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Apr 30, 2023 In the media A Century Later, Columbia Excavates ‘Salvage Anthropology’ The Eye investigates "efforts for language revitalization and cultural preservation" at the University, including a project in the Libraries to digitize and make accessible a collection of manuscripts about the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw culture. Apr 30, 2023 In the media Cut the Pages | The Eye Rare Book Librarian Jane Siegel shares favorite texts from the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, which holds more than 10 million volumes, and provides insights into the history and artistry of bookmaking. Apr 27, 2023 In the media Jim Neal Receives 2023 John Ames/Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award The American Library Association (ALA) announces that University Librarian Emeritus James (Jim) Neal will receive the 2023 John Ames/Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award in recognition of his work to advance "critical agendas for international librarianship." Mar 17, 2023 In the media An RBML Program on Jewish Life in France Before World War II A conversation hosted by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library on March 27 focuses on materials that were recently uncovered in the archive of Jewish bibliographer and historian Zosa Szajkowski (1911-1978). Mar 15, 2023 In the media One-Hit Wonder: Busting a Major Myth About Lou Gehrig "A hundred years ago, legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig hit a monstrous home run on South Field. But where did the ball really land?" Columbia Magazine consults the University Archives to "bust a major myth" about the baseball icon. Mar 8, 2023 In the media Histories of Hoover, the Mexican Revolution, and 1790s New York Win the Bancroft Prize The New York Times reports that "histories of Hoover, the Mexican Revolution, and 1790s New York" win the 2023 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field of American history. Mar 3, 2023 In the media A Second Purim Story For Tablet magazine, writer Chaya Sara Oppenheim studies the Megillat Saragossa, a 17th century scroll held by the Rare Book & Manuscript that tells of "a diasporic Jewish community on the verge of destruction." Mar 2, 2023 In the media Ivy Plus Libraries Weigh in on OSTP Guidance on Access to Federally Funded Research Columbia University Libraries joins peer institutions in the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation in support of updated policy guidance from the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) that will make funded research immediately available to the public. Feb 20, 2023 In the media Josefina Báez: Dominican-York Icon Whose Archive is Now Housed at Columbia University The archive of Josefina Báez, an innovative Afro-Latina artist known first for her groundbreaking work, "Dominicanish," was recently acquired by the Latino Arts & Activisms Collection in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Feb 15, 2023 In the media President’s Commission on the History of Race and Racism to Shed Light on Columbia’s Past and Present "The newly-formed President’s Commission on the History of Race and Racism aims to interrogate little-known events" from Columbia history, "analyzing the University’s symbols and representations within a greater historical and racial context." Feb 10, 2023 In the media Columbia University and Slavery Project Launches Historical Campus Markers An outcome of the Columbia University and Slavery seminar, co-taught by the Libraries' Curator for American History Thai Jones, the Historical Markers project is an "educational, public-oriented display" based on student research from the course. Dec 16, 2022 In the media Columbia University Adopts the Palace Project for E-Content Government Technology reports that the Libraries has adopted the Palace Project app for e-content, a platform that grants Columbia students, staff, and faculty access to "hundreds of thousands of ebooks as the popularity of digital learning grows." Dec 16, 2022 In the media 2022: Year in Pictures In 2022, Columbia came roaring back and ready for action, with a resurgence of campus activities and events. Take a visual journey with Columbia News over the past year for a glimpse of the big and small moments that made Columbia a great place to be. Dec 7, 2022 In the media Best Art of 2022 An exhibition from Art Properties, "What is the Use of Buddhist Art?," which was on view at the Wallach Art Gallery from December 2021 through March 2022, was named one of the top exhibitions of 2022 by The New York Times. Nov 15, 2022 In the media, Video Columbia Student Homophile League: The Nation’s First Gay Student Organization A video from the Columbia Daily Spectator features conversations with the founders of the Student Homophile League, the first gay student organization in the United States, and showcases materials from the University Archives. Sep 30, 2022 In the media Columbia Libraries Celebrates the Life of Freddy Claudio The Libraries celebrates the life of Freddy Claudio, a longtime supervisor and close friend to many in the Columbia community who passed away in July and is remembered by colleagues for his kindness and generosity of spirit. Sep 22, 2022 In the media Forward | What's a Christian Unicorn... "What’s a Christian unicorn like that doing in a Jewish marriage contract like this?" Forward details a new exhibit from the Libraries and Jewish Theological Seminary that offers insights into Jewish art and practices. Sep 7, 2022 In the media The Carl Sagan Medal, a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant, and a Fulbright First for Columbia Nursing Columbia News profiles faculty, staff, and students who recently received awards, including Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier and University Librarian Emeritus Jim Neal. Aug 15, 2022 In the media A Walking Tour of Sculptures On and Around Columbia's Morningside Campus A walking tour of sculptures at Columbia: From Low Library to Baker Athletics Complex, here's an introduction to sculptures that you can find on the Morningside Heights campus, with insights from Curator of Art Properties Roberto C. Ferrari. Aug 9, 2022 In the media A Library Guide Fit For New and Returning Students Alike Bwog explores library buildings, resources, and services at Columbia, including CLIO, the Libraries' online catalog, in a guide "fit for new and returning students alike." Jul 12, 2022 In the media Michelle Margolis: What Do Librarians Do? Librarian for Jewish Studies Michelle Margolis shares "the role of a librarian and the hidden world of Judaica and rare books" on an episode of the Show & Tale series from the 18forty Podcast. Jun 30, 2022 In the media Mother Radicals Podcast Curator Thai Jones served as Historical Consultant for a ten-part podcast, "Mother Country Radicals," that reexamines the interconnected histories of white and Black militants in the 1960s. Jun 24, 2022 In the media Interview with Archivist Katia Davydenko about the Ukraine Exhibit at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library Archivist Katia Davydenko mounts an exhibit in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library to contextualize the ongoing war in her native Ukraine and educate the Columbia community about the history surrounding the crisis. « 1 »
Inside the Treasure Room at Columbia Law School "Inside the treasure room at Columbia Law School": Columbia Magazines visits the special collections held by the Law Library, including the archives of Founding Father John Jay, a 1764 graduate of King's College (now Columbia University).
