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The Rare Book & Manuscript Library is Columbia University’s principal repository for special collections. We collect, preserve, describe, promote, and provide access to the material evidence of diverse individuals and activities in alignment with the University’s research and teaching mission. We build and steward deep collections in select subject areas and connect them to a global audience through reference, teaching, exhibitions, publications, and public programs.

We also invite users to submit feedback for RBML services via the user feedback form

• Celeste Brewer, Archivist
  (212) 853-0143
  
• Melissa Cabarcas, Library Assistant IV
  (212) 854-4647
  
• Courtney Chartier, Director, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
  (212) 854-2232
• Tanya Chebotarev, Curator, Bakhmeteff Archive
  (212) 854-3986
• Jennifer Comins, Carnegie Collections Archivist
  (212) 854-7937
• Tara Craig, Head of Public Services
  (212) 854-4051
• Jane Gorjevsky, Head of Collections Management
  (212) 854-8937
• Karen Green, Curator for Comics and Cartoons
  (212) 853-0429
• Yingwen Huang, Archivist - Chinese Materials
  (212) 854-9057
  
• Emily Runde Iqbal, Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Collections
  (212) 852-4139
• Jonathan Jara, Library Assistant V
  (212) 851-7524
• Thai Jones, Lehman Curator for American History
  (212) 854-9616
• Christopher Laico, Archivist
  (212) 854-7125
• Patrick Lawlor, Technical Services Archivist
  (212) 851-5824
• Jennifer B. Lee, Curator for Performing Arts
  (212) 854-4048
• Vanessa Lee, Public Services Specialist
  (212) 854-2231
• Thomas J. McCutchon, Collections Management Specialist
  (212) 854-9898
• Melina Moe, Curator of Literature
  (212) 854-5590
• Martin Kevin O'Connor, Bibliographic Assistant VI
  (212) 854-2767
• David Olson, Oral History Archivist
  (212) 853-0117
• Catherine Carson Ricciardi, Archivist
  (212) 851-5825
• Joanna Rios, Records Manager
  (212) 854-1331
• Emily Saso, Administrative Assistant
  (212) 854 4869
• Kevin Schlottmann, Head of Archives Processing
  (212) 854-8483
• Katia Shraga, Archivist
  (212) 854-8480
  
• Jane Siegel, Librarian for Rare Books & Bibliographic Services
  (212) 854-8482
• Vianca Victor, Library Assistant V
  (212) 851-7524
• Jocelyn Wilk, University Archivist
  (212) 854-1338

Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Butler Library, 6th Floor East
535 West 114th St. MC1127
New York, NY 10027

(212) 854-5590

rbml@library.columbia.edu

Reading Room Access: Starting September 1, 2021, the reading room will be open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm by appointment only to current Columbia students, faculty and staff whose individual research requires consulting RBML materials.

Reading room seats are limited due to COVID-19 density restrictions and appointments must be booked at least 5 business days in advance. See the Plan Your Visit page for instructions.

We are unable to welcome alumni and other visitors to our reading room at this time. The Libraries are working with the University on a visitor policy with a goal of maintaining the safety of the Columbia community. We invite you to access our Digital Collections, request reproductions, or contact us for alternatives to in-person visits

We are unable to welcome alumni and other visitors to the library at this time. The Libraries are working with the University on a visitor policy with a goal of maintaining the safety of the Columbia community. Please check here for updates after visitor policies are finalized. We invite you to access our Digital Collections, request reproductions, or contact us for alternatives to in-person visits.

Starting September 1, 2021, the reading room will be open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm by appointment only to current Columbia students, faculty and staff whose individual research requires consulting RBML materials.

When arriving for a reading room appointment: after entering Butler Library, follow the hallway to the left and take the East elevator or stairs to the 6th floor. Look for the double glass doors at the entrance to the Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Prior to entering the reading room, please wash your hands at one of the restrooms near the elevators.