The Libraries support the Institute for Research in African-American Studies (IRAAS) in “A New Vision of Black Freedom: the Manning Marable Memorial Conference,” an academic and community-focused event April 26-29 at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at Columbia University and Riverside Church in New York City. In an era of emerging social […]
Check Out “The Execution of Troy Davis: A Photo Documentary” On April 11
On September 21, 2011, Troy Davis, who was convicted of murdering a Savannah police officer 22 years prior, was executed in the state of Georgia amidst massive protest, controversy, and doubts of his guilt. On Wednesday, April 11 from 6-8pm, photojournalist Scott Langley, who traveled to Georgia to document the events, will exhibit photos and […]
Upcoming Events At The Libraries
Thursday, April 5, 12pm Faculty House, Presidential Rooms 2&3 "Invisible College: THATCamp as Scholarly Society" Tom Scheinfeldt, of the Center for History and New Media, will give a lecture on THATCamp, an open, low-cost, collaboratively planned gathering for humanists, technologists, and others interested in working together on timely projects. Scheinfeldt will offer his take […]
“The Korean War & Its Aftermath: Cinematic Memories From the Theodore Conant Collection” This Friday, March 30
Sixty years have passed since the Korean War broke out when North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950. The Center for Korean Research and the C.V. Starr East Asian Library will host a one-day symposium on the cinematic memory of the war. On Friday, March 30, Columbia University Libraries will showcase their recently […]
Announcing A New Way To Search! CLIO Beta Launches Today
The Libraries are happy to announce the launch of a new search system: CLIO Beta. CLIO Beta, which over time will take the place of the current search tool CLIO, improves the discovery of information and delivers enhanced services for students and faculty. CLIO Beta searches the same catalog as CLIO and CLIO classic, but […]
The Libraries’ First Comic Symposium Is This Weekend!
For all the comic enthusiasts out there, this weekend is for you! Comic New York, a two-day symposium, is being held on campus Saturday and Sunday. Creators and academics will discuss the intertwined histories of American comics and the city in which they were born: New York. The event will include a keynote address by […]
American Libraries Features Science & Engineering Library In Annual Design Showcase
American Libraries, a publication of the American Library Association, unveiled their list of "the best in new and renovated library facilities." Featured in the Library Design Showcase 2012, was Columbia University's new Science & Engineering Library, located in the Northwest Corner Building. It made the list under "Collaborative Learning." The environment was noted for the […]
Remembering Professor Ellis Mount
By Nancy Panella, Librarian, St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals Huston Ellis Mount, former librarian at Columbia University and former professor in Columbia’s School of Library Service, died at his home in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, on January 19, 2012. He was 90 years of age. Ellis, as he was known to all, came to Columbia University […]
Access The Libraries From Your Mobile Device!
There is now an even better, easier way to access all of the online features and resources Columbia University Libraries have to offer online! The new mobile site can be found at http://m.library.columbia.edu. Bookmark the page on your phone to quickly reach: CLIO News & Events Library Hours Facebook & Twitter Ask A Librarian And […]
The Digital Humanities Center Hosts Film Night On Wednesday, March 7
On Wednesday, March 7,at 6:00pm, the Digital Humanities Center will be hosting the first of a series of presentations of films done by users and staff of the DHC. This first evening, which will be held in Butler room 306, will feature five short films by DHC staff members Jason Alarcon, Kostas Antonopoulos, Michele de […]