Columbia University Libraries seek a junior Web Developer to develop, implement, and enhance dynamic web sites and applications that highlight distinctive digital library collections and deliver high-quality library services to students and faculty. Working with librarians and a team of technology professionals, the Web Developer will create stand-alone applications as well as applications and interfaces […]
New Architecture Journals, HathiTrust, 2010 Census Data & More!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Here’s a round-up of the latest happenings at Columbia’s Libraries. Avery Library Check out the new architectural journals now available at Avery! Avery celebrates the life and works of British architect, Inigo Jones. Butler Library Learn more about HathiTrust, a digital repository that contains nearly 9 million volumes, which […]
Archives of the Council of City Churches of New York Available at Burke!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern The Burke Theological Library at Columbia University is pleased to announce the completed processing of the archives of the Council of Churches of the City of New York (CCCNY), Department of Church Planning and Research. CCCNY is the oldest ecumenical council in the United States and has records dating back […]
New Database Roundup!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Here’s a roundup of some of the Libraries’ newest databases and electronic resources. Christian Periodical Index Christian Periodical Index provides indexing for a wide variety of evangelical Christian journals, including Journal of Christian Nursing, Hymn, Bible and Spade, Discipleship Journal and many more. Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon: Artists of the world […]
Tennessee Williams’ Exhibit Extended Until July 29
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern "This Is: Tennessee Willams & Friends," an exhibit featuring a wide range of scripts, paintings, and treasured items belonging to Tennessee Williams over the course of his life has been extended until July 29. Be sure to stop by the Kempner Gallery in the Rare Books and Manuscript Library and […]
Woodlawn Cemetery, The National Debt Limit, New Elsevier Resources & More!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Here’s a round-up of the latest happenings at Columbia’s Libraries. Avery Library Woodlawn Cemetery is now a national historic landmark! Celebrate the occasion by viewing drawings and photos of its majestic monuments housed in Avery’s Woodlawn Cemetery Collection. Digital Social Science Center As the U.S. government nears its debt limit, […]
New Summer DHC Workshop Series: Shorts!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Want to sharpen your research skills but are short on time this summer? Then Shorts are for you! The new workshop series presented by the DHC features 20-minute lightening sessions arranged by theme. Feel free to take one, two or all three over the course of an hour. All sessions take […]
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Did you know Columbia University Libraries is on Facebook and Twitter? Like us on Facebook and check out pictures, keep up-to-date on news, learn about events and workshops held around the libraries. Follow us on Twitter for quick updates on campus, news, and more. Tweet about the libraries and we might even retweet you! […]
The CUL Assessment Forum is Thursday, July 7!
The Columbia University Libraries Assessment Working Group is pleased to announce the summer CUL Assessment Forum, "Assessment at the Libraries/Information Services." This forum will feature five fantastic assessment projects conducted at Columbia in the past year User Needs Assessment at Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library by Chris Sala, Architecture Bibliographer The Burke Library at […]
Digital Humanities Lecture Series, EBSCO Mobile and More!
by Jessica Gentile, Social Media Intern Here’s a round-up of the latest happenings at Columbia’s Libraries. Butler Library Butler’s Digital Humanities Center is hosting a series of lectures by researchers who will discuss electronic resources in the fields of history and humanities. The series kicks off Wednesday June, 29 with a talk from Paul Hackett, who […]