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Jun 8, 2026

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Listen in as the team behind the latest season of "Shoe Leather," a podcast produced by students in the School of Journalism in partnership with the Libraries' Podcast Publishing Program, investigates the Weather Underground, a radical group of young revolutionaries in the 1970s.

Jun 1, 2026

In the media, Video

Columbia University's Revolutionary War history told in a diploma: University archivist Jocelyn Wilk shares a recent acquisition in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library - a 1775 diploma from King's College, the predecessor to Columbia.

Jun 1, 2026

In the media

As the United States marks its semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, Columbia News reflects on the story of a University that began before the nation itself. Discover archival treasures in the Libraries that help readers explore the past through rare documents and collections.

May 27, 2026

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Days after the Regents of the former King's College decreed that the school would be known as Columbia College, the committee made its first faculty appointment: a professor of the French language. University archivists address why a French instructor was the very first professor at Columbia.

May 26, 2026

In the media

What 1976 reveals about 1776 (and 2026): The American Bicentennial at Columbia, revisited. Columbia News reports on a new exhibition in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library that explores how the University marked the United States’ 200th birthday in 1976.

May 26, 2026

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During the 2025-2026 academic year, the Burke Library partnered with Commonweal magazine to host a conversation series, "Roots: Dialogues for the Common Good," which invited a range of brilliant thinkers to reflect on foundational questions that shape our educational and civic endeavors.

May 20, 2026

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Did you know that there are numerous strategies that you can use to avoid paying article processing charges (APCs) when publishing open access (OA)? Libraries staff outline resources such as the Open Journals Collective, Subscribe to Open, and others.

May 18, 2026

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Columbia University Libraries is pleased to announce 15 recipients of the annual Outstanding Student Worker awards, which recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their work for the organization.

May 15, 2026

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Researcher Elizabeth McCall visited the Rare Book & Manuscript Library to explore variations of archival housing and "how archival objects are continually shaped through different practices of keeping, from bindings and wrappers to boxes and conservation housing."

May 15, 2026

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Two of the Libraries' journal publishing program partners, the Columbia Journal of Law & the Arts and the Columbia Journal of Tax Law, release new issues that include articles on an annual symposium on law, media, and the arts and the "motor fuels tax dilemma."

May 14, 2026

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Art Properties and the Rare Book & Manuscript Library acquire photographs by pioneering African-American photographer and filmmaker, Gordon Parks, whose work at Life magazine featured a photographic series with writer Ralph Ellison called “A Man Become Invisible.”

May 14, 2026

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The Rare Book & Manuscript Library holds the papers of noted food writer and cookbook author, Helen Witty. A recent piece from the online journal, The Recipes Project, highlights an unpublished project of Witty's, "America Preserved."

May 13, 2026

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The Libraries and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR) respond to the acceleration of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy and aim to provide support for the NIH-funded research community at Columbia.

May 13, 2026

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A common question about the Norman E. Alexander Library for Jewish Studies is, "Where is the library located?" Answer: all across campus! A new blog series introduces which campus libraries hold which resources on Jewish studies, including Art Properties and the Music & Arts Library.

May 13, 2026

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Avery Drawings & Archives acquires the personal papers of Chip Lord, a prominent American media artist and educator whose work has significantly influenced contemporary media practice and the architectural design world.

May 12, 2026

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The once-disputed location of the 1776 Battle of Harlem Heights, a "much-needed morale boost" for the Continental Army in the American Revolution, was confirmed to have taken place in present-day Morningside Heights through the meticulous work of Columbia College alum Lincoln Diamant, 1943CC.

May 4, 2026

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The latest installment in the Archivist's Pick exhibition series features six sets of materials drawn from newly-processed Chinese and Chinese-American archival collections from the C.V. Starr East Asian Library, united by a shared thread of artistic expression.

May 4, 2026

In the media

Librarian for Jewish Studies Michelle Margolis was included in the Library Journal Movers & Shakers 2026, which recognizes "the people shaping the future of libraries," for her work to share Jewish stories and collections with both Columbia students and the public. (Photo by William Neumann Photography)

Apr 28, 2026

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Did you know that the original engraving of the King's College seal, the predecessor to Columbia University, was lost for over 120 years? The Libraries recounts the history of the seal, which was believed to be lost until the early 20th century and is now held by the University Archives.

