About RBML
Mission
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.
Staff
- Celeste Brewer, Archivist
(212) 853-0143
- Melissa Cabarcas, Library Assistant IV
(212) 854-4647
- 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
- Robb Haberman, Associate Editor, John Jay Papers
(212) 854-4869 - 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 and Interim Director, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
(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
Contact
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Butler Library, 6th Floor East
535 West 114th St. MC1127
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-5590
Hours
Our exhibition galleries are closed for the moment but Online Exhibitions are always available.
The RBML reading room will be open on a very limited basis by appointment only beginning September 8, 2020 to current Columbia affiliates (students, faculty and staff) whose individual research requires consulting RBML materials. Unaffiliated visitors are not permitted in Columbia University buildings at this time. Request an appointment.
Directions
Columbia University is not permitting visitors on campus so the RBML is not able to welcome non-Columbia researchers to the reading room at this time. We invite you to access our Digital Collections, request reproductions, or contact us for alternatives to in-person visits.
For current Columbia affiliates (students, faculty, and staff) whose individual research requires consulting RBML materials, the reading room will be available on weekdays beginning September 8, 2020, by advance appointment only.
When arriving for your confirmed appointment, once you have passed the Butler Library security desk, follow the hallway left and take the East elevator to the 6th floor. For the Fall 2020 semester, the RBML reading room is located in 601 Butler, down the hall to the left. Prior to entering the reading room, wash your hands at one of the restrooms near the elevators. Only users with confirmed appointments will be permitted to enter the reading room.