A Century Later, Columbia Excavates ‘Salvage Anthropology’ The Eye investigates "efforts for language revitalization and cultural preservation" at the University, including a project in the Libraries to digitize and make accessible a collection of manuscripts about the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw culture.
Cut the Pages | The Eye Rare Book Librarian Jane Siegel shares favorite texts from the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, which holds more than 10 million volumes, and provides insights into the history and artistry of bookmaking.
Jim Neal Receives 2023 John Ames/Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award The American Library Association (ALA) announces that University Librarian Emeritus James (Jim) Neal will receive the 2023 John Ames/Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award in recognition of his work to advance "critical agendas for international librarianship."
An RBML Program on Jewish Life in France Before World War II A conversation hosted by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library on March 27 focuses on materials that were recently uncovered in the archive of Jewish bibliographer and historian Zosa Szajkowski (1911-1978).
One-Hit Wonder: Busting a Major Myth About Lou Gehrig "A hundred years ago, legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig hit a monstrous home run on South Field. But where did the ball really land?" Columbia Magazine consults the University Archives to "bust a major myth" about the baseball icon.
Histories of Hoover, the Mexican Revolution, and 1790s New York Win the Bancroft Prize The New York Times reports that "histories of Hoover, the Mexican Revolution, and 1790s New York" win the 2023 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field of American history.
A Second Purim Story For Tablet magazine, writer Chaya Sara Oppenheim studies the Megillat Saragossa, a 17th century scroll held by the Rare Book & Manuscript that tells of "a diasporic Jewish community on the verge of destruction."
Ivy Plus Libraries Weigh in on OSTP Guidance on Access to Federally Funded Research Columbia University Libraries joins peer institutions in the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation in support of updated policy guidance from the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) that will make funded research immediately available to the public.
Josefina Báez: Dominican-York Icon Whose Archive is Now Housed at Columbia University The archive of Josefina Báez, an innovative Afro-Latina artist known first for her groundbreaking work, "Dominicanish," was recently acquired by the Latino Arts & Activisms Collection in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
President’s Commission on the History of Race and Racism to Shed Light on Columbia’s Past and Present "The newly-formed President’s Commission on the History of Race and Racism aims to interrogate little-known events" from Columbia history, "analyzing the University’s symbols and representations within a greater historical and racial context."
Columbia University and Slavery Project Launches Historical Campus Markers An outcome of the Columbia University and Slavery seminar, co-taught by the Libraries' Curator for American History Thai Jones, the Historical Markers project is an "educational, public-oriented display" based on student research from the course.
Columbia University Adopts the Palace Project for E-Content Government Technology reports that the Libraries has adopted the Palace Project app for e-content, a platform that grants Columbia students, staff, and faculty access to "hundreds of thousands of ebooks as the popularity of digital learning grows."
2022: Year in Pictures In 2022, Columbia came roaring back and ready for action, with a resurgence of campus activities and events. Take a visual journey with Columbia News over the past year for a glimpse of the big and small moments that made Columbia a great place to be.
Best Art of 2022 An exhibition from Art Properties, "What is the Use of Buddhist Art?," which was on view at the Wallach Art Gallery from December 2021 through March 2022, was named one of the top exhibitions of 2022 by The New York Times.
Columbia Student Homophile League: The Nation’s First Gay Student Organization A video from the Columbia Daily Spectator features conversations with the founders of the Student Homophile League, the first gay student organization in the United States, and showcases materials from the University Archives.
Columbia Libraries Celebrates the Life of Freddy Claudio The Libraries celebrates the life of Freddy Claudio, a longtime supervisor and close friend to many in the Columbia community who passed away in July and is remembered by colleagues for his kindness and generosity of spirit.
Forward | What's a Christian Unicorn... "What’s a Christian unicorn like that doing in a Jewish marriage contract like this?" Forward details a new exhibit from the Libraries and Jewish Theological Seminary that offers insights into Jewish art and practices.
The Carl Sagan Medal, a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant, and a Fulbright First for Columbia Nursing Columbia News profiles faculty, staff, and students who recently received awards, including Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier and University Librarian Emeritus Jim Neal.
A Walking Tour of Sculptures On and Around Columbia's Morningside Campus A walking tour of sculptures at Columbia: From Low Library to Baker Athletics Complex, here's an introduction to sculptures that you can find on the Morningside Heights campus, with insights from Curator of Art Properties Roberto C. Ferrari.
A Library Guide Fit For New and Returning Students Alike Bwog explores library buildings, resources, and services at Columbia, including CLIO, the Libraries' online catalog, in a guide "fit for new and returning students alike."
Michelle Margolis: What Do Librarians Do? Librarian for Jewish Studies Michelle Margolis shares "the role of a librarian and the hidden world of Judaica and rare books" on an episode of the Show & Tale series from the 18forty Podcast.
Mother Radicals Podcast Curator Thai Jones served as Historical Consultant for a ten-part podcast, "Mother Country Radicals," that reexamines the interconnected histories of white and Black militants in the 1960s.
Interview with Archivist Katia Davydenko about the Ukraine Exhibit at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library Archivist Katia Davydenko mounts an exhibit in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library to contextualize the ongoing war in her native Ukraine and educate the Columbia community about the history surrounding the crisis.
