CUL - Main Content

Library Hours

Find out when the libraries are open.

Manage Your CLIO Account

Renew books online, save searches, and edit your search preferences.

Document Delivery

Request transfer of books from one campus to another.

Borrow Direct

Quick delivery from Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Penn, Princeton, Yale, etc.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Place requests and check status of ILL requests.

Course Reserves Information Page

Course Reserves items can be accessed through the Course Reserves search on CLIO, or through CourseWorks.

Recommend a Book for Purchase

If you have identified a book or other resource that is not currently in the collections, please recommend it for purchase.

Place a Hold or Recall

If a book in use, you may "Place a Recall/Hold" in order to access it. You will receive a notice when the book is ready for pick up.

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Ask a Librarian

Visit, call, IM, text, or email a librarian for assistance.

Consultations

Make an appointment with a subject specialist to aid you in your research. Please indicate on the form if you prefer a virtual consultation (e.g., Skype or Google+ Hangout).

Workshops

A listing of subject-specific workshops to teach a variety of topics.

Email contact: ref-sci@columbia.edu

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Make Suggestions

We welcome your suggestions and comments about this website and other services and facilities of Columbia University Libraries.

Report Problems with E-Resources

Problem with a database, journal, or other online resource? Please let us know so we can fix it!

Recommend a Book for Purchase

If you have identified a book or other resource that is not currently in the collections, please recommend it for purchase.