Apr 25, 2026

In the media

How well do you know the history of Columbia Commencement? From graduation tchotchkes to special speakers, Columbia News consults the Libraries' University Archives to test readers' knowledge of one of Columbia's most cherished traditions.

Apr 23, 2026

In the media

In honor of National Library Week, Columbia News looks back to when librarians needed to "move some 700,000 books from Low Library to the newly-constructed Butler Library. The solution: a giant slide from the steps of Low Plaza to South Lawn. A classic example of working smarter, not harder!"

Apr 21, 2026

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Avery Drawings & Archives has acquired the records of the Architectural League of New York from 1975 through 2005, which bear witness to incredible changes in the way architecture was practiced in New York City, including an increased interest in sustainability.

Apr 20, 2026

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The theme of the 2026 National Library Week (April 19-25) is “Find Your Joy,” an invitation for library users to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library. In celebration, the Columbia community shares ways in which they've found joy in our campus libraries.

Apr 17, 2026

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Take back the internet: The Libraries highlights resources that explore the evolution of online, networked information and raise the alarm about the current landscape of enshittified websites, addictive social media feeds, and rampant disinformation.

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Shoe Leather: Revolution Gone Wrong - The Tinker

Columbia University's Revolutionary War History Told in a Diploma | Columbia Close-Up

The U.S. Semiquincentennial and Columbia University

1784: Columbia College en Français?

What 1976 Reveals About 1776 (and 2026): The American Bicentennial at Columbia, Revisited

Roots: Dialogues for the Common Good

No-Fee Open Access Publishing

Columbia University Libraries Announces 2026 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners

Research in the Archives | Elizabeth McCall on Archival Housing

New Issues from The Columbia Law & the Arts and Columbia Journal of Tax Law and

Art Properties and the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Acquire Gordon Parks Photographs

Research in the Archives | Helen Witty’s Food Writing

Collaboration to Support Columbia Researchers: The Accelerated NIH Public Access Policy

Where is the Norman E. Alexander Library for Jewish Studies? (Music and Avery Edition)

Drawings & Archives Acquires Personal Papers of Chip Lord

1776: Battle of Harlem Heights

Archivist Pick: Artistic Encounters in the Archives

Michelle Margolis | Movers & Shakers 2026 - Educators

Lost and Found: The King’s College Seal

How Well Do You Know the History of Columbia’s Commencement?

The Great Columbia Book Slide of 1934

Architectural League of New York Records Arrive at Avery

National Library Week 2026: “Find Your Joy”

Take Back the Internet: A Book Dsplay & Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

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Shoe Leather: Revolution Gone Wrong - The Tinker

Columbia University's Revolutionary War History Told in a Diploma | Columbia Close-Up

The U.S. Semiquincentennial and Columbia University

1784: Columbia College en Français?

What 1976 Reveals About 1776 (and 2026): The American Bicentennial at Columbia, Revisited

Roots: Dialogues for the Common Good

No-Fee Open Access Publishing

Columbia University Libraries Announces 2026 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners

Research in the Archives | Elizabeth McCall on Archival Housing

New Issues from The Columbia Law & the Arts and Columbia Journal of Tax Law and

Art Properties and the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Acquire Gordon Parks Photographs

Research in the Archives | Helen Witty’s Food Writing

Collaboration to Support Columbia Researchers: The Accelerated NIH Public Access Policy

Where is the Norman E. Alexander Library for Jewish Studies? (Music and Avery Edition)

Drawings & Archives Acquires Personal Papers of Chip Lord

1776: Battle of Harlem Heights

Archivist Pick: Artistic Encounters in the Archives

Michelle Margolis | Movers & Shakers 2026 - Educators

Lost and Found: The King’s College Seal

How Well Do You Know the History of Columbia’s Commencement?

The Great Columbia Book Slide of 1934

Architectural League of New York Records Arrive at Avery

National Library Week 2026: “Find Your Joy”

Take Back the Internet: A Book Dsplay & Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon