Columbia University Libraries

09/30/2026

Discover the impressive archives of two major American figures in the performing arts - actress and singer Patti LuPone and author, playwright, and screenwriter Tony Kushner - at Columbia University:

The collections of these two major figures in American culture reside at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

09/29/2026

"Drawn by a Columbian," an exhibition on view at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library, showcases the work and artistic legacies of well-known cartoonists and artists who began as illustrators for Columbia University student publications:

The exhibition features the work of famous artists and cartoonists created while they were students at the University.

09/16/2026

We're excited to announce this year's Norman E. Alexander Celebration of Collections, we are looking forward to hearing from Professors Yaron ben-Naeh (Hebrew University) on Jews in Adrianople, Agata Paluch (University of Cologne) on Kabbalah in Germany, and Noam Sienna (University of Minnesota) on a previously unknown edition printed in the Mediterranean in the 16th century!

Register here: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RZ5Ejge6RxKwnlxO_GKAMg

09/16/2026

"The you need to know as a Columbia University student in New York City," including favorite places to study on and off campus:

For students, by students: Advice on life at Columbia, New York City, and the ways to make the most out of your life as a Lion.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember those we lost on September 11, 2001, and reflect on the ways the Columbia University community, New York City, and the world have changed in the 25 years since. Nearly 3,000 people perished that day, including 42 Columbia alumni.

In Memoriam:

Paul A. Acquaviva (LAW'97)
Richard A. Aronow (CC'75)
Paul V. Barbaro (SEAS'91)
Daniel D. Bergstein (SEAS'84)
Michael J. Berkeley (BUS'87)
Joshua D. Birnbaum (GS'01)
Gavin Cushny (SEAS)
Joseph A. Della Pietra (CC'99)
John B. Fiorito (CC'82)
Arlene E. Fried (LAW'93)
Richard P. Gabriel, Sr. (BUS'72)
Rocco Nino Gargano (GS)
Vassilios G. Haramis (SEAS'71)
John C. Hartz (BUS'62)
Brooke A. Jackman (CC'00)
Douglas G. Karpiloff (SEAS'71)
Howard L. Kestenbaum (GSAS'69,'72)
Seilai Khoo (CC'86)
Andrew J. Kim (SEAS'96)
Karen J. Klitzman (SIPA'88)
Nauka Kush*tani (TC'86, SIPA'88)
Matthew G. Leonard (LAW'87)
Charles A. Lesperance (BUS'73)
Alisha C. Levin (TC'92)
Edward Lichtschein (SEAS'93)
Arnold A. Lim (SPS'01)
Joseph Mathai (BUS'76)
Diarelia J. Mena (SPS)
Robert M. Murach (CC'78)
Brian J. Murphy (BUS'87)
Theresa (Ginger) Risco Nelson (GS'80)
Leah E. Oliver (SEAS'98)
Jean Hoadley Peterson (TC'77)
Ehtesham U. Raja (SEAS'96)
Thomas M. Regan (BUS'98)
Nasima H. Simjee (BUS'93)
Harry Taback (BUS'84)
Ronald Tartaro (SEAS'85,'86)
Tyler V. Ugolyn (CC'01)
Victor Wald (SIPA'75, BUS'76)
Weibin Wang (GSAS'94)
Brian P. Williams (CC'94)

📷 Eileen Barroso

09/10/2026

Welcome to Columbia University Libraries! Not sure where to start? Visit any library location to participate in our Library Passport program, which encourages users to explore library spaces, services, and resources in a fun and self-paced way: https://library.columbia.edu/research-teaching/getting-started.html

09/09/2026

Interested in working at the Libraries? We offer part-time student employment opportunities across Columbia University library locations, including both Federal Work-Study and Student Casual positions. Learn more about the types of jobs available and how to apply: https://library.columbia.edu/about/jobs-internships/student-employment.html

09/03/2026

Drop in for a 15-minute session about how to use Columbia University libraries, offered today and September 8-11. Learn about the Libraries' collections, expert staff, study spaces, trainings and workshops, and more: https://blogs.library.columbia.edu/spotlights/2025/08/25/how-to-use-libraries-15-minute-sessions-fall-2025/

08/24/2026

🗽 📚 New school year, new friends, New York. Get ready to choose your own adventure with the 2026 Guide to Life on Campus and in New York City: https://news.columbia.edu/content/welcome-columbia-your-2026-guide-life-campus-and-new-york-city

08/24/2026