The news of publisher Barney Rosset's death comes with great sadness. In 2010, Columbia University Libraries announced it had acquired the personal papers of the legendary Grove Press publisher. Rosset, the founder and genius behind Grove, was best known for bringing out the first legal American editions of D. H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover, Henry […]
Using Google Scholar
Google Scholar is a great tool that can help you discover abstracts, full-text articles, and other database content through a simple search interface. The resource provides a search of scholarly literature across a diverse array of subject areas and sources. Here's a reminder on how to most effectively utilize Google Scholar both on-campus and remotely. […]
From J.P. Morgan to the Digital Humanities – Check Out What’s Going on in the Libraries
This month the Business History Forum kicks off its Spring semester series; the Digital Humanities Center welcomes Joan Lippincott of the Coalition of Networked Information; and RBML readies itself for "Gorey Preserved," a massive collection of all things Edward Gorey from noted architectural historian Andrew Alpern! Tuesday, February 21, 12:30pm– "Digital Humanities: New Questions, Methods, […]
Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month and what better way to acknowledge African-American history than through scholarly research? The Libraries' are fortunate enough to house rare archives of many African-American men and women that made a difference in the course of history. One such online exhibit,"The Unwritten History," features digital reproductions of more than sixty individual pages […]
William Henry Ireland, Shakespeare, and Scandal – A Lecture on February 1st
In 1794, William Henry Ireland "discovered" a trove of manuscripts by William Shakespeare — receipts, legal documents, love letters, even two complete plays and for more than a year all of literary London was abuzz about the new discoveries. One of the plays, Vortigern, was even presented on the stage, but eventually the whole […]
“Like” the Libraries on Facebook!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Did you know many of Columbia’s Libraries and offices have official Facebook pages? Become a fan and keep up with the latest in library news! Avery Library Check out the latest resources, happenings, and news pertaining to architecture and fine arts. Barnard College Library Keep up-to date on library news […]
Winter Break at the Libraries: What You Need to Know
Winter break is a time most students leave campus, but if you are student, PhD candidate, visiting scholar, or faculty member still at Columbia, here are some tips for making the most of intersession: Hours: During intersession, which runs 12/24-1/16, many of the Libraries are closed on Sundays and some Saturdays, as well as University […]
Tips for Study Days and Finals!
The Libraries are here to support you throughout the end of the semester! Here’s how: Extended hours in Graduate Rooms in Butler from December 13-23. Stressbusters will be in Butler 203 on Wednesday, December 14, giving backrubs, tips for reducing stress and more. Librarians will also be on hand to answer questions and hand out […]
Extended Hours for Finals 12/13-12/23!
You asked for it and you got it! The Libraries are extending study hours in select graduate reading rooms on the 5th and 6th floors of Butler this semester. Extended hours will begin at 11:00pm on Tuesday 12/13 and run through 7:00pm on Friday 12/23. The rooms will be open 23 hours a day 12/13-12/23. […]
50 Years: Amnesty International & Human Rights Advocacy Conference On December 8
Please join us as we celebrate Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary. The Center for Human Rights Documentation & Research will host an afternoon of panel discussions exploring two issues central to the work of Amnesty International and its USA Section. Panelists reflect upon the history AI-USA’s campaigns and strategies and discuss the present and future of human rights […]