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Oct 29, 2024

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A groundbreaking forum, funded by a grant from the Laura Bush 21st-Century Librarian Program through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will bring together Black, Indigenous, and people of color curators from archives and special collections across the country.

Oct 23, 2024

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The Libraries' Digital Scholarship team calls on Columbia researchers to join the Paper Pledge for the Planet, a global collaboration of institutions that aims to make climate change literature openly available. Learn more about how to participate.

Sep 27, 2024

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The Libraries recognizes Open Access Week (October 21-27), which "prioritizes approaches to open scholarship that serve the best interests of the public and the academic community," through a week-long series of discussions and workshops.

Sep 12, 2024

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The Ask A Librarian Internship Program, which provides currently-enrolled library and information science students with paid, hands-on experience in academic librarianship, announces the Fall 2024 interns: Federica Alesiani, Willy Anthony Diaz Tapia, and Jasmine Zacate.

Jun 17, 2024

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The Libraries joins the growing number of research institutions to adopt the FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) with the support of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), a leading provider of online research content and search technologies.

Jun 3, 2024

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Intern Nicole Cowan, a recent graduate of Chicago State University and current employee of the Chicago Public Library, participated in the Ask a Librarian internship, which enabled her to "help members of the Columbia University community access and retrieve needed information."

May 24, 2024

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As graduation ceremonies conclude, the Libraries reminds Columbia graduates of available alumni benefits, including borrowing privileges and free, off-campus access to a wide range of databases and journals.

May 21, 2024

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An annual event in honor of the Bancroft Prize, organized in partnership with the Department of History and the Forum, included remarks by Vice Provost and University Librarian Ann Thornton as well as conversations with the winners, Carolyn Woods Eisenberg and Elliott West.

Apr 23, 2024

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Vice Provost and University Librarian Ann Thornton affirms the essential role of libraries in providing reliable and safe spaces for all Columbia students, faculty, staff, and visitors, regardless of identity, belief system, political or religious affiliation.

Apr 12, 2024

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Archives, activism, and history: A conversation with author and 2024 Bancroft Prize winner, Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, '71GSAS, and Lehman Curator for American History Thai Jones.

Apr 10, 2024

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In recognition of National Library Week, we highlight a few of the experts and librarians who make up an incredible team of staff that keeps our libraries running, from book retrieval and customer service to research support.

Apr 8, 2024

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Join Columbia University Libraries for a program and reception on Thursday, April 18, to honor the 2024 recipients of the Bancroft Prizes, awarded annually to acclaimed works in the fields of American history and diplomacy.

Mar 22, 2024

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Women in history, making history: Columbia-educated women - Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, Beverly Gage, and Mae Ngai - are awarded the Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy three years consecutively.

Mar 7, 2024

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The Libraries announces the 2024 recipients of the annual Bancroft Prizes in American History and Diplomacy: "Continental Reckoning" by Elliott West and "Fire and Rain" by Carolyn Woods Eisenberg.

Feb 22, 2024

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The Libraries partners with the Office of Academic Integrity on a series of in-person and virtual events to engage the Columbia community in integral conversations about integrity and ethics in academia.

Jan 29, 2024

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Take advantage of the many resources available to Columbia students, staff, and faculty through the Libraries - free of charge! - including digital subscriptions to major news sources and more than 250,000 ebooks.

Jan 23, 2024

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A series of profiles highlight valued student employees from across the Libraries, including Katherine June St. George, a general assistant in the Manhattanville Business Library and the Science & Engineering Library.

Jan 17, 2024

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As part of the Ask a Librarian internship, Marley Rodriguez, an MLIS candidate at UCLA, organized a workshop that addressed how to identify and locate "sources that constitute diversity in academic publishing."

Nov 28, 2023

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A series of profiles highlight valued student employees from across the Libraries, including Jessie Rollins, a worker in the Library Information Office (LIO) who facilitates access to the Libraries.

Sep 27, 2023

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The Libraries is pleased to host a watch party for the investiture of President Minouche Shafik on October 4 in Butler Library, room 214. Fun accessories and light refreshments will be served.

Sep 25, 2023

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Join the newest members of Columbia University, including President Minouche Shafik, on a cross-campus scavenger hunt to explore all of the incredible resources available to Columbia students.

Sep 25, 2023

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Vice Provost and University Librarian Ann D. Thornton is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Armintor as Director of Digital Library and Scholarly Technologies, effective September 18.

May 7, 2023

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Columbia University Libraries is pleased to announce 14 recipients of the annual Outstanding Student Worker awards, nominated by Libraries staff from a workforce of nearly 200 students.

Apr 27, 2023

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Beverly Gage, '04GSAS, a recent recipient of a Bancroft Prize in American History & Diplomacy and a previous winner of the Bancroft Dissertation Award, reflects on the recognition, then and now.

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Columbia University Libraries to Host Grant-Funded Forum for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Curators

Paper Pledge for the Planet

Open Access Week at Columbia Libraries

Announcing the Fall 2024 Ask A Librarian Interns

Columbia University Libraries Selects FOLIO as New Library Services Platform (LSP)

Helping Others and Stepping Outside Comfort Zones in the Ask A Librarian Internship

Columbia Graduates: Take Advantage of Alumni Benefits

Columbia University Libraries Recognizes the 2024 Recipients of the Bancroft Prizes in American History and Diplomacy

A Message from the University Librarian

Archives, Activism, and History: A Conversation with 2024 Bancroft Prize Winner Carolyn Woods Eisenberg (’71GSAS)

National Library Week 2024: Q&A with CUL Staff

2024 Bancroft Prizes Program

Women in History, Making History: Columbia-Educated Women Awarded Bancroft Prize Three Years Consecutively

Columbia University Libraries Announces the Winners of the 2024 Bancroft Prizes

Integrity Week 2024

Five Free Things Columbia Students Have Access to through the Libraries

Student Employee Profile: Meet Katherine June St. George

Teaching and Learning in the Ask a Librarian Internship

Student Employee Profile: Meet Jessie Rollins

Investiture Watch Party Locations

Columbia Quest Scavenger Hunt

Benjamin Armintor Appointed as Director of Digital Library and Scholarly Technologies

Columbia University Libraries Announces 2023 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners

Columbia Alumna Beverly Gage Reflects on Winning a 2023 Bancroft Prize

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Columbia University Libraries to Host Grant-Funded Forum for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Curators

Paper Pledge for the Planet

Open Access Week at Columbia Libraries

Announcing the Fall 2024 Ask A Librarian Interns

Columbia University Libraries Selects FOLIO as New Library Services Platform (LSP)

Helping Others and Stepping Outside Comfort Zones in the Ask A Librarian Internship

Columbia Graduates: Take Advantage of Alumni Benefits

Columbia University Libraries Recognizes the 2024 Recipients of the Bancroft Prizes in American History and Diplomacy

A Message from the University Librarian

Archives, Activism, and History: A Conversation with 2024 Bancroft Prize Winner Carolyn Woods Eisenberg (’71GSAS)

National Library Week 2024: Q&A with CUL Staff

2024 Bancroft Prizes Program

Women in History, Making History: Columbia-Educated Women Awarded Bancroft Prize Three Years Consecutively

Columbia University Libraries Announces the Winners of the 2024 Bancroft Prizes

Integrity Week 2024

Five Free Things Columbia Students Have Access to through the Libraries

Student Employee Profile: Meet Katherine June St. George

Teaching and Learning in the Ask a Librarian Internship

Student Employee Profile: Meet Jessie Rollins

Investiture Watch Party Locations

Columbia Quest Scavenger Hunt

Benjamin Armintor Appointed as Director of Digital Library and Scholarly Technologies

Columbia University Libraries Announces 2023 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners

Columbia Alumna Beverly Gage Reflects on Winning a 2023 Bancroft Prize