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Staff Profile: Ben Armintor Ben Armintor, Head of Development Infrastructure and Applications, transitioned from anthropology student to web developer and now enables greater public access to the Libraries' rich collections.
Performing the Library Inspired by library collections and spaces, students create a series of original performances, exhibitions, and readings with Nancy Friedland, Librarian for Film Studies and Performing Arts.
7 Million New Items The Libraries adds more than seven million items to its catalog through the launch of a shared collection service in partnership with Princeton University Library and The New York Public Library.
Featured Faculty Work: Brinkley Messick Professor Brinkley Messick discusses how the Libraries’ Arabic language collection, works by previous leading Columbia scholars, and the Butler stacks informed his latest book.
Freedom of Information Archive The Libraries joins Professor Matthew J. Connelly in support of the Freedom of Information Archive, the world’s largest database of publicly-accessible declassified documents.
Chris Cronin and Barbara Rockenbach Named as New Associate University Librarians Newly-appointed Associate University Librarians Chris Cronin and Barbara Rockenbach "bring a depth of experience and an impressive track record as innovators" to the Libraries.
Dealing with Data The recently-launched electronic lab notebook service fills a pressing need among researchers for a more practical method of storing, organizing, and sharing research data.
FLIP Finds New Home in Butler Columbia’s First-Generation Low-Income Partnership (FLIP) maintains an active “lending library” to match discarded reading materials with students who are otherwise unable to afford course books.
Tangible Training: Students Explore Book Production The Pine Tree Scholars program introduces students to the crafts associated with fine book production, such as bookbinding and typography, as well as to the rare and art book trades.
Winners of the 2017 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy Announced The Libraries awards the 2017 Bancroft Prize to three works in American history and diplomacy that exemplify "depth of research and richness of interpretation."
Winner of the 2017 Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History Announced The Libraries and Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith announce that "A 24-Decade History of Popular Music" by Taylor Mac and Matt Ray is the 2017 winner of the Kennedy Prize for Drama.
Finalists Announced for 2017 Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired By American History Finalists for the 2017 Kennedy Prize for Drama include "Roe" by Lisa Loomer, "A 24-Decade History of Popular Music" by Taylor Mac, and "Indecent" by Paula Vogel.
