Jewish Studies
The Jewish Studies collections span centuries and continents, documenting the history, culture, and intellectual life of Jewish communities from the 10th century to the present. With exceptional Hebrew and Yiddish holdings, including one of the largest collections of Hebrew manuscripts in the United States, as well as extensive book, database, and periodical holdings, the collections support interdisciplinary research in Jewish history, literature, religion, and thought.
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Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies
mc3395@columbia.edu
(212) 854-8046
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Collection Development
We are dedicated to building and stewarding collections that have the greatest impact on research, teaching, and learning at Columbia. Our collection choices and long-term stewardship plans are made with regard to the advancement of the mission and goals of Columbia University. Our collections are dynamic, responsive, and purposefully developed to realize the value of collections overlooked. Collections are being shaped and continually enriched in ways that advance access to heritage materials representing varied contours of knowledge and diversity of content.