The Columbia Center for Oral History is proud to announce its 2013 Summer Institute, “Telling the World: Indigenous Memories, Rights, and Narratives" to be held June 10-21, 2013 at Columbia University in New York City. Sessions will explore the themes of indigenous memories, narratives and rights through local and global perspectives. Faculty will include experts […]
Columbia University Libraries Website: Relaunching Summer 2013
Early this summer, Columbia University Libraries will be launching a newly redesigned Libraries Website and a new version of CLIO. Please visit our RElaunch site to learn more! We encourage you to join the conversation by taking advantage of feedback opportunities, returning to our RElaunch site for updates, and following us on Twitter @ColumbiaLib throughout […]
Digital Music Lab – upcoming info sessions announced for 3/29, 4/5 and 4/12, 2-3pm
Curious about the type of work and research you can do in our Digital Music Lab? You're in luck; there are three upcoming info sessions on the resources of the Digital Music Lab in the Music & Arts Library this semester. The Digital Music Lab offers specialized music software, digital pianos, and a large-format scanner. […]
Collecting Oriental Books for the Columbia Libraries, 1886-1936
Last chance to see this exhibition at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, now through March 29th! […]
ORPHEUS RETURNS: Wednesday, March 20th, 7:30pm
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Quatercentenary of the House of Romanov
Kempner Gallery February 14th – June 28th, 2013 The exhibition Quatercentenary of the House of Romanov features objects drawn from various collections held by the Bakhmeteff Archive and the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Columbia University. It consists of books, correspondence, original charters, maps, photographs, posters, personal documents, ephemera, and books and other possessions […]
The Business of Building the United States Capitol
Monday, March 11, 6:30pm. A lecture by Guy Gugliotta, Author of Freedom's Cap: The United States Capitol and the Coming of the Civil War (Part of the New York Business History Forum) Butler Library, Room 523 535 West 114th Street Co-sponsored by The Herbert H. Lehman Center for American History FREE AND OPEN […]
Scholarly Societies in the Humanities: New Models and Innovation
Tuesday, March 5, 12 pm Faculty House, Third Floor In an era of networked communication, how can scholarly societies in the humanities remain vital and relevant to their members? Which service models can sustain societies when inexpensive communication tools are easily accessible to individual scholars? Join in a discussion on these questions with Kathleen Fitzpatrick […]
Schedule a Research Consultation
Mid-semester is quickly approaching! Writing a research paper? Need help finding sources? Set up an appointment with a librarian HERE – or use the "Schedule a Research Consultation" option under the Ask Us tab on the library homepage. A librarian will gladly meet with you to discuss suggestions for finding books, articles and online sources. […]
Comics at Columbia: The Golden Age
A panel discussion to celebrate Columbia University Libraries' Golden Age Acquisitions Thursday, March 7th, 2013 – 6pm Butler Library, Room 523 Denny O'Neil: comic book writer and former Batman editor Larry Tye: author of Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero Jay Emmett: former Warner Communications executive Al Jaffee: legend Moderated by Paul […]