Directions
The Burke Library is located at 3041 Broadway, inside Union Theological Seminary on the northwest corner of Broadway and 121st Street. You will be required to show a government-issued photo ID upon entering the building. The library is down the hall to your left and up one level.
For more visitor information, see the Library Information Office on Morningside Campus.
Public Transportation
- The M4 and M104 buses stop at Broadway and 120th Street and 122nd Street.
- The M60 bus stops at Broadway and 120th Street.
- The #1 subway line stops at Broadway and 116th Street and Broadway and 125th Street.
Special Collections Reading Room
The Special Collections Reading Room is on the 3rd floor of the library.
Special Collections material do not circulate and can only be accessed by appointment in the Special Collections Reading Room. Please do not travel to Burke Special Collections until you have an appointment confirmed by Burke staff.
To cancel or reschedule, or if you are late for your appointment, contact the Burke staff ASAP at burkespecial@library.columbia.edu. We reserve the right to cancel the remainder of your appointment if you are over 30 minutes late.