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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

Claudia Acosta, MLIS

Barnard Zine Tech Claudia Acosta has earned their MLIS in Library & Information Studies with a concentration in Archives from Queens College.

May 30, 2023

Police & Policing (We've Got a Zine for That)

We've Got a Zine for That! Each month we highlight zines with a topical theme. The theme for June 2023 is Police & Policing!

May 17, 2023

May 2023 @barnlib

With the end of the semester approaching, BLAIS and the Milstein Centers have lots of news and announcements - read on to learn about summer service adjustments, open positions for summer interns and post-baccs, and our most recent cohort of graduating student workers!

May 2, 2023

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