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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

Upcoming Events & Workshops

May 19

Getting the Data Straight: The COVID Tracking Project

May 19, 2021 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Online

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News & Announcements

New-to-Us Zines: April 29, 2021

This week we added zines made for classes: Black Feminist Portal, Feminist Architecture History, Applications in Climate and Society, and Dance Criticism plus minicomics about polyamory and sisters who visit a forest in a warehouse and fanzines about manicures and Cyndi Lauper.

May 12, 2021

Barnard Library Research Award Winner, 2021-2022

Congratulations to Naima Green '11!

May 4, 2021

May 2021 @barnlib

As the summer semester starts up, we bring you the May 2021 issue of @barnlib. Keep reading for news and highlights from the BLAIS Staff!