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Jun 24, 2026

In the media

Columbia University faculty and students can now enjoy instant access to thousands of ebooks on their mobile devices with the introduction of Taylor & Francis to the Palace Project app, which provides readers with secure and streamlined connection to a vast range of resources.

Jun 11, 2026

In the media

Beginning in July 2026, Ithaka S+R will convene a cohort of 15-20 colleges and universities, including Columbia University Libraries, to explore how existing information literacy frameworks can be adapted and revised to reflect the changing realities of an AI-driven information ecosystem.

Apr 23, 2026

In the media

In honor of National Library Week, Columbia News looks back to when librarians needed to "move some 700,000 books from Low Library to the newly-constructed Butler Library. The solution: a giant slide from the steps of Low Plaza to South Lawn. A classic example of working smarter, not harder!"

Apr 6, 2026

In the media

The new Red Scare: Columbia Magazine reports on a recent discussion with families affected by 1950s McCarthyism, including Molly Jong-Fast, MaryLouise Patterson, and Michael Meeropol, which addressed the parallels of the Red Scare to American politics and society today.

Mar 12, 2026

In the media

The New York Times reports that "a study of the financial aspects of treaty relationships between Native nations and the United States and a sweeping history of legal discrimination against Chinese immigrants" are awarded the 2026 Bancroft Prizes.

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Taylor & Francis eBooks Available on the Move for New York University and Columbia University Users through the Palace app

AI Literacy: Join the Latest Cohort

The Great Columbia Book Slide of 1934

The New Red Scare

Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize

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Taylor & Francis eBooks Available on the Move for New York University and Columbia University Users through the Palace app

AI Literacy: Join the Latest Cohort

The Great Columbia Book Slide of 1934

The New Red Scare

Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize

News Archive