The interdisciplinary undergraduate collection is shelved in the 24/7 reading rooms on the second, third, and fourth floors of Butler Library. The collection, primarily of history, literature, and the social sciences, supports the undergraduate curricula for Columbia College, General Studies, and to a limited extent, the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS).

Although focused on undergraduate students, the collection is open to all users. Users can borrow most books from the collection for semester-length loan periods. Books may be checked out from the Circulation Desk (3rd floor) or at another circulation desk through the Libraries' pick-up service. In Butler, users can also check out material through the Libraries' self-checkout service.

For assistance locating items in the Milstein Collection, please consult the Butler Call Number Guides or ask for assistance at the service desks for Butler Circulation or Butler Reference (both in the 3rd Floor Lobby).

See the Milstein collection-development policy for more information about the collection and its history.