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Oct 29, 2025

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Susan Simons, a GSAPP student who was rewarded for her participation in the annual Library Passport program, reflects on how the program impacted her coursework, her favorite library spaces, and "hidden gems" in the Libraries.

Oct 15, 2025

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Columbia Magazine highlights 10 "lesser-known artworks and artifacts on the Columbia campus," including a 1934 mural by American painter Eugene Francis Savage in Butler Library that visualizes the University’s motto, “In thy light shall we see light.”

Sep 11, 2025

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The Ask A Librarian Internship Program, which provides students with hands-on experience in academic librarianship, announces the Fall 2025 interns: Christine Thuy Minh Nguyen, Jaimie Lopez, and Lily Sellei.

Aug 26, 2025

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Welcome to the Libraries! Not sure where to start? Visit any library location to participate in our Library Passport program, which encourages users to explore library spaces, services, and resources in a fun and self-paced way.

Aug 25, 2025

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Drop in for a 15-minute introductory session about how to use your libraries: Learn about the Libraries' collections, expert staff, study spaces, trainings and workshops, and more. Here's when and where you can stop in.

Aug 6, 2025

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Columbia University Libraries transitions from multiple legacy systems to a single, unified, open platform, EBSCO FOLIO, in order to "improve access, insights, and service delivery."

Jul 18, 2025

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Columbia University Libraries and its partners welcome Yale University to the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP), which enables users from participating institutions to access a shared collection of more than 18 million volumes.

May 14, 2025

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Columbia University Libraries is pleased to announce 20 recipients of the annual Outstanding Student Worker awards, which recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their work for the organization.

May 14, 2025

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Spring 2025 Ask a Librarian intern Sam Ward reflects on their experience with the Libraries, which included work on the Ask a Librarian virtual reference service as well as programming for three workshops that emphasized inclusive instruction and an interconnected network of library resources.

Apr 7, 2025

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In recognition of National Library Week, we'll highlight a few of our fantastic Libraries staff, including Science and Engineering Librarian Will Vanti, who shares how his experience conducting research in science labs inspired him to pursue librarianship.

Feb 25, 2025

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The Libraries has awarded six Community Engagement Grants to projects that intend to promote library services, enliven library spaces, and engage students and library users in fun and inventive ways.

Feb 13, 2025

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Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Jasmine Zacate reflects on her work with the Libraries, including her thoughts on how best to promote open access publishing programs and her interactions with library users.

Jan 31, 2025

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The winner of a recent survey intended to collect information about how and why students use in-person library services reflects on meaningful interactions with Libraries staff and useful library resources (like including free newspaper subscriptions!).

Jan 30, 2025

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The Ask A Librarian Internship Program, which provides currently-enrolled library and information science students with hands-on experience in academic librarianship, announces the Spring 2025 interns: Angelica Aranda, Jala Robertson, and Sam Ward.

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Susan Simons, GSAPP Student, Reflects on the Library Passport Program

10 Lesser-known Artworks and Artifacts on the Columbia Campus

Announcing the Fall 2025 Ask A Librarian Interns

Fall 2025 Library Passport Program

Learn How to Make the Most of Your Libraries in 15 Minutes

Columbia University Libraries Modernizes Library Infrastructure with EBSCO FOLIO

Yale University Joins the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP)

Columbia University Libraries Announces 2025 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners

“My First Step into Academic Library Work Was at an Ivy League School”: Reflections from Ask a Librarian Intern Sam Ward

National Library Week: Meet Will Vanti, Science & Engineering Librarian

Announcing the 2024-2025 Community Engagement Grants

Reflections from Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Jasmine Zacate

“What’s Your Library Story?” Survey Winner Reflects on Favorite Library Spaces

Announcing the Spring 2025 Ask A Librarian Interns

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Susan Simons, GSAPP Student, Reflects on the Library Passport Program

10 Lesser-known Artworks and Artifacts on the Columbia Campus

Announcing the Fall 2025 Ask A Librarian Interns

Fall 2025 Library Passport Program

Learn How to Make the Most of Your Libraries in 15 Minutes

Columbia University Libraries Modernizes Library Infrastructure with EBSCO FOLIO

Yale University Joins the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP)

Columbia University Libraries Announces 2025 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners

“My First Step into Academic Library Work Was at an Ivy League School”: Reflections from Ask a Librarian Intern Sam Ward

National Library Week: Meet Will Vanti, Science & Engineering Librarian

Announcing the 2024-2025 Community Engagement Grants

Reflections from Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Jasmine Zacate

“What’s Your Library Story?” Survey Winner Reflects on Favorite Library Spaces

Announcing the Spring 2025 Ask A Librarian Interns

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