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Mar 7, 2024 In the media 2024 Bancroft Prize Winners | The New York Times The New York Times reports that "a sweeping history of 19th-century westward expansion and an unflinching study of Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and the wars in Southeast Asia have won this year’s Bancroft Prize." Feb 6, 2024 In the media Using Nanotechnology to Uncover Details of a Medieval Manuscript Columbia News details how the Libraries' conservators partnered with the Columbia Nano Initiative to examine a musical score that dates to the 15th century through cutting-edge nanotechnology. Oct 5, 2023 In the media Twelfth Annual ‘Morningside Lights’ Floods Morningside Heights with Lanterns and Books Columbia Spectator showcases the 12th annual Morningside Lights, the theme of which was the "Open Book," an idea recommended by Vice Provost and University Librarian Ann Thornton to celebrate libraries. Sep 25, 2023 In the media Giant Handmade Lanterns to Illuminate NYC in 12th Annual Morningside Lights "On the evening of September 30, a procession of more than 50 community-built, handmade lanterns will light the sky": Untapped Cities showcases Morningside Lights, presented in partnership with the Libraries. Sep 19, 2023 In the media The Open Book is the Theme of This Year’s Morningside Lights Columbia News and Director of the Miller Theatre Melissa Smey highlights the 12th annual Morningside Lights, which returns with "the Open Book, a celebration of the free exchange of ideas and an homage to libraries." Sep 1, 2023 In the media Historian Beverly Gage Spies on J. Edgar Hoover Columbia Magazine profiles historian Beverly Gage, a 2023 recipient of the Libraries' Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy for her work, "G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century." Aug 22, 2023 In the media Best College Library | Princeton Review Columbia University Libraries is named fifth among the best college libraries in the nation by the Princeton Review, which bases its rankings on students' ratings of their library facilities. Aug 14, 2023 In the media Miller Theatre Presents the 12th Annual Morningside Lights: "The Open Book" The 12th annual Morningside Lights, presented by the Arts Initiative and Miller Theatre, in partnership with the Libraries, returns with 'The Open Book,' an homage to the libraries that preserve access to knowledge and affirm our freedom to read. Jun 10, 2023 In the media, Video C-SPAN: American History TV | 2023 Bancroft Prize Program The program to honor the 2023 recipients of the Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy is now available to view online through the Libraries' new partnership on the C-SPAN series, American History TV. 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 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 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. 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. 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 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 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." May 16, 2022 In the media Butler Library in 9,000 Legos "Some people took up jigsaw puzzles during the pandemic... John Davisson, ’08CC, an attorney in Washington, DC, turned to Legos" to construct a 9,000-piece replica of Butler Library, as seen in Columbia Magazine. Mar 16, 2022 In the media Histories of Travel Segregation and Chinese Migration Win Bancroft Prize The New York Times reports that scholars Mia Bay and Mae Ngai win the 2022 Bancroft Prize, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field of American history. Aug 4, 2021 In the media Amusements, Movies, and the Great Outdoors: Summertime Fun with H.P. Lovecraft Postcards from the Libraries' special collections showcase "amusements, movies, and the great outdoors" that writer H.P. Lovecraft visited during the summer of 1925, including the Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park. Jul 26, 2021 In the media British Library Medieval Manuscripts Blog: A Letter of Recommendation Split between Two Continents How curators in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library virtually reunited half of an ancient papyrus letter that dates to 6 A.D. with its companion, held by the British Library in London. Jun 21, 2021 In the media Here's What You Need to Know About the Reopening of Columbia's Libraries This Fall The Libraries announces plans for a full reopening for the Fall term, including all library locations, library stacks, visitor access, and 24-hour operations in Butler Library, among other highlights. Mar 22, 2021 In the media Women Who Built NYPL University Librarian Ann Thornton is honored among the "women who built the New York Public Library" for her tenure as the first woman to serve as Andrew W. Mellon Director of Research Libraries. « 1 »
Preservation Week 2024 The Libraries joins peer institutions in acknowledging Preservation Week (April 28-May 4), which "raises awareness of the role libraries and other cultural institutions play in preservation, by sharing information to help make informed decisions that help your collections last for the future."
2024 Bancroft Prize Winners | The New York Times The New York Times reports that "a sweeping history of 19th-century westward expansion and an unflinching study of Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and the wars in Southeast Asia have won this year’s Bancroft Prize."
Using Nanotechnology to Uncover Details of a Medieval Manuscript Columbia News details how the Libraries' conservators partnered with the Columbia Nano Initiative to examine a musical score that dates to the 15th century through cutting-edge nanotechnology.
Twelfth Annual ‘Morningside Lights’ Floods Morningside Heights with Lanterns and Books Columbia Spectator showcases the 12th annual Morningside Lights, the theme of which was the "Open Book," an idea recommended by Vice Provost and University Librarian Ann Thornton to celebrate libraries.
Giant Handmade Lanterns to Illuminate NYC in 12th Annual Morningside Lights "On the evening of September 30, a procession of more than 50 community-built, handmade lanterns will light the sky": Untapped Cities showcases Morningside Lights, presented in partnership with the Libraries.
The Open Book is the Theme of This Year’s Morningside Lights Columbia News and Director of the Miller Theatre Melissa Smey highlights the 12th annual Morningside Lights, which returns with "the Open Book, a celebration of the free exchange of ideas and an homage to libraries."
Historian Beverly Gage Spies on J. Edgar Hoover Columbia Magazine profiles historian Beverly Gage, a 2023 recipient of the Libraries' Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy for her work, "G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century."
Best College Library | Princeton Review Columbia University Libraries is named fifth among the best college libraries in the nation by the Princeton Review, which bases its rankings on students' ratings of their library facilities.
Miller Theatre Presents the 12th Annual Morningside Lights: "The Open Book" The 12th annual Morningside Lights, presented by the Arts Initiative and Miller Theatre, in partnership with the Libraries, returns with 'The Open Book,' an homage to the libraries that preserve access to knowledge and affirm our freedom to read.
C-SPAN: American History TV | 2023 Bancroft Prize Program The program to honor the 2023 recipients of the Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy is now available to view online through the Libraries' new partnership on the C-SPAN series, American History TV.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
Butler Library in 9,000 Legos "Some people took up jigsaw puzzles during the pandemic... John Davisson, ’08CC, an attorney in Washington, DC, turned to Legos" to construct a 9,000-piece replica of Butler Library, as seen in Columbia Magazine.
Histories of Travel Segregation and Chinese Migration Win Bancroft Prize The New York Times reports that scholars Mia Bay and Mae Ngai win the 2022 Bancroft Prize, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field of American history.
Amusements, Movies, and the Great Outdoors: Summertime Fun with H.P. Lovecraft Postcards from the Libraries' special collections showcase "amusements, movies, and the great outdoors" that writer H.P. Lovecraft visited during the summer of 1925, including the Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park.
British Library Medieval Manuscripts Blog: A Letter of Recommendation Split between Two Continents How curators in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library virtually reunited half of an ancient papyrus letter that dates to 6 A.D. with its companion, held by the British Library in London.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Reopening of Columbia's Libraries This Fall The Libraries announces plans for a full reopening for the Fall term, including all library locations, library stacks, visitor access, and 24-hour operations in Butler Library, among other highlights.
Women Who Built NYPL University Librarian Ann Thornton is honored among the "women who built the New York Public Library" for her tenure as the first woman to serve as Andrew W. Mellon Director of Research Libraries.
