Butler Library

Butler Library, the largest of Columbia's libraries, houses collections in the humanities, history, government documents, social sciences, literature, philosophy, and religion. The building also houses numerous service points and special collections, including the Library Information Office, the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, and Research & Teaching Support Services.

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Black Journalists Oral History Project

Reminiscences of Bobby Bowen

Alexander Gumby Scrapbooks

The Spirit of 1968

A Brief History of Anti-Black Violence and Policing at Columbia University

In the School of Wisdom: Persian Bookbinding ca 1575-1890

John Brown and Harper's Ferry

How Harlem Became Radical

Software

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Workshops
Drop-In Help

A series of profiles highlight valued student employees from across the Libraries, including Jessie Rollins, a worker in the Library Information Office (LIO) who facilitates access to the Libraries.

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.

The Libraries is pleased to host a watch party for the investiture of President Minouche Shafik on October 4 in Butler Library, room 214. Fun accessories and light refreshments will be served.

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The broad range of collections and services in Butler Library are supported by over 200 dedicated experts, subject specialists, and other staff members in addition to the librarians listed below.