Check what’s going on at the libraries’ this week: Ever wonder what the mayor makes? The Journalism Library reports on the very transparent database tool SeeThroughNY lets you look up salary information for New York City government and public authority payrolls. The Avery Architecture & Fine Arts Library walks you through the steps of accessing Sanborn maps with […]
Check Out the Digital Humanities Center!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern The field of digital humanities has been around for decades, but with recent advancements in digitization and internet technologies, it’s quickly emerged as one of academia’s most exciting areas. It’s even being hailed as the "next big thing" by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Columbia’s Digital Humanities Center (DHC; […]
New Database Trial Round-up!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Here are some new database trials to check out this week. Remember, access is limited to the trial period offered so be sure to note the end date for each database. Slavery, Abolition and Social Justice This resource contains primary source documents pertaining to subjects of slavery, abolition and […]
Scanner Room Renovations, Back-to-School Statistics & More!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Here’s a round-up of the latest happenings at Columbia’s Libraries. Avery Library The Avery Library blog discusses upcoming August renovations and refurbishments of their scanner room (room 220B). Scanners will still be available for usage elsewhere in the library. Digital Social Science Center Did you know the average tuition, […]
Check Out The Makino Collection Website!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Acquired by Columbia in 2006, The Makino Mamoru Collection on the History of East Asian Film contains mostly print materials, such as scripts, storyboards, posters and leaflets that pertain to predominantly Japanese films, many of which pre-date World War II. Columbia University Libraries has just debuted a new website […]
Columbia Libraries in the News!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern The New York Times reports on computer science professor, Steve Bellovin’s latest discovery in the field of cryptology. Bellovin utilized the library system’s resources to discover the true origins of the one-time pad — a theoretically perfect form of encryption — and trace it back to 1882, thirty-five years […]
Congressional Baseball Games, Who Owns the Media, Datamonitor 360 & more!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Here’s a round-up of the latest happenings at Columbia’s Libraries. Digital Social Science Center Did you know there used to be Congressional Baseball Games? The DSSC blog features photographs, ticket stubs and other ephemera and resources regarding this past athletic phenomena. Journalism Library The Journalism Library discusses Who Owns the […]
The Cordial at the Libraries Is July 28 at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern The Cordial is a happy hour where faculty and instructors are invited to meet and mingle with informational professionals from the Libraries, CCNMTL, and CDRS over wine and cheese. The Cordial is hosted at different libraries throughout the year, giving Columbia teaching staff a fun way to explore Columbia’s […]
Check-in on Foursquare!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Did you know many of Columbia’s Libraries are on Foursquare? Next time you visit be sure to check-in to the following locations. Who know, maybe you’ll even become mayor! Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Butler Library Journalism Library Science and Engineering Library […]
The Digital Science Center
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Located in the Science and Engineering Library in 401 Northwest Corner building, the Digital Science Center is full of equipment and resources to assist you with all your science and engineering research and coursework. The center includes spacious workstations and carrels complete with the following: Spatial Applications such as […]