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Barnard Library is open for seating and access to stacks for Barnard and Columbia students, staff, and faculty. Read more about our hours or current Barnard Library services. Questions? Reach out to the virtual circulation & help desk or library@barnard.edu. 

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Welcome to Barnard Library

We are dedicated to intellectual discovery and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We seek to bring together people, ideas, collections and technologies, forming a space and community that serves as a catalyst for knowledge creation and investigation. We provide a wide range of research and scholarly services and programming to create a unique and connected undergraduate library.

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From data analysis to experimental dance, we offer cross-curricular support for research, instruction, media and technology

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Community is at the core of what we do: We aim to be a social and intellectual center that brings scholars and disciplines together

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Whether you want quiet corner to study or a studio to shoot a music video, we have room for all types of learning, creativity, and curiosity

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Undesign the Redline

Undesign the Redline @ Barnard is an interactive exhibition combining history, art, and storytelling with community outreach and collaboration in order to reckon with systemic racism by examining the legacy of redlining in Barnard and Columbia’s neighborhood.

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News & Announcements

Barnard Shines a Light on Accessibility Week

In its third year, the annual program expands the dialogue of inclusive representation — ensuring easy access to community-wide activities for all. 

March 24, 2023

March 2023 @barnlib

From a new art installation to the 5th annual Barnard Bold conference, it’s a busy mid-semester at BLAIS and the Milstein Centers. Read on to find out everything that’s happening this March!

March 3, 2023
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@barnlib February 2023

This February, BLAIS and the Milstein Centers are offering workshops on everything from clothing repair and food photography to interactive data visualization and SQL. Read on for our full list of events and news! 

February 13, 2023
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