New Book Display: Carbon & Climate
Everett Cafe
Activists, artists, citizens, diplomats, economists, lobbyists, media, political leaders, and scientists gathered together in Glasgow, Scotland, this past November at an historic and critical...
Highlighted Databases: Celebrating Libraries
I Love Library Month
In February, come Valentines as well as libraries! Did you know that February is considered Library Lovers' Month, a time when we recognize and celebrate the work of libraries, spaces devoted to...
Highlighted Databases: K-12
Classroom Resources
In January we highlight subscription databases that are useful in elementary through secondary school classrooms; these resources exemplify models for research at the K-12 level.Children's...
February Newsletter: Education Program
The Gottesman Libraries
The Gottesman Libraries Education Program informs students, faculty and staff about the latest thinking in education, in ways that engage members of the community with one another and with a broad...
January Staff Picks: Hidden Treasures
Second Floor Reading Room
"Does the library have what you're looking for? Do you know what you’re looking for? I, like many students, have typically used the university library as a place to find books and articles for...
Announcing Applications for NYPL Cards
Fun, Free Resources for TC Students
Applications for free New York Public Library cards are now available in print at the First Floor Services Desk to current students of Teachers College, Columbia University. Library cards offer...
Sliding Doors: Call for Speakers
Ad Hoc Performances of Pedagogy
Can seemingly inconsequential moments or meetings alter the trajectory of future events and learning? Ad hoc performances of pedagogy, known as “flash seminars”, began years ago in fellow...
Announcement: Course Resource Lists
New Reserves Platform
Following the successful pilot with faculty and soft launch of Leganto on November 30th, 2021, we are pleased to announce that, as of the Spring 2022 term, library Course Reserves will be delivered...
Highlighted Databases: Women in Education
The Gottesman Libraries
At the turn of the century, the head professor of Latin dubbed 120th Street "hairpin alley" (James Earl Russell, Founding Teachers College, NY, 1937, pp. 64-65). Lawrence Cremin, renowned education...
Staff Picks: Arabian Night
Second Floor Reading Room
"The theme of Arabian Night is inspired by my cultural background. My father was born in Palestine and was raised in Amman, Jordan. As my siblings and I grew up, he emphasized the importance of our...
Open Call for Artwork: Art For a Purpose
Artivism : The Power of Art for Social Transformation
Artivism is curating multi-venue global exhibitions this April - May of 2022. This open call for artwork (any media including visual art, poetry, dance, sculpture, film, etc.) is open to all...
Important: Go Live with Course Resource Lists!
The New Course Reserves
Course Resource Lists is our new Course Reserves platform and collaborative tool that is located in Canvas and integrated with Educat+, our new library catalog. Among the benefits of the new...
March Newsletter: Education Program
The Gottesman Libraries
The Gottesman Libraries Education Program informs students, faculty and staff about the latest thinking in education, in ways that engage members of the community with one another and with a broad...
April Newsletter: Education Program
The Gottesman Libraries
The Gottesman Libraries Education Program informs students, faculty and staff about the latest thinking in education, in ways that engage members of the community with one another and with a broad...
Highlighted Databases: National Poetry Month
The Gottesman Libraries
In recognition of National Poetry Month, we highlight select resources that offer both primary source material, literary criticism, and the teaching of poetry at all levels.Alexander Street...
April Staff Picks: Challenged Books
Reading Room, Second Floor
"Early this year, stories of book banning flooded the collective conscience. Since then, waves of legislation with highly specific targets have swept through a number of states. Rulings that equate...
Duo Access to Library Resources
Securing Logins
To better secure the Columbia community, logins by faculty, staff, and students to all Columbia web applications began requiring Duo MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) on March 1st, 2022. Remaining...
New Book Display: Artivism: Inventing Vision, Taking Action
Everett Cafe
Just how far can we push political agendas by the means of art to raise social, environmental, and technical awareness of important issues and needs? And what do we experience in the...
