Columbia Center for Oral History: Summer Institute 2013 – Apply by 4/15!

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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