Study Spaces
Columbia Libraries offer a variety of services and amenities for your studying needs. What type of space are you looking for?
Video conferencing is allowed in the following designated locations:
- Barnard (Milstein Center) [group study rooms]
- Butler Library [rooms 202 and 209; group study rooms 403A, 404, 405, 407, 408, 409A]
- Business & Economics Library [all spaces except 2M]
- Science & Engineering Library [400 level, group study rooms 605, 606]
- Lehman Social Sciences Library [group study rooms 327.1 and 327.2, room 329A, room 207]
- Social Work Library [group study rooms 204, 205, 206]
- Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library
- Barnard (Milstein Center) [400 level]
- The Burke Library
- Business & Economics Library [2M]
- Butler Library [Rooms 301, 502-504, 601, 602, 603, 604, 607, Stacks]
- Starr East Asian Library
- Jewish Theological Seminary Library
- Lehman Library
- Mathematics Library
- Music & Arts Library
- Science & Engineering Library [600 level]
- Social Work Library
- Butler Library: [Rooms 202, 209, 403A, 404, 405, 407, 408, 409A]
- Barnard (Milstein Center) [200 level, group study rooms on 100, 200 and 300 levels]
- Business & Economics Library [all spaces except 2M]
- Lehman Social Sciences Library [group study rooms 327.1 and 327.2, room 329A, room 207]
- Science & Engineering Library [400 level, group study rooms 605, 606]
- Social Work Library [group study rooms 204, 205, 206]
- Teachers College Library
- Butler Library [24/7 during Fall and Spring semesters: Floors 2, 3, 4]
- Business & Economics Library
- Lehman Library
- Science & Engineering Library
During midterms & finals additional spaces may be available and some libraries offer extended hours. Check the hours calendar for more information.
Current Columbia, Barnard, and Union Theological Seminary students can use our Room Reservation system to reserve a room for collaborative group study and/or presentation practice. Rooms are available in Butler Library, the Lehman Social Sciences Library, and the Science & Engineering Library.
Matthew C. Baker
Head, The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary
(212) 851-5611The Burke Library - 3041 Broadway Union Theological Seminary
Subjects:
- Christian Theology
- Religion
Ian Beilin
Research Collections & Services Librarian
(212) 853-0627Butler Library - 309 Butler Library
Subjects:
- Germanic Literature & Language
- Philosophy
- Reference
Amanda Bielskas
Director
(212) 854-6767Science & Engineering Library - 403 Northwest Corner Building
Subjects:
- Climate Research
- Geology & Geosciences
Caro Bratnober
Public Services Librarian
(212) 851-5609The Burke Library - 3041 Broadway Union Theological Seminary
Subjects:
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Theology
- Disability Studies
- LGBTQ Studies
- Religion
Katherine Brooks
Collection Analysis Librarian
(212) 854-4119Science & Engineering Library - 405 Northwest Corner Building
Subjects:
- Anthropology, Physical
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Psychology
Yuusuf Caruso
African Studies Librarian
(212) 854-8045Global Studies - 309 International Affairs
Subjects:
- African Studies (South of Sahara)
Tanya Chebotarev
Curator, Bakhmeteff Archive
(212) 854-3986Rare Book & Manuscript Library - 6th Floor East Butler Library
Subjects:
- Slavic Studies (Archives)
Jim Cheng
Director, C.V. Starr East Asian Library
(212) 854-1508C.V. Starr East Asian Library - 305M Kent Hall
Subjects:
- East Asian Film Studies
- Weatherhead East Asian Institute
Ben Chiewphasa
Social Sciences & Policy Librarian
(212) 853-4255Lehman Social Sciences Library - 328 International Affairs International Affairs
Subjects:
- Anthropology, Cultural
- Political Science
- School of International and Public Affairs
- Sociology
Madiha Zahrah Choksi
Digital Learning & Emerging Technologies Specialist
(212) 853-2509Butler Library - 208A Butler Library
Subjects:
- Digital Methods in the Classroom
- Digital Scholarship
Jenny Davis
Research Services Librarian
(212) 854-6745Avery Library - 224 Avery Hall
Subjects:
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Fine Arts
- Historic Preservation
- Real Estate Development
- Urban Planning
Robert H. Davis
Russian, Eurasian & East European Studies Librarian
(212) 854-4701Global Studies - 309 International Affairs
Subjects:
- East Central Europe, Institute on
- East European Studies
- Harriman Institute
- Slavic Studies
Kristina Dy-Liacco
Tibetan Studies Librarian
(212) 854-9875C.V. Starr East Asian Library - 304M Kent Hall
Subjects:
- Tibetan Studies
Nancy Friedland
Librarian for Butler Media, Film Studies, & Performing Arts
(212) 854-7402Butler Library - 309 Butler Library
Subjects:
- Dance
- Film
- Media
- Theatre
Eric Glass
GIS/Metadata Librarian
(212) 854-8878Lehman Social Sciences Library - 212 International Affairs
Subjects:
- Maps & GIS
Pamela M. Graham
Director, Humanities & Global Studies; Director, Center for Human Rights Documentation & Research
(212) 854-3630Butler Library - 309B Butler Library
Subjects:
- Human Rights
Karen Green
Curator, Comics & Cartoons; Lecturer in English & Comparative Literature
(212) 853-0429Rare Book & Manuscript Library - 6M50 Butler Library
Subjects:
- Graphic Novels
- Greek, Modern
Teresa M. Harris
Director, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
(212) 854-3068Avery Library - 230 Avery Hall
Subjects:
- Architectural Rare Books
Gary Hausman
South Asian Studies Librarian
(212) 854-8401Global Studies - 309 International Affairs
