Amanda Bielskas
Subject specialties: Earth and environmental sciences Contact info: asb2154@columbia.edu Library: Geology and Geosciences Libraries @ Columbia Libraries since: 2007 Education Info: MLS, Long Island University, 1999; MA in Anthropology, CUNY Hunter College, 2008; BA in Environmental Geology, SUNY Plattsburgh, 1996 About me: "I’m fairly new to Columbia, but have been working in New York Libraries […]
Libraries’ Podcasts on iTunes U
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 […]