Jobs in the Libraries Interested in working at the Libraries? We offer part-time student employment opportunities across library locations, including both Federal Work-Study and Student Casual positions. Learn more about the types of jobs available and how to apply. In addition to student employment, the Libraries provides internships in several fields: primary sources and special […]
Category: Tools & Tips
Learn How to Make the Most of Your Libraries in 15 Minutes (Fall 2026)
Drop in for a 15-minute introductory session about how to use your libraries: learn about the Libraries’ collections, expert staff, study spaces, trainings and workshops, and more. Stop by Butler Library on September 2-3 or September 8-11 for sessions that begin every hour from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. Can’t make it to a session […]
Using Rasquache: Revamping the United Nations Resources Guide
Written by Spring 2026 Ask a Librarian Intern Joseph A. Torres-González One of the most important aspects of libraries, in addition to serving as repositories of books, archives, multi-format resources, and even artifacts, is to provide users with instructional services and guidance during the research process. Academic libraries are a crucial part of the university, […]
Learn How to Make the Most of Your Libraries in 15 Minutes
Drop in for a 15-minute introductory session about how to use your libraries: learn about the Libraries’ collections, expert staff, study spaces, trainings and workshops, and more. Stop by Butler Library on August 28 or September 2-4 for sessions that begin every hour from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. Can’t make it to a session […]
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 […]
Columbia Graduates: Take Advantage of Alumni Benefits
As graduation ceremonies conclude, the Libraries remind Columbia graduates of alumni benefits available to take advantage of. Alumni of Columbia University enjoy free, off-campus access to a wide range of databases and journals, plus in-person use of library facilities. Alumni CardGraduates of Columbia, Barnard College, and Union Theological Seminary may apply for a University Alumni […]
Fair Use Week 2024: Q&A with Director of Copyright Advisory Services Rina Pantalony
With Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week approaching from February 26 through March 1, we sat down with Columbia University Libraries Director of Copyright Services Rina Pantalony to dissect what fair use means, how to determine whether or not you are within the boundaries of fair use, and the role fair use plays in today’s world. Q: […]
Five free things Columbia students have access to through the Libraries
With a new semester underway, the Libraries remind Columbia students of five free resources available to take advantage of (that you might not know about). Digital news subscriptions Stay up to date on breaking news and current events with full access to content from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. 250,000+ e-books […]
How to Use the Libraries as an Alum (Plus, New Databases!)
Alumni of Columbia University enjoy free lifetime access to library facilities. It’s this simple: Visit the Library Information Office during business hours to get your alumni ID card. Visit any library location with your ID during open hours*. Want to borrow books? Purchase borrowing privileges for $30 per month at the Library Information Office. Alumni […]
New Web Archives from Columbia University Libraries and the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation
Columbia University Libraries and the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation are pleased to provide an update on new web archives, curated by Libraries staff over the past several years: The Indian Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Protest Movements Web Archive documents the widespread social justice movements and anti-CAA organizations to support them, as well as the allied […]