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 […]
Category: Using the Libraries
Mathematics Library Reopens to Columbia Students
After undergoing renovations this summer, the Mathematics Library has officially reopened to Columbia students and affiliates. Starting September 3, 2024, the Mathematics Library will open at 9 a.m. on weekdays. (A full schedule of library hours can be found here.) The study spaces have been freshly painted and are outfitted with new furnishings, flooring, drop […]
Columbia University Libraries Selects FOLIO as New Library Services Platform (LSP)
Columbia University Libraries is pleased to join the growing number of research institutions to adopt the FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) with the support of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), a leading provider of online research content and search technologies serving academic, school, and public libraries, healthcare and medical institutions, corporations, and government agencies around the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Library Service Changes for December 2023/January 2024
Library Hours Extensions for Finals Period, December 12-22, 2023 Please check library location hours before visiting. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor study spaces in Butler Library are open 24 hours a day from December 12 through 5pm on December 22. Select 5th and 6th floor research reading rooms in Butler Library are open 24 […]
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 […]
C.V. Starr East Asian Library Temporary Closure: Summer and Fall 2023
At the Libraries, the safety of our users and the stewardship of our collections are among our highest priorities. We work diligently to ensure reliable access to library collections and spaces, enabling research and scholarship to thrive at Columbia. To that end, following Commencement in May 2023, we will be making necessary upgrades to the […]
Sofia Jen Ouyang, ’24CC, Reflects on the Library Passport Program
At the start of the Fall semester, Columbia University Libraries launched 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 […]
Columbia University Libraries Expands Access to Mobile Ebooks
Columbia University Libraries is pleased to announce a significant expansion in access to mobile ebooks on the Palace Project mobile app. The Palace Project app provides access to more than 250,000 ebooks from the Libraries’ collections in a single location, improving users’ reading experience and consolidating ebooks from various publishers into one, simplified interface. Columbia […]