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May 13, 2026

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A common questions 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 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.

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 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 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.

Apr 14, 2026

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Columbia University Libraries hosted the annual OA Switchboard NYC Summit, which served as a reminder that, in scholarly publishing, libraries, publishers, and service providers must develop and sustain open channels of conversation for the benefit of core users.

Apr 14, 2026

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King’s College, the colonial predecessor to Columbia, educated many men who helped forge the new nation during the American Revolution, but graduates of the College were also lost during the conflict, including the first fallen alumnus, Harman Rutgers.

Apr 6, 2026

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Avery Drawings & Archives acquires the papers of David Henken, an architect, engineer, and founder of Usonia, a cooperative community in New York that was established on the principles espoused by Frank Lloyd Wright in his designs for “Broadacre City.”

Mar 31, 2026

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As Columbia nears its annual Commencement ceremonies in May, University archivists reflect on the ceremony 100 years ago when, in 1926, the University first celebrated Commencement as "an out of doors exercise," before which it was held indoors.

Mar 30, 2026

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EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) and the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals release the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals with Full Text, a robust new resource for researchers and students in architecture and design.

Mar 18, 2026

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The University Archives has recently processed more than 1,400 bibliographical files as part of an addition to the Office of Public Affairs records, including 1950s press coverage of "Chief Cyclotron Officer" Miriam Levin.

Mar 12, 2026

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Columbia University Libraries awards the 2026 Bancroft Prizes to two exemplary works in American history and diplomacy by scholars Emilie Connolly and Beth Lew-Williams.

Mar 9, 2026

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All Columbia University researchers, administrators, students, and staff have access to GrantForward, the University’s funding opportunity discovery platform designed to streamline the identification and tracking of external funding opportunities.

Mar 2, 2026

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Kangmi Kwon, an intern with the Korean Foundation, reflects on their work with Theodore Richards Conant (TRC) collection, which captures Korean society, culture, and reconstruction efforts after the Korean War.

Feb 26, 2026

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A series of roundtables organized in part by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library will feature conversations about Latinx/Caribbean diaspora archives, beginning on March 12 with a discussion of the current state of the field.

Feb 26, 2026

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The Oral History Archive at Columbia announces that the Barack Obama Presidency oral history collection (2020-2023 archive) is officially open to the public in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library reading rooms and online.

Feb 20, 2026

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The Libraries' Open Scholarship Services recognizes Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week (February 23-27), clarifies the doctrines of fair use and four factors that determine its application, and shares a checklist to assess the validity of your own fair use argument.

Feb 5, 2026

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Spring 2026 Data Club recap: Tips on how to avoid repetitive tasks in R. Data Club, provided by the Libraries' Research Data Services, offers strategic lessons and a supportive meeting space for the Columbia community to learn, share, and implement tools for data-driven projects.

Feb 4, 2026

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The Ask A Librarian Internship Program, which provides students with hands-on experience in academic librarianship, announces the Spring 2026 interns: Ana Espinoza, Joseph A. Torres-González, and Roxy Rico.

Feb 3, 2026

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It’s time for everyone’s favorite February holiday: Love Data Week, of course (February 9-13)! The Open Scholarship team highlights a series of events that celebrate data and its significance to institutions around the world.

Feb 2, 2026

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The editors of the Journal of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy (JCEPT) and the Libraries' Open Scholarship unit announce that JCEPT has been accepted for archiving in PubMed Central, the National Library of Medicine’s open access, full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences literature.

Feb 2, 2026

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Processing Archivist Cathy Ricciardi unveils "a window into the business of mid-century paperback publishing" through the library and personal papers of Sidney B. Kramer, a founder of Bantam Books.

Jan 29, 2026

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Spring 2026 Data Club recap: Tips for working with large datasets in R. Data Club, provided by the Libraries' Research Data Services, offers strategic lessons and a supportive meeting space for the Columbia community to learn, share, and implement tools for data-driven projects.

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

1776: Battle of Harlem Heights

Archivist Pick: Artistic Encounters in the Archives

Lost and Found: The King’s College Seal

Architectural League of New York Records Arrive at Avery

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

Publishers & Libraries: Hosting the Third Annual OA Switchboard NYC Summit

1776: First Fallen Alumnus

Drawings & Archives Acquires David Henken Papers

Commencement: An Out of Doors Exercise

Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals Now Available with Full Text

Now Available | OPA Biographical Files

Columbia University Libraries Announces the Winners of the 2026 Bancroft Prizes

GrantForward: Your New Funding Opportunity Tool

Working with the Theodore Richards Conant Collection: An Internship in the C. V. Starr East Asian Library, Columbia University

Imborrable: Conversations on Latinx/Caribbean Archives

Now Available: Barack Obama Presidency Oral History Collection

Fair Use Week 2026

Working with Repetitive Data Tasks in R

Announcing the Spring 2026 Ask A Librarian Interns

Where’s the Data? Celebrating Love Data Week 2026

New to PubMed Central: Journal of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy

A Window into the Business of Mid-Century Paperback Publishing: Sidney B. Kramer Papers and Library

Working with Large Datasets in R

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

1776: Battle of Harlem Heights

Archivist Pick: Artistic Encounters in the Archives

Lost and Found: The King’s College Seal

Architectural League of New York Records Arrive at Avery

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

Publishers & Libraries: Hosting the Third Annual OA Switchboard NYC Summit

1776: First Fallen Alumnus

Drawings & Archives Acquires David Henken Papers

Commencement: An Out of Doors Exercise

Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals Now Available with Full Text

Now Available | OPA Biographical Files

Columbia University Libraries Announces the Winners of the 2026 Bancroft Prizes

GrantForward: Your New Funding Opportunity Tool

Working with the Theodore Richards Conant Collection: An Internship in the C. V. Starr East Asian Library, Columbia University

Imborrable: Conversations on Latinx/Caribbean Archives

Now Available: Barack Obama Presidency Oral History Collection

Fair Use Week 2026

Working with Repetitive Data Tasks in R

Announcing the Spring 2026 Ask A Librarian Interns

Where’s the Data? Celebrating Love Data Week 2026

New to PubMed Central: Journal of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy

A Window into the Business of Mid-Century Paperback Publishing: Sidney B. Kramer Papers and Library

Working with Large Datasets in R