Exhibition: Art for a Purpose
Offit Gallery, through 6/23
Art for a Purpose unites global visual statements where the processes and ideas are as important, if not more, than the finished artwork. This exhibition’s open call to all multi-disciplinary...
Highlighted Databases: National Bike Month
The Gottesman Libraries
Did you know that May is recognized as National Bike Month, by the League of American Bicyclists, who promote the "chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to...
May Staff Picks: Self Care for Finals & Beyond
Reading Room, Second Floor
"Here at TC, May brings both the stress of finals week and the excitement and relaxation of the beginning of summer. During this month, it’s imperative that we remember to take care of ourselves so...
Important Notice: Sunsetting Vialogues
Effective May 13th, 2022
Dear Vialogues User, We have some important news for you. To streamline the services of the Gottesman Libraries and Information Technology, the Vialogues platform will be retired on May 13th,...
Library Room Reservations …. Is Moving!
Effective June 1st, 2022
Dear Patrons,We are excited to announce the transition to Springshare LibCal, which allows continued self booking of spaces available in the Gottesman Libraries. Among the benefits of the new...
May Newsletter: Education Program
The Gottesman Libraries
The Gottesman Libraries Education Program informs students, faculty and staff about the latest thinking in education, in ways that engage members of the community with one another and with a broad...
June Newsletter: Education Program
The Gottesman Libraries
The Gottesman Libraries Education Program informs students, faculty and staff about the latest thinking in education, in ways that engage members of the community with one another and with a broad...
Featured Databases: Ethnography In Research
Preparation for the Field
In June we highlight research resources that aid the study of people in their own environment through the use of methods such as participant observation and face-to-face interviewing. While...
Ukraine: Tracking the Journey...
A New Everett Cafe Book Display
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, 2022, approximately 3,500 civilians have been killed, though numbers are likely much higher due to the difficulty in confirming reports. It...
June Staff Picks
The Power of Our Subconscious Minds
LibCal Is Live!
New Room Reservation System
LibCal, the Gottesman Libraries’ new room reservation system, is now live. Powered by Springshare, LibCal allows self-booking by current members of Teachers College, Columbia University, as well as...
July Newsletter: Education Program
July Newsletter: Education Program
Highlighted Databases: Geography & Education
The Gottesman Libraries
New Book Display: Wanderlust
Everett Cafe
July Staff Picks: Take a Closer Look: Reading with Cross Sections
Reading Room, Second Floor
Fishing for Musicians
Calling Students to Play
August Newsletter: Education Program
The Gottesman Libraries
Highlighted Databases: Storytelling
Gottesman Libraries
Important Announcement: Course Resource Lists
Getting Ready for Fall 2022
September Newsletter: Education Program
Gottesman Libraries
The Gottesman Libraries Education Program informs students, faculty and staff about the latest thinking in education, in ways that engage members of the community with one another and with a broad range of educational experts. The program also provides understanding of work being done throughout the College.
Highlighted Databases
Back to School
September Staff Picks: Cooking 101
Second Floor Reading Room
New Research Services for Faculty
A New Program of Workshops
CU Libraries Passport Program
Visit & Get Stamped
October Newsletter: Education Program
The Gottesman Libraries
The Gottesman Libraries Education Program informs students, faculty and staff about the latest thinking in education, in ways that engage members of the community with one another and with a broad range of educational experts. The program also provides understanding of work being done throughout the College.
Highlighted Databases: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
The Gottesman Libraries
Mixed Media Installation: Peacing Shirley, by Monben Mayon
2022 Myers Art Awardee
October Staff Picks: School Choice
Reading Room, Second Floor
New Exhibition: Let Us Put Out the Fire of War
The Passow Collection of Israeli Children's Peace Art, Part One
Announcing Expanded Paging & Pick Up
For Greater Ease and Use of Collections
Providing Enhanced Services for Greater Ease and Use of the Collections
