Columbia University Libraries has awarded six grants to projects that intend to promote library services, enliven library spaces, and engage students and library users in fun and inventive ways. The Community Engagement Grants, which were given to staff from across the Libraries and totaled over $6,000, enable recipients to create, host, and promote programs throughout […]
Butler Library Now Lending Laptops and Chargers
Laptops and chargers are now available to students, faculty, and staff to borrow from the Digital Humanities Center located in Butler Library, Room 305. This equipment, including 20 Dell PCs and 19 MacBook Airs (with chargers), is available to check out for a one-week loan period. By borrowing a laptop, charger, or related accessory, users […]
Reflections from Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Jasmine Zacate
Written by Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Jasmine Zacate Open access (OA) publishing is a vital tool in promoting equitable access to information—and yet navigating the publishing process can be a challenge for authors. As a part of my Ask A Librarian internship this Fall, I recommended best practices for showcasing how the Libraries […]
“What’s Your Library Story?” Survey Winner Reflects on Favorite Library Spaces
At the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, the Libraries Assessment team launched a survey to collect information about how and why students are using in-person library spaces and services. The survey, titled “What’s Your Library Story?,” prompted students to submit sentiments or stories about the library spaces they choose to use. The winner of […]
Announcing the Spring 2025 Ask A Librarian Interns
The Ask A Librarian Internship Program is excited to welcome the Spring 2025 cohort to Columbia University Libraries. The Ask A Librarian Internship provides library and information science students with paid, hands-on experience in academic librarianship. Interns receive training and support from a librarian supervisor at Columbia in order to assist users through the Ask […]
Student Employee Profile: Meet Sydney Hertz
This series of profiles highlight valued student employees from across the Libraries, including Sydney Hertz, an undergraduate student worker at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library. The Libraries is the largest employer of students on campus. We couldn’t serve our users without them! Q: Which library do you work at and what is your title? […]
Student Employee Profile: Meet Sarai
This series of profiles highlight valued student employees from across the Libraries, including Sarai, a Repository Metadata Intern in the Digital Internships Program. The Libraries is the largest employer of students on campus. We couldn’t serve our users without them! Q: Which library do you work at and what is your title? I am the […]
Collaboration and Open Access: Lessons from the Ask A Librarian Internship
Written by Fall 2024 Ask a Librarian Intern Federica Alesiani As an Ask A Librarian Intern at Columbia University Libraries during Fall 2024, I had the privilege of working alongside talented colleagues, engaging in thought-provoking projects, and growing both personally and professionally. One of the most rewarding aspects of this internship was its ability to […]
Student Employee Profile: Meet Abigail Mankin
This series of profiles highlight valued student employees from across the Libraries, including Abigail Mankin, an undergraduate student worker at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library. The Libraries is the largest employer of students on campus. We couldn’t serve our users without them! Q: Which library do you work at and what is your title? […]
Cecilia Li, ‘26SIPA, Reflects on the Library Passport Program
At the start of the Fall semester, Columbia University Libraries promoted the Library Passport program, which encourages Columbia students to explore library spaces, services, and resources in a fun and self-paced way. Participants were asked to visit as many library locations as possible to learn about the resources available in each library and receive a […]