Subjects:
- Buddhist Studies
- South Asian Studies
- South Pacific and Oceania Studies
- Southeast Asian Studies
Esther Jackson
Scholarly Communication Technologies Librarian
212-853-3429Butler Library - 208A Butler Library
Subjects:
- Researcher IDs & Profiles
Ria Koopmans-Debruijn
Head of Public Services / East Asian Studies Librarian
(212) 854-1505C.V. Starr East Asian Library - 310 Kent Hall
Subjects:
- East Asian Studies
Kae Bara Kratcha
Social Work & Professional Studies Librarian
(212) 854-8813Social Work Library - 210 School of Social Work
Subjects:
- School of Professional Studies
- Social Work
Peter Magierski
Middle East & Islamic Studies Librarian
(212) 854-3995Global Studies - 309 International Affairs
Subjects:
- African Studies (North of Sahara)
- Arabic Literature & Languages
- Armenian Studies
- Iran Center
- Islamic Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Turkish Studies
Michelle Margolis
Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies
(212) 854-8046Global Studies - 309 International Affairs
Subjects:
- Hebrew Literature & Language
- Jewish & Israeli Studies
- Yiddish Literature & Language
Jeremiah R. Mercurio
Head, Humanities and History
(212) 853-1478Butler Library - 309A Butler Library
Subjects:
- Linguistics
Sydni Meyer
Teaching and Undergraduate Services Librarian
212-853-4706Butler Library - 309G Butler Library
Subjects:
- Columbia College
- Columbia FLI Partnership
- School of General Studies
- Undergraduate Services
Rina E Pantalony
Director, Copyright Advisory Services
(212) 851-0757Copyright Advisory Services - 507D Butler Library
Subjects:
- Copyright
Nick Patterson
Head, Gabe M. Weiner Music & Arts Library
(212) 854-8523Music & Arts Library - 701-E Dodge Hall
Subjects:
- Electronic Music Center
- Music
Nickeisha Pencil
Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian
(212) 851-2195Business & Economics Library in Uris - 130 Uris Hall
Subjects:
- Business
- Entrepreneurship
Kathryn Pope
Digital Repository Manager
(212) 851-2856Butler Library - 208 Butler Library
Subjects:
- Institutional Repository
- Researcher IDs & Profiles
- Scholarly Communication
Yasmin Saira
Research Support & Collection Development Librarian
(212) 854-5467Business & Economics Library in Uris - 130 Uris Hall
Subjects:
- Business
- Economics
Chiaki Sakai
Japanese Studies Librarian
(212) 854-1506C.V. Starr East Asian Library - 308M Kent Hall
Subjects:
- Donald Keene Center for Japanese Culture
- Japanese Studies
Christine M. Sala
Architecture & Fine Arts Librarian
(212) 854-4629Avery Library - 223 Avery Hall
Subjects:
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Fine Arts
- Historic Preservation
- Real Estate Development
- Urban Planning
Emily Schmidt
Journalism & Government Information Librarian
(212) 854-3916Journalism Library - 204A Pulitzer Hall Pulitzer Hall
Subjects:
- Government Information
- Journalism
Hee-Sook Shin
Korean Studies Librarian
(212) 854-1507C.V. Starr East Asian Library - 310M Kent Hall
Subjects:
- Korean Studies
Jane Siegel
Rare Book Librarian
(212) 854-8482Butler Library - 6th Floor East Butler Library
Subjects:
- Graphic Arts
- Rare Books
Kimberly Springer
Curator of Oral History
(212) 854-7083Oral History Archives - 6M50 Butler Library
Subjects:
- Oral History
Moacir P. de Sá Pereira
Research Data Librarian
(212) 854-0514Lehman Social Sciences Library - 311 International Affairs
Subjects:
- Research Data
John L. Tofanelli
Research Collections & Services Librarian
(212) 854-4356Butler Library - 309 Butler Library
Subjects:
- African-American Studies
- American Literature & Language
- Asian American Studies
- English Literature & Language
- History (American & British)
- Latinx Studies
- Native American Studies
Jeremiah Trinidad-Christensen
Head, Research Data Services
(212) 854-5664Lehman Social Sciences Library - 311 International Affairs
Subjects:
- Research Data
William B. Vanti
Science & Engineering Librarian
(212) 851-7138Science & Engineering Library - 404 Northwest Corner Building
Subjects:
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Mathematics & Statistics
Chengzhi Wang
Chinese Studies Librarian
(212) 854-3721C.V. Starr East Asian Library - 307M Kent Hall
Subjects:
- Chinese Studies
- Hong Kong Area Studies
- Taiwan Area Studies
Jeffrey Wayno
Collection Services Librarian
(212) 851-5608The Burke Library - 3041 Broadway Union Theological Seminary
Subjects:
- Classics
- History (Ancient & Medieval)
- Religion
Western European Studies Librarian (Vacant)
Western European Studies Librarian (Vacant)
Butler Library - 309 Butler LibrarySubjects:
- Comparative Literature
- French & Romance Literature & Language
- History (Renaissance & Western European)
- History of Science
- Italian Literature & Language
- Scandinavian Literature & Language
Jocelyn K. Wilk
University Archivist
212-854-1338Rare Book & Manuscript Library - 6th Floor East Butler Library
Subjects:
- Columbia University History
Sarah Witte
Research Collections & Services Librarian: Women & Gender Studies
(212) 854-5492Butler Library - 309 Butler Library
Subjects:
- Gender & Sexuality Studies
- LGBTQ Studies
- Women's Studies
Wei Yin
Research Support & Data Services Librarian
(212) 854-5272Lehman Social Sciences Library - 328 International Affairs
Subjects:
- Research Data
The Libraries offers lab spaces, specialized software, and staff with specific expertise in a range of software and technologies.
Here is an index of software available in the Libraries.