Avery Library Welcomes New Dean of GSAPP

Announcing the appointment of Associate Professor Amale Andraos as the new Dean of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University President, Lee Bollinger, writes “An inspiring teacher, a respected colleague, and a pioneering practitioner whose innovative commissions in cities around the world have earned widespread admiration, Amale is a new leader among […]

Read More…

Avery Library and Rare Book & Manuscript Library Major Lenders to Florine Stettheimer Exhibition in Munich

Columbia University Libraries/Information Services‘ Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library and Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML) are pleased to announce Columbia’s participation as a major lender to the exhibition Florine Stettheimer at the Lenbachhaus in Munich, Germany, from September 27, 2014 through January 4, 2015. The exhibit will include 9 large-scale paintings from Columbia’s collections including […]

Read More…

Job Postings: Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library

New job openings at Avery! Avery Library is seeking qualified candidates for two full-time professional staff positions: The Curator of Avery Classics provides leadership and administration for collection development and resource management of the Avery Classics (rare books) collection. Read more and apply online: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59525 The Registrar & Digital Content Librarian is responsible for special […]

Read More…

Avery Renovations Summer 2014

Avery Library Graduate Reading Room (222) and adjoining restrooms will be closed for renovations: July 10 – August 29. All library services and collections are available for use throughout this renovation period. Work crews will be active Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. While we expect more noise throughout this period, readers are still welcome […]

Read More…

Avery 100 level closed 6/17-19

The 100-level will be closed Tues. June 17 – Thurs. June 19 for the long-awaited compact storage fix.   On Tues. June 17, the serial volumes on the stacks will be moved onto movable carts.  These carts (approx. 50) will be stored where the tables are and wherever else there is any available room.  On Wed. June 18, the […]

Read More…

Stiltsville

Stiltsville is a collection of 7 wooden shacks on pilings perched on sand flats in shallow water located on Biscayne Bay one mile off the coast of Miami, Florida. Margaret Smithglass, Built Works Registry Project Librarian, and I had the unique opportunity to see Stiltsville up close and personal on a private boat tour with commentary by local historian […]

